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Chapter 16

Parkinson was furious when Draco told her he was going to the Yule Ball with Zabrina. She yelled at Zabrina for two hours, and didn't talk to her for the rest of the week. Zabrina didn't care; the other girls were delighted to see Parkinson angry.

"Can you help me with my hair, Zabrina?" Daphne walked up to her.

"How would you like your hair done?" Zabrina asked.

"I want to look pretty tonight," and she smiled at Zabrina, "and you know why."

Tracey and Millicent came up behind them.

"Oh, you'll be more than pretty," Tracey said. "We'll make you look so fine, even Snape will want to seduce you." The three laughed.

"Oh shut up," said Daphne.

"Zabrina, aren't you gonna get ready?" Millicent asked.

"Right after I finish her hair."

"Oh for Merlin's sake, the dance is in and hour! You need all the time in the world! I'll take care of blondie while you go get ready," yelled Tracey.

Zabrina smiled and dried her wet hair. She took out her dress from her bag. Technically, it was Tracey's, and Zabrina borrowed it. It was a black dress that came down to the ground, growing wider as it went down. There was a separation that looked like the dress ripped that went all the way up to her waist. The top part of her dress, including the sleeves, was in laces, and the rest of the dress was in black silk. It was an elegant dress, and it matched with her hair.

She borrowed one of Tracey's earrings as well. She applied some light makeup and finally decided to let her hair down. Her friends were all staring in awe.

"That'll kick Parkinson's ass big-time," Tracey checked.

She checked out her friends. Millicent was wearing a red dress, a little closer to coral, with tiny rhinstones covering the bottom of her strapless dress. She curled her hair and let it fall on both sides. She only put some lip gloss on. Tracey straightened her hair, which didn't really make a difference, and wore a green dress. It was short and almost provocative; it showed more than it covered. Her makeup was thick, but she looked good in it. She wore two earrings on her right ear and three on her left, and wore five-inch high heels, the highest out of the four. Daphne wore a light blue dress that sparkled in the light. It was similar to Zabrina's, except Daphne's was strapless. Her hair was up in a neat bun, and she curled her bangs. She also didn't put much makeup on.

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Daphne found Blaise and half-ran towards him. Zabrina was looking for Draco when she saw Parkinson glued next to him. She was standing beside Goyle, who was her only other choice. Parkinson acted like she was his date until all the other people passed by.

Draco found Zabrina and opened his mouth. He stared at her, speechless. Parkinson frowned when Goyle tugged her into the Great Hall. He practically dragged her to the food table. Draco slowly walked up the stairs as Zabrina made her way down. She almost slipped, but Draco caught her just in time. He held her wrist with one hand, and her back with the other. Her nose was barely inches away from Draco's, and she found herself getting hot. She stood up properly.

"The heels," she said and adjusted her hair.

Draco smirked and bent his arm. Zabrina held it and walked downstairs with him.

When they entered the Great Hall, everyone gathered around the champions. They reached the crowd when others started to join in the contestants and dance with them. Draco held out his hand.

"May I?" Draco looked up at Zabrina.

Zabrina held his hand, and Draco pulled her in. He lifted her hand up to his shoulder-height, and held her back as she placed her free hand gently on his shoulder. They danced in step with the other people, and Draco seemed to be so confident and comfortable, as if dancing was the easiest thing in the world.

"How come you're so good at this?" Zabrina asked.

"Please, I'm Draco Malfoy. I can do anything perfectly."

"Yes, even looking like a ferret looks perfect on you," Zabrina laughed.

"Where'd you learn how to dance?" Draco asked as he changed the subject.

"My dad would let me step on his feet, and we danced while listening to muggle songs."

"You and your love for muggles," Draco rolled his eyes.

"They're not all bad, Draco. They can survive without magic, and still live a happy life. It's the small things in life they find joy in, and I admire that way of living."

Draco tried to change the subject again. "I'm thirsty. Go get me a drink."

Zabrina rolled her eyes. "Anything for Prince Malfoy," and she walked towards the food table.

When Zabrina came back, Draco was gone.

'What the hell?'

She sat down on a nearby table and placed the drinks behind her. After a few moments, Draco came in with a small box.

"Here," he handed her the box and sat next to her.

"What's this?"

"Just open it."

She opened the box. There was a bracelet inside. It had silver chains and a green emerald in the middle. It looked similar to the ruby she was wearing, but this one looked much more new.

"Draco how-"

"Since this is your first Christmas spent away from your father, I thought I'd get you something to make it worthwhile," he looked at the bracelet, then back at her. "Plus, the one you're wearing right now is way too old."

Zabrina gave him a death glare.

"I'm kidding," Draco looked away. "Do you like it?"

"I…" Zabrina was touched. She never expected him to give her a Christmas present. Her first Christmas present was from Draco Malfoy, and oh, that's not something you see every day.

"Oh for Merlin's sake Zabrina, do you like the-"

"Yes!" she smiled.

"Okay, good. Now let me help you put it on," he took out the bracelet and held her wrist. He locked it in place. "There," he said with a satisfied voice.

"Thank you Draco," she looked at him.

"Well of course you are. Who wouldn't be?" He wrapped his arm around her shoulder.

Zabrina rolled her eyes. "I'm serious Draco, thank you."

"You see, this is why everyone wants to be Draco Malfoy's date," he smirked. "Merry Christmas, Zabrina."

"Merry Christmas, Draco."

Zabrina leaned her head on his shoulder. For that moment, both of them didn't care if people were watching or not.