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As always at the end of the show, they moved down to the dancefloor, standing on their mark as they all faced the cameras.

"There we have it, another brilliant night of competition, but remembered our couples need your votes to stay" Olivia said.

"Yes, and you have until 21:15 to cast those votes, so make sure you get you're votes in now!" Tina carried on.

"We'll be back tomorrow night at the earlier time of 7:00pm to reveal which couples have done enough to get through to next week and which ones will be in the dreaded dance off" Olivia said.

"Yes, but until then…" Tina said, and the two hosts clasped each other around the waist, and the other couples, including Hermione and Draco followed suit.

"Keeeep Dancing!" They said together, rocking backwards and forwards, as they all copied.


They all cleared the dancefloor when the cameras stopped rolling, Draco giving her another reassuring kiss on her head before he headed off to change into his pro dance costume.

Sighing a shaky breath, she headed, as she usually did, for the green room, and grabbed her book from her bag, trying her best to get lost in its pages and forget all about what had just happened on national television.

Around half an hour later, his blond head peaked its way around the door, his red devil costume back in place, a head band with sparkly devil horn back a-top of his head.

"I could get used to you being shirtless" She smirked, as he moved his way into the room, taking a seat beside her, a small smirk working its way onto his own face.

"Yeah well, what can I say, it's a look that works for me." He said, and she giggled, returning to her book a moment later, though her mind was still plagued by what had happened.

"I'm so sorry about the routine" She said finally, turning to him.

"It's ok, I swear, these things happen, sometimes they can't be helped".

"But what if I have put us in the bottom two? What if we get sent home, I don't know if I could bare this being over." She said, some more stubborn tears returning to her eyes.

"Then," He said, turning to face her, taking her book from her hands and placing it on the floor, before his hands came back, as he took her face in his hands, pressing their foreheads together. "Then, we dance our hearts out, out there, and we show them just how well we can dance this routine. And, if we have to leave, we'll know we did everything we could to stay, and we can be proud."

She nodded, and he captured her lips with his own, in a passionate kiss. They pulled apart a while later, and upon noticing the time, they stood, hands clasped together, and headed back to the studio.


They stood on the stairs, his arms draped over her shoulders as he stood on the next stair up from her. He ducked his head down quickly, before the cameras started rolling, whispering a quick reassurance to her, before kissing her cheek and straightening up again.

Tina reappeared on set in a different outfit, before she was cued in.

"The results are in, and after a brilliant night of spooky competition, its time to find out who is safely through to next week, and who will be dancing again in the dreaded dance-off" Tina said, before turning to the couples gathered before her. Hermione could feel Draco shaking slightly behind her, and she grabbed his hands, squeezing them reassuringly, glancing up behind her quickly, and giving him what she hoped was a reassuring smile. "The votes have been counted, and independently verified, in no particular order the first couple safely through to next week is…"

"Diana and Liam!"

"The next couple through are… Simon and Michelle".

"Dancing through to next week are… Angelina and Peter".

"Competing again next week are… Phoebe and Michael".

"And now, the first couple in this week's dance-off are… Zachary and Ola" Tina said, as the lights above the pair turned red. "Come down here and join me my loves".

The lights went up, and the couples who had made it safely through left the floor, Angelina shooting both Hermione and Seamus reassuring smiles as she made her own way up to the sky box.

She looked up to Draco, and he pressed a quick kiss on her forehead, one that calmed her a little as they waited for Tina to turn back to the couples remaining on the dancefloor.

Tina returned to them shortly after, and Hermione's heart rate picked up again, the anxiety bubbling in her chest.

"4 couples are safely through to next week, let's find out who will be joining Zachary and Ola in the dance-off" Tina said. "In no particular order, the next couple through to next week are… Seamus and Lindsey".

Hermione saw her friend's shoulders relax instantly as his name was called, hugging his partner tightly.

"Through to dance again next week are… Hannah and Vincent".

"Also going through to next week are… Daniel and Rachel".

"Now, Hermione and Draco, Charlie and Whitney, one of you will be safely through to next week, the other will be in the dance-off. I can now reveal the couple safely through to next week is…"

The music changed, thumping beats echoing through the ballroom, and Hermione felt Draco's arms tighten around her.

"Charlie and Whitney".

Hermione's heart dropped into her stomach, as she turned and hugged Draco, completely in shock.

"Which means Hermione and Draco, you are in the dance-off, come down and join me" Tina said, and the couple moved from where they were stood in shock, joining Tina in front of the judge's table. "Aww, my darlings, how are you feeling?"

Hermione felt tears prick in her eyes. "I'm upset, obviously, I really want to apologise to Draco, its entirely my fault we're here, but now, I just want to get out on that floor and prove I can dance this routine to its fullest" Hermione said, and Draco shook his head, kissing her cheek.

"It's not your fault" He whispered in her ear.

"Selina, any last-minute advice to these two?" Tina asked.

"I know you can dance this routine, you do too Hermione, and I'm honestly in shock you're here, you don't deserve to be in the bottom two, just dance that routine how we all know you can, and we'll see you again next week".

"Thank you judges" Tina said, and the cameras stopped, Hermione and Draco rushing backstage to rehearse their routine, and to comfort each other.

Pressing a passionate kiss to her lips, Draco pulled her tightly into his arms. "If this is the last time we dance together, I just want you to know that I have loved being with you, and this doesn't change anything between us, I'm not going anywhere".

She nodded, kissing him again, running her hands lightly through his hair. Biting her lip as she fought of admitting not just that she loved dancing with him, that she loved him.

'Woah, I love him, when did that happen?' She thought, 'When did that happen? Nope, not the time for this'.


An hour passed before they were called back into the studio for the dance-off, they made their way up to the sky box.

"Here we are with our two couples who have unfortunately found themselves in tonight's dance-off. Zachary, how are you feeling?" Tina asked.

"Very nervous, Hermione is incredible, and I know I have to pull out all the stops if I want to stay, but we're going to dance our best, and whatever will be will be".

"Well, the time has come, why don't you go and take your places on the dancefloor" Olivia said. "Zachary and Ola, everybody"

The couple left, leaving Hermione and Draco with the two hosts.

"Now, Hermione, whilst they set up, how are you feeling ahead of the dance-off?" Tina asked, and Hermione shrugged a little.

Draco's arm tightening around her.

"I'd be lying if I said I was confident, something like what happened the first time really does mess with your confidence, but honestly, I just want to go out there and prove that I can dance that routine".

"We'll see you do that in just a few minutes, but now, please welcome to the floor, Zachary and Ola." Olivia said.

The four of them turned to face the dancefloor, and Hermione felt Draco settle behind her as he always did, arms around her waist, his chin on her shoulder.

"Dancing the Jive to 'The Monster Mash', please welcome Zachary Bell and his partner, Ola Aksana" The voice over guy said, and the music began.

Hermione watched them intently, and their routine was over before the blink of an eye.

"We've just seen Zachary and Ola dance, and now it's the turn of our second couple, wishing you the best of luck, it's Hermione and Draco!" Tina said.

The two of them headed to their starting positions, him winking at her, a reassuring smile on his face.

"You got this" He mouthed to her.

"Dancing the Cha-Cha to 'Better the Devil you Know' by Kylie Minogue, Hermione Granger and her partner, Draco Malfoy" The voice over guy said, and Hermione held her breath as the music began and the lights came up, taking a deep breath in, she felt confidence overtake her.

She was relieved when this time, not a single mishap happened, their routine going flawlessly.

"Thank god" She said, as she wrapped her arms round her partner.

"You were so sexy" He replied, smirking.

After they finished dancing, they moved to stand beside Zachary and Ola, exchanging small smiles.

"Two fabulous couples, but now there's nothing more they can do. It's up to our judges to decide who will dance again next week. In the event of a tie, head judge Selina will have the deciding vote. Let's start with Tim?" The lights went down, and the couples were bathed with a spotlight. Hermione's heart rate jumped up a few beats, she grabbed on tightly to Draco's hands which were around her waist, he squeezed back in reply, kissing the back of her head as they waited. "Who would you like to save and why?"

"Firstly, I want to say how much better you both danced just now, it was an incredible jump from your first performances. I want to save the couple who I think deserve the opportunity to go far in this competition, whilst you both danced well, one of you just far outshone the other, therefore the couple I'd like to save are, Hermione and Draco". Tim said with finality, and Hermione released half of the breath she had been holding in.

"That's one vote for Hermione and Draco, Martin?" Tina said.

"Well, both couples really improved on their performance from Saturday night, but one couple just had the edge, their technique was on point, and the passion they had for the dance just edged them over in my opinion, so the couple I would like to save are, Hermione and Draco." Martin said.

"That's two votes to Hermione and Draco, if Zoe votes to save Hermione and Draco, they will be through to next week. Zoe?" Tina said.

"It's a really difficult choice, both dancers are incredible, you both deserve to stay, but I have to choose. I have to go with the more all-round performers, the ones who I think really pulled it out of the bag tonight, and for me that couple was, Hermione and Draco" Hermione smiled for the first time that evening, relief washing over her.

"That means Hermione and Draco, you are through to next week, and just to check, Selina, would you have agreed with your fellow judges?" Tina asked.

"Yes, I would have, Hermione and Draco were the stronger dancers tonight".

"Zachary and Ola, come over and join me".


They both headed backstage, relief rushing through them, hands clasped tightly, not wanting to let go of one another.

Stopping by the green room, where they spent way to long giving into their desires, kissing passionately, before heading through to costume to rid themselves of the red glitter which they donned.

They bid goodbye to everyone before heading out to his car, strapping themselves in and sitting in comfortable silence.

"Where are we going?" She asked after a moment, seeing they had missed the usual turning for her house. She turned to look at him, a sneaky smile appearing on his face.

"Mine" He said simply, as if that answered all over questions.

"Ok," She replied in kind.

He looked over at her, as if surprised by her response, before her nodded, grabbing her hand, and giving it a brief kiss, before settling their joined hands on the centre console.

They arrived at his home shortly after that, only separating their hands to get out of the car, before re-joining them as they walked up the pathway to his house.

Fishing his keys out of his pocket, he let them in.

Before the door was even fully shut, he pounced on her, her back pressed against the door, his lips on her neck, her hands messing up his hair.

'Oh my god, this is actually happening.' She thought, as his lips made contact with hers, his mouth needy and wanton. Him guiding her toward the stairs, a soft pressure on her hips.

"Are you sure?" She asked him, as she placed a foot on the bottom step, she had to be sure before they went any further.

"Shouldn't I be asking you that?" He asked, as he faced her, his eyes blown with desire.

"I'm serious, this is a big step".

"So am I." He said, "You don't have to do this, I know this stuff is a little sensitive for you".

"I want to, but only if you do, because I don't know if I can go back after we do".

"Go back to what?" He asked, and she smiled sheepishly.

"Go back to not loving you" She said honestly. "And it's ok, if you're not there yet, but I am, I love you, but if we do this, and this doesn't work out, it might just break me".

He stared at her openly, his expression full of surprise.

"I love you, too" He said, kissing her solidly again. "And to answer you" He said, his lips brushing against hers as he spoke, "Yes, I'm sure".

Instead of answering him with words, she kissed him again, this time taking the lead, before she separated from him, grabbing his hand and rushing them upstairs. They entered his bedroom, shutting the door behind them. Kissing heavily once more, they made their way over to his bed.

He looked at her questioningly when he reached the hem of her t-shirt. She nodded, and he lifted it up over her head, revealing her chest to him, her bright pink bra standing stark against her skin.

"This is really happening, isn't it?" She asked.

"Yes, it is" He replied, smirking at her. "I love you".

"I love you, too".


The following morning, she awoke alone in his bed, she smiled contentedly, loving the satisfying ache her muscles had, memories of bare skin and passionate embraces popping into her mind.

Sitting up, she smirked when she heard his out of tune singing echoing from the kitchen, where she assumed he was waiting for her. Sliding on his hastily discarded shirt from the night before and her leggings, she tip-toped down the stairs, hovering in the doorway as she watched him.

"Marry him, or marry me, I'm the one you love but baby can't you see, I ain't got no future or family tree, but I know what a prince and lover ought to be, yeah I know what a prince and lover ought to be said..." Draco sang off key as she watched him, singing along to the radio, watching his shirtless torso grooving to the music.

"If you want to call me baby, just go ahead now, and if you like to tell me maybe, just go ahead now, and if you wanna buy me flowers, just go ahead now, and if you like to talk for hours just go ahead now". She sang, watching him turn in surprise at her voice, a spatula in his hand.

He smirked eventually, coming toward her, the radio continuing to play 'Two Princes' by Spin Doctors in the background.

She met him halfway, his arms grabbing her waist, her arms coming around his neck as they kissed passionately.

"Good morning" He said against her lips.

'I could get used to this' He thought, as he rested his forehead against hers.

"Morning" She replied, her eyes searching his.

"You're a really good singer, you know?" He said, as he separated from her, turning back to the stove, continuing to cook.

"You are decidedly not" She replied, laughing. Trying to ignore his compliment.

"I know, I could never sing Scorp lullabies, they just used to make him cry more" He laughed with her.

"I hope you're hungry," He said, as he flipped over a pancake.

"Starving" She replied, taking a seat on one of the bar stools at his kitchen island.

"Good" He said.

The doorbell rang shortly afterwards, and they both looked towards it.

"Do you mind getting that?" He asked.

"No not at all" She replied.

"Oh, and I love you" He said, smiling as she got up.

"I love you, too" She said, heading to the front door, letting Scorpius and his mother in.

He smiled, watching her come back up the hallway, his son's hand in hers as he chatted away to her all about the night before.

This was a family, and he was going to hold on to it tightly, with both hands.


That afternoon, they decided to head back to her house for a while, citing her need to change her clothes. They settled in her living room, allowing Scorpius to once again pick the film, whilst she and Draco snuggled on her sofa.

'I could get damn well get used to this' She thought as they settled into the film, Scorpius on one side, and her boyfriend on the other.

They stayed like that all afternoon, watching films and laughing as they each reacted to the film.

At 7:00pm, they tuned into the results show, and watched as Scorpius nearly cried when his father and Hermione were announced as being in the dance-off. They reassured him that no matter what the result was, nothing was going to change, Draco smirking at how attached his son had become to the woman sat next to him on the couch.

They watched later as he cheered with glee when they were declared safe. The three off them clapping along to the end credit music.

As Monday morning arrived, she sighed, rolling out of bed and getting dressed for a hard day of rehearsals. Readying herself for the day, she jumped into her car, a smile on her face when she thought of the day ahead of them.

She walked into the studio at around 8 to find Draco in front of the mirrors, a serious look on his face as he tried to work out some steps for what she assumed was their next routine.

"Morning," She said, wrapping her arms around his waist from behind, and breaking him out of his dance trance.

"Good morning" He replied, turning to face her, before pressing a kiss on her lips.

Breaking apart, they both turned to face the mirrors, beginning to stretch and warm-up.

"So, what's our dance this week?" She asked, finally.

"The Viennese Waltz, to 'Anyone Who had a Heart' by Cilla Black". He told her.

"I love that song" She said, a smile gracing her face.

"Let's get to work then." He said, turning to her as she strapped her ballroom shoes onto her feet, before they got into a basic frame, him teaching her the basics of a waltz.


On Tuesday, they had an ITT interview. They had rehearsed all day, practicing their spins and spotting to avoid her getting motion sick during their dance.

"4.30, we should think about heading out" Draco said, after a quick glance at his watch to confirm the time.

"Ok," She agreed.

They ran through their routine once more, before deciding to call it a day, and heading out to their cars.

"Yours or mine?" He asked, as they approached the spots where their cars were parked, side by side.

"Mine, I reckon" She said. "We always use yours".

"Sound's good" He agreed, whilst she fished round her bag, looking for her car keys. Finding them, she unlocked the vehicle before they both clambered inside.

They arrived at the ITT studios not 20 minutes later. Doing as they usually did, every week for the past 8 weeks, they headed to their green room to pick out clothes, hand in hand as always.

They did their usual routine of getting their hair and make-up done and getting changed before joining the other couples from the show in the green room.

Hermione had chosen a loose purple blouse and blue jeans with matching purple round toed heels to complete her look today, and she took time to appreciate her partner's outfit too as they waited for the show to start.

"Hello and welcome to Tuesday's It Takes Two. What a Halloween weekend that was hey?" Jenny said. "Tonight we have former pro dancer Cesca Marino here for this week's dance debrief, and we have more Tunes on Tuesday. I also have 2 couples back stage, one is the couple who bravely faced and survived the dance off this week, Hermione and Draco, the other couple were bottom of the leader board last week, and hoping to climb it, Diana and Liam, but first let's have a look at how some of our couples have been getting on in training"

Diana and Liam were interviewed before them, and Hermione was happy for the silence that befell the green room, her and Draco content to be in each others company. Soon after they left the green room to take part in the Tunes on Tuesday skit.

"Now, its time for Tunes on Tuesday!" Jenny announced. "Please welcome DJ Cesca Marino. Now last week we had an amazing array of spooky songs but lets see what will be on this week. Play that track DJ!".

'Piano Man' by Billy Joel began playing and Diana and Liam began dancing on screen.

"That's right, one lucky couple will be dancing to this Billy Joel classic, widely regarded as one of the singers most popular songs. And who you ask will be dancing to this song?" Diana and Liam stopped dancing, and the screen flipped through pictures until it landed on Angelina and Peter. "That's right, Angelina and Peter will be waltzing to this beauty, thank you Diana and Liam".

Diana and Liam exited the set and Jenny moved on to the next song.

"Play the next song DJ Cesca" Their song began playing, and they stuffed heart shaped glasses on their faces and entered the screen dancing stupidly, whilst Draco twirled her under his arm. "'Anyone Who Had a Heart' by Cilla Black, another classic, this was her first number one single, and has remained a firm favourite ever since. Shall we see who will be dancing to this?"

Hermione and Draco stopped, and the screen flipped through pictures until inevitably landing on their picture.

"Yes, this beautiful couple right here, will be dancing a Viennese Waltz to this beautiful song. Thank you"

They left the set, and Jenny did one more song, before moving on swiftly to do their interview.

"My next guests this evening is the couple who were in last week's dance-off after an unfortunate dress mishap. Let's see how Hermione and Draco did last week."

The couple made their way onto the set, seating themselves in their usual position, her closest to the monitor and Draco beside her, his arm slung over her shoulders.

"Hello, how lovely to see you, let's get straight into it, how did you find last week, being in the dance-off must have been scary?" Jenny asked.

"It was pretty nerve-wracking, but I think we both knew we had to dance our hearts out to stay in this competition. I felt immensely guilty after everything happened with my incident, and I knew that I had to do this in order to make it up to Draco".

"I told you, you didn't need to make anything up to me, you just danced it like we both knew you could" Draco butted in quickly, and Hermione blushed slightly under his attention.

"You got a resounding safety vote from the panel of judges, that must help reinforce the fact that you should be here?"

"Oh, definitely it does, because it makes me realise that even they believe we should be here, and despite being in the dance-off I do feel more confident coming into this week" Hermione answered.

"Looking forward to this week, how are you finding the Viennese Waltz?"

"I'm enjoying it so far, even if the motion sickness is not fun, we've been working on spotting today and I can already feel the improvement and its definitely working better for me. I love this song, and I'm starting to love this dance, so fingers crossed that we can really do everything justice." Hermione answered.

"Hermione is doing really well at picking up the steps, yes the rotation makes it hard, but it is such a simple dance so we know we have to be flawless and she is honestly making me so proud. Every week she makes me more and more proud of how far she's coming, in terms of dancing, yes, but also her confidence". Draco said.

"Well we all certainly wish you all well with your routine for Saturday. Thank you, Hermione and Draco" Jenny said, and the pair grinned as Jenny turned to do her next link.


She stayed at Draco's that night, the two of them collecting Scorpius from his parent's before retreating home, and enjoying the domesticity of everyday life, a magnificently cheesy pizza being shared between them.

"Time for bed Scorp" Draco said, watching as his son's eyes began drooping, the clock striking 8pm.

"'Mione tuck me in?" Scorp asked her.

"What's the magic word?" Draco prompted.

"Please?" Scorp asked.

"Of course," Hermione smiled, getting off the sofa, and Scorpius pushed himself to stand beside her, before heading up the stairs, Hermione following close behind him.

She helped him into his pyjamas and then settled beside him on his bed and began reading a chapter of his latest bedtime book. She smiled when after 3 pages he had drifted off beside her. Gently smoothing the blonde hair on his head, she pulled the covers up around him, before her safely stowed the book away, and went to leave the room.

Turning to the door, she was startled to see Draco standing there, his own smile gracing his face.

She crept out of the room, pulling the door to, before turning to her partner.

"What?" She asked.

"I just love this, it feels right." He said.

"And I love being here" she answered him. He wrapped his arms around her, before bringing her into a kiss. It heated up pretty quickly, and soon they found themselves in his bedroom once more.

"I love you". He mumbled against her skin, as he kissed his way down her neck, his fingers teasing the hem of her shirt.

"I love you too". She replied, her own hands roaming his chiselled chest beneath his shirt.

At around 3am Scorpius had crawled into the middle of the bed, a nightmare having awoken him, the couple snuggling him between them as they slept contentedly.


Sitting in her usual chair, Hermione chatted animatedly with Francine as the woman wrestled with her hair. The woman straightened her hair as usual, before she arranged it into soft curls, pinning some of her hair back and placing small flowers into the do, a lovely romantic style for their romantic dance.

She moved into the make-up chair afterwards, and before shutting her eyes she clocked Draco stood in the corner chatting with Peter, his eye catching hers as he shot her a wink.

"Head back please" Vikki said, as she began to prepare Hermione's face.

"Right sorry" Hermione replied, a light embarrassed chuckle on her lips.

"Don't mind her Vik, she's just distracted by her man" Angelina said, a chuckled on her own lips.

Hermione gestured to her rudely, before laughing herself, quickly being scolded by Vikki, who was trying in vain through this fit to paint her face.

Half an hour later, she opened her eyes to find her face painted in light natural shade, a light pink lipstick highlighting her mouth and shining even in the rather unflattering over head lights.

Thanking Vikki, she stood and moved to the costume room, Angelina not far behind her.

"So, what's going on with you and Draco?" Angelina pried, a whispered hush to her voice.

"Nothing" Hermione replied, a knowing smile on her lips.

"Sure, nothing" Angelina replied, winking at her friend before she retreated to the green room to meet with her own partner.

Entering the costume room, she settled herself in one of the chairs whilst she waited for Georgina to become free. Draco joined her not long after, the two of them engaging on a hushed heated conversation.

"Hermione, you ready?" Georgina said, after a while, turning to her.

"Absolutely". She stood, following the woman to the quick-change booth in the back of the room.

Shedding herself of her own clothes as usual. Georgina thrust a dress through the small gap in the booth to her, and she quickly slipped it on.

The dressed was a beautiful baby pink, with diagonal white bedazzled stripes running through the bodice. It was one shouldered, with a long-bedazzled pick sleeve coming down over her hand, with a loop on the end, which she slipped her middle finger through. The skirt was made up of pieces of alternating pink and white floaty fabric, which she knew would look fantastic when she spun around the ballroom.

Stepping out of the booth, her feet clad in her trainer socks, she smiled widely at Georgina, who smiled likewise in return.

"You like it?" Georgina asked.

"I love it" She replied.

The other woman sewed her into the gown and afterwards to grabbed her clothes before slipping on a dressing gown and moving into the shared green room, where she had abandoned her bag earlier in the day.

"Well don't you look beautiful" A voice behind her said, and turning she faced her partner, dressed similarly, a beige suit on top of a crisp white shirt with a floral pink tie.

"Thanks" She said, blushing slightly, before placing a soft kiss on his lips.

They passed the time between conversations, heated kisses and comfortable silence during which they cuddle together.

Soon they were being ushered into the ballroom, the show about to begin, and Hermione took a deep breath as they left the room, her hand clasped in Draco's own.


The hosts were introduced and Hermione listened intently as they prattled on.

"Hello and welcome to week 8 of the competition". Olivia said. "Last week's spooktacular was one for the record books."

"Unfortunately last week, we had to say goodbye to Zachary and Ola" Tina said, and the crowed 'awed'. "I know, and this week our couples want to do everything they can to make it through to next week"

"But before all of that, there are 4 very important people we need to meet" Olivia said.

"It's the Judges" They said together.

"Martin Thomas, Selina Valentine, Zoe Chalmers and Tim Lisetsky"

"Our judges everyone" Tina said.

"So now, without further ado, let's say hello to our Strictly Stars" Olivia said.

"TV Doctor, Diana McCall and her partner, Liam McKay"

"Tennis Star, Angelina Johnson and her partner, Peter Fletcher"

"Olympic Gold Medallist, Daniel Hulmes and his partner, Rachel Evans"

"TV Presenter, Simon Lake and his partner, Michelle Norris"

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

"Actor, Charlie Walsh and his partner, Whitney Larson"

"Irish Rugby Captain, Seamus Finnegan and his partner, Lindsay Thompson"

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

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

The couple moved out into the studio, smiling, and waving at the audience, before descending the stairs, coming to a stop on their mark.

"There they all are, our stars, all eager to get going, and first up tonight is Hannah Reid and her partner, Vincent Alamore, let's see how they get on in training".

Hermione and Draco were scheduled to dance last, the two of them retreating to the sky box to wait patiently for their turn to dance.


As the show came to an end, they moved to the stairs, waiting as Tina was cued in and they were announced.

"Our final couple this evening are Hermione Granger and her partner, Draco Malfoy! Last week she suffered an unfortunate wardrobe malfunction, and she'll be praying that history does not repeat itself as they dance their Viennese Waltz". Tina said.

They waited and got into position on the set of a bridge which had been moved into the studio, the whole thing covered in glittering fairy lights.

"Dancing the Viennese Waltz to 'Anyone Who had a Heart' by Cilla Black, Hermione Granger and her partner, Draco Malfoy".

They began dancing as the music started, and she had never felt so in touch with the music, the dancing and her own body. As the song came to a close, they ended in a reverse hug, his arms about her shoulders, he gently kissed her neck before whispering in her ear.

"I love you"

She turned her head and smiled widely at him, before they moved towards Tina.

"That was absolutely beautiful, I think it took everyone's breath away." Tina said. "Let's see what the judges have to say, Selina?"

"My word, that was just gorgeous wasn't it, absolutely beautiful, your technique was amazing, your arms were perfectly placed, exquisite, there is no other word for it, enchanting, enchanting job"

"Zoe?"

"Wow, that's all I can say. Wow, you were beautiful, honestly I don't think I have ever been moved so much by one dance, when a dance has heart like that one did, everyone in the room can feel it and my gosh, my darling did you make us all feel it"

"High praise, Tim?"

"I think we all just witnessed something so incredibly beautiful, something so pure and sweet that I have no other words than Well Done"

"And Finally, Martin?"

"1 word, 3 syllables. Fab-U-Lous!"

"Some amazing praise there from the judges, why don't you head on up to Olivia in the sky box and get your scores"

The two clasped their hands tightly together and ran up the stairs to the sky box.

"Everyone up here has been simply speechless since your dance, how do you feel?"

"I loved it so much, I'm actually feeling a bit emotional, it meant so much to me this dance, and it was amazing to be able to dance such a beautiful dance, to a beautiful song, with this amazing man right here" Hermione said, Draco's arms encircling her waist.

"Let's see what they judges thought, with your scores"

"Will the judges please reveal their scores? Martin Thomas?"

"10"

"Selina Valentine?"

"10"

Hermione could feel her grin widening, happy tears gathering in her eyes.

"Zoe Chalmers?"

"10"

"Tim Lisetsky?"

"10"

"That's a score of 40 out of 40, incredible, but remember they can't dance next week without your votes…" Hermione zoned out of Olivia's speech, too entranced by the joy of having her second perfect score, and the feelings of love she felt about this man, ones that blossomed so clearly in that very dance, she felt so content, and so, so pleased, she had finally taken on this journey, one which she would not change for anything in the world.


There you are, another chapter for you.

As always, let me know what you thought!

Love always,

DWMS6