How could this day have gone any worse? It's the Yule Ball, I'm dressed up, my hair is done, and all these single guys are around me, but not one has asked me to dance. I mean, I know I'm not gorgeous, but I don't think I'm ugly either. Even Neville stood me up! He asked me weeks ago if I would save a dance for him, and now it's the last dance. Why did they have to pick such a long song? Yes, it's my favorite, but it's over ten minutes long! If only he had asked me to dance.

~*It took me by surprise When I saw you standing there Close enough to touch Breathing the same air*~

I can't take it anymore. I have to leave before I do something drastic.

I ran into someone and nearly fell over. How embarrassing. When I looked up to see who was steadying me, it took me a second to realize it was him. The one who had made me believe in love at first sight, who taught me I'm strong enough to live through anything. He stood there so casually, so close to me, I could feel his breath. My breath caught as he looked at me with those green eyes, his mouth twisting slowly into a smile.

~*You asked me how I'd been I guess that's when I smiled and said just fine Oh but baby I was lying*~

He didn't take his hands off my arms.

"So how have you been?" he asked so softly, his voice gentle and strong at the same time. "You don't look like you're having fun."

"I'm fine. It's a blast."

~*What I really meant to say Is I'm dying here inside I miss you more each day That's what I really meant to say*~

I'm so afraid if I look at him I'll break down. My eyes focused in on a bug crawling along the floor. That was such a lie. Why did I say I was fine? It's harder than he could ever imagine having him here, so close, but not holding me, kissing me.

~*And as you walked away The echo of my words Cut just like a knife Cut so deep it hurt*~

"Oh. Okay then."

Was it just me, or did he sound slightly disappointed. Maybe I should ask him to dance. The song is only half over.

"Well, I have to go find Parvati. I promised her the last dance. I'll see you later."

Oh no. He's with Parvati. He doesn't want me to dance with him. He just ran into me. I just watched as he disappeared into the crowd of people happily dancing.

~*I held back the tears Held on to my pride And watched you go I wonder if you'll ever know*~

I was determined not to cry. I was stronger than that. He had told me that himself. The truth was, I didn't really believe it. I watched all the people, wondering if it will ever happen, if, maybe, one day, he would know and feel the same way.

~*What I really meant to say Is I'm really not that strong No matter how I try I'm still holding on And here's the honest truth I'm still in love with you That's what I really meant to say*~