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Author's Note- For the story and the sequel, HBP will not come into play. I have had both stories set up for a long time and if I take HBP into effect, it will screw everything up, so no, if you haven't read the book yet, you have nothing to worry about. This story and the sequel will not ruin anything for you at all. So for this story and the sequel, pretend HBP never happened.

Chapter Eighteen- The Yule Ball

I will make you see,
All of the things that you can be,
Believe in yourself come follow me.
Yeah Yeah Yeah

'That was the cutest present I've ever seen.' Tammy exclaimed as she examined her dress in the mirrior.

'Cutest? Try most expensive. How did you pay for that house?' Lily asked as she helped Julianna due up the back of her dress. Julianna was wearing a white dress much like Tammy's except her's was strapless and did up at the back like a corset. She had crimped her hair this evening and let it fall down her back.

'I, personally, was talking about the "ticket" thing. That was so cute and I can't believe that you two are finally going out on a date.' Tammy pointed out.

'Yes, it is about time, but where and how did you get a house like that?' Lily asked again.

'It was my parents summer house. It was one of the many things left to me when they died. I really have no use for it, so I thought it would be a nice present to Remus.' Julianna replied, shrugging.

'Summer house? I'd hate to see what your real house looks like.' Tammy said.

'Well, it is bigger but...'

'Well, it was nice of Remus to ask us to come live with him there.' Mary-Elle said, zipping up the back of her dress.

'Yeah.' Julianna replied dully.

'You don't sound to happy about the whole idea, to tell you the truth Julia.' Lily said, cocking her eyebrows and she finished with Julianna's dress.

'I am, I just...never mind, I can't explain it.' Julianna took Tammy's place in front of the mirrior. She was satisfied with how she looked tonight, she just hoped it would be good enough for Remus. 'I hope I look good enough for Remus.'

Tammy placed her hands on Julianna's shoulders, 'Hunny, Remus would love you if you were wearing a potatoe sack.'

'There just seems to be something missing about my outfit. It looks...incomplete in a way.' Julianna said, eyeing herself.

'I know the perfect thing to top off your dress.' Tammy said, walking over to Julianna's night stand. 'I know I saw you put it in here earlier. Ah! Here it is.' She pulled out the Meridian Tiara that James had bought her for Christmas. It was a charmingly pretty tiara comb that stood about 3cm in height and sparkled with radiant diamonds.

'Tammy, no. It's way to much for this dress. I'll look...out of place.' Julianna protested as Tammy place the tiara perfectly on the top of her head, making sure it wouldn't fall off.

'Hunny, it looks wonderful with your dress. And besides, James didn't just buy it for you so that it could just collect dust in that dresser. You're suppost to wear it on occasions like this.' Tammy replied, crossing her arms across her chest.

'Alright, I'll wear it.' Julianna sighed, looking at her reflection staring back at her. It did look nice with her dress but she hated everything that brought out the Princess in her. Although, Ian was the only one who knew and was the only one who called her by her title (unaware by the others. They only thought it was a nickname), she still hated thinking that her life was the complicated. She just wanted to be a regular girl, like the one she was pretending to be.

'Julia? Are you coming.' Julianna snapped out of her thoughts, her three friends were standing by the door waiting on her. 'Yeah.' Julianna replied, grabbing her little white purse that matched the dress and headed out the door with her friends.

While waiting for the girls in the Gryffindor Common Room, Remus paced back and forth in front of the fire. He was nervous. He was finally going on the date he had been waiting for. There was no one to stand in the way this time. It was just him and her.

'Moony, you're going to fall straight through the floor if you keep up that pacing.' Sirius said, placing a comforting hand on Remus's shoulder. 'There's nothing to worry about. Everything is going to go fine.'

'Your right.' Remus replied, 'I mean, its only Julianna, my friend and...I can't do this.'

'Yes you can. It's just nerves. When you see her walking down those stairs and you start talking with her, it will be all back to normal except she is yours for the night with nothing to interupt you.' James said, reassuringly.

'Your right. You both are. Thanks guys.' Remus said, smiling. They heard the clanking of high heel shoes hitting the cold, stone stairs as the girls made their way down the staircase. Remus's stomach did flips. He was ready, he could do this. Lily was first to appear and head over to James, next was Tammy and then followed by Mary-Elle. But where was Julianna. Had she already changed her mind?

'Julia's taking her time cause she's not use to wearing high heel shoes.' Lily noted, at Remus's disappointed face. His face then lit up, 'Oh.' He caught sight of her dress after he spoke.

She look beautiful in white, it made her skin glow and her hair shine. She was, he noticed, supporting the tiara James had bought her. He smiled and walked over to her. It was a good thing he had choosen to do so, because when he stood a foot in front of her, the heel on her left shoe broke sending her flying into his arms.

'Are you alright?' Remus asked as he caught her in his arms.

'Yeah. Stupid shoe.' She muttered, looking down at her broken heel.

'Here, let me.' Remus replied, pulling his wand out of his new navy blue dress robes he had gotten from Sirius for Christmas and instantly repaired her shoe.

'Thanks.' Julianna said, 'I don't normally wear heels, so this is kind of my first time in them.'

'It's no problem.'

The Great Hall was even more packed than it was at Halloween. The Yule Ball just seemed to bring out more interest than any other ball they had durning the year. Remus was just happy to be here, with Julianna's hand clasped firmly within his. They moved quickly through the crowd in the Entrance Hall into the Great Hall along with James and the others. Snow fell from the ceiling above giving the Hall a romantic feeling. He noticed Julianna watching the snow fall.

'Neat, huh?' Remus whispered into her ear.

'Very.' She whispered back, 'Want to walk around a bit?'

'Yeah.' Remus replied, 'We'll be back. We're just going to go walk around a bit.' Remus said to the others.

'Have fun.' James said smirking.

'Yes, but don't get into too much trouble children.' Sirius retorted. Julianna stuck her tongue out at him. 'Now really, there is no need for hurtful gestures, Miss Zandwyk.'

'So how are you feeling tonight?' Remus asked as they started to make their way around the Hall.

'Well, I was nervous earlier. But now that I am here and with you, I feel much better.' She said, looking up at him and smiling. He returned the gesture.

As they walked past a group Slytherins, he felt her stop and attempt to hide behind him. 'Oh, god.' She whimpered. Remus looked at the group. Bellatrix, Rodolphus, Snape, Avery, Damian Flint, Lucius, Narcissa, Sean and Kelly were all standing around in a little group. Lucius looked over towards them and smirked. He accused himself from the group and walked over towards them.

'Lupin, Miss Zandwyk.' Lucius said. 'There is no need to hide from me. I will not harm you, my dear.'

'Remus. Please, make him go away.' Julianna whispered. She was scared of him. Really scared of him. Remus didn't blame her though. If you weren't one of Lucius Malfoy's friends, he was a very indimitating enemy.

'Leave her alone, Malfoy. She doesn't want you around.' Remus growled at him. He would protect Julianna at all costs.

'I have a right to be around Miss Zandwyk because it just so happens that-'

'May I have everyone's attention. I know everyone is anxious to get this ball underway, but before we begin with the dancing, I have a special performance for you all. May I welcome to this stage, Miss Julianna Zandwyk of Gryffindor House.' Remus turned around to face her, 'You never told me you were singing tonight.'

'Dumbledore asked me at the last second today. So I decided to keep it a surprise until tonight.' Julianna said, letting go of his hand and heading towards the stage where Dumbledore was standing. Remus headed back towards his friends. 'I never knew Julia was singing tonight.' Tammy exclaimed as Remus joined them.

'Neither did I. She told me that Dumbledore asked her just today.' Remus replied as he watched Julia take the mircophone out of Dumbledore's hands.

'Umm, uh. This song is called "All I want for Christmas". And, I would like to dedicate it to my date tonight, Remus Lupin.' Julianna said. Remus blushed.

I don't want a lot for Christmas
There's just one thing I need
I don't care about presents
Underneath the Christmas tree
I just want you for my own
More than you could ever know
Make my wish come true...
All I want for Christmas
Is you...

I don't want a lot for Christmas
There is just one thing I need
I don't care about presents
Underneath the Christmas tree
I don't need to hang my stocking
There upon the fireplace
Santa Claus won't make me happy
With a toy on Christmas day
I just want you for my own
More than you could ever know
Make my wish come true
All I want for Christmas is you...

I won't ask for much this Christmas
I won't even wish for snow
I'm just gonna keep on waiting
Underneath the mistletoe
I won't make a list and send it
To the North Pole for Saint Nick
I won't even stay awake to
Hear those magic reindeer click
'Cause I just want you here tonight
Holding on to me so tight
What more can I do
Baby all I want for Christmas is you
You baby...

All the lights are shining
So brightly everywhere
And the sound of children's
Laughter fills the air
And everyone is singing
I hear those sleigh bells ringing
Santa won't you bring me the one I really need
Won't you please bring my baby to me

Oh I don't want a lot for Christmas
This is all I'm asking for
I just want to see baby
Standing right outside my door
Oh I just want him for my own
More than you could ever know
Make my wish come true
Baby all I want for Christmas is
You

All I want for Christmas is you

As she finished, the Great Hall bursted into applause. Remus knew he was clapping the loudest though. She really did have a brillant voice. He blushed again when her voice appeared in his head about what she said before she started singing. "And, I would like to dedicate it to my date tonight, Remus Lupin." He knew it wouldn't mean alot to other people if they had a song dedicated to them but it meant alot to Remus. When Julianna joined them, she immediatly went to Remus and hugged him. He was taken a back at first but hugged her back.

'Was I okay?' She asked, looking into his eyes hopefully.

'You were fantastic.' He replied smiling, 'And uh, thanks for that, you know, dedication thing.' He blushed.

'You're welcome.' She smiled back at him, 'So you really think it was good?'

'Julia, trust me. Everyone loved it.'

'That was the most revolting thing I've ever heard.' Bellatrix snarled as she watched the princess head towards her friends. The audience was still applauding.

'Some people have different tastes.' Rodolphus commented, as he took Bella by the hand and let her on to the dance floor. Bellatrix looked quite out of the ordinarly this evening. She was wearing a short red dress that clung to her hips and curves. Rodolphus found her even more sexually attractive tonight.

'Clearly.' She felt Rodolphus hands rest apon her bottocks and she she wrapped her arms around his neck, 'Do we have to dance?'

'Ah, come on Belle. Live a little.' Rodolphus replied, as they music started up.

I've never seen you looking so lovely as you did tonight
I've never seen you shine so bright
I've never seen so many men ask you if you wanted to dance
They're looking for a little romance
Given half a chance
And I've never seen that dress you're wearing
Or that highlights in your hair
That catch your eyes
I have been blind

The lady in red is dancing with me
Cheek to cheek
There's nobody here
It's just you and me
It's where I wanna be
But I hardly know this beauty by my side
I'll never forget the way you look tonight

'Oh god. You did this on purpose, didn't you?' Bellatrix said, her eyes angry slits.

'Me? I would do no such thing.' Rodolphus replied.

I've never seen you looking so gorgeous as you did tonight
I've never seen you shine so bright you were amazing
I've never seen so many people want to be there by your side
And when you turned to me and smiled it took my breath away
And I have never had such a feeling such a feeling
Of complete and utter love, as I do tonight

'So, when are the children due?' Rodolphus whispered into her ear.

'Lucius said around the end of July, beginnning of August.' Bellatrix replied, looking around the Hall.

'That's too late. It will need to be done before hand.'

'You underestmate me Rodolphus, we are, after all, Dark Arts experts.'

Rodolphus smirked at her comment , 'Concelling charms?'

'Not yet but soon enough I'm sure.'

The lady in red is dancing with me
Cheek to cheek
There's nobody here
It's just you and me
It's where I wanna be
But I hardly know this beauty by my side
I'll never forget the way you look tonight

I never will forget the way you look tonight
The lady in red
My lady in red
I love you

Rodolphus kissed Bellatrix's hand gently and led her back towards their "friends".

'Can I talk to you for a mintue, Julia?' Remus asked while listening to the next slow song start up and watching their friends disappear onto the dance floor.

'Yeah, of course.' She replied, letting him pull her to her feet and out a side door onto the balcony. The balcony he had found her that one night after her little "conversation" with Lucius, 'It's a nice night, isn't it.' She said.

'Yeah, as nice as a December night can get.' Remus chuckled.

'So, what do you need to talk about that makes us have to stand out here in the cold?' She said smirking.

'Oh, sorry.' Remus replied, reaching for his wand again and placing a heating charm upon both of them, 'That's better.'

'Much.' Julianna smiled.

'Alright, this is going to be hard to get out, but bare with me.' Remus began, 'There has something I've wanted to ask and do to you for awhile, but I've been afraid because I don't want you to say no.'

'Remus, I would never-'

'No wait. Just, let me finish. Julianna, I like you, for awhile now actually, which you've probably already figured out. I've never liked someone as much as I like you. You're just, this totally different person. I've never met someone like you. I like you because you're also smart, beautiful, a wonderful listener, a good understander. You make me feel good about myself.'

'You are so generous, Julia, I mean look at your christmas presents.' Julianna blushed, 'But, I love all those things put together to make that one I love. You. And, with that being said, I would like to ask you-'

But Remus couldn't finish his sentence. Julianna stepped forward into him and placed her lips gently on his. Fireworks began to go off in his head. This is what he had been waiting for. The kiss was sweet and gentle but full of passion and hunger at the same time, from all their built up want and need. This was, in Remus's head, the kiss of perfection, and not wanting to ruin that, they ended up pulling back together. Her face was flushed and her lips were swollen and red. He knew he must look the same.

'Does, does this mean we're... we're together?' Remus asked after a moment of silence.

Julianna smiled and whispered, 'Of course, silly.' She then leaned back over to capture his lips in another passionate filled kiss.

'So where were-' Sirius began as he saw his friends retreat into the Great Hall but stopped his sentence when he saw there hands entertwined and their faces looking rather flushed.

'Are you two?' Tammy asked. Remus nodded his head. 'OH MY GOD! You guys-' Tammy hugged the both of them.

'Its about time. Oh, you guys. I'm so happy for you.' Lily said, smiling.

'It is about time. Congrats Moony.' Sirius said, sticking out his hand. Remus shook it and smiled, 'Thanks.' Julianna rested her head against Remus's shoulder, intook a quick smell of his scent and sighed. 'What's wrong?' Remus asked.

'Nothing.' She replied, smiling and closing her eyes. 'I'm just...happy that's all.'

Remus smiled back and rested his head on hers, 'Me too. Julia, do you feel like, dancing with me?'

'Of course.' She replied. As he lead her onto the dance floor, she felt a ripple of excitement rush through her body. Yes, she had danced with him before, but now it was different. Now she was his...girlfriend. It felt so weird to say it, since she had wanted this to happen since she met him, but it was all a reality now. And she loved it. When they stopped in the middle of the floor, she wrapped her arms around his neck and rested her head against his chest. She felt his arms wrap around her waist and she gently closed her eyes.

Anytime you feel like you just can't hold on
Just hold on to my love and I'll help you be strong
But you're so afraid to lose, and baby I can't reach your heart
I can't face this world that's keeping us apart
When I can be the one to show you
Everything you missed before
Just hold on now, cause I could be the one to give you more
Let you know

'Remus?'

'Hmh?'

'I've been waiting for this moment. Since, since I first met you. I knew there was something special about you.'

Remus smiled, kissed her forehead and rested his head on hers again. 'Me too. This night could not go anymore perfect than it already is.' And the rest of their time dancing was silent. They didn't want to spoil this more than perfect moment because for once in both their lives, they were happy.

Anytime you need love baby I'm on your side (hey)
Just let me be the one I can make it alright (I can make it alright)
Anytime you need love baby you're in my heart
I can make it alright

I look into your eyes, and I feel it coming through
And I can't help but want you more than I want to
So baby take all of your fears, and cast them all on me
'Cause all I ever wanted was just to make you see
That I could be the one to give you
All that you've been searching for
Just hold on to my love, and baby let me give you more
You know, anytime

Anytime you need love baby I'm on your side (I'm on your side)
Just let me be the one I can make it alright (I can make it alright)
Anytime you need love baby you're in my heart
I can make it alright

And now there's no way out
And I can't help the way I feel
'Cause baby you're the fire and I'll be waiting right here
You know my love is real, baby
Yeah yeah yeah

Anytime you need love baby I'm on your side, you know
Just let me be the one I can make it alright (I can make it al, make it al, make it alright)
Anytime you need love baby you're in my heart
I can make it alright, yeah yeah yeah yeah yeah

Anytime you need love baby I'm on your side (I'm on your side)
Just let me be the one (let me be the one let me be the one let me be the one alright)
Anytime you need love baby you're in my heart (you're in my heart)
I can make it alright

A/N: 101 reviews! OMG!YEY! Now I feel like I just won an award or something (Pulls out list) I would like to thank my wonderful reviewers, my mom who gave birth to me, J.K Rowling and Harry Potter who helped me get into writing and everyone who has believed in me and my writing. I LOVE YOU ALL! Anyways... If you would like to see what the Tiara Julianna was wearing for the Yule Ball, check out this site (http/ Then on the left hand side, click on "Silver Tiaras". Once on that page, scrowl 34 rows down until you see the name "Meridian Tiara". It is really beautiful and I think it fits Julianna perfectly. Now, Personal Thank yous as usual.

M. Mabeuf- James and Lily didn't start dating until 7th year. Confirmed in OOTP. Sorry about the typos too...I'm not perfect, the program I use doesn't have spell check, and Oh! No Beta!

Mleh- Insecure wishing eh? We you know if this is the BIGGEST Mary-Sue writing you have ever read and you didin't like it MAYBE YOU SHOULD HAVE STOPPED READING IT. And wow, like I didn't already know it was a Mary-Sue flick. Just one comment to you though, when Cho Chang entered the HP books, she was a Mary-Sue. Made Harry got crazy with a crush and bullshit. So all thats really left to say is, You and about 3 other people are the only ones who seem to not like the "Mary-Sue" concept, so no, thank you!

Vilya0- I always love reading your reviews. They always make me smile. Yes it is quite much like a hotel lol. Jack pot indeed. LOL. I have re-read HBP four times already and now that all my shock, anger and sadness have sub-dived I'm enjoying the book more. I like OOTP for the following reasons: Introduction of Tonks(I love her), finding out tons of information about Sirius's family, and the fight at the Ministry. I do prefer the sixth book over the fifth. It's my favourite after the third book, that will always be my favourite. The Yule ball was very promising so far, yes.

Katherine- Lol. Thank you. There is going to be a sequel to this story which I am working at the current moment as well, but somethings will have to be changed in it because of the sixth book. Chapter 18 is so far my favourite chapter.

NaughtyBella- It was quite cute wasn't it.

Silly- It's about time I got a review from you. Yeah I was like howling when writing the naked scene. I wouldn't have freaked out if I were her though, I would have jumped him. lol. I could never accept a house either. Unless my I had a boyfriend and we were moving into it and I at least helped chip in for it but other than that, I wouldn't have taken it. I love the rings personally, too. They will play a bigger role within coming chapters. The fifth book? Holy shit I finished that book like in 12 hours two years ago! LOL. I just started reading the sixth book for like the 5th or 6th time yesturday. I think its the 5th but whatever. I can't tell you what is going to happen in later chapters. It will ruin the surprise. But she is spending money like that because she never really had friends that were this good to her before, which is mention in this chapter(Chapter 18). My knee is alot better now, WHO'S THE GIMP NOW MORELLI! LOL. I hope it stays good because I have to be near him all first sem and second sem too. Wow a whole year with non-stop being around him because he is my teacher and coach. I don't know how I will live. lol jk. Thanks for the review again. Hope you liked this chapter

Balloons Are Fun- Julianna really likes Remus and for all the stuff that has gone on between them so far, she's trying to make it up to him and let him know that she really does like him. Everyone will be happy with this chapter. The moment everyone was waiting for happened. They are now offically together! Is everyone happy now? You better be after all the nagging! LOL jk. Thanks for the review.

Rock my socks Slytherin Bois- I am so happy about being so damn close to 100 reviews! It's exciting! I'm very flattered by your comments.

Sirius-Black's-Andrea - Hey bitch! I haven't talked to you in soo long. I can see your blondeness come out in your review, I know, I know you are blonde but it is funny. You have to call me sometime, plus I have to give you my new cell number! LOL. I don't know if you have read the story before. Who knows. I should have ten reviews? Thanks! LOL jk. Our little inside joke never fails to make me laugh. I wish people would read my story more but its their choice and if they don't like it, then thats their problem. And if you make fun of my story, I have no problem telling people off like you can already see with my other reviewers. hehehe. Love you too bitch!

Jesska-14 - Aww Jess. I knew you wouldn't let me down. I will let you know from now on when I've updated. I loved the ticket too. It was very cute, wasn't it. Thanks for your review. It always means alot to me. Your update is here and it didn't take that long, now did it? lol. Loves yeah! Muah!

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