a/n: damn all of you who did not review. but thank you to clarinetbandgeek07 for boosting the speed of this update. and as i promised you all, if you didnt review-the story would be long with short chapters. so..i thank you again cbg07..and heres the chapter.. and im really sorry for the long gap between the capters.

Chapter 12

last chapter:

He pulled up a little while after. " Are you lonely anymore?" I smiled. " Not anymore. You are here with me now." And with that we kissed again and laid down on the bed. " He put his arms around my waist. " I think I love you Luna." He whispered in my ear. I smiled. " I know, I love you, Ron weasley." And so we fell asleep in eachothers arms. Not to be awaken for another 10 hours.

Dumbledores office

" Well, Minerva, it looks as if all of our prefects and heads have dates to the festivities." Dumbledore's eyes sparkled. " So, Minerva. Who are you going with, might I ask?" Minerva McGonagall blushed," W-Well, I think you already know that, Albus." Dumbledore smiled, " Oh, suppose I do. But I would like to hear it come from you-just to confirm it." Minerva sighed. " Alright, alright. My date to the holiday festivities is-"

Just then, the door opened and Severus Snape walked in. " Well, you may enter, Severus." Snape looked at Minerva, shyly smiled and then turned to Dumbledore. " I was hopeing to talk to you about someon-something." Minerva looked at Severus with curiosity, while Dumbledore's eyes sparkled with knowledge and unseen joy. Albus was happy that two of his friends had finally noticed that they had feelings towards eachother. The students didnt know what was going on, but were thankful for the small change in harshness and attitude from their potions master.

" Yes, of course Severus. Minerva, if you dont mind could Severus and I have a word of privacy?" He looked at his collegue. " Of course. I will talk with you again tomorrow evening then?" Dumbledore inclined his head and she left. " Now Severus. Who was it that you wanted to discuss?" Snape looked startled," What? I thought I said something, was it really that obvious?" Dumbledore smiled. " Actually, you did say something, but not beofre you said someone." " Oh! Well, I was wondering if it was alright for two teachers to be an-erm-item?" Dumbledore looked taken back. " Do you mean you and Minerva? Of course it is alright if any teacher finds the one they love, enev if they are collegues. Don't worry Severus, it is alright. To tell you the truth, I've been wondering when you two would notice eachother." And with that, Snape inclined his head and left.

"Well, another good thing has happened yet again in this school. This year is going to be quite exciting." Dumbledore stood, pet Fawkes for a quick moment and left his office through a door to go to sleep.

A/n: ok. I am sorry that this is such a short chapter. But this weekend has been full of fun and nonfun events, and I figured that in between all of the comotion I would give you all a holiday present. So, today I got a review from clarinetbandgeek07, and was told that it would be nice if I updated soon. So, thank her for giving me more reasom to update. I wont be doing alot of the Snape/McGonagall thing. I just figured, it would be fun. Ah well.Dances are coming in the next chapter or two. Im sorry for that too- the whole plot of this story was supposed to be about Hermione and Draco and the dances and a few of the other couples. If you would like me to get right into the dances let me know or if you want me to stay like I am and type about nonsence. kk. next chapter should be out sooner than this one.