He had loved her since the moment he saw her. Her golden curls, smooth skin, and chocolate brown eyes intrigued him. She hated him, but he loved her. Not that he showed it.
Ever since Draco Malfoy had arrived at Hogwarts school of witchcraft and wizardry four years before, he had the reputation of a bully, and though it wasn't his fault, it was life. His father was a follower of Voldemort, and there was absolutely nothing Draco could do
about it. In fact, Draco was expected to become a death eater later in life.
. . .
Draco stood at the entrance of the great hall of Hogwarts, which had recently been transformed into a ballroom for the traditional Yule ball. He watched as couples walked slowly in together, linking arms, the girls wearing beautiful dresses and the boys wearing fancy tuxedos and bow ties.
He watched as Harry Potter and Ron weasley entered with their partners,the Patil twins, and he craned his neck to see where Hermione was, but he couldn't see her. Shrugging his shoulders to himself, he entered the great hall and his jaw dropped. Hermione was standing at the far end of the room, with... Viktor krum, the famous Bulgarian seeker, and not only that, but she look BEAUTIFUL. (More beautiful than usual at least). She wore a pink silk dress, that flowed as she walked, and her hair was done in beautiful shiny curls that trailed down her back. She caught Draco's eye, and looked confused. Then she blushed, and looked away.
Draco saw many other people gaping at her, and in spite of himself, felt angry. How dare they, she's mine, she has to be mine, I love her more than any of them. I have to dance with her... I have too.
A high pitched voice interrupted his thoughts. "Draco! I was wondering where you had gotten to!"
Draco groaned inwardly. "Hi Pansy."
She lead him out to the dance floor, where other people had already begun to dance, but Draco let pansy lead the dancing, because he was too busy staring over at Hermione, in her beautiful long dress and hair.
After an hour or so of dancing, Draco detached himself from pansy.
"I...er... I'm going to get some drinks..."
He walked over to a table that was close to Hermione and krum dancing. Just in time to see krum, waving goodbye to Hermione....
