Time passed and I could not help but to get more suspicious of the new Defense Against the Dark Arts professor. What is the liquid he keeps in his flask? I doubt it is alcohol, I never smell alcohol in class. Who uses the three unforgivable curses in class? Why is he paying so much attention to Harry? Is his name really Moody? That is a weird name…
The Triwizard Tournament began and I really do hate it. Well I do not hate the tournament; I hate the students from the other schools. They think they are better than us, and they do not even try to hide it.
I also have been having more strange dreams of Snape. He has also been watching me more in class… What is going on?
I sighed as I relaxed in my seat. Harry, Ron, and Hermione were in the library trying to figure out what is up with the egg from the first task, while I tried to catch up on some homework.
"What are you doing?" a voice asked and I turned around quickly to see both twins walking toward me smiling.
"School work" I answered gesturing toward the books that surrounded me. The twins stood on either side of me examining the books.
George, with a shock expression, stated,"and I thought we procrastinated badly with schoolwork."
"Are you going to even be done by Christmas Break?" Fred asked, "working throughout winter break? No Yule Ball?"
"Y-n-maybe, I do not know," I said as my cheeks redden. I would go if I were asked, I just have not been asked yet. The ball was just announced a few days ago, and will not occur for another two weeks. Part of was wondering if Caleb was eventually going to ask me.
"Why not? Waiting to be asked?" George asked as he leaned on the back of chair. I did not answer as my cheeks redden and both twins laughed. George asked, "will you go to the ball with me?"
My eyes widened as I looked up at the ginger, "are you joking?"
"Hmmm" George hummed thoughtfully as he turned toward his twin, "I do not think so… so what is your answer?"
"Umm, yes I guess," I said as my cheeks began to match my hair. George began to say something, before he could begin a loud bang echoed from the corridor. I turned toward the twins to see them smiling. "What did you two do?" I asked.
George gasped, "blaming us? We would never do anything bad! We are angels."
"How can you think we would do anything bad?" Fred asked in shock. I looked toward the corridor to see students and librarian gathering around.
I turned back to the twins smiling, "Filibuster fireworks?"
The twins smiled and in union said, "yes."
"What are you up to?" a voice called behind me as I was searching for a shop. I turned around to see Caleb running toward me through the streets of Hogsmeade. I could not help but to smile since I have not talked to him in over a month.
"Building a monument to her Excellency" I smiled, "isn't it obvious?"
Caleb laughed, "it looks like you are looking for something."
I nodded my head, "I am looking for somewhere to get a dress."
"Dress?" Caleb asked confused before remembering the ball, "oh yeah… I wanted to ask you something…"
"There it is" I cut him off as I found a dress shop. Before Caleb could say anything, I ran into the store to see it surprisingly empty. Well it was still morning. I decided to go into Hogsmeade as earliest I could before most of the crowd so the store could be empty.
I wandered around looking at the dresses until I heard Caleb say, "this one is nice." I jumped and turned around toward him. I did not even know he followed me. My eyes widened at the sight of the dress he was holding up. Is Caleb serious? It was hideous! Caleb was holding up a bright yellow floor length gown with sparkles and gems on the top of it. There was a green vine design on the bottom of the dress.
"That's… not my style," I stated as Caleb laughed, "you know you can go hang out with your friends? You do not have to be here."
"I like it, I just wanted to ask you something," Caleb said with a smile, "I can wait."
"This is probably bor-" I began.
Caleb cut me off by picking up another dress, "this one?" The new dress was a simple knee high white strapless dress.
My cheeks redden, "I would probably mess that is quickly since it is white." It also reminded me somewhat of a wedding dress.
"You would look beautiful in it," Caleb pointed out. The blush on my cheeks increased. I continued to walk around until I found a perfect one. It was a black floor length dress that was tight on the top and poofed out before the waist. "That is nice," Caleb said causing me to jump. I did not realize he was so close. I could feel his breath on the back of my neck.
"I am going to go try it on" I quickly stated as I took the dress to the fitting room. I ran right by the employee sitting behind the desk. She did not seem to care much about her job; she looked half-asleep. I heard Caleb sigh as I closed the door and took a deep breath. I quickly changed into the dress and had one quick problem. It will not zipper up.
"Are you okay in there?" Caleb's voice called, "I found another dress."
"Umm" I began and groaned.
"What's wrong?" Caleb asked sounding nervous.
I sighed, "I cannot get the zipper up." Caleb laughed as he entered the fitting room. "Hey!" I quickly yelled as he walked behind me and tried to zip it up.
"Try to take a deep breath," he said but it did not work. After a couple more tries Caleb laughed, "your chest is too big for this dress. Did you put some fruit in your bra? Or a growing spell on your br-"
"Shut up" I said as my cheeks reddened. I quickly crossed my arms over my chest as he walked over the fitting room and came back with a different dress. Unlike the other dresses, he showed previously, this one was perfect. It was a knee high pale pink dress. There was silver decor on the top and a belt with a little silver bow around the waist. Below the belt the dress became plain and wavy.
"This will fit your mel-" Caleb began as I snatched the dress away from him and pushed him out of the room. I switched dresses and Caleb was right, the dress fit perfectly. "Can I see?" Caleb asked as I opened the door and he gaped at me. I noticed more students had come to the store; including Hermione who was with Ginny. I was supposed to go with them, but decided it would be easier to go by myself. "Wow" Caleb muttered as I drew my attention back to him and noticed his cheeks redden.
"Good?" I asked nervously and he nodded his head. I smiled nervously as I went back into the fitting room. Why am I nervous? It is not like I care if the girls think I am dating him. I am not, and my friends know that. Before I knew it, I paid for my dress and the two of us were walking to the Three Broomsticks.
"What was the question you wanted to ask?" I asked as the two of us walked in silence.
"Do you have a date to the Yule Ball?" he asked.
"Yes"
Caleb's cheeks redden, "I should have known that. It was obvious since you were buying a dress… ummm… who?"
"George Weasley" I replied and Caleb nearly stopped in his steps.
"That as- I mean idiot?" Caleb asked.
"He is not an idiot" I stated, "do you have a date?"
"Nope" Caleb said, "7th year Slytherins are having a little party of our own. I was originally not going to go… but I guess I will now."
"A little party of your own?" I repeated. That did not sound good. I turned toward Caleb to ask him what will be happening at this "little party" but stopped when I saw his expression. He looked… sad.
"What are you looking at?" Caleb asked as his expression changed.
"Umm" I began.
Caleb stopped me, "wait, your boyfriend is walking over. I guess I will see you another time." Before I could say anything else, he walked away. He did not look sad anymore, he looked pissed.
"Why was Snape Jr. here?" Fred asked as the two walked over and George went to peer into my bag.
"Hey, wait until the ball" I stated.
"Awe, but I was wondering if you would give me a private fashion show to show off the dress," George asked as the twins began to steer me down the street. We ended up at Caleb and mine's original goal, the Three Broomsticks. I went to find a table with George as Fred ordered drinks.
"So, why were you with Snape Jr? Was he asking you to the ball?" George laughed as he sat down in the booth. I sat down on the other side.
I shook my head no, "he was asking if I… saw one of his friends?"
"Why would he ask you?" George asked curiously as Fred sat down with three cups butterbeers.
I took a sip and shrugged my shoulders, "because he knows how amazingly nice I am?"
"You're nice?" Fred asked with wide eyes.
"Nicer than you two" I stated and the twins looked at each other.
"We are innocent angels," George said.
Fred added, "that is what our mum said."
"I doubt that" I laughed thinking about the twins' mother. The last time she called them angels was probably before they started crawling.
"We are hurt at your accusation," George gasped. I laughed as I took another sip and looked out the window. I noticed Caleb walking across the street toward his father. Caleb said something and Professor Snape's facial expression slowly changed before he turned toward us. I quickly looked away to see Fred and George talking to Lee who just walked over to the table. I could not help but wonder what Caleb was telling his father…
"A little more eye shadow" Lavender said as she watched my do my make up. She offered to help me, like she did Hermione, but I always preferred to do my own.
"I would rather not look like a clown," I stated as I took a step away from the mirror and examined myself. I had to admit that I looked amazing. My red hair was down in long curly, and natural looking make-up. I was wearing a silver stud earring with a small diamond in it, and a silver necklace with a white rose charm. I wore silver pumps and the dress Caleb picked out.
Caleb...
I have not seen him since the Hogsmeade trip. I wonder if he is going to the Slytherin party tonight. Why do I get a bad feeling about it? I let out a small sigh as a voice echoed from the Common Room.
"Amelia Rose! If you are not down here in 5 minutes I am finding another date," George yelled. I laughed as I picked up my small silver bag and headed downstairs.
"One, you cannot replace me" I stated as I entered the common room, "two, you sound like my grandmother."
"You are grounded missy," Fred stated. I turned around and George quickly grabbed my shoulder.
George laughed, "you are not getting out of this that easy."
I sighed and turned back around, "fine."
"Good girl you get a treat," George stated as he dragged me toward the exit. Fred and his date, Angelina, followed behind as they whispered to each other.
"Treat?" I repeated.
"You can dance with me" George smiled.
"But I wanted a cookie you pompous jerk" I laughed.
"Nope, just me" George smiled.
"I do not understand your treat logic," I stated but George just ignored me and laughed.
"Did I forget to say you look enchanting, love?" he asked, I felt my cheeks ridden as I looked down at the dress. Caleb does have good ta- why am I thinking about him now? I am on a date with George.
Wait...
This is a date...
How did I not realize that?
Why am I surprised at this fact?
"You look handsome yourself" I quickly retorted, "I did not know either of you could clean-up so nicely."
"What do you mean?" George asked, "I always look handsome, I do not know about that slob back there."
Fred heard this, "what do you mean? I am the better-looking twin. I bet the girls would agree."
"You are both ugly, deal with it" I joked.
The twins looked flabbergasted and at the same time said, "lies." Both Angelina and I laughed A's the twins continued to act offended.
"We have horrible dates," Fred stated. Angelina and I looked at each other and laughed again.
"Rude, no treat for you," George said as he put his arm around my shoulder.
I felt my face begin to redden, "no dancing? Can I get a cookie then?"
"No cookies either" George smiled.
"You are the devils spawn," I whispered.
Fred laughed, "not the first time we heard that."
"Not the last time either," George added. The four of us laughed as we finally reached the destination. The beginning of the Yule Ball was boring as we watched the champions walk in. Everyone seemed surprised about Hermione and Viktor, bit I already knew.
I learned one thing quickly as we began to dance. Neither George nor I knew how to. We were both horrible, but we were having fun. Fred was also horrible as I saw him step on Angelina's feet multiple times.
"I will be right back," George whispered as the twins vanished. This is not good, it thought to myself, they are planning something. I walked to the edge of the room and looked around. Everyone was having fun, except for Harry and Ron, even the professors. The only professor who was not dancing was Snape. He looked like this was a living hell for him. Before I knew it, I heard a yell and the twins' laughter. Snaps quickly walked over toward the punch bowl and I followed.
Now I understood what the twins did.
The spiked the punch with the remaining of their aging potion. Snape quickly pulled the boys out of the hall and I sighed. I turned around and noticed someone outside through the window. It was... no it could not be. But it was. Caleb.
Without thinking I ran outside, I regretted it. I should have brought my jacket. Caleb was running toward the lake. I am lucky I did not wear heels.
"Caleb" I yelled as I chased after him. He either did not hear me or ignored me. To my surprise, I quickly caught up. When I reached him, I smelled alcohol. "Caleb, what are you doing?" I asked and he turned toward me. At first, he looked confused then a huge smile spread on his face.
"Amelia, my love, you look beautiful... actually you look sexy" Caleb laughed, "can I get a closer look?" Caleb took a step closer as I took a step back, "what's wrong Amy? Are you scared of me?" Caleb took another step that did not go so well, he somehow tripped and fell on me.
"Caleb" I yelled in shock as I felt my back hit the ground and smelt more alcohol, "how much did you drink?"
"I love you mommy," Caleb whispered as he hugged me, "do not go away." I opened my mouth to speak but nothing would come out. What would I say to him? I sighed as I rubbed his back. I felt him begin to shake as he tightened his grip. Is he crying?
"Caleb?" I whispered but he ignored me, "its okay."
After a pause Caleb whispered, "no, it is not okay. It will never be okay. I grew up with just dad. It is not that I hate him, but he is bloody emotionless. I can see in his eyes that it hurts that I am around and you are not. If he could change time he would have probably stopped the pregnancy."
"He would not" I defended the professor, "he is your father, he loves you."
Caleb laughed as he looked at me with tears in his eyes, "he hates me."
"What is going on here?" a voice yelled. Both of us looked up to see Professor Snape walking toward us. Caleb looked a little hurt as he saw his father then looked down at me.
"Amelia" Caleb began, at least he realized I am me, "I am sorry." Before I could respond, Caleb leaned down and kissed me on the lips.
I quickly pushed him away and yelled, "stop!" Caleb was bigger than I am, so it was obviously ineffective. Thankfully, his father was there and pulled him off me.
"Go to your dorm right now" Snape yelled at his son who just smiled at him stupidly.
"What ever father dearest," Caleb said as he walked back to the castle. I open my mouth to explain what just happened, but Snape cut me off by putting his out to help me. I took it.
"Umm" I began.
Snape cut me off, "did he… do anything to your?" I quickly shook my head no. "Then go back to the dance, your date is probably wondering where you are" Snape stated turning around and walking away.
"Wait, professor," I quickly said as I went to chase him but tripped. Snape turned at the same time and caught me. I felt my cheeks redden as I realized how close I was to him. He is my professor and just saw his son kiss me. Why am I embarrassed at this? Wait… Caleb kissed me?
"Are you okay?" he asked, "did you also drink?"
"No" I quickly stated then remembered before, "umm... sir, this is not my place to talk about this but… I think you should talk to Caleb. He thinks you hate him and would him dead then his mother." Silence fell upon the two of us as he looked at me in shock.
Snape closed his eyes and stated, "thanks." Before I could say more, he left. I was left all alone and realized my heart was beating fast. I took a deep breath as I walked back to the dance and tried to think of a lie to tell.
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