Seventh year was there at last! I could finally get out of Hogwarts. I love Hogwarts, but it was hard being in one place for seven years, though I did go to the Potter's and my grandmother's every summer. Hogwarts was almost just like summer, but with homework. I got to see my pseudo-cousins, and every so often I got to see Harry, since he occasionally guest lectured for Defense Against the Dark Art, since he was famous and all.

But one major thing that was keeping me going to Hogwarts was the Weasley girl born just two years after I was. It was Victoire Weasley. She was gorgeous, and she was one of the few Weasleys with blonde hair. But the reason I thought she was gorgeous was because she was completely natural with her looks. This year, a Christmas type thing would be happening. A ball, and I was going to ask her, because I just wanted to hang out with her that night. Okay, so maybe I actually wanted to go out with her.

"Teddy! Dad wants to see you." It was James. He was unlike any other first year, since he wasn't shy and withdrawn. God bless the Hogwarts staff with James and his cousin Fred coming in.

"Alright."

"And stop staring at Vic. You're acting like a girl."

"Why you..." But I didn't have the chance to finish, because he ran off to get on the train to meet with Fred. I walked up to Harry and Ginny. "You wanted to see me?"

"Yes. Food time," said Harry. "And your mother and father asked that I give these to you if anything happens to them. The top is for the first day, and the bottom is for Christmas."

"Thanks."

The train gave its warning whistle, and I hugged them before running to get in before it left. Inside, I went to the usual cabin, where the others were already sitting. The others being Victoire, Dominique, Louis, Molly, Lucy, Roxanne, Fred, and James. It was a wonder how we all fit in, but then I remembered that the rooms had extension charms so we could all fit perfectly.

The train ride was uneventful. Actually, no, it wasn't. James and Fred set off some Dungbombs. And so I charmed them so they smelled like the worst possible thing. So they had to roam the train the whole time. Other than that, it was uneventful. Once we were at Hogwarts, time seemed to move faster, so it felt like we went to bed in September and woke up in November.

"Alright, listen up, you lot. It's November and you have about a month until the Christmas ball. Fourth year and above. But you could ask someone in third year or below, though I highly advise against it." Professor Longbottom finished and raised his eyebrows. No one rose their hands to ask a question. "Alright, have a good day."

Everyone rose and left the room, to get to lunch. So I fan as fast as he could, to try and find Victoire. I needed to ask her, so I could be the one to take her. I found her, and sadly, she was already talking to someone. Daniel Flint. He and I had been friends first year, but when Victoire had decided to talk to me more, Daniel had decided to stop talking to me. And now he was talking to Victoire, and most likely asking her to the ball. But I had to take a chance. So I walked up to her and Daniel, and he decided to do what I had been wanting to do.

"Victoire, I was wondering if you would want to go to the Christmas Ball with me?"

"Sure, Daniel."

My stomachs dropped and Daniel smirked at me. Instead of trying to ask her why, I walked away and out of the Great Hall. I suddenly lost my appetite. I heard someone calling me as I walking out. I knew it wasn't Vic, so I turned around. It was Dom, Vic's sister.

"Vic is wondering why you left lunch."

"So she couldn't ask herself?"

"She's worried apparently."

"Tell her that if she is so worried, she can tell me herself."

"Is this about Daniel?"

"Yes."

"Ah. Go on. Go somewhere she doesn't know about. I'll talk to her."

"You are the best."

"Thanks. See you. I'll send Barney to find you after."

I walked away, wondering what Dom would say to her older sister, but I didn't have to wait too long before Vic came storming out of the hall. I hid behind a tapestry and heard them talking.

"I know you know he likes you, Vic. You know everything."

"So?"

"So you're striving him along. If he had asked you to the Ball, would you have said yes?"

"No. I don't like him like that."

"You know you're going to have to tell him."

"I am not telling him I don't like him."

"Then I will."

I had enough. So I stepped out from behind the tapestry. "No need Dom. I already know." I glared at Vic, as if daring her to say something. But she ran off to the Great Hall.

Dom looked at me. "Well, that went well."

"Yeah. Are you going to the ball Dom?"

"If someone asks me. You?"

"Nope. Not worth it anymore."

We spoke a few more words before I went to my dorm. I was out of class for the rest of the day, and so I wanted to be alone.

That aloneness lasted till May. May 2nd came, and the school was preparing for the celebration and mourning. I was mourning a lot, as my parents had died eighteen years ago. I didn't want to get out of bed, but Dom came in and splashed me with cold water.

"What the..."

"Wake up."

"I am awake."

"Get out of bed."

"No."

Dom pulled the covered off me, and I curled up automatically. "Your parents died so we could be safe today. Not so you could lay in bed. We're going to honor them." I hated it when people had better sense than me. So I grumbled and sat up. She left and I put clothes on, before leaving the room.

"You're horrible Dom."

"I know."

The two of us left, to go down and meet up with our families. I knew we were doing this for more than just my parents, since so many other people died, like Uncle Fred. Well, their uncle. As well as Colin Creevey, Lavender Brown, and Severus Snape. So it was definitely worth it to go and honor them. The service was normal, and quiet. We did a moment of silence, and they spoke about everyone briefly, before Harry spoke about the people who had fought. The ones who had died, and the ones who had survived. I had never cried at this before, but this time, it dawned on me that I would never see my parents again. And tears streamed down my face. Ginny saw it and grabbed my hand, holding t tightly. She was crying as well, as her brother had died.

The service ended and we walked up to the castle. There would be a lunch afterwards and everyone would be going up. I grabbed some food and piled it onto my plate.

"Teddy?" I looked up. It was Vic.

"Yes?"

"I miss talking to you."

"I miss it too. But you strung me along. I am not going to just forgive that."

She sighed before getting up and walking over to her mother and father. I watched her go, feeling a bit bad. I had to forgive her. So I walked over to her and took her to the side.

"I know you're sorry? And that I have been a royal prick. I will forgive you...this time."

She smiled. "It won't happen again."

That helped up to be friends again, and we were just friends for about two months till right after my graduation.

"You've done it Teddy. Congratulations."

"Thank you Victoire. Want to celebrate?"

They left the school to go to Hogsmeade. But before they could get further, Vic turned him around to face her, before placing a small kiss on his mouth. His lips curved into a smile and they continued on afterwards, the hands held together.