Hey guys I'm really sorry for the wait but I've been distracted by schoolwork and auditions for a play that I wanted in so yay! I am so happy for reviews and I hope for more in the future. I love this scene you guys and I have daydreamed about this one for weeks and now here's one of the most romantic things I have ever conjured for Scarlett and George. Enjoy!
Scarlett woke up on Christmas Eve day, the day of the Yule Ball. Ever since George had asked her to the dance, Snape has been very up to date on what she will be doing. Of course Scarlett had bought her gown and it fit both her and Snape's requirements. It was a pale blues in a fit and flare like Scarlett loved and tiered skirt with white lace. The sleeves were sheer and lacey and she had lace gloves that went to her wrists. Most girls said it was old fashioned but it was lovely on her when she tried it on in the dress shop at Hogsmeade. She went with Hermione, Astoria (who was asked by a Ravenclaw in Scarlett's year), and Ginny (who was asked by Neville). Astoria had a slim fitting black gown which she decorated with a silver snake belt with emerald eyes (a gift from her mother). Ginny had a beautiful multi colored gown that fit her personality. Hermione picked a periwinkle gown that made her look like a goddess, but nowhere near Scarlett's beauty. As the day dragged on, the girls in the Gryffindor common room became anxious and decided to get ready fast and to look hot. Scarlett was told to come to the Dungeons as soon as she was finished so Scarlett decided to get done early. She made her hair wavier with a potion she drank and placed crystals in her hair with a spell. She then put on her make-up and looked in the mirror. She looked so beautiful like a princess that she had never seen before, it was so hard to believe that a few years ago she had a ponytail in the back of her head and never down to frame her face. She never thought how fast time went by when you didn't notice. She shook herself from her thoughts and got her father's cloak that she borrowed from her brother and left the Gryffindor common room. She went down to the Dungeons as told, and knocked on her "father's" office door and heard McGonagall's voice telling her to come in.
Scarlett could seem them obviously arguing about her being at the ball. When Scarlett closed the door they noticed Scarlett was invisible.
"Please take of your cloak Scarlett, don't be shy." McGonagall said politely. Scarlett took off the cloak and her beauty was shown to her "parents"(1). McGonagall sighed in awe and Snape stared at the young girl. She had grown up so fast and he never noticed it but she was now a young woman. He wished he could go back in time to when she was a toddler and her joyful expressions to when he accepted every flower he was given by her. Every year the two would take a photo together and he placed it in a secret album no one not even her knew about. He missed those childhood years and now he would have to worry about boys that have been attracted to her beauty that was now obvious to the eye.
"Oh you look absolutely lovely my dear." McGonagall said taking Scarlett's hands as they giggled like school girls. Snape moved towards Scarlett and McGonagall left the two for a "father to daughter" moment.
"Do you approve?" She asked Snape while she playing with the skirt of her dress.
"Indeed. You look exquisite tonight and very appropriate for a ball instead of some floozy in skin tight short dress like Miss Lavender Brown. I believe you need an escort to the ball this evening. I will not be dancing and I will be gone during the end of the evening to make sure children are not getting anywhere."
"Sounds just like you to do so. Here take my hand." Snape reached his hand out and Scarlett took it lightly with her own delicate fingers. They took a secret direction so they would end up at the top of the staircase near The Great Hall. Scarlett started becoming more nervous by the moment like she was about to hurl. Snape took note of her shaking breath that escaped in a sigh.
"Is there a problem, Miss Scarlett?" He raised his eyebrow at her.
"Just nervous that's all." She started fiddling with her fingers. Snape grabbed her hands softly.
"Don't be. You're a Gryffindor, very brave and courageous, even though I hate Gryffindors. If anything happens to you, your date knows his repercussions-"
"Dad! Stop! Okay I'm ready, let's do this."
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George was nervously pacing in front of The Great Hall's doors. He had seen everyone else's date's find each other but Scarlett wasn't here yet. He was wearing some old dress robes but not anything like Ron's robes, they were more like a muggle brown suit. Fred walked over to his brother with Angelina on his arm.
"Hello Georgie! Say, where's Scarlett?"
"I have no idea. Do you think she's standing me up?"
"She won't, George, she's probably fixing her hair." Angelina reassured. George nervously combed his fingers through his hair. He saw a girl emerge from the shadows, but to his disappointment it was Astoria Greengrass. She did look very lovely but no one could compare to Scarlett for George. Every guy caught their breath at the young Slytherin, obviously the youngest one at the ball. George was surprised at Malfoy's expression to Astoria. He looked like he was in a trance and his eyes were locked onto Astoria. Michael Corner bowed gracefully at the Slytherin and took her hand with a kiss and they entered The Great Hall. Malfoy looked down at his feet as Pansy Parkinson came up to him and dragged him into The Great Hall. George almost lost hope when he saw another girl with a tall dark figure coming down the stairs(2). George and everyone in the room stared wide eyed at Scarlett who resembled a princess rather than just a pretty girl in a dress. Her smile dazzled the room as she finally stood in front of George.
"Are you done drooling, Mr. Weasley?" Snape asked harshly. George stared at Snape with fear and cleared his throat.
"I have no intention of hurting Scarlett tonight and I am aware of the rules you set for me."
"Good," Snape turned to Scarlett, "be good and no funny business, or else I'll hear about it second hand and I will not be happy about it."
"I understand." Scarlett replied, George led her into The Great Hall where she bumped into her brother.
"Wow." He replied obviously was shocked at his sister's new look. "Don't you think this is a little much?"
"No I feel like a snow flake, where's your date Harry?"
"She's coming I'm just kind of disappointed that Cho isn't going with me." Harry looked at the ground and Scarlett lifted his chin up.
"Hey she doesn't know what she's missing, trust me." Scarlett was then led into the ballroom where it was decorated in a beautiful wintry appeal. She had fun dancing the whole night and met with Astoria and Michael later. Fred and Angelina left early to do heaven knows what and leaving the ballroom with just a few couples. Pansy Parkinson stormed out of the ballroom earlier leaving Draco all alone and Astoria's date, Michael, left early leaving Astoria all alone. Scarlett was resting her head on George's shoulder when he pulled her away out of the ballroom.
"What are we doing?" Scarlett asked George. (3)
"Just going outside for a walk with the most radiant star in the night!" yelled George. Scarlett interlaced her fingers through George's and walked out in the snowy courtyard. He led Scarlett to a gazebo decorated with lily flowers braided around it. Scarlett laughed at the sight of nostalgia.
"You did this?" she asked him.
"Anything for the best girl in the wizarding world."
"You really shouldn't have."
"But I did and you can't change it." George lightly tapped her nose with his finger which Scarlett swatted playfully. He led her into the gazebo and they began to sway to the music that was slightly muted in the Great Hall.
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Astoria felt unhappy that Michael had abandoned her at the dance. She was sniffling softly at the table she was sitting at, when a boy walked in front of her. It was Draco Malfoy, with his hands in his pockets. Astoria was instantly furious with his nosiness.
"What do you want?" she asked him
"I was wondering if you wanted to dance with me before the ball is over." Astoria stared at Draco and got up to leave.
"Wait! Where are you going?" Draco asked
"To my dorm so you could stop humiliating me for once in my life!" she yelled.
"I have never done any such thing to you!" he countered
"You're LYING! You never admit to your crimes! You're a coward! And you would be the last man I WOULD EVER DANCE WITH BECAUSE YOUR NOTHING BUT A BASTERD!" She threw her drink that was in her hand at Draco soaking him in the juice. Snape rushed over to hear the quarralling teens.
"What on earth is going on?" he asked them. Astoria stormed off to the Dungeons to her dorm leaving a dripping wet Draco.
"I blew it." Draco whispered as one tear escaped his grasp and he walked slowly to his dorm. Snape felt his pain from a past experience that haunts him still today.
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Scarlett and George had been dancing for so long they didn't notice how long. George stopped swaying and Scarlett looked at him. (3)
"Sweetheart, what's wrong?" she asked him
"I need to know if you still have feelings for me."
"You know I do George, I have never been so attached to someone in my life."
George brushed his hand against Scarlett's porcelain cheek.
"I know we are young but I know, Scarlett, that I am madly in love with you."
"I'm in love with you too George Weasley, and I never want it any other way."
The two shared the most passionate kiss they had ever shared and broke apart with their foreheads touching each other's. The clock stroke twelve and chimed. The two grinned at each other.
"Merry Christmas, Scarlett Potter."
"Merry Christmas, George Weasley."
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Song inspirations:
The Sun Will Rise- Brendan James
Linger- The Cranberries
When Ginny Kissed Harry- Nicholas Hooper