(I keep hopping on my main computer to my laptop on and off. Haha so I tend to get distracted in between. But I'm back again! I have a friend coming over for a Just Dance Marathon soon. :D)

Hermione sighed. "Those two tend to be off with their girlfriends, I presume," called back Hermione as she closed her door calmly, turning off her lights as she snuggled in her new bed, shocked at how comfortable it was compared to the regular beds that Hogwarts had its students sleeping in. She sat up in her bed with her pillows cushioning her back against the hardwood backboard of the bed.

She reached over to her desk (which was right next to her nightstand) and brought over her homework to finish it. It was only about ten-thirty-two, so she had plenty of time to finish her homework before it would a wise decision to go to bed. She finished off her homework quickly enough as she soon laid down to try and sleep.

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After a night of tossing and turning, non-stop waking up, Hermione slammed her hand against her alarm clock as she slowly got out of bed. She wanted to be as early as possible to breakfast. So she forced herself to move at a quicker pace as she changed into her school uniform, soon running down to the common room with her books clenched to her chest. She wanted to be early to breakfast so she could take her time to take in her food before a long day of classes.

(lol okay, if you chose to get off let me know)

Draco stayed in the bath for about two hours worth of time, he would've wanted to stay in longer, but, if he did, he would look like a raisin that was under the sun too long. Getting out and drying off he looked over thinking 'man they should put locks on the doors' as he saw Ron Weasly throwing Draco's clothes into the bath water as Draco instantly realized his wand was over there.

He pulled a towel on his waist as he was about to chase Weasly but had to get his wand first if he wanted to do some heavy damage. "Stupid Weasly" he mumbled slamming the portrait door behind him trying not to really wake Granger. He didn't care but when you messed with a girl's sleep, well lets just say he will never bother his mother again in the middle of the night if he ever had the chance to again. Now that was a real nightmare there and along with his father.

Draco didn't wake up until pretty much everyone was eating at the tables including the head teachers. Though that didn't mean he was trying to be late, just for the fact that he was trying to relax before having classes and babysitting a bunch of kids in different houses. Though he had to watch his along with Granger's for the rest of the year and so far this mostly silence stuff was getting pretty annoying.

He sat next to Crab, Goyle, and across from Blase. Crab and Goyle barely spoke to him, however, Blaise was more than willing. The italian wizard looked over at Draco "How'd you sleep, mate?" Blaise asked in curious wonder as he heard about the head boy and girl, everyone was talking about it this morning, well those who were all awake that is.

(Sorry I left before telling you! D: )

Hermione stared down at her plate of cheddar scrambled eggs, bacon, and Nutella toast as she sat down her goblet of orange juice. Harry and Ron sat down from across Hermione. She braced herself from what was to follow. "You're sharing your common room with Malfoy!?" hissed Ron.

Hermione squinted slightly and looked up at the two. "Why didn't you tell us? We heard you two were chosen the same bloody time in McGonagall's office!" said Harry in a raising voice.

Hermione shoved a piece of toast in her mouth and chomped heavily as she looked away from the two at Neville who was sitting down beside her. Neville gave her an apologetic look, seeming to have not been angry. He looked more sorry that she was getting yelled at by her two best friends.

"I'm sorry, alright? I wasn't sure how you'd take it if I had answered you're question last night!" exclaimed Hermione as she got up and grabbed her plate and goblet, moving to the end of the Gryffindor table where a chunk was heavily empty for her. She sighed and ate in silence as she imagined what Ron and Harry were shoving about at the moment.

(its fine I understand)

Draco wasn't liking the way her so-called friends were treating her "Hey Blaise" Draco spoke up in a small whisper to get his attention "Yea, mate?" Blaise answered back "Let's go give Granger some company" Blaise was shocked at what he had heard, he didn't think with Pansy not being there, wether or not she was there, would be a good idea and that surely is one way to bring attention to yourself.

"Are you feeling a'right mate? I mean that is Granger and I know you guys are head leaders but still" he was more curiuos to what intrigued Draco enough to even come to that conclusion. "Well I'm not going to let her sit alone the whole time being yelled at, that aint right" since when was drinking think about what was right. Standing up, Draco said "With or without you" though it would've made it easier than sitting with her alone so Blaise followed as the teachers looked up along with some students as others whispered.

Blaise and Draco sat down across the table in the empty chunk of seats with their plates and goblets. "Hey Granger" Draco stated as Blaise simply smiled "Hey Hermione, or would you rather me call you Granger as well?" he would obviously give her the choice, he was a Slytherin but sometimes he could be mistaken for a Gryffinder with how he spoke or thought some of the time.

(:))

Hermione looked up at Draco, confused. "W...whatever's fine," she murmured as she put her fork of scrambled eggs down. "Why are you sitting here?" asked Hermione as she sat up more straighter, crossing her arms before her on the edge of the table. Hermione suddenly felt to cold stare of her friends. She looked and saw Ron and Harry glaring at her, Draco, and Blaise. Although, Blaise was an all-around okay guy for a Slytherin.

Blaise glared right back understanding the pressure she was getting, he would talk to anyone when he first arrived making him a target for who he chose his friends with. Draco answered her question "Can't we just want to sit over here for once?" Draco made it sound like he was offended but in all honesty he wasn't even caring about her reply. He never did, nor did he do anything but make her life a bloody hell that was for sure. Blaise looked away and went back to eating keeping an eye on the glares.

Hermione listened close to Draco's reply. As soon as he finished, Hermione couldn't stop herself. She snapped. She shot her head straight up to keep a good level with Malfoy's face and slammed her hands against the table top. But she didn't do it hard enough to gather other's attention. "Draco! I know you hate me and I know you think I'm a 'Mudblood' but why do you insist on making things more miserable for me than they already are?" she asked as she took in the last bite of her scrambled eggs and moved on to the pile of bacon. Honestly, she was glad to have Draco sitting there. He was the only one who wasn't harassing her like her so-called friends were.

Everyone was staring at the event that just occurred, anyone who could get Hermione Granger worked up surely had to done something wrong. Ron walked over, Harry trying to stop him, "Whats going on over here?" he seemed to sound upset over something "Heads talking, go sit" Draco stated watching his insults in front of the teachers because he was supposed to be Head boy. Ron was cleary upset as usual "I am not just going to leave!" Draco looked to Blaise and Hermione, "Class will start soon, better get going, see you later guys" he spoke only to Hermione and Blaise as he walked off, Blaise followed with a buttery biscuit roll. Everyone started whispering if this was a joke or not, most said yes, though they were wrong, he was just in a decent mood and didn't like anyone to bully Granger besides himself. Sure he was being selfish but it was a bit helpful it seemed.

Hermione looked down, guilty. She sighed and put her forehead in her hand. "I...I'm sorry," she murmured to Draco in a small voice. She hesitated for a moment before she looked up to meet Draco's gaze. She gave him an apologetic look as she finished off her bacon and orange juice. She stood up from her bench and looked around at the remaining students. She was thinking about telling them to hurry up, but then again she didn't feel like ordering around anyone today. Today she wanted to focus on getting herself together.

"I'll...see you in class," Hermione said to Draco as she grabbed her books and hugged them tight to her chest, feeling highly embarrassed by the way she had spoken to another Prefect. But then again...Prefect or not, Draco was still Draco Malfoy.

But before she could step any further, she ran into Professor Lupin. She stopped and looked up at him. "Yes professor?"

"Miss Granger, as you know, the Yule Ball is coming up. Dumbledore told me to tell you that you Prefects are in charge," said Lupin.

Hermione sighed. Great. Just what she needed. Another thing to be put on her plate of things to deal with. She nodded her head. "I will talk with Draco about it later," said Hermione as she moved pass Lupin and headed out of the Great Hall and down to the stairs to head to Muggle Studies.

Draco was still stunned almost as if he was sure he heard her actually apologize to him. No matter for any reason ever, had he heard that unless about her friends. Draco would have potions with Hermione later, but, as for now he only had Quidditch practice to go to then potions was on his last class for the day. He went though his mind kept going back to the apology, honestly she hadnt a reason to say it, he understood what had happened her that was her reaction to it. Why was he being so understanding with her let alone anyone else, did he actually care about her? no way, that was out of line, that was out of social standards.

Muggle Studies had gone by in a blur. Before she knew it, she was in potions. As Prefects, Draco and Hermione were to sit together. She was one of the first in the class as she took the right stool and sat down on it. She put her books off to the site and rested her chin on her hand, waiting for the bell to ring so that she could get Potions done and over with. She waited for Draco as she had to tell him about preparing the Yule Ball. Would he even want to help? Should they just keep the theme Christmas?

Draco arrived a few moments after Granger had and sat down next to her smiling a bit at her just being in a good mood all day. "Hello" he mumbled, today was a self study day. Draco actually had done his work the night before for once so he didn't have to do it in class. Which meant that he had to sit there pretending to do it and being bored. Time passed as Potions was over with and it was time to leave. Draco stood up with his books ready to go to the Head Chamber Rooms.

Just when Draco was about to leave, Hermione grabbed his sleeve. Realizing that he had once told her never to tough him again, she quickly took her hand back. "Draco, I need to talk to you about something," she said as she got up from the stool and grabbed her books. Holding them to her side in a lazy way as her and Draco headed out of the classroom. Once outside, Hermione stopped for a brief moment.

"Professor Lupin had informed me that all Prefects are to be in charge of the Yule Ball," said Hermione. "If you could come up with a few new themes that just aren't...Christmas...let me know. I'll be studying in the Library all night if you need to find me," she said as she quickly turned around and headed to the Library to begin studying for a Potions test Wednesday and a Muggle Studies test Thursday. Before she turned the corner to head up the steps, she found herself looking back at Draco for a moment.

Draco stood waiting, he hadn't care she grabbed his sleeve though he wouldn't let her know that as he listened to what she had to say while others adverted their eyes. Draco nodded "Sure thing" and when she left he stood there pulling his sleeve down a bit more so that it would hide something. Draco turned to see Hermione glance back but just turned going the other way as his thoughts caught up with him again.

'What to do about the ball? A masquerade would be interesting, or maybe a magical creature costume like ball, or maybe...' the possiblities were endless as he tried to think of others. Eventually he found himself wondering what it would be like if they had a yule ball not christmas themed, maybe titantic themed. Draco found himself walking to the library and looking for Hermione with the list he had come up with. Not very long, nor was it very short.

(Goodnight, Swt Drmz-By the way since after I dissapeared earlier, I have been listening to love songs lol or evanessence My Immortal lol imagine why Draco isn't as hard headed as usual lol)

Hermione had sat herself at a table in between the two first bookshelves. She was the only one left in the library by this time, besides the librarian. She had been flipping through the chapter in Potions that they would be having their test on. She had found it hard for her her to pay attention, which was highly unlike her. She sighed and closed her book as she took out a piece of parchment, feeling as if she needed to start planning now. She had refreshments (Punch, Water, and Pumpkin Juice. Butterbeer maybe) written down along with snacks (pretzels, chips, fondue...).

She looked up and jumped when she found Draco before her. She put her heart over her chest. "Don't scare me, Draco!" she said, finding herself smirking slightly at his presence.

(This is getting interesting! And alrighty. Goodnight! And it's alright. Haha)

(lol yes its getting interesting indeed)

Draco smirked back "Sorry, wasn't trying to, I came up with a list of themes we could use, figured you would want to hear it" Draco pulled out the list with the names, the first one on the list had red "Masquerade, magical creature costume like ball, Romantic themed, Cruise ship theme, I still have to say the last one was my favorite" Draco stated pointing to the last one on the list. 'Romeo & Juliet Masquerade' it seemed to have romance, mystery, interest, style, all of it in one and there wouldn't be much fuss.

(Haha yupp!)

Hermione listened close to all that Draco had to say, reading off his list. Smiling up at Draco, rather highly impressed, Hermione began to feel excited about the Yule Ball. Draco? Romantic side? "I must admit, Draco. I like the list you've come up with. The 'Romeo and Juliet Masquerade' sounds like the best out of all of them. I already have the snacks and food all taken care of," Hermione said as she pushed the list she had began around to face Draco. "I've noticed that the past few Yule Balls, we've only had crackers and Punch. So adding on theses, I think, would make things more interesting."

Hermione somehow felt perfectly come now around Draco. Although she couldn't remember the last time she had a civil conversation with him about anything, she kinda liked it. Okay, maybe not 'kinda'. She really liked it.

Draco read through the list, nodding "It sounds good to me, maybe people will actually come to the dance for once" he remembered theirs in the past and it wasn't very popular as filled up with alot of students. "The music could be classic, maybe something more upbeat towards the end?" he wasn't too sure on music but was thinking about what others would want.

Hermione just nodded her head with a smile as Draco spoke on about his thoughts about the Yule Ball. "Perfect! I can probably get my hands on some classic music sheet for the band players and then maybe you can handle the more modern music?" Hermione asked as she got up from the bench she had been sitting on. "This is definitely going to be the best Yule Ball I've ever known!" exclaimed Hermione as she got all excited.

"Thank you so much for your help, Draco!" Hermione said as she put her hand gently on Draco's arm before she went to walk away. "I know this is going to be amazing!" And with that, Hermione quickly closed her books and grabbed her list to hand to McGonagall as she turned back around to exit the Library. She had big plans for the Yule Ball. The decorations will be set in golden and silver like the Prefect's common room for Gryffindor and Slytherin. It seems elegant enough.

Draco smiled, he had ever really gotten to see Granger so happy and lately it was a bit hard for either of them to smile with how things were going and words around the school. Nodding "Yea I can get some more modern type, maybe something not too upbeat" screamo music was okay but they could do a little better than that. At least thats what he thought to himself mostly.

Draco had chuckled, he was starting to like this side of Granger more than her other know it all side, was this what she was usually like? Shrugging he left the room but not before some books caught his eye. He liked Romeo and Juliet enough to get the original version and take it back to the prefect common room.

Once he was there he went and did his homework thinking of how they could easily do the medieval style outfits. Finishing his homework in good time, he went downstairs and lounged on the couch and started to read. Eventually without knowing it he was reading aloud...(Quote is what he is reading aloud, though as if he is looking at the book)

'Have not saints lips, and holy palmers too?'

'Ay, pilgrim, lips that they must use in prayer.'

'O, then, dear saint, let lips do what hands do; They pray, grant thou, lest faith turn to despair.'

'Saints do not move, though grant for prayers' sake.'

'Then move not, while my prayer's effect I take. Thus from my lips, by yours, my sin is purged.'

'Then have my lips the sin that they have took'

Hermione had her list ready to give to McGonagall. She knocked on McGonagall's office door. It soon opened. "Miss. Granger. What a surprise it is to see you," said McGonagall, motioned for Hermione to come in. Hermione smiled and nodded her head, coming in.

"To what do I owe the visit at such a late hour?" asked McGonagall.

Hermione outstretched the list to McGonagall. "Here's the list for the refreshments and snacks for Yule Ball. Oh, and the theme we picked is at the bottom. Draco and I are just working on the music and table set ups now," said Hermione.

McGonagall just stared at Hermione, slowly taking the list. Hermione relaxed her excited face. "What?"

McGonagall shook her head. "It's nothing...just very hard to believe that a Slytherin and a Gryffindor are working together. let alone coming up with the assessments in such short notice."

Hermione smiled. "It's really no problem. Draco is actually really brilliant." Wait, did Hermione just say that? She turned around and waved goodbye to the professor as she showed herself out of the office and headed down to the Great Hall for supper. Then she would stay up as long as possible monitoring the halls like expected.

(I love your avi)

Draco decided to take the book with him, he chose to read along the way, so far he wasn't catching anyone out of their rooms, some were just returning to the baths and had gotten a warning, a serious one from Draco, but, that was pretty much it.

"My only love sprung from my only hate!
Too early seen unknown, and known too late!
Prodigious birth of love it is to me,
That I must love a loathed enemy."

He read the passage thinking it would almost suit him and Granger, but-no they weren't anywhere near similar enough to like eachother. Oh wait, were they? Hermione always was right, she didn't like being wrong pretty much most of the time. Draco too was always wanting to be right, he wanted the popularity amongst everyone, she wanted to keep her friends close. Her two best friends were his enemies, his two best friends minus Blaise was her enemies.

Draco didn't realize how similar they were until now, he kept reading Romeo and Juliet however he stopped just to patrol the halls until he spotted a Weasly, Ron Weasly that is. "Well, well, well if it isn't Weasly, arn't you out a little too late tonight Weasly?" "So whats it to you?" "You're supposed to stay in your common rooms" "So what" "So go back or I will deduct points" "You mean you arn't just going to take them because you have seen me" "You get one warning, I gave it to you, what are you going to do?" "..." Ron said nothing and turned around to leave sulking, Harry was in his room apparently looking through the Half-Blood Prince's journal trying to figure it out.

(Heehee thankies! ^.^)

After Hermione had done her homework silently in the prefect's common room, she made her way down to the halls to monitor. When she finally came across Draco, she squinted. "Sorry I'm late. I had a bit of extra homework to take care of," she said as she just stood there, glancing around.

What am I do, apologizing to Draco? thought Hermione as she crossed her arms over her chest and looked down at the stone flooring. She looked all around, anywhere but at Draco. No students were in site. Suddenly, the walls felt as if they were caving in and it was as if it was hard for Hermione to breathe. She had been alone with Draco many times before, but never like this. Her heart was beating fast and her hands were getting a bit sweaty, feeling more nervous than usual. "Were there anyone you had to send back to their dorms?" asked Hermione, wanting to break the sudden awkward silence.

She needed something to distract her. If it meant to even talk to the one who was making her nervous, then so be it. She waited patiently for Draco's answer, though it felt as if the seconds passed by as minutes. Long minutes.

(Welcome)

"Its alright, I did my homework earlier, So I figured I would start off but its been quiet lately" Draco spoke watching her reactions but looked around for others and led her so they could walk around to look for more again "Only one but he is back in the common room and no points deducted" Draco spoke. "I've been reading while walking, I had to do something from getting bored" you would almost think that something had died when Draco said he was reading, out in the open, Yea everyone was away but anywhere besides in privacy was a tad odd even for him.

Hermione let out a quick laugh. "I still can't get over the fact that you actually read," said Hermione, finding herself being forced to look at Draco as they walked. "But what are you reading, anyway?" she then asked as she looked down at the leather-bound book in his hand farthest from Hermione.

The night was beautiful, even though rain clouds were slowly creeping in. Thunder clashed in the background as Hermione jumped a bit. She was never one for thunderstorms. She look out the window to see rain beginning to fall. She found it to be beautiful but sad.