"Want to dance?" Draco asked and bowed.
"Sure, but let me just go say hi to my grandfather"
He nodded and I made my way to my grandfather, everyone moved to my surprise, and looked at me. I felt a bit out of place because everyone was staring, was I really that bad? Or something?
"Hi...grandpa" I said quietly when everyone had returned to dancing. I could see Stacie dancing with Harry but I couldnt see Hermione or Ron.
"You are the most beautiful girl ever" He said and smiled.
"Second best" He said and gave me a knowing look. I blushed. Did he know? Did he really know?
"Grandfather,-"
"Dont worry, Alexia, well talk later" I smiled and bend down to kiss his cheek because he was sitting.
"Now go have fun with Draco" He said and gave me a wink.
"Bye" I said and walked by, thankfully no one really moved this time. I finally reached Draco to see him standing next to Pansy. She glared at me. I think she was supposed to be a fairy. She actually looked really good.
"Want to dance, Draco?" She asked while looking at me with an evil look. I wanted to laugh. Was she trying to make me jealous? Yeah Right.
"uh...not-"
"Dance with her, Draco, Im going to get a drink" I said coolly. He nodded but I could tell he really didnt want to dance with her.
I reached for a cup full of punch when another hand reached for the same cup.
"Miss, how come you havent been to class for 3 days?"
"I dont think this is the best time to talk about it, Professor" I replied and took another cup, I took a sip. No one seemed to notice that Oliver was talking to me.
"Im going to have to talk to your grandfather if you dont show up next class-"
"Ok," I said and walked away.
Avoiding him was good. He grabbed my arm and gave me a pleading look.
"What?" I asked and took my arm back.
"Here" He handed me a sealed envelope.
"Read it" He said and turned. I was about to go after him when Draco showed up.
"Want to dance?"I looked down at the envelope and then up at him.
"Yeah, hold on"
"Can you hold this in your pocket, Stacie?" She nodded, thankfully the envelope had no writing.
"Thanks" I whispered and walked back to Draco,
"Lets dance"He took me by the waist and led me to the dance floor.
We danced for a while and then I finally told him that I was tired and stopped. It was actually really fun dancing with him because he wasnt such a bad dancer. At least he knew how to dance I didnt think he would know how. I thought the only thing he knew how to do was make fun of people. He surprises me more and more. Its like hes really this different person and when I asked him about his father 2 days ago he was really avoiding the subject all he said was I dont want to talk about my father So I knew that he probably didnt even want to marry me. That we were probably being forced to get married. Ive come to realize that we have a lot in common.

"That was so much fun"
Hermione said as we made our way up. Ron and Harry had their arms around their waists. I had said goodbye to Draco at the bottom. I didnt want him to walk me up, it just seemed weird to me.
"Yeah, it was, even Ron stopped eating for once and danced" Hermione said and kissed Ron. I smiled thinking how cute they looked.
"Good night, guys" They kissed my cheek and smiled.
"Oh here's the envelope you asked me to hold on to"
I hadnt changed into my pjs yet. I sat down and opened the envelope, I realized that my hands were shaking as I opened it.

Ally,
Im really sorry for everything. I think we need to talk. Because I have to tell you the truth, I think you know what Im talking about, please come to my office...
Oliver.

I didnt even realized that I had already gotten up to run out with the dress on. There were tears in my eyes. I dont even know why I was crying I just was. My hair fell down on my shoulders as I ran down the stairs. I wanted to hear him tell me. I wanted to hear the words from his lips. I wanted to tell him that I loved him.
I knocked and tried to catch my breath while pulling up the dress because it was starting to fall down my chest.
"Ally" He said and took my hand. I entered letting him lead me in. He closed the door and looked at me.
"Im glad you came, I think there are things we need to say, I have-"
"I was awake that night" I said and sat down.
"What?"
"The night you kissed me, I was awake" He blushed and swallowed.
"You heard everything I said?" I nodded.
"So then you already know what I have to say" He said and sat next to me.
"No, I want to hear you say it, with my eyes opened" He chuckled.
"You realize that this isnt right. That you shouldnt be here and that I shouldve never kissed you?"
"Yeah, Oliver, I know, but that doesnt matter to me" I said and took his hand in mine. I looked at his chocolate brown eyes.
"But, Ally, this could never be, Im older and youre-"
"Oliver, I love you, I dont care what anyone thinks, I cant hide my feelings anymore. It hurt so much when you told me that I was getting the wrong impression, but then I was so happy to hear you tell me that you love me too. But then when I wanted to tell you that I loved you, you just said "No, Ally,no" Why would you give up without a fight?"
He looked at me and caressed my cheek
"Because I love you and I dont want to hurt you" I shook my head and put my face close to his palm.
"You might be willing to give up without a fight but Im not" I said, I couldn't believe I was actually saying this, and leaned in. His eyes twinkled in the light of the fire.
"Tell me you love me, Oliver and Ill be here for you, and if you tell me that youd rather not be with me then Ill walk away, but at least I know that I tried" I whispered and locked my eyes with his.
"Ally, Im not sure that I-" I took both of his hands.
"Oliver, Ive never felt like this before. Ever since the first day I saw you I-"
"I felt the same way, Ally, but your father and Dumbledore, I respect him, what will he think of me? After all you are his granddaughter and youre 3 years younger than me"
"Fine, then, if thats what you want, when has age mattered to anyone? Who cares what people think? Love is greater than anything, Oliver," I stood then and headed for the door. He stood up.
"Im sorry, Ally"
"Youre always sorry, you should feel sorry for yourself if you let me walk out that door, because Ill never forgive you for letting me go without a fight," I know I probably sounded dramatic. I had tears down my eyes now.
"Why did you tell me that you hated me that night when your father was arguing with me?"
"Because you didnt stop to listen to what I had to say, you dont listen, my father doesnt listen. Why do you guys always want to tell me what I should do and what I shouldnt do? I can make my own choices, Im not 10"
He grabbed both of my arms then and pressed me against his warm chest.
"Im telling you because I love you. I love you, Ally, so much that I dont want you to do anything drastic. Im not sure you can actually go through this"
"Are you saying that Im too young and weak?"
"No, Ally, Im...answer this question...are you willing to go against your mothers last wishes?"
. I looked at him as the tears fell down my eyes.
"Your father told me, and I knew then, from what Ive heard from Dumbledore about how much you loved your mother"
"I dont even remember her" I said in a whisper.
"But you wouldve done anything to make her happy the moment before she died right?"
"You're hurting me, Oliver" I said because I really didnt like talking about my mother.
"Im sorry, but answer me"
"I would"
"Then you wouldve said yes if she wouldve asked you to marry a Malfoy?"
I nodded unable to get the words out.
"Then answer me, are you going to forget your mothers wish to be with me?"
I covered my face then and buried my face in his chest. Why did he have to bring it up now? Why?
His strong arms went around my bare shoulders and hugged me tight. I needed his comfort, I needed to feel him there. I cried quietly as he held me there. I knew it probably sounded silly or stupid of me to listen to my mothers last wish, but it mattered to me because it made me feel that I would make my mother proud if I listened to her wish.
"Im...I need time to think, Oliver" I said and looked up at him. His eyes twinkled with understanding.
"Ill be waiting, I have to do something too"He said almost to himself.
"You mean...Tracy?" He looked surprised but nodded.
"When we started going out, it was...my parents thought it would be great if we went out because weve been friends for ever and they thought it would be a good idea, so I agreed to be with her. So, I do understand you, Ally, I went through the same thing. Dont get me wrong I love Tracy but only as a friend. Ive never loved anyone the way I love you" He whispered and rubbed his cheek against mine sending shivers down my spine.
"I love you" I said and moved my face.
I wanted to kiss him right then. And I did. I grabbed his face with my hands and pulled him to me. Our lips touched and instead of it being a warm loving kiss it was a kiss full of passion and desperation because Oliver was kissing me so hard it was hard for me to breathe but I didnt want to breathe. I was afraid the moment would die and I didnt want that. His hand was running on my hair and I was just kissing him harder and harder every time. Suddenly Oliver pulled back.
"Im sorry, I dont think we should be doing this in here alone I dont-"
"You're right, youre right, I just...I got carried away" I said a bit embarrased and gasped for air.
"I got carried away, Ally, are you ok?" I smiled and nodded.
"Yeah" I looked up at him and hugged him. "I love you, Oliver, and thats all that matters to me" He pulled back.
"Just think about it, Ally, Ill be waiting"
With that he broke away and walked to the door. When he opened it I turned to leave only to come face to face with my Grandfather.