"You sure know to suit yourself up." Hermione complimented him. "You look handsome." 

Draven felt a bit red hearing her praise for him. "You also dress very well, Granger. Don't beat yourself too much. I say you look perfect." 

He then offered his arm, just like what Harry did with Ginny. Hermione gladly wrapped her arm onto his as they started walking down the stairs. She looked at him, smiling like her night was already complete. 
Draven Malfoy surely makes her feel this way. She never thought that it would be him, from the family of purebloods, and the rival house as well but Hermione knows that he is different because she feels right whenever she's with him. With Draven Malfoy, Hermione Granger is always all right.

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The dinner party was in full swing. Professor Slughorn greeted them as they arrived. 

"Mr. Malfoy and Ms. Granger! How lovely to see you both here. Thank you for accepting my invitation of, course." Professor Slughorn said, looking at both of them. "My my, don't you quite look like good together, aren't you?" 

Hermione felt her cheeks rush and Draven just chuckled but, in his mind, he's feeling butterflies on his stomach. 

"We're both good friends, Professor," Hermione said, looking at the white blonde boy. "And well, he's my student too."

"Oh yes. The remedial sessions. Your grades are getting back on track, Draven. And I think Hermione here is a great teacher." Professor Slughorn smiled at Hermione and patted her shoulder. 

"Yes Sir. She's a great tutor. I owe it all to her." Draven glanced at Hermione who just bowed her head, feeling modest. 

"He's also a good student, Sir. He can easily learn." She praised him too, which makes Slughorn clap his hands. 

"Very well. You two look good together. I've never seen a Gryffindor and a Slytherin being good friends and all..." Professor Slughorn beamed at both of them. "You're breaking the rivalry, kids. Well then, I best not spoil the fun for you. You can now find your seats at the table."

Draven and Hermione thanked the old professor as they walked towards a large round table. Harry and Ginny were sitting together, while Blaise was there too as well. There were some students older than them, and one of them is Cormac McLaggen who looks at Hermione maliciously. 

"He's here," Hermione whispered to Draven's ear and she felt his hand grasp hers. She felt comfort and squeezed her hand back at him. 

"Don't worry, he won't be able to lay a finger on you tonight." He whispered back, then glared at McLaggen.

Professor Slughorn then arrived as well as he gave the students the freedom to get their food on the table. Afterward, he raised his goblet and all of the students also did the same.