A few weeks later, you find yourself back in Diagon Alley with Daphne and Hermione. "Can't we go to a muggle store?" Hermione complains. "I could barely afford my supplies here," She says, gesturing to the shops. You smile at Hermione. "Hermione, you'll be fine. The lady that works here is super nice. Like, way nicer than she should be, working where she does." You say, as you all enter Twilfitt and Tatting's. "Isabella!" You call. Isabella emerges from the back room, a delighted expression on her face.

"Sarafina, dear! Hi! Oh my goodness, you brought your friends!" She says, running over to the three of you. She gasps when she sees Daphne. "You're a Greengrass, aren't you?" She asks, and Daphne nods. "How did you know?" She asks Isabella. "Honey, you look just like your mother. She shopped here all the time when she was your age, you know." She says, turning to Hermione. "My, darling, you're just lovely! Sarafina didn't tell me she had such beautiful friends. Hm, you don't look familiar though. New around these parts?" She asks. Hermione shrugs. "I guess you could say that." She says. Isabella inspects her carefully. "Well darling, you're welcome to shop here anytime!" Isabella says, finally turning to you. "Sarafina, hon, are you here for...that?" She asks, eyebrows raised. You smile at her. "You know it."

Isabella squeals excitedly. "Oh, I have the perfect dresses for you two!" She says, rushing to the back room again. "Two?" Daphne asks, looking at you. "I might have snuck out before the first task and gotten a dress?" You say sheepishly. Isabella comes out of the back room holding two black garment bags. She hands one to Hermione and one to Daphne, then pushes them both into separate dressing rooms.

"Sarafina! This is Oscar de la Renta! I can't afford this!" Hermione calls from the dressing room. Isabella gives you a wink. "It's fine, Hermione! Remember what I told you before we came here!" You call back. "It's Oscar de la Renta?!" Daphne almost screams from her dressing room. "Oh, I am so getting this!"

Hermione comes out soon after, donning a beautiful ombre pink and purple dress. "Hermione! You look absolutely stunning!"

Then Daphne steps out wearing a sleeveless yellow floral dress.

"Daphne! That dress suits you so well!" You compliment. "I know right?" She replies, heading back into the dressing room to change back. Hermione does the same. As soon as they lock the doors, you rush to the counter and pay for both their dresses. "Keep it between us, 'kay?" You ask Isabella. She smiles and nods. Hermione and Daphne soon emerge from their dressing rooms, each holding a black garment bag.

Isabella immediately rushes over from the counter. "I'll take those for you. I'll keep them here for safekeeping until the day arrives, alright ladies? I did the same with Sarafina's things." Isabella says. Hermione and Daphne nod and hand Isabella their dresses. "Don't we have to pay for them though?" Hermione asks, looking over at Isabella. "Oh, don't worry about it darling. I'll leave a note on there reminding me to have you pay me when you pick it up later on," Isabella explains as she walks into the back room.

You turn to Daphne and Hermione. "Where to next girls?" You ask them with a bright smile. "Ooh! I know! Let's go to Rosa Lee Teabag. My mother took me there all the time for afternoon tea. It was the best. Come on, I'll show you where it is." Daphne says as you all walk out of the store.

A little while later, you arrive at the quaint little tea shop. You enter and inhale the sweet smell of herbs and brewing tea. You all order some tea and sit down at a table outside. You chat and watch people pass, sipping your tea every so often. "Hm," Hermione hums, looking across the street. "What is it?" You ask, peering across the street to see what she's looking at. "Odd seeing them together, isn't it?" Hermione asks, pointing to a recognizable group of boys from Hogwarts. "Very," You reply, leaning over to get a closer look.

You see Harry, Ron, Cedric, and Draco all walking together and talking. "I bet you they're probably here for the same reason we are," Daphne says. "Guess we beat them to it." Hermione says with a smirk. You all finish your tea and leave the small shop, walking around Diagon Alley. "Wouldn't it be funny if we just so happened to 'run into them'?" Daphne asks, nudging you. You smile slyly, looking over at Hermione, who also heard and was smiling deviously.

You all continue to walk along the path, circling back around at the end of the street. You then make your way back towards Twilfitt and Tatting's, walking in front of the store just as the boys walk out. You all pretend not to notice them, but they do.

"Sarafina?" You hear Draco's voice. "Hermione?" Harry and Ron's voices join in. "Daphne?" And finally Cedric's voice. You all stop and turn towards them. "Oh, Draco, how lovely to run into you here." You say with a smile. "Harry. Ron." Hermione addresses both the boys. "Hello Cedric," Daphne says with a smile. All four boys seem surprised to see you here.

Cedric is the first to walk over. "I was wondering where you were," He says to Daphne, wrapping her in a hug and kissing her cheek. You raise your eyebrows at Daphne in surprise and she simply smiles in reply. Harry and Ron are the next to cross. Hermione just looks between the two of them, smiling deviously. You look over at Draco, who is still standing on the other side of the street. "I'm waiting," You say to him. He gives you a small smile before walking over. He pulls you into a hug and you look up at him, pecking him on the lips. "I missed you." You whisper only loud enough for the two of you to hear. "Every minute you're not around me, I die a little inside." He whispers back. "Well we can't have that can we? Guess I'm stuck with you 24/7." You tease. "Oh, if only," Draco whispers, giving you a soft kiss.

"If you're all about done, we need to head back to Hogwarts." Hermione says, exaggerating her tone. "Oh hush Hermione, once you get a boyfriend, you'll understand." Daphne says as Cedric pulls her in for another kiss. Hermione just gives a soft smile to her friend before having Harry and Ron hold on to her as she apparates back to the school. You step away from Draco and nudge Daphne. "Please tell me you told him you're a Slytherin." You mutter in her ear. "Oh I did. He loves it that I'm sly enough to dress as a Hufflepuff to see him." She whispers back. Cedric waves to Draco and you step back and wave to Daphne as the two apparate to the school.

"Looks like we're the only ones left." You say, turning to Draco, who takes you by surprise by grabbing your wrist and apparating...well, you don't know where. You open your eyes and find yourself in a rather small room. You see a few cleaning supplies around you. A janitor closet. You hear a lock click and turn to see Draco across from you. "Why are we-" You start, but Draco's lips on yours stops you midsentence. You place a hand on each side of Draco's face, your fingertips grazing his blonde hair, and kissing him harder still. "You sneaky girl," Draco whispers, and you know he was referring to the little practical joke you pulled in Diagon Alley. You smile against his lips, tugging on a strand of his hair as he pushes you against the wall with his hands on your hips. You gasp as he brushes his lips against your jaw, settling in the crook of your neck. His breath tickles your neck as he kisses along it gently.

You place one of your legs between both of his and he groans at the contact. He whispers your name against your lips, kissing you sweetly. You both pull away for air, panting lightly. He takes one of your hands in both of his, turning it over so your palm is facing up. He traces the lines on your palm lightly with his finger. "I...won't be able to be near you these next few weeks," Draco says quietly. You try to look into his eyes, but they are focused on your hand. "What? Why?" He sighs. "My parents are visiting the school for the next two tasks. They can't see us together." He says, shaking his head.

"Oh." You say, the disappointment clearly evident in your voice. Draco places his hand on your cheek, letting your hand fall to your side. You place your hand over his, closing your eyes and leaning in to his touch. "Hey, it's not like they're going to be watching me 24/7. We'll still have time together." He says gently. "Okay, Sarafina?" He asks. You nod. "Okay."

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