Hey guys, another chapter for you!

The song in this chapter is one of my personal favourites so I really enjoyed writing his one.

Anyways, here's another chapter for you.


The cameras stopped rolling at the end of the show, Hermione, and Draco still unable to fight the smiles on their faces. It had been an incredible night and she'd been able to sit back and watch the whole thing uninterrupted.

She's been so proud of Angelina's Cha-Cha, and Seamus had the grace and poise of Fred Astaire himself as he too had Waltzed.

Moving off the studio floor, she decided to watch the pro routine this week, her eyes lingering on Draco. He looked strong and fit, and part of her found she struggled to calm the eruption of jealousy that bubbled from seeing him dance with someone else, it felt strange and odd.

Seamus and Angie stood with her, both of them whispering compliments to her as they all watched their respective partners perform.

"I honestly didn't think you could act like that, it was so believable, chemistry was palpable, it was like you were actually in love" Seamus said, his arms folded across his chest.

"I'll be honest, neither did I" Hermione replied, a chuckle on her lips.

"Well, I loved it, you and Draco are really the team to beat at this point" Angie said, and Hermione felt her cheeks darken.

"I didn't know my body could move the way it is" Hermione replied.

The group dissolving into giggles as they remembered their more awkward teenage years, many of which had been spent together.

The finished the pro dance quickly, and the live performance by this week's artist was filmed, Hermione, Seamus and Angie heading backstage.

Draco's shirtless figure was distinguishable a mile off, and Hermione found her eyes roving over him. He was laughing with Vincent about something or other, seeming totally at ease, and Hermione felt his gaze meet her figure, her cheeks enflaming once more as she realised, he'd caught her eyes tracing the delicate lines of his torso and it's well sculpted lines.

"Hey! Not that I expected anything different, but you guys were amazing" Hermione said to the men approaching her and Angie, Seamus having darted away to see Lindsey.

"Thanks H" Peter said giving her a hug, before moving to stand beside his own partner, Angie raining praises on the pair. It was Draco's turn to feel the heat of jealousy as he watched Peter envelope Hermione's slight figure, his shirtless chest against her.

Peter and Hermione had developed a weird kind of friendship, borne mostly from her friendship with Angie, but it was a friendship, nonetheless.

Angie and Peter moved off, waving their goodbyes to the other couple, and Draco turned to Hermione, a smirk on his face.

"I missed you" He said lowly, looking at her as if she were the only person in the room, that of course not being the truth, the many other couples and dancers, milling around them being a testament to that.

The couple walked to costume, Draco being put back into his suit from earlier, and make-up being touched up before they moved from the room once more.

"You were only gone half an hour" She laughed.

"So… when you look that sexy, how can I not miss you?" Draco replied smirking, a short wink being shot at her. Hermione's blush deepening in response, and she grabbed his hand as they made their way back to the green room. "I can't wait until that make-up is off your face and I can kiss you, well, kiss you properly".

A sappy look graced his face as they sat on the sofa, punctuating his sentence by placing a chaste kiss on her lips, smiling as he withdrew.

She simply rolled her eyes at him, giggled lightly, before grabbing her book and opening it to the bookmarked page, his eyes following along as they read in silence.

Time passed quickly when they were like this, and soon they found themselves back on set, Draco's familiar arms around her once more, his chin on her shoulder as they awaited their fate.

"Our couples have danced, and now there's nothing more they can do, the votes are in, they have been counted and verified" Tina said. "In no particular order, the first couple through to next week is… Hermione and Draco!"

Hermione screamed her arms coming around Draco's neck, kissing his cheek, leaving a blush pink mark on his pale skin, hugging him tightly, his arms tightening around her as they spun in circles. The light above them went off and Hermione felt the grin from after they'd performed sticking to her face.

Draco resumed his position after a while, his face now beaming though, and she could hear him whispering sweet nothings in her ear as they listened to the other couples being announced safe.

"The next couple through to next week is… Hannah and Vincent".

"Dancing again are… Angelina and Peter".

"Delighting us with their dancing once more are… Seamus and Lindsey".

"Returning next week are… Daniel and Rachel".

"And now the first couple in the dance off are…" Tina paused as the music grew intense, Hermione still beaming however the tension in her shoulders relieved, it wouldn't be them. "Diana and Liam"

They all shuffled off the floor, and after a quick chat with Olivia, Hermione and Draco settled backstage to watch the remaining votes be read, his arms still encircled around her slight form, matching grins on their faces.

"Joining our other couples next week is… Charlie and Witney".

"Dancing again next week are… Tanya and Matthew".

"Returning for an encore are… Zachary and Ola".

"Safe to dance again are… Phoebe and Michael".

"Joining them are… Maria and Tom".

"Now Simon and Michelle, Nicholas and Karen, one of you is in through to next week, the other will be joining Diana and Liam in the dance off, I can now reveal that couple who will have to dance again is… Nicholas and Karen, that means Simon and Michelle, you are safely through to next week, Nicholas and Karen come here".


Nicholas and Karen's luck finally ran of that night as they were made the 3rd couple to be sent home. Hermione found her Sunday quiet, and after a chaotic few weeks she couldn't find herself to be disappointed about that, sitting on her couch, her phone buzzed beside her.

Draco ~ Hope you have a lot of energy! x

She read, her face beaming.

Hermione ~ Why? x

Draco ~ This week we have the Jive x

Hermione ~ Oh dear god! x

Draco ~ You got this don't worry, I got your back, or at least I did last night! ;) x

Hermione smirked and chuckled to herself.

Hermione ~ Idiot! x

Putting her phone down beside her, she settled back into the sofa, a book being picked up, and she immersed herself in the fictional universe the author had constructed.

On Monday morning, she found Draco quickly, he was in his usual stretches when she arrived, and smiled at him as she made her way to the back of the room, dropping her bag in the corner.

"Hey baby" He said, smiling to her, watching as she took out her dance shoes. "Don't bother, you're going to be in pumps this week, keep your trainers on."

She nodded, shaking off her jacket before joining him in the centre of the room.

"I missed you" She said, taking a seat beside him on the floor.

"I missed you too" He said, placing a chaste kiss on her lips. "So, the Jive, we're dancing to "Every Little Thing She Does is Magic" by The Police".

"Oh god, I'm gonna die, aren't I?" She asked, her head drooping forward as she flopped.

"You're going to be fine" Draco said, pulling her head up. "Jive's all about high energy, and fun, and we need your footwork to be so precise otherwise you'll just end up getting tangled up."

She nodded, and he stood, pulling her to her feet a second later.

The pair began work, Draco teaching her the proper kicks and flicks, the sharpness of it and the right about of bounce.


Tuesday was used to work on some more pieces of the routine, this time they paired the footwork from the day before with the arm-o-graphy Draco had envisioned, and by the end of the day, Hermione found herself feeling more confident with the routine. They had some finessing to do over the next few days, and there was still a chunk of the routine which needed to be reworked, but she ended the rehearsal beaming.

The two were due on 'It Takes Two' that evening, and left the rehearsal studio together, carpooling to the SDSITT studio, ready for their interview.

They arrived and immediately headed for their dressing room, the racks still in place, Hermione heading to what she had now dubbed as 'her side' of the room, and Draco to his. Dropping her bag on the floor, she turned to the racks and smirked as she found Draco doing the same.

Browsing the clothes before her, she decided on a light pink blouse with a floral pattern splayed across it, and a pencil skirt with some heels, decidedly formal, but why not.

Slinking back to her belongings, she began stripping, not even bothered for her modesty anymore. Draco had seen a lot more when she'd been in some of the dresses she'd worn on Saturday nights. Slipping her feet into the black heels she'd selected, she looked up, happy to see Draco was ready and waiting for her.

The pair left the room together, phones in hand as they headed for hair and make-up.

Hermione was immediately pulled into the hair chair, her frizzy work-out hair being smoothed and tamed, before it was secured in a ponytail at the back of her head, the diamanté earrings she wore being revealed.

She was then sprinkled with make-up by the make-up lady, powders and creams being spread over her features, and upon opening her eyes once more, she was faced by herself, a natural glow emanating from her, her face painted just enough but not enough to detract from her natural beauty, her eyes a soft gold, eyelashes long.

The pair thanked the two women, before exiting the room, and heading for the green room, she slid into a seat at Draco's side, closer than strictly needed, and she smiled at her partner. His sweaty blonde hair gone and replaced with a far tidier quiff.

"Hello and welcome to Tuesday's 'It Takes Two'" Jenny said, after stopping on her mark in front of the camera. "Tonight, we have the return of 'Tunes on Tuesday' as well as mastermind choreographer Michael Seaman for our dance debrief. Also, tonight we have our dance off survivors, Diana and Tom, we have the wonderful Charlie and Witney, and we have our leader board toppers Hermione and Draco" Jenny said, and Hermione and Draco waved to the camera once it was their turn. Hermione and Draco were being interviewed first and quickly exited the room, heading for the set.

"My first guests tonight have been top of the leader boar for the past 4 weeks, and they keep impressing our judges with their steamy, sensual and romantic routines, let's see how Hermione and Draco got on last week" Jenny said, as Hermione and Draco took a seat on the sofa opposite her. "It's Hermione and Draco everybody! Now a 4 week run at the top of the leader board is unprecedented, you are on fire girl!"

"Thank you!" Hermione blushed. "Honestly, I'm as surprised as everyone else, I never could have imagined this in my wildest dreams, but honestly it's all thanks to this man here, he pushes me harder and further than I ever thought possible and that's what makes our routines week after week"

"Now last week, passionate, romantic, and raw. Selina called it beautiful, and she gave you the first 10 of the series, and Tim seemed rather taken with the two of you and your chemistry how does it feel?"

"I was so nervous about this dance, I think like with the Paso, it was just something I couldn't see myself doing, like at all, but then the music kicked in, and the feeling took over, and I just felt it coursing through me and threw caution to the wind and went for it, all raw emotion and romance" Hermione replied.

"And we were delighted with the 10, especially this early in the competition, and let's face it chemistry is easy with this beautiful woman, she surprises me every week, and I'm so proud of how well she adapts" Draco added.

"Now this week, you two will be dancing the Jive, it's quick, its bouncy, how are you feeling looking forward to Saturday night?"

"Well, I'm already exhausted which can't be good!" Hermione laughed, "No in all seriousness, I kind of love it, the energy is high, and obviously its early days yet, but I have a great feeling about this dance" Hermione said.

"We're only on the second day of rehearsal, and Hermione's already got the technique and the steps down, and I can already see it's going to be a wonderful routine" Draco said, praising her once more.

"Well thank you for coming to chat with us today, even if you didn't bring your companion who everybody was dying to see" Jenny said, and Hermione and Draco smiled at the camera, a laugh bubbling on their lips, waving at the camera, his free hand coming to grab hers. "Hermione and Draco, best of luck on Saturday night! Now it's time for 'Tunes on Tuesday!'"

Moving from the sofa, Hermione and Draco gathered with the group of couples out of shot, props being handed to each couple, and them being lined in order of the song they would be appearing in.

"Yes, this beauty is back once again this week, and do we have some cracking tunes for you, we have DJ Michael over there, why don't you spin us our first song?" Jenny asked, and Michael pressed a button in time with music flooding the studio. Charlie and Witney dancing stupidly, prop pies in their hands. "Ah, this beauty, 'I Can't Help Myself' by the Four Tops, but did you know it was the first US Number One for the Four Tops?" Jenny asked rhetorically. "Now let's see who will be dancing to this classic on Saturday night".

They all paused, the screen flipping through various couples' photos before landing on Hannah and Vincent.

"Yes, Hannah and Vincent will be dancing their Couple's Choice to this gem, thank you Charlie and Witney!" Jenny said, as they left the shot. "Play the next track DJ!" Jenny said, Michael pressed another button, Diana, and Liam dancing along, sunglasses and hats perched on their heads and faces. "'Mr Blue Sky' by ELO, or for those of you who like proper full names around here, Electric Light Orchestra, this gem was released in 1977, and has been used in several films including, "Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind" starring Jim Carrey and "The Magic Roundabout" featuring the voice talents of one Robbie Williams, but who will be dancing to this classic?"

Again, they paused, the screen flicking through various pictures before slowing, and ultimately stopping.

"Yes, it's Seamus and Lindsey, they will be dancing the Quickstep to this, thank you Diana and Liam!" Jenny said, the couple leaving shot. "Play the final song DJ!" Michael once more pressing the button, this time Hermione and Draco dancing along. "This wonderful song, "Every Little Thing She Does is Magic" by The Police, a New Wave classic, this song was originally written by Sting as an acoustic ballad, but we can safely say we're glad of the more up-tempo version of the song. But who will be dancing to this on Saturday?"

Hermione and Draco paused, stopping waving their magicians wands, and watching as the screen flickered and stopped on their picture.

"Yes, these two right here, they will be dancing their Jive to this wonder, Good Luck on Saturday night, Hermione and Draco".


Wednesday and Thursday were spent piecing the routine together and running it with Thursday night being spent at a funfair where they filmed some content for their VT, building Hermione's stamina, and generally having fun together. Wednesday night found Hermione back at his house, the pair spending some time with Scorpius who was loving the attention of both adults.

Friday saw camera blocking and costume fitting, until finally Saturday rolled around.

Hermione found she was beginning to get used to the cocktail of nerves and excitement that graced her every Saturday morning. Jumping out of bed, she showered and headed for the SDS studios.

Meeting Draco in the car park this time, she smiled at him as he got out of his car, a smile on his face.

"Afternoon" He said upon reaching her side, she simply smiled in reply, and they headed into the already bustling studios.

Heading to the green room together, she dropped her bag off, taking a seat for a moment.

"How are you feeling about today?" Draco asked her as he sat beside her, drawing her into his side.

"I feel pretty good actually, I love this dance and I really want to dance it perfectly" Hermione said, leaning her head into the crook of his neck. Turning her head to look up at him, she leaned up, pressing her lips to his. "Hey by the way"

He smiled, pulling her into a longer kiss, before extracting himself from her, and holding a hand out for her to take.

"Come on, we have a show to prepare for" Draco said, as Hermione took his hand, the two heading for hair and make-up as usual.

Entering the room, Hermione found herself being sat in a chair beside Seamus, Angelina stood beside him, the two chatting amiably.

"Hey guys" She said, sitting down, Francine coming over to her immediately, taking her brunette locks in hand and beginning the arduous task of taming her hair.

"Hey 'Mione" Seamus greeted, his Irish brogue rough with what she suspected was lack of sleep.

"Hey" Angelina greeted.

"How's this week gone for you guys?" She asked, even though she knew most of what had been going on through their group chat.

"Tiring" Seamus replied immediately, and Hermione laughed, Angelina scoffing at him.

"I know the feeling" Hermione replied, both she and Seamus being subjected to energetic dances this week. "It's alright for you Angie and your Waltz!"

"I hate it" She groaned. "It's all slow and elegant, and I haven't got an elegant bone in my body! I don't know how you made it look so effortless last week 'Mione"

Hermione and Seamus laughed at that, the conversation flowing easily between the three old friends.

After Francine had combed Hermione's curly hair into a neat ponytail tying a blue ribbon around it, Vikki took over, and Hermione closed her eyes as the woman got to work on her make-up.

"There you are" Vikki said finally, withdrawing her brush from the brunette's face. Hermione opened her eyes, looking over the finished article. Her face had been covered in foundation, and her make-up was natural, but small swirls and stars had been painted up the sides of her face and on her cheeks, little gems stuck on glinting in the lights.

"Thank you"

Standing from the chair, Hermione exited the room, heading now for wardrobe, slipping into the room silently as she observed the usual chaos.

"Hermione!" Georgina greeted her, her dress already in the woman's hands. Heading for the changing booth was automatic now, slipping off her own clothing, and toeing off her trainers, she took the offered garment from Georgina, stepping into it, and adjusting it accordingly over her body.

Stepping from the booth, she allowed Georgina to sew up the seam, fastening her into the dress, blue beads glistening as she breathed softly in and out.

"Ok, you can go look now." Georgina said, stepping away from Hermione.

Stepping up the full-length mirror, Hermione observed her appearance, the dress was sleeveless and pale blue, the fabric having a light floral pattern printed onto it, various parts of the pattern being highlighted by soft blue gems which had been added by the wardrobe team, the skirt was short, and more in a skater style, and Hermione remarked to herself, that this dress was the most like something she'd choose, she'd worn so far.

"Thank you, Georgie," Hermione said, stepping away from the mirrors, the woman smiling in reply. Hermione grabbed a dressing gown, slipping it on over her outfit. Manoeuvring back to gather her belongings, she grabbed her clothes and trainers moving back through the room, and down the corridor back to the green room, it was deserted as she guessed it would be.

Setting her clothes down for a moment, she grabbed her plain white pumps from the bag, putting them on the floor before her, dumping her own clothes in the now empty bag.

Sitting on the sofa, she reached down, slipping the white pumps onto her feet, the canvas shoes light on her feet, perfect for their routine.

"There you are" Draco remarked, entering the room. His hair was styled messy, it was the most undone she'd seen him, it was refreshing, a new side to him she wasn't sure she would ever see. She supposed they matched, the both looked as youthful and energetic as they needed to, to match the energy of this dance.

Placing a chaste kiss to her lips, he smiled, seating himself beside her.

"Still feeling alright?" He asked.

"Surprisingly yes" She replied, leaning into him. "How was your evening?"

"Alright, Scorpius was pretty hyper, it being the weekend and all, we spent the evening watching the 'Toy Story' films, and he slept pretty well which I'm glad of" Draco said. "I missed you of course"

"We see each other nearly every day" She replied.

"I know"

Hermione smiled to herself.

"We'd better be getting to the set then" Hermione said, after checking her phone for the time. Standing, Draco joining her, they walked together, hand in hand meeting the remaining couples for their pre-show ritual.

Sandwiching themselves into the respective queues, Hermione felt Draco's hand drumming a beat on her behind. Smirking to herself, she thought upon them.

'I wouldn't mind him doing that again' She thought, 'Maybe when we're alone, and there's less clothing'.

Blushing at her own thoughts, she turned her attention back to the business at hand.

She heard Tina and Olivia beginning their opening speech, and listened as the judges were introduced once again, the audience clapping in response.

"Now, there are 12 very nervous couples backstage, shall we meet…." Tina paused.

"Our Strictly Stars!" They said together, exiting the floor.

The lines beginning to move, and Hermione realised how accustomed she had become to this show, and it's daily running. It almost felt natural, and she wasn't sure how she would ever readjust if this all ended.

"Ireland Rugby Captain, Seamus Finnegan and his partner, Lindsey Thompson"

"Children's TV Personality, Hannah Reid and her partner, Vincent Alamore"

"Singer, Phoebe Stevens and her partner, Michael Peace"

Hermione and Draco emerged at the top of the stairs, smiling, and waving to the crowd.

"Author and Stage Actress, Hermione Granger and her partner, Draco Malfoy"

Descending the stairs, Hermione felt her stomach drop, her foot slipping, as she fell down a few stairs landing awkwardly on her right leg, a tight sensation coming from her knee and ankle (which she was reminded had been previously injured as she felt the pain springing to life, once again in the damaged joint) as she landed awkwardly, Draco's arms coming around her as he caught her.

His arm stayed securely around her as they continued down the stairs, a concerned look on his face. Draco got her safely to the bottom of the stairs, leading her to her mark, his arms wrapping around her.

"Are you ok?" He whispered in her ear, and Hermione could feel herself trembling slightly in his arms. She nodded in response, the dull ache in her ankle and knee being ignored temporarily, the pain dulled with the adrenaline pumping throughout her body, her heartbeat racing in her ears.

He hugged her tightly, nodding as he saw the tears gathering in her eyes.

"Just scared me more than anything" She replied, her arms tightening over his, a stray tear escaping, which she quickly brushed away.

Kissing the side of her head, he rested his chin on her shoulder, arms tighter than normal, wrapping her in security.

"There they all are, our Strictly Stars" Tina said, her eyes momentarily connecting with Hermione's own, a reassuring and comforting look in the woman's own eyes as she eyed the pair.

"Last week we had to say goodbye to Nicholas and Karen, and none of these couples want their journey to end just yet" Olivia said.

"Yes, now without further ado, our first couple this evening is Seamus and Lindsey, they will be dancing a Quickstep, and Lindsey's had some quite ingenious ways of getting Seamus into shape!"

The couples cleared the floor as the VT rolled, Hermione's hand clutched tightly in Draco's. Arriving in the sky box, they sat on one of the sofas, Draco pulling her back into his chest as she propped her feet up before her.

"Hermione are you ok?" Angelina asked, her voice soft as the music for Seamus' performance began, the woman perched on the end of the sofa, concern written across her face for her friend.

"Yeah, I'm fine, just a bit shook up" Hermione replied, Draco once more pressing a firm kiss to her head.

The pair sat together quietly, Hermione muttering assurances that she was fine when the Medical Advisor came to check on her, the adrenaline in her veins blocking the pain she felt.

Her and Draco were the 3rd couple to dance, and so shortly Hermione found herself pressed into him on the stair outside the sky box, waving and smiling at a camera as Tina introduced them.

"Dancing next this evening, is Hermione and Draco, now Hermione has assured us she's fine to dance after she took a rather scary fall at the beginning of tonight's show" Tina said. "Now she and Draco will be dancing a Jive and what better way to get into the theme of their Jive than by going to a funfair?"

Together, she and Draco stepped out onto the floor, Draco sitting opposite her in a big wheel compartment set which had been dragged into the ballroom.

"You, ok?" Draco mouthed to her, the ends of their VT playing in the background. She simply nodded in reply.

"Dancing the Jive to "Every Little Thing She Does is Magic" by The Police, Hermione Granger and her partner Draco Malfoy".

The music began, and the couple stood beginning to jive, doing their well-rehearsed kicks and flicks, and only now did Hermione recognise the pain in her right leg, cursing to herself, she fought through the pain, dancing her heart out, doing a routine she loved, despite feeling like her leg would give way at any moment.

Ending the routine, stood on a table which was used as part of the set for a carnival games booth, she gasped in relief as the music ended.

Draco grabbed her waist as she bent down, lifting her of the table. Only once she was back on her feet, and only now, did Draco feel her leaning heavily on him, her left side pressed firmly to his right.

"Wow! What energy! Come over here you guys!" Tina said, as they walked slowly over to the host, Hermione desperately trying to hide the grimaces of pain she felt crossing her face as she rested her weight on her right leg. "I think the crowd loved it, let's see what our judges thought shall we?"

"Zoe?"

"You are just a little firecracker of energy aren't you, your kicks and flicks were precise your arms completely in control, you bounced, you moved, your arms and the choreography in the middle was just exquisite".

"Tim?"

"Amazing my darling, amazing, I saw nothing wrong with it at all, you just keep getting better and better, I think I might actually love you".

"Martin?"

"Well, my dear, you certainly exceeded all expectations there didn't you, so energetic, yet you didn't look tired once, with such high stamina! I expected to see some wilting toward the end, but you kept that energy until the last beat, I applaud you"

"And Selina?"

"Wow, there is nothing you can't do is there, you were amazing. Not people could go out there and dance like that after such a fall, but you performed that like nothing had happened, a smile on your face and I can't see anything wrong with it".

"Well, the judges gave you a lot of love, shall we see how that translates into score? Head on up to Olivia" Tina said. "Hermione and Draco!"

Gripping her waist securely, Draco began moving off, not quite at the usual pace, watching as she skipped, half limping as they headed up the stairs.

"That was incredible, everyone up here was cheering the whole way through, they loved you, but I feel I must ask, are you alright?" Olivia asked.

"I think so, I have this pain in my knee and ankle, but we danced, and it's done, I did everything I could" Hermione replied, though her posture, leaning into Draco heavily, betrayed her words, her right leg carrying no weight.

"Well, the judges seemed to find nothing wrong with it, shall we get your scores?" Olivia asked rhetorically.

Hermione glanced at Draco briefly, his face covered in concern for her, she squeezed his waist lightly, a small gesture of reassurance to him.

"Martin Thomas?"

"10"

Despite everything, she felt joy wash over her at the sight of a 10 from the hardest to please judge. Draco wrapping both arms around her now, lifting her in delight, before lowering her gently to the floor.

"Selina Valentine?"

"10"

"Zoe Chalmers?"

"10"

"Tim Lisetsky?"

"10"

"That's 40 out of 40, the first 40 of the series, congratulations, and with what appears to be an injury, you really are superwoman! Be sure to vote for them when lines open at the end of the show, don't vote now as your vote won't count and you may still be charged. Still to come, Angelina and Peter waltz to a classic and Hannah gets classical as she tackles a classic tango! Go and take a seat you two! Tina" Olivia said.

Ignoring Olivia, Hermione was helped backstage by Draco, who was insistent on a visit to the Medical Advisor.


The end of the show approached quickly after that; she sat on the couch for the remainder of the performances. Draco sat beside her, one arm behind her, the other entwined with hers, her right leg propped up on a small stool which had been moved in front of them.

"We don't have to go down for the final bit you know?" Draco whispered in her ear as the penultimate performance happened below. "With everything that's happened no one will mind".

"But I want to, everything's going to be fine. You heard what he told us in there, just some rest and some pain killers, I'll be right as rain by Monday, I have to stand for the results anyways, and it honestly doesn't hurt now the pain medication has kicked in" Hermione replied, placing her hand on his face stroking his cheek gently. "We're going down".

When the time came, he helped her down the stairs, and she still lent on him heavily as they got into position on their mark.

"What an exciting night of competition" Olivia said.

"But remember, without your votes, no one is safe, and nobody here wants their Strictly journey to end" Tina continued.

"You only have until 21:15 to cast your votes to save your favourites, we'll see you here tomorrow night at 7:15, to see which of our couples are through to next week, at the halfway point in our competition the stakes have never been higher and next week promises to be a week no one wants to miss out on" Olivia said.

"Yes, so that's 7:15 tomorrow evening, and remember" Tina said.

"Keeeep Dancing!" Tina and Olivia said together, swaying backward and forward together, Draco doing the same, his arm securely around his partner as they swayed.


There you have it, another chapter and a re-injured Hermione.

You'll have to keep reading to find out how this one turns out!

Thanks again, and let me know what you thought.

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