Chapter 10: The Graduation Ball
So, May came and went, and before any of the students knew it, it was Graduation time. Everyone was excited, yet sad that they were leaving their home for the past 7 years, Jamie especially. She would never forget the friends she had made, and she would miss Hogwarts dearly.
After the Graduation, Hogwarts would be holding a Graduation Ball for the students, and Jamie was more than ecstatic to go shopping with 'Mione in Hogsmeade. They left that day after the Graduation, smiling and laughing with each other, since they would have hours to get ready for the ball. They walked into a small dress shop on the same street as Madame Puddifoots, and the witch there, a young woman who looked to be about a few years older than them, walked up to them and said, "Hello! What can I do for you young ladies today?"
Jamie said, "Me and my friend are looking for dresses for the Graduation Ball at Hogwarts tomorrow!" The young woman smiled and said, "Ah, yes, the Graduation Ball. I remember going to mine in Hogwarts." She then looked at both 'Mione and Jamie, and she soon smiled and said, "I have the perfect dresses for you both! Come with me! Oh, my name's Melissa, by the way!" Melissa the showed them two dresses, and both girls fell in love with the dresses instantly. They asked if she would hold on to the dresses for them, and she said yes.
The girls then left the shop and crossed the street, to a salon that they had noticed a couple of weeks ago. They walked in, and they told two separate hair stylists what style they wanted, and they sat in the chairs and let them get to work. Their hair was washed first, then Jamie got hers cut to just under her shoulders and it was also cut so that it was beautifully layered, and she was also given a sideways bang. Mione's hair was already that length, so instead she had her hair dyed permanently by magic, so the color would never wash out. Her flaming red hair was now dyed a rich, dark, reddish-brown, which brought out the ocean blue color of her eyes, and it was styled in waves and curls.
Both girls were satisfied with their new looks, and they left to pick up their dresses, and they went back up to the castle, chatting about what Ron's and Draco's reactions would be to their new looks and dresses. When it came time to get ready, Jamie did 'Mione's makeup, which consisted of light gold eye shadow, and some shimmering light brown lip-gloss. 'Mione then did Jamie's, and she gave her smokey eye shadow to enhance the mix of silver, gold and turquoise in her eyes, and she put a nice shade of brown lipstick on her. Then, the girls put their dresses on, and they stopped to admire their dresses in Jamie's full-length mirror.
Jamie's dress was a beautiful shade of silver, and it hugged her upper body, and flowed out gently when it got to her hips. She had on matching silver 3 inch heels, and she wore her engagement ring proudly, and also because it went perfectly with her dress. The ring was silver with a gold diamond set in the middle of it, and a small diamond on each side. Her hair was done up in an elegant bun on top of her head, and her side bang was swept across her forehead, and covered some of her right eye, making her look amazing. 'Mione, respectively, looked stunning. Her dress was an elegant shade of Gryffindor gold, and it set off her hair nicely. She had put on matching heels, and she had put her hair in a mess of waves and curls, and she held the left side of her hair back with a glittering gold pin.
Jamie and 'Mione then grabbed their shawls, and with a last look at each other, they left together to go meet their beaus. Once they appeared on the Grand staircase, Ron glanced at them quickly, then he did a double take, and his jaw dropped. He nudged Draco, who looked at him questioningly, then he followed his gaze. When he saw Jamie, he almost passed out from shock. 'That's not Jamie…….that's a goddess!', he thought to himself as he watched his fiancé descend the staircase with Hermione.
Once she got to the bottom, Draco gulped, walked up to her and said, "Holy hell! Love, you look…………. I can't even find words to describe how stunning you look!" Jamie smiled and said, "You look very handsome yourself, honey!" Draco grinned, and he offered Jamie his arm, which she took. He led the way into the Great Hall, Ron and Hermione behind them, and everyone turned to look at the visions with Draco and Ron. The Heads always started the dances, so as they music started to play, Draco placed his right hand on Jamie's waist, and he held onto her right hand with his left. Jamie put her left hand on Draco's shoulder, and they started to move across the dance floor.
The young couple was hardly aware of the whole student body and the faculty staring at them as they danced, because they were so engrossed in each other. As they moved across the floor, Draco whispered, "You look so beautiful. Where's Regan?" Jamie nodded to a point over his shoulder, and he turned his head and saw his and Jamie's parents sitting at a table, and Narcissa was holding her granddaughter. Jamie then said, "I love you, did you know that?" Draco just smiled warmly at her, and she continued, "So, tomorrow's the big day. Are you nervous, love?" Draco sighed and said, "Yeah, but I think that's to be expected. Pre-wedding jitters, you know?" Jamie nodded, and she leaned in closer to him and put her head on his chest. Draco had moved both of his hands to her waist, and they were now swaying to the music.
Jamie looked up at Draco, smiled and leaned up, and he leaned down. They met in the middle and kissed tenderly, and they got lost in each other again as Jamie licked Draco's bottom lip, making him moan softly and open his mouth, allowing Jamie's tongue and his to clash together. Once they pulled apart, a lot of people were staring at them, and suddenly someone wolf-whistled, and Jamie blushed and grinned and Draco laughed as people started clapping and cat-calling.
Later that night, Jamie had changed into her tank top and boy shorts, and Draco was checking over his tuxedo once more, and Jamie went over to Regan's crib and looked down at her 3 & ½ month old baby as she slept. She suddenly felt Draco's arms snake around her waist, and he put his chin on her shoulder and said, "I still can't get over how beautiful she is." Jamie reached down and smoothed Regan's hair, and she said, "I still can't believe we're getting married tomorrow. I finally have the family I've always wanted." Draco turned her around in his arms, and he said, "I love you." Jamie smiled and replied, "I love you, too." They soon went to bed, eager for tomorrow to come so they could finally be married and share the rest of their lives together.