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Chapter 07 - The Christmas Dance

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"The stars are so beautiful, ne Sakura-chan?"

The two teenagers sat outside on the balcony away from the music and happy chattering of the Hogwarts Great Hall.

"Hai" Sakura said peacefully.

The entire scene, the balcony, the stars, the night, the flurry of voices inside Hogwarts, was oddly tranquil. She closed her eyes and laid her head on Li's shoulder. (*I'm calling him Li because Syoaran is too long). He, in response, put his arms around her and laid his head on her head.

"We should go back in soon." he started, but stopped when he felt her hand on his.

"Just a little while longer."

Wordlessly, he complied.

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Hermione and Ron were having the time of their life. The former had expected the evening to be positively horrible, but was pleased nevertheless, to find herself having a good time.

"Better than you expected, eh?" he laughed, yelling over the loud and fast music the Weird Sisters were playing.

"Yes! Much!" she responded, clutching her hand to her heart as the song ended. "I don't think I could dance another step!"

The music that started now was slow, and definitely romantic. Ron looked awkwardly at her and she at him.

" I don't suppose you want to."

"Just dance Ron." She said, assuming dance position, bowing her head deeply so he did not see her reddening cheeks.

He smiled to no one in particular and held her to him as well, swaying slowly to the beat of the music. (Sorry! I can't do hardcore romance! . )

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"Everyone's having a good time, Harry." Said Cho happily.

"Yea." Grinned Harry, putting an arm around his recently proclaimed girlfriend. "Everyone's happy." 'Including me' he thought.

"Well?" she asked as the slow theme ended and the Weird sisters struck up a new, more lively piece, "What are we waiting for? Let's swing. "

Harry sighed but allowed Cho to drag him to the dance floor. 'I'm very happy indeed.'

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(I was thinking about ending it right here. but once again, guilt consumes ALL.)

Sakura and Li finally reentered the Great Hall just as the last song ended.

"Aww! We missed everything!" said Li in what was suppose to be, a disappointed voice. But even a casual observer could detect an evident sound of relief in his voice.

Sakura laughed. "Don't worry, Li-kun." She said sweetly. "I won't make you do anything you don't want to do."

He blushed. "Sorry, Sakura." He said. "I'm not good at dancing."

Just then, Hermione dragged Ron over and said happily. "How you guys doing?"

Surprised, the pair said, "Great." Hermione had never been THIS friendly before.

"Good." She ran off again, dragging Ron like a tote bag. He waved weakly and winced in pain as her arm dug into his.

"Ow! Watch it Hermione!"

Sakura smiled happily. "Looks like we're not the only ones who are happy tonight Shaoron."

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That IS incredibly short, but I posted just like it said! ::smiles weakly::

I'll post another chapter soon. I PROMISE.

-Kawai-chan