Disclaimer: I don't own any of these characters, J.K .Rowling does-but I own Morgana Ballycastle ï
Lily's daydreaming was brought to a rather abrupt end when she heard a loud crunch behind her. She turned around and saw a very guilty looking Morgana and some broken glass on the floor. "I'm so sorry, Lily!" exclaimed Morgana. "I'll buy you a new pair next time we go to Hogsmeade". Lily looked down at the broken glass and realized that it was the remains of her glasses. She sighed. "It's all right" she said, forcing a smile. "Maybe it's just as well. Everyone knows guys don't make passes with girls who wear glasses" Morgana shook her head in disbelief. "That doesn't seem to stop James Potter" she replied. When she heard the words "James Potter", Lily groaned. Tonight was her night, and she refused to let that arrogant Potter and his good-for-nothing friends ruin it for her.
Lily cringed slightly when she remembered last year's ball. She had spent four humiliating hours sitting in a corner, turning down James and watching all her friends get asked to dance by some of Hogwarts' most eligible bachelors. That was when Lily had vowed to get her first kiss at this year's ball. She wasn't sure how good her chances were, really.
The last six months had been spent drinking disgusting weight-loss potions, exercising and chatting up her reflection. If Lily didn't achieve her goal tonight, it wouldn't be for lack of trying. "Don't worry Lily, you look great." said Morgana. "So do you" replied Lily. Morgana was wearing pale blue dress robes and she had straightened her hair. "Shall we go then?" Lily took a deep breath and nodded.
They walked into the Great Hall. The house tables had been replaced with lots of smaller, round tables. The ceiling was a velvety blue, with stars twinkling like fairy lights. Lily made a silent wish on the first star she saw.
Star light, star bright
First star I see tonight
I wish I may, I wish I might
Have the wish I wish tonight
She was seventeen years old and she had never been kissed. Hopefully that wouldchange tonight, but she didn't want to get her hopes up.
