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Chapter 28

The Ball

Lily's POV

Harry and Ron were still dateless. I'd seen who asked Hermione. We were all sitting in the great hall for a study hall.

"This is mad. At this rate we'll be the only one's without dates."

"Ron don't talk." I hissed.

He chuckled and then my dad slapped him over the head. I'd tried to tell him.

"Well us and Neville." Ron said.

"Yeah but he can take himself." Harry said.

I smirked.

"It might interest you to know that Neville's already got someone." Hermione said.

"Oh, now I'm really depressed. Hey Lily, would you go with me?"

"She's going with Malfoy." Hermione said.

I nodded. A piece of paper hit Ron on the head. He opened it and then looked at his brother.

"Who're you taking?"

Fred looked around and then threw the paper at Angelina.

"Angelina! Do you want to go to the ball with me?"

She smiled and nodded. Fred winked at Ron and I kept myself from laughing. My father was coming back towards us. I was done trying to warn him. Harry wasn't.

"Hermione, you're a girl."

I rolled my eyes and shook my head.

"Oh, well spotted."

"Come with one of us?"

Dad hit Ron over the head and then he hit Harry. I shook my head again.

"Come on, it's one thing for a bloke to show up alone, but for a girl it's just sad."

My eyes slowly widened.

"I won't be going alone because believe it or not someone's asked me!" she hissed.

She stood up and handed her book to my dad. When she came back she glared at Ron.

"And I said yes!"

She took her books and left without another word. I shook my head and went back to my book. The boys kept talking I saw my dad come back. I smirked and he set down his book. He pulled his sleeves back a bit and then slammed his hands on the back of their heads. I smiled and handed him my finished work as he passed. He nodded in approval. Before I left, I smacked the boys over the head.

Harry's POV

I knew Ron deserved the hit, but not me. When we were done I went to the owlery. I bumped into Cho and I knew it was my chance!

Draco's POV

I was present when Weasley 'asked' Fleur Delacour to the ball. It was highly amusing. The ball was tomorrow evening and I couldn't remember being so nervous. Mainly because my girlfriend was so beautiful. And also because her father would kill me if I messed up. Blaise found me when I was getting ready.

"You know you're going with the prettiest girl in the castle, right?"

"Yeah."

"And the girl with the scariest and probably deadliest father."

"Yeah, thanks for that."

He laughed and I scowled at him.

Lily's POV

My dress was a brilliant emerald green. It spread out around me and hugged my body almost like a mermaid. It was strapless and I took a deep breath. I barely recognized myself. I had on a silver crystal choker with a green stone at the base of my throat. I wore teardrop earrings and my hair was braided on the sides, whereas the rest hung down. I'd put silver flower clip into my hair to hold the two braids together in the back. I nodded in approval before leaving the common room. I was one of the last to come out. My father found me on the way to the Great Hall. His eyes were wide. I smiled and looked down at myself.

"Is that my daughter?"

"I think I look pretty good."

"Lily… you look beautiful. It seems only yesterday you were rolling around on the floor in the living room laughing at the birds I made. Now look at you. Fourteen years later. You'll never know how proud I am of you."

I smiled at him.

"Lily, there you are! I-"

Draco stopped when he saw me. His eyes were practically popping out of his head.

"Beautiful…" he managed.

I laughed a bit and dad rolled his eyes.

"I know I'm understood when I tell you that if you disrespect or mistreat Lily in any way tonight, you will never be allowed to speak to her again. Among other things."

I sighed but smiled a bit. Overprotective.

"Of course, sir." Draco said.

"Good."

Dad turned to me and smiled a bit.

"Have fun tonight."

I hugged him before leaving with Draco.

"Do you have any idea how gorgeous you are?"

I smiled and took his hand.

"Only because I have you."

He chuckled and squeezed my hand.

"Whose Potter taking?"

"He asked Cho, but I guess someone already asked her. He's taking Pavarti and Ron is taking Padama."

"I heard Weasley's robes are ancient."

"Hey, be nice."

He rolled his eyes and I smirked. He stopped before we got to the great hall. I gave him a confused look and he conjured a rose. I smiled and laughed lightly.

"For you, my lady."

"Why thank you, good sir."

He fixed it onto my hair and kissed my cheek.

"Shall we?"

He offered me his arm and I took it. When I saw who asked Cho, I scowled.

"Damn pretty boys." I grumbled.

"What?"

"No, nothing."

We walked in and I smiled at Ron. He smiled at me but glared at Draco. I sighed and shook my head. When the champions came in I smiled. Hermione was with Viktor Krum.

"Is that Hermione Granger? With Viktor Krum?"

I looked at Padama and Ron.

"No. No absolutely not." Ron said.

"She looks… pretty." Draco said.

I smiled and held onto his arm.

"Yes she does."

"But she'll never be you. Blaise told me I was taking the prettiest girl in the castle. Then he told me I was taking the girl with the scariest and deadliest dad."

I laughed and we moved so we could see the champions dance. Harry was a little awkward but he did well. McGonagall was dancing with Dumbledore. After a while, everyone was off the floor. A song started to play and Draco stood up. He smiled and held out his hand. I took it and he pulled me out onto the floor. He put his arm around my waist and held me close. I smiled and took his other hand. He gracefully glided around the room with me. My dad was smiling at me. People were talking about us. Some of them good, some of them not so much. Most of the bad was coming from jealous Slytherin girls. Pansy's face was priceless! Draco lifted me up and swung me around before setting me back down. At the end of the song, he swung me out before taking me back and dipping me towards the floor. The entire hall clapped and I kissed Draco's cheek. He put his hand on my back and led me back to the table.

"Have you been practicing?" I asked.

He took my hand.

"I'll never tell."

I laughed and shook my head.

Draco's POV

About an hour later, Lily and I took a walk. I took my robes and put them over her shoulders so she wouldn't get cold.

"Thanks."

I smiled and we walked around the courtyard talking.

"Hey, look."

One of the carriages was rocking. I slowly smiled in amusement.

"Oh! Here comes dad." She said.

"This will be fun to watch."

Snape came running and threw open the carriage door.

"That's ten points from Hufflepuff and from Ravenclaw."

Lily giggled and Snape kept going. It was fun to see who he caught. Lily and I were trying our best not to laugh.

"I see you two."

We froze and then Lily walked out.

"Sorry daddy. It's really funny watching you bust people."

He smirked.

"Count yourself lucky I'm not busting you."

"I would never think of doing anything like that with your daughter, sir."

His eyes narrowed a bit.

"Good. Lily you were exquisite this night. Your mother would be very proud."

Lily smiled and hugged her father.

"Thank you, daddy. That means a lot to me."

He hugged her with a small smile.

"And you, Mr. Malfoy."

I looked at him.

"Thank you for treating my daughter like a lady."

Lily smiled at me.

"Of course, sir."

"Run along now. I still have things to do here."

He suddenly took off running and busted yet another couple. Lily and I laughed before I led her back inside.