1Chapter 9:

The morning sun was beautiful as Hermione was up to watch it rise on Saturday. She stood on the balcony and smiled. This is definitely one of the most beautiful sights to see in the world. She knew that today was going to be a great day. That feeling made her giggle. Draco was undoubtly sleeping. Draco was something. In the past she had thought him a ferret and a git, and now she thought of him as a lover and friend and confidante.

"Beautiful, isn't it?" came Draco's soft whisper behind Hermione.

Turning around, Hermione smiled and nodded. So it looked like Draco was up after all. The feeling of his arms around her made Hermione sigh. Things couldn't get any better than this. So she thought , anyway. Draco was in his world of thoughts as he remembered the box he had in his pocket. Now seemed like the perfect time to ask. So, he unwrapped his arms and got on one knee.

"Hermione Granger Zabini, will you do the pleasurable honors of becoming my wife?" asked Draco, producing a black box.

"Yes, I said I would now didn't I?" teased Hermione, grinning.

Smiling, Draco slipped the very elegant diamond ring onto her fingers. He stood and embraced her.

"Now we are official. I thought that it would be better for you if I got down on one knee." said Draco, chuckling.

"Well, it was appreciated." answered Hermione.

The couple smiled at each other and walked into the heads common room. Hermione looked at the ring on her finger. It was so elegant and expensive looking. She wondered if Draco had picked it out himself just for her.

"Draco, did you pick it out just for me?" Hermione heard her voice ask.

Draco was silent for a moment. He was debating on telling the truth or lying to ruffle her feathers. He chose to be honest.

"Yes, I did." he answered, simply.

Nodding, Hermione followed him into the hallway. A little group of girls from different houses were giggling and looked at them. The one with strawberry blonde hair caught sight of Hermione's ring and squealed.

"Look at that ring" the girl cried.

Hermione blushed and looked at Draco, he smirked. Damn him, he was going to be no help.

"It's bloody expensive looking." commented another girl.

Hermione decided to keep walking and just smiled at the girls. Draco followed her lead. The couple walked , in silence, outside to sit under a tree. After sitting under the tree, Harry, Ginny, Ron, Blaise, Aya, and Maya all joined them.

"Nice lookin' ring." commented Aya.

"Thanks." said Hermione, smiling.

"So, when is the wedding going to happen? I know that you guys have been thinking about it but I want details" demanded Ginny grinning.

Draco an Hermione looked at each other. The thought of when it would be never really crossed their minds.

"Well, um I don't know. I like the idea of May but then it would have to wait until next year." answered Hermione, nibbling on her lower lip.

"Then, it can wait until next year. I am in no rush." commented Draco.

"Yeah, but I think our parents are."chuckled Blaise.

The group got quiet for a few seconds. Hermione and Draco had totally forgot about the parent factors. Damn!

"Well, I guess we will just have to see what they say now won't we." piped up Maya, making a face.

"Correct as always." grinned Aya.

Blaise. Hermione, and Draco nodded. Draco sighed and leaned against the tree. Planning a wedding wasn't something he wanted to do. He would try and leave most of it to Hermione, if possible. Hermione smiled at Draco expression.

"Draco, my mother and yours and me will most likely do most of the planning." said Hermione, laughing at Draco immediate sigh of relief.

Harry laughed with Hermione. What was s bad about planning a wedding? It could not be that bad.

"Well, I will help to and I'm sure Aya and Maya wouldn't mind helping if you asked." Inserted Ginny, sticking out her tongue.

Aya and Maya nodded and made funny faces. Draco laughed so hard that he was basically rolling on the grass. Hermione found him even more comical, laughing so much she felts tears. At least she knew that the wedding wouldn't be dull.

A/N: better?yeah I revised it to make more sense lol...and next chapter ...is a good one! R and R until next time!