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Disclaimer: I do not own Harry Potter. I own only Willow as well as a few other people, places, and things. But that is all.


My new hobby seems to the running into Fred and Alicia making out (or snogging as they say here). It's been a week since the first task, and the first time I ran into them. Now it seems like no matter where I am, I always see them sucking face. One time I found them in a rather intimate position. I don't think they noticed I saw them. It was an accident too. I heard noises coming from an unused classroom and I thought Neville was trapped in it, so I did a spell that formed a peep hole, took a look, and that's how I saw them. Needless to say I was so upset and angry that I almost started crying. Almost.

It was a bright Saturday morning when Professor McGonagall called all the Gryffindors, fourth years and up, to her class room. We were all very confused as to why she would be doing this. When we got there, we discovered that all the desks were removed and all that remained were chairs pushed to either end of the room.

"What do you think is going on?" I whispered to Hermione. McGonagall had informed us that girls were to be on one end while the boys were on the other.

"I'm not sure," she whispered back. Just then McGonagall began to speak.

She informed us that as well as the Triwizard Tournament, Hogwarts would also be hosting the Yule Ball. I was very excited. I love getting all dressed up and just dancing the night away. Every year The Academy would hold an End of the Year dance. It was always a blast! From seven to nine everyone would dance, then from nine to eleven it was just fifthers and up.

McGonagall was talking about how she expects us to be on our best behavior. She was also commenting on how inside ever guy there is a lion and in every girl there's a swan, or something like that. I wasn't paying that much attention. But when McGonagall called on Ron to dance with her, I started paying attention. Ron's face was absolutely priceless!

McGonagall then instructed us all to pair off and dance. We girls jumped to our feet, but the boys were a little hesitant. Finally, brave Neville stood up, and not long after, the rest of the boys got up too. Not surprisingly Fred went and began to dance with Alicia. I was use to this, but it still hurt.

"Would you care to dance milady?" I looked up and saw George standing there, holding out his hand.

"But of course kind sir," I said taking his hand. He pulled me to him and we began to dance to the music McGonagall was playing. Even though I was having fun dancing with George, I couldn't help but steal glances at Fred and Alicia.

"I know you like my brother," George said.

"Which brother?" I asked, playing dumb.

"You know which one I'm talking about," he said. I weakly smiled and shrugged. "You know I would much rather he date you then that thing," he said, jerking his head toward Alicia.

"I totally agree with that," I muttered, looking sad.

"Hey," he said and I looked up into his eyes. "Why don't the two of us go to this Yule Ball? Ya know, as friends." I smiled.

"George I would love to go with you, but I think Angelina would love to go with you more," I said. I had over heard her telling Katie about her crush on George. I thought it was real cute, and since I know what it's like to see the guy you like in the arms of another woman, I couldn't take George away from her.

"Really? You think so?" he asked, his face brightening up.

"Yes. I heard her talking to Katie about it," I said.

"Switch partners!" McGonagall yelled. George and I separated. I saw him go over and start dancing with Angelina. They are so cute together. I scanned the room for a possible dance partner. I could go over and ask Fred, but what good would that do?

"Harry!" I shouted to him. He turned and came over by me. "Wanna dance?" I asked.

"Sure Willow," he said and we moved to the music.

"I thought you did great during the first task," I said.

"Thanks," he said and smiled. I smiled too.

"So what do you think of Alicia?" I asked.

"She's OK. She's an amazing chaser," he said. Yeah, amazing at chasing after the guy I want. Wow, that was a bad pun.

At the end of the dance lesson, McGonagall told us that the dance was going to be held on Christmas Eve. Finally, a silver lining! Since the dance is Christmas Eve, and I'm going to the dance no matter what, I won't be able to go home for Christmas! Now I don't have to worry about thinking of some excuse to tell my parents as to why I won't be home. Maybe this is the start of some improvement in my life.


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