AN: So I upped the rating and added another chapter!

"I don't want you to go out looking so good,

And you look so good."

-Rosie, The Kooks.

"Come on, Malfoy!" Zabini called, and I watched him slip through the open portrait hole and into the Gryffindor common room, much to the Fat Lady's displeasure.

"Filthy slytherins!"

"Yeah, Malfoy!" Chang called from behind me, shoving me in the shoulder and following Zabini through the portrait hole.

I watched my friends disappear through the portrait hole and a small part of me wondered if I would see Rose at the party.

Then I pushed the thought aside. Rose never came to parties. I should stop thinking about it, and just get drunk. My lips curved into a smile and I ducked into the common room, winking at the Fat Lady.

The party was in full swing

The dull thud of the beat that could be heard outside the common room that magnified ten-fold, and now I heard the pulsing beats of the Weird Sister's comeback album through the stereo. Only fifth-years and above were at the party; no doubt the Gryffindors had cast silencing charms on their younger house-mate's dorms.

I smiled at the familiar scene. I would miss these parties, especially when after graduating this year.

Chang appeared next to me, thrusting a plastic glass filled with firewhiskey in my face.

I noticed that his light-coloured asian cheeks already had a pinkish tinge to it. That man always knew exactly where the alcohol was.

I took it, and looked around the room, keenly observing the fifth-years fall over one another – undoubtedly the aftereffects of the liquor they had consumed.

"Gotta give it to the Gryffindors, mate," Chang said, "they know how to party." He toasted the room at large with his near-empty cup of firewhiskey.

I grunted in agreement.

I continued to scan the room, looking out for something potentially interesting.

When my heart – I wasn't actually sure I had one of them, until just now – stopped and jumped into my throat, I was pretty sure I found something.

Chang elbowed me obnoxiously. "What're you looking at, man-"

Before I could avert my eyes, he realised what – or rather, who – I was looking at.

"Is that… Is that the Weasley girl?"

"Rose Weasley," I corrected quietly, and realised that her name sounded rather… foreign on my tongue.

"Yeah, that's one! Bloody hell, she cleans up good, doesn't she?"

I shrugged, feigning nonchalance, even though I wanted to wipe the smirk of his face with my fist.

"Yeah," a sleek voice agreed from behind me, and I recognised Zabini's dark hand slinging around my shoulder. "Can't believe I'm saying this, but Weasley's got a little something going on,"

Chang raised his brows, watching her hungrily. "Sort of a naughty librarian thing, eh?"

Zabini snorted, saying "I wouldn't go as far as saying 'naughty', but she's got potential doesn't she, Malfoy?"

I downed my drink, shook his hand off my shoulder, and stalked away from my 'friends'.

Rat bastards.

I sat down on one of the chairs in the common room, refilled my drink, and then looked at her, trying to rationalize my anger.

I got nothing.

Deciding it was pointless, what with the deafening roar of music and the alcohol that was slowly but surely making its way through my bloodstream, I watched her.

She stood awkwardly next to the table laden with food, tugging on a curl and forcing a smile as her younger – and far more outgoing – cousin Lily tried to introduce her to people. She was wearing a dress, and her hair looked much tamer than usual.

I just stared.

I watched the movement of her lithe arms as she restlessly played with the hem of her dress, her fingers tweaking the light material of the skirt, which ended just above her knees. My eyes followed the long length of her legs, which were also dusted with freckles, ending at her feet, which were encased in small ballet flats, and were also twitching restlessly, as if she would rather be anywhere than here.

I then looked up her frame, my eyes pausing momentarily at her waist, which was very well defined by her simple dress, and also far smaller than I had anticipated. I continued up her body, and felt a faint flush creep up my neck as my eyes lingered at her chest, which, I felt, was the perfect size. Zabini would obviously disagree.

Annoyed at the heat around my neck, I focused on her face – I mean, it wasn't the first time I've looked at breasts, and these were fully covered, for fuck's sake. Her large glasses covered her eyes, as usual, but they seemed brighter than usual; maybe her cousin had gotten her to apply make up, using that odd pencil thing that girls liked to draw around their eyes. Her hair was tamer than usual, and her curly ginger hair cascaded down her shoulders and stopped slightly after her shoulder.

All in all, she was even more beautiful than usual.

I observed as her cousin turned around at her and threw her hands up in the air, clearly exasperated. Rose sighed, muttering something and running her hand through her hair.

Lily shook her head vehemently, and pointed to the ground, as if saying 'You're not going anywhere, young lady!'

Rose shook her head and said something else, her hand swinging wildly as she gesticulated.

Lily huffed, and pointed out to the crowd. I was rather sure she said the words 'HAVE FUN, OR DIE TRYING.'

Sighing, Rose muttered something else, slinking into the crowd, and closer to me.

I warily watched Zabini and Chang, who were chattering about excitedly, watching someone. I followed their gaze, and realised they were looking at her.

Fuck no.

I was not going to let get their slimy git paws on her.

Downing my third glass and setting it on the table, I stood up quickly, making my way over to her, not even sure what I was going to do. I reached her quite quickly, and she was looking around in confusion, apparently unsure of what she should be doing at a party. She scrunched up her nose in distaste as she watched a pair of 6th year ravenclaws, both drunk out their wits.

She was completely unaware of my presence, which I couldn't say was much of a surprise.

"Dance with me," I said.

AN: The next chapter will be up by friday/saturday, before I leave for London! Don't forget to review and leave your thoughts! Did you like it better as a oneshot, or do you feel like expanding it was the better choice?

xxxicls