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Sorry this is short, but it's just setting up what's coming soon. Thank you for all the response to this story and even though it is coming to a close within about four chapters, I am going to be writing a sequel. At the end I have a few questions about a sequel, so make sure you answer those if you want a say in what comes next!

Thanks for reading and enjoy!

Draco POV

It was the next day and Hermione had run off to the library to work on some homework she needed to get done. Knowing Hermione, I figured the homework wasn't due until next month, but her absence worked out perfectly. It gave me the chance to start planning this big weekend I had in mind. It gave me a chance to talk to Blaise and Ginny and get their help.

Since the party on Friday night, Ron and Pansy had been inseparable, meaning that they were no longer working on splitting Hermione and I up. This was just the icing on top of the cake, it was one less thing to worry about while I figured out how I was going to tell Hermione I loved her. I planned on doing that this weekend, but I needed to plan a romantic weekend first. I knew that would be the perfect way to tell Hermione how I felt.

So, once Hermione was off in the library after breakfast, I made my way back to the Slytherin common room where I knew Blaise and Ginny would probably be. I was right, when I entered the room they were sitting in the corner with books spread out on the table in front of them. Even though they had their work out, it was clear they had just been snogging seconds before. I roll my eyes but don't say anything as I approach. I can't tease them about it because we all know if I was with Hermione right now, no homework would be getting done. That was the reason she'd insisted on going by herself.

"Hey guys, can you stop snogging for a minute so I can get your help?" I joke as I sit down on the coffee table in front of them.

Blaise flips me off with a smile and Ginny nudges him with her shoulder as she asks, "How can we be of service Mr. Malfoy?"

"I need your help planning a romantic weekend for Hermione," I answer, really hoping they'll agree to help. I don't think I'll be able to pull off what I have in mind without their help.

"Oooh, exciting!" Ginny squeals and Blaise just rolls his eyes at her. "What do you have in mind?" Ginny asks as she playful shoves her boyfriend again.

"Well, I was thinking of having this nice romantic weekend just for the two of us. I feel like we need more time alone and it will be the perfect time to tell her the truth," I say as I imagine a weekend alone with Hermione and only Hermione. That will be hard to do at Hogwarts, but I think with a little creative thinking I may be able to pull it off. I just don't want to be interrupted when I tell her how I feel and I'm hoping she'll feel the same way and we can spend the next day closed up in my room.

"What truth?" Ginny asks raising her eyebrows. I can't tell if she's worried or excited about what I am about to reveal.

"That I'm hopelessly in love with her," I say, my cheeks heating a bit at the thought of telling her.

"Awww!" Ginny squeals in excitement. I knew she'd be happy to hear it, I just hope Hermione's as happy. "Why aren't you excited?" Ginny asks looking at Blaise when all he does is smile. When he doesn't answer she draws her own conclusion, "You already knew, didn't you?" she asks.

"Yes," Blaise nods. I told Blaise almost right after I'd admitted it to Ron and myself. I needed to know if I was being absolutely crazy or not. Blaise just looked at me like he'd known it forever when I'd told him.

"Why didn't you tell me?" Ginny turns on her boyfriend, crossing her arms over her chest.

"It was a secret," Blaise answers and Ginny pouts. He laughs and pulls her into a side hug, "Sorry babe," he kisses the top of her hair.

After a second Ginny's back to normal, no longer caring that she was left out of the loop. "You can't tell Hermione," I warn as I see the mischievous look that has popped into Ginny's eyes.

"Why would I do something stupid like that?" she asks with a roll of her eyes. "I'm not going to take away the big romantic reveal from you."

"Thanks," I smile, genuinely happy about her reaction. I have a feeling she'll help me out in anyway she can to help set up this weekend.

"No problem," Ginny waves me off. "Now, let's get to planning this weekend," she says excitedly. "Did you have anything specific in mind?"

"I was thinking maybe Saturday night I'd set up a romantic dinner or something and tell her then," I shrug, throwing my idea out there.

"That's a good starting point. I'm sure you know Hermione isn't big on extravagant things. Maybe you could do a simple dinner or maybe picnic by the Black Lake or something," Ginny muses. "You can't go over the top, that wouldn't mean as much to Hermione."

I am well aware that Hermione isn't into big extravagant or expensive things. She's into simple romantic gestures, which is why I think with a little creative thinking we'll be able to pull this off. I like the idea of a picnic or something out under the stars, the Black Lake would be the perfect spot. "I like the Black Lake idea," I agree with Ginny.

"That would be so romantic," Ginny nods in excitement. "We could set up fairy lights in the surrounding trees and the lights and stars will reflect off the lake. There can be a picnic set up in the little alcove on the south bank. You'd be able to go unnoticed, but it will be extremely romantic," Ginny's voice becomes dreamy as she starts to list of the details. The picture that her words are drawing in my mind is perfect. I love the idea of being out under the stars and by the lake. I think Hermione will like the idea as well.

"That sounds amazing Ginny," I smile, already wishing it was Saturday so I could see Hermione's reaction when I showed her our little romantic get together I put together. "Now, how do we pull it off," I ask getting to the realistic part of everything. I loved the image in my head, but was it really doable.

"Leave that all to me Draco. I'll have everything set up perfectly by the time you bring Hermione out on Saturday night," she smiles at me. I can tell she's doing this for me, but also for Hermione. After all Hermione is her best friend and I know she wants her to be happy. I'm really hoping I make her happy and I'm really hoping everything goes as planned.

The next few days will need to be spent setting things up and I don't think I'll get to spend as much time with Hermione as I'd like, but it will all be worth it when I see the look on her face. I am going to make sure Saturday night is the perfect night for both of us. I'm really looking forward to telling Hermione I love her, now I just need to get through the rest of the week and I can do exactly that.

Thanks for reading and I'd love to know what you think!

Sequel Ideas:

Okay, so I have decided that once I finish this story I am going to be writing a sequel. I just have a few questions about what you all want to see. Originally I was planning on writing the sequel off the song "Remind Me" by Brad Paisley and Carrie Underwood, I heard it the other day for the first time in a while and it seemed perfect for this. I was planning on having the story set way in the future after they are married and have kids and everything. I was planning on their love life hitting a slow point where everything is the same day after day. There is no more of that can't keep their hands off each other stuff that was in this story. They would then go about rekindling that old passion they used to have. I wasn't sure where it would go after that, but that would be the premise of the story. Do you like that idea?

In a review from the last chapter, someone asked for the sequel to be set only a few years later with everyone's weddings and everything. I like this idea as well because it would get to show how their relationships from here are going and continuing to change. I could always do that and maybe do the Remind Me as a sequel to that possibly.

Another idea is to combine the two, where the story is set years later and they are finding their passion again, but they are also remembering things that have happened since leaving Hogwarts. I could alternate between present day and past, like have what is currently going on and then having the next chapter be from around their wedding.

These are just a few ideas and I am open to any others. I would really love to know what you think about these ideas and if you have a preference. I want to write what you want to read! Let me know what you want to see in a sequel!