Potter never could keep his nose out of things that weren't his business, so it was with a smirk that Draco Malfoy greeted His Royal Blindness showing up right as Draco Malfoy was asking Hermione Granger out on a date.

And, being Draco Malfoy, he decided to one up himself - surely not because Potter was there. Well, just a little, then.

"Hermione Granger, will you accompany me to my villa in Italy for the weekend? It's a wonderful place for a getaway." Draco Malfoy asked gallantly.

"Oh, that sounds grand!" Hermione said, and then looked at Harry. Moments later, Hermione had her arms wrapped around Draco's and was staring up into his eyes. "You've got plenty of room, why don't we make it a double date? I'm sure Ginny's never been to Italy!"

Draco Malfoy wanted to beam - Hermione was playing right into his plans. "Why not invite all your friends?" Draco drawled, managing to sound grand rather than spiteful.

"And yours? Will Theo come?" Hermione said, and Draco wanted to smirk at the narrowed look Potter was giving him.

"Unfortunately, he's allergic to sunlight." Draco Malfoy drawled - and Potter, ever ready to pick up on even stupid bait, eyed him like he couldn't tell a joke from a door.

Hermione laughed lightly. "Owl me the details - and the portkeys." Draco Malfoy drew close enough to Hermione to whisper in her ear, "Make sure you tell everyone to bring bathing suits."

Harry Potter, of course, was certain that Draco'd just been implying something a lot more prurient than bathing, in that muttered conversation he couldn't hear.

As Potter stalked off, Draco Malfoy had to wonder if he'd actually show up.

[a/n: Leave a review!]