Light shone through the bedroom window, finally hitting her face and waking her. Quickly rising, she ran to the shower, and prepared for the night. It was a good nap, and the sun, like clockwork, hit her bed at exactly half four. Shampoo, conditioner, soap for her face, soap for her hands, soap for her body, moisturizing cream, lipstick, mascara... the list went on. The Yule Ball was tonight, and she had a beautiful blue dress.
And no one she wanted to go with. Cedric. Handsome, brave, loyal, strong. And going with Cho. She didn't let that stop her. She would look beautiful for herself.
"It has nothing to do with him." She lied to her reflection in the mirror and grimaced.
The time flew, and she went to the ball. She danced with Neville, Harry, Ernie, and plenty of other boys. They all noticed her, asked her to dance, offered her drinks. All except Cedric. She nearly managed to forget that. She twirled around the dance-floor, high heels not impeding her in the least. It was fun, despite everything.
Sitting in the corner, she and Ernie started cracking jokes about all the foolish arguments people were having. Everyone took things so seriously, and for just one night, she decided not to think about problems and envy and school... and succeeded. Growing tired and about to retire, she saw Cedric standing alone, looking worried. She walked up to him.
"Cedric, would you care for a dance?" She asked.
He smiled a nervous half-smile, but just a little bit of tension left his face. He took her hand.
"I'd love to." He said.
They danced, perfectly formal, perfectly chaste, but fun all the same. He was beginning to relax. She grinned at him. He was so serious all the time. So was she, but she decided that tonight is different, and if anything, he should follow her lead.
"Life will continue tomorrow. Now stop being a prat and have some proper fun. Gods, you are stuffy sometimes." She lectured him with a warm tone and a mischievous smirk.
The dance ended, and she walked away. He is just another bloke, she thought to herself. His eyes followed her as she left.
It was a ray of light in a dark year.
Made for the November Monthly Het-Tastic Drabble-Athon Competition, Connect the Characters Challenge.
Prompt: 14. Light
Character: Hannah Abbot
Pairing: Hannah Abbot / Cedric Diggory