The Fairy of Hogwarts // Draco Malfoy

Chapter 6

Hermione went down the stairs first, knowing that Arya and Ginny felt nervous. Cho and Luna had met their dates in the hallways and had gone ahead. The two girls watched Hermione head down the stairs and join Victor Krum.

"THAT"S HER DATE?" Arya hissed.

Ginny seemed just as shocked when she noticed Neville so she descended. Arya smiled as she watched her friend join her date. She looked to see that Harry had watched her come down the stairs and she smiled to herself. 'You better notice her Harry,' she thought.

Just then, Arya saw George and at once relaxed. He's a friend! They're going as friends. When had asked her, he had told her that the main reason was because he didn't really know any other girl so they had agreed to go as friends just like Neville and Ginny. Getting all her courage, Arya stepped out and descended the stairs.

She saw Harry look up at her and smile warmly. Padma smiled at her from where she stood with Harry. What Arya didn't see was a particular Slytherin who had been listening bored to Pansy squealing at him. However, the moment he caught sight of her red hair, his eyes lifted and he felt his heart stop. She was gorgeous. The blue dress not only brought out everything about her... her eyes and her hair.... but also how perfect she was.

He didn't realize he was staring until his vision of the girl was blocked by the tall figure of George who stepped over to give the girl a hug. Then, Draco was pulled back by Pansy who dragged him into the hall.

"You look lovely Ar," George said, smiling fondly at the girl. "are you sure you aren't one of my sisters? Maybe you were lost at birth?"

Arya chuckled, "You look nice too George. And thank you."

George held out his arm and taking it, Arya let him lead her onto the dance floor. Before Arya knew it, George had taken her through the first five dances before Seamus came over and danced with her, then Harry, even Ron! Blaise also asked and Arya had the feeling that Draco had put him up to it.

"You look very nice Gerasimov," the boy remarked, smiling Kindly at her. "I can see why Draco is practically drooling with his mouth closed. It's a miracle he hasn't swooned yet!"

Arya chuckled, "You make him sound like a girl."

Blaise laughed, "He is when he's around you.... or around you and doesnt have your attention."

Arya snored and Blaise spun her around, "So you're excited for the dance?"

Arya nodded, "Kinda nervous though."

"Why?"

"Because there's the first dance and song that I'm doing with my brothers... then there's a dance I'm doing with Austen... and then I'm going to be singing by myself.'

Blaise's eyes widened, "Really? Whatcha singing?"

Arya smiled, "That's a secret wise guy."

Blaise smiled and before he could ask further, the song ended and he led her back to George. The two took a break and Arya was glad no one asked her to do the waltz for she really sucked at waltzing.

"So are you going to dance with Malfoy?" George asked, no sign of annoyance or anger in his voice.

"If he asks I'll have to," Arya replied. "I promised."

"Dont worry about it little sister," Fred said, walking over with Angelina. "It'll be fine.'

"Little sister?"Angelina asked. "I thought Ginny was your sister."

"Oh Arya is like a little sister to us," both boys said, wrapping an arm each around the girl.

"Why is it that everyone supports me hanging out with Draco even though he is hateful to you?" Arya asked.