Masquerade Maddness

~She held the letter in her hand, she had received it earlier that day. She fallowed its directions and headed toward the Room of Requirements. She was excited to finally see who had sent her the letter. For two weeks now she had been receiving these letters along with a red rose, but this time ti was different she had received a white rose with this particular letter. She stopped next to a statue and checked the letter, re-reading it to make sure that she had done everything that was asked of her so far. Folding the letter and sliding it back into the envelope her heart started to race and her mind wondered off. She had wondered for the last two weeks who it could be sending her the letters. Of course she thought that maybe it was Ron or Harry but she quickly excluded them knowing they wouldn't have the mind to do it. Coming back from her thoughts she was startled to see she was standing outside the Room of Requirements, she hadn't realize she had started moving again while her mind had wondered. She moved in-between the two hanging tapestries and the door appeared, she opened it and stepped inside.

~He had watched her every morning when the letter and rose would appear by owl. She had tried to conceal her excitement but she always failed...horribly. He had always been very clear in his letters never revealing to much about himself but always giving some kind of clue. What really made him was when she would give Weasley or Potter when she received a letter, one morning he had even stormed out of the Great Hall because of it. But that was behind him now. Valentines day was only a week away, along with the Valentines Day Masquerade Ball. That was his whole reasoning for the letters to her. He had even picked out her dress and mask, he was ready for everything...even if she said NO. He smirked as he slid on the mask that he would be wearing the night of the Ball. He was already dressed in his Dress Robes waiting for the door to open. He heard the click, and then seen the door open. He was there just waiting.

~The room was so quiet you could hear Hermione's gasp as she stepped into the room. The whole room was decorated in red velvet and silk. The walls were draped in silk and the floor was a beautiful wood floor, down the center was a long red carpet, and at the end of the carpet a dark figure stood. She slowly advanced down the carpet and came to a stop once at the end. It wasn't a figure at all instead it was a womans Ball Gown. Another gasp escaped her mouth as she slowly and carefully picked up the dress. Ash she held it to her body and gently spun around another envelope fluttered to the ground, she slowly reached down and picked it up.

~He stood in the shadows watching her every move. She was so elegant walking her way down the red carpet and stopping at the dress. His eyes got big when he saw her pick up the dress and the letter had fallen out. He was worried that she wouldn't see it, but she did. His heart fluttered when she held the dress gently and lovingly to her body. Once she had picked up the letter he knew that he had to move quickly. He was now the once who was silently advancing his way down the red carpet and stopped only inches away from her. He was well aware that she knew he was there, yet neither of them moved. He slowly raised his hand ahd slid the letter out of her hand.

~Hermione flung around to face the masked mad. She looked at the outfit in which he was wearing and smiled. "How delightful to know what you'll be wearing" She said matter-of-factly. "I'll only say yes if you promis me it will be a most memorable night" Hermione wasn't sure where all of this was coming from, but she knew it was her saying it.

~Draco held the letter in his hand as he watched her movements. He was excited that she had read his mind completely. He knew that once she saw his outfit and the dress she would say yes. He slid the envelope into his pocket and replaced it wit ha small box. He spoke in a slightly different tone of voice, just enough to throw her off. "I ma very honored that you have agreed to be my date for the Ball, but the only way to make you look even more stunning is for you to wear this along with the dress." He slid the lid open and inside was a pure diamond necklace.

~Hermione almost fainted at the sight but was steadied by the masked man. She knew that the voice was unrecognizable, but there was a twinge to it that she thought she had recognized. Once steadied she ran her fingers over the diamonds and sighed. "I could never wear anything so elegant and stunning" She mumbled looking from the necklace, to the dress and then to the masked man.

~Noticing her concern he smiled behind the mask. "I insist that you come to this Ball with me and wear these two items. They would take your beauty to a whole new level"

~She felt her face grow hot and she smiled. "Well, only if you insist on it" She said and took the velvet box from his hands. "Mind if I ask why it is me you have chosen?"

~He winked and took her hand leading her to a dressing curtain. "Please let me see if it fits." Was all he said and let go of her hand.

~she walked from behind the curtain moments later wearing both the dress and the necklace. She had spun her hair up to go along withthe dress. The last thing she did as she spun in a circle was place the matching mask upon her face. "How does it look" She asked spinning a few more times. She felt like a princess wearing the dress.

~The masked man looked her over with desire filled eyes. "Hermione you are the definition of Beauty." He advanced toward her taking her small hand in his and spun her once before bringing her close to him. "Why don't we have a small dance before we take out leave?"

*Music began to play and she slid the mask into place on her face, as he slid his arm around her waist. They danced to the music until it slowly subsided, yet he didn't stop moving. The whole time they danced Hermione kept her eyes closed. Draco slowly lifted her mask right above her lips and did the same with his own mask, making sure that his lips were the only think that could be seen. He wispered and murmured against her lips how beautiful she was and that she whouldn't worry, he wouldn't hurt her. She kept her eyes closed knowing that it would ruin the moment if she opened them. She wasn't sure what to expect but when she felt silky smooth lips upon hers she melted into his body. The kiss was so perfect it shocked her.

~Hermione carried the huge white box with the dress and necklace in it all the way to the Tower that she shared with the worst person in the world. She hid the box under he bed and went down into the common room.

~Draco made his way to the Tower that he shared with Hermione and smiled. He knew that she would probably be there and so he slid the box under an invisibility cloak and headed into the common room. He saw her sitting on the couch and smirked as he headed up to his room.

This is my first Hogwarts Fan Fic. I would love to hear what you all think nad if you have any suggestions let me know. I started this so I May 1st and I am started on the second so I hope it'll be up soon. Don't forget to review!!!!!!!!!