Wise men say only fools rush in But I can't help falling in love with you

It took every ounce of self control left in his body not to roll his eyes as the first notes of the song played. The whole ball had been nothing but mediocre. Muggle-sung songs had been playing nonstop and William can't do nothing but sip on his punch that was thankfully spiked with a few drops of firewhiskey. It wasn't that much as the students don't want to risk having been caught with alcohol or else the ball will probably put to a stop. He never wanted to attend the ball in the first place but Desiree wants to and now here he is without the blonde girl in sight. He tried to look around the room again and without even meaning to, his eyes found brown ones that was too familiar for comfort.

Shall I stay Would it be a sin If I can't help falling in love with you

He stood there seemingly hypnotized as every word of that the song he hated only minutes ago seems perfect for this moment. They continued looking at each other from across the room. She's standing there looking like a princess with a pristine dress that looks divine on her. He knew she was beautiful but in the bright lights of the Great Hall and the ambiance of this night, she looks like a dream.

Like a river flows surely to the sea Darling so it goes Some things are meant to be

She broke their gaze and looked at the door, William doesn't know if she was telling him something but he knew heading to that direction is the only way to go. Their eyes met once more and in between looks they both made their way to the exit. Many couples are swaying in the dance floor but William only sees one face even when they pass the others, it was only her and he knows his own special dance awaits behind those closed doors.

Take my hand, take my whole life too For I can't help falling in love with you

He saw her subtly slip into the huge door of the Great Hall without anyone even noticing her and he followed suit. It was an exhilarating feeling, it was like chasing a dream in every sense of the word. His heart is beating fast in his chest for some reason he can't understand. Finally, he made his exit with one last look to the crowded ball then closed the door quietly with a little bit of magic. Then he saw her leaning in one of the pillars waiting for him. He walked slowly towards her and he didn't know how or who initiated it, he just found himself holding on to the softest hand he'd held in his lifetime and it felt more intimate than a kiss.

Like a river flows surely to the sea Darling so it goes Some things are meant to be

They didn't talk about their destination, they just walked towards somewhere. All William knows is that he needs to get her alone, to not worry about anyone seeing them, to just cherish the moment he's with her, and to just forget everyone else. The song is already fading fast in the background as they go further away from the dance. Soon, he found himself guiding her towards the top of the astronomy tower. Whatever feelings he has for her, he's still not sure but in this very minute, all he knows is that he wants to be with her and there's no other girl he'd want to dance with other than the muggle born, Mary Macdonald.

Take my hand, take my whole life too For I can't help falling in love with you For I can't help falling in love with you

As they see finally reached the top of the tower, William saw how beautiful the night sky is. He faced her without letting go of her hand and saw how flush she is from their climb up. If it was possible it made her more stunning than she already is. He cleared his throat and can't believe he was nervous to ask what he was about to ask. "Mary Macdonald, may I have this dance?" It was the first time her name ever escaped his lips.