Author's Note:

This was written for the DMHG Challenge Monthly Drabble contest for December 2010.

Drabbles are supposed to be exactly 100 words long, and often have a prompt word or phrase to use as inspiration. It is a great exercise for new and experienced authors alike!

This particular drabble is rated G, and is quite fluffy, really. I'm sure I'll have all sorts of ratings in my drabbles as the months progress. :)

Enjoy!

Prompt: a gift

Title: Five Minutes 'til Christmas

On Christmas Eve, the pretty little package sat innocently under the tree.

She cast a sideways glance. He languidly turned a page.

The firelight danced enticingly across the "Hermione" gift tag.

She eyeballed the clock. He examined his fingernails.

She cast a silent Accio, attempting to kidnap the present.

He saved it with his Seeker's reflexes and a quiet Protego.

She scowled. He smirked.

"Patience, Granger."

At the stroke of midnight, Draco dropped to one knee and proffered the gift to her himself.

"Merry Christmas, Hermione. Marry me?" he asked.

Nestled within, the ring sparkled as brilliantly as her smile.