The Christmas Ball

Late November turned into December and everyone was excited once again about the upcoming Christmas Ball. Already, two Gryffindors, one Hufflepuff, and three Ravenclaws had asked Lily to the ball. She was surprised at how many had asked her. She almost was disappointed that she was going with Ian. Some of the boys were very cute. And finally, the Christmas break came. The next morning, every student at Hogwarts found a layer of white snow on the ground.

Lily was glad for the break. Lily and Hermione went to Diagon Alley to get her a dress. Finally, after hours of looking, Lily chose a emerald colored dress to match her eyes. Finally, the ball arrived. Lily slipped on her dress and clasped the necklace that her father had gotten her this summer. She put her hair up into a simple bun on her head. And last of all, she put on the ring and the contacts that Ian had given her. She kept her eyes green. Lily walked down into the common room. There she met Elizabeth, James and Janet.

" Lily, you look so pretty!" Janet exclaimed. " So, who's the lucky guy? You haven't told us yet."

Lily blushed. " Someone." she replied simply. She walked out of the room.

By the time she got to the Marble Staircase, Ian was pacing impatiently at the bottom. When he saw Lily, he stopped pacing and smiled broadly up at her.

" What were you doing?'' Lily asked, laughing.

" I just couldn't wait to see you." Ian replied, blushing and holding out his arm for Lily to take.

They walked into the Great Hall and sat at a table. James and Elizabeth walked over to them.

" Lily, what are you doing with Malfoy?" James asked.

" Umm well, you see, when Malfoy, or Ian as I call him, went down to the chamber with me he told me he liked me. When I was in the Hospital Wing, I realized that I liked him too. We promised to tell no one because we thought our relationship would go much better as a secret and because no one would want us together. But, we were going to tell you at the ball and well, there you go." Lily said in one long breath.

" I knew it. I just knew it!" Elizabeth exclaimed.

Then, Janet walked over to them.

" Ian Lee Malfoy! I told you not to ask Lily to the ball again, yet here you are!" she said, very angry.

" Janet calm down! Lily wanted to come with me." Ian said.

" Oh yea, and I'm supposed to believe that." Janet said.

" Yes." Lily answered. Janet looked at her with disbelief.

" What?!" she exclaimed.

" When we went down to the chamber, Ian told me he liked me. While I was in the Hospital Wing, I realized that I liked him too. We decided not to tell you because we thought that our relationship would go better as a secret and no one would want us together." Lily explained again.

Everyone was quiet for a second then Janet exploded.

" Oh Lily! I'm so happy for you! That's why you were being so secretive this year. I hope my brother has been nice to you!" Janet squealed.

There was a same reaction from Elizabeth.

" Well sis, you have a boyfriend now." James said to Lily. Then turning to Ian he said " You better take care of my sister or you'll have to answer to me."

Then, everyone had to sit down to eat. Lily ate fast so she could start dancing. Finally after an hour, Pro. Potter cleared away all the golden plates and the tables and some music started to play. Ian got up and extended a hand to Lily. She accepted it and got up. She out her hand on Ian's shoulders and one in his hand. She felt Ian slip one hand around her waist. She felt butterflies on her stomach and her heart fluttered. At least they could finally be seen together. Meanwhile, at the staff table, Harry and Hermione were looking at the dance floor.

" Harry, isn't that Draco and Lily dancing together?" Hermione asked.

" Yes, it is." Harry said quietly.

" Does Draco like Lily or something?" Hermione asked.

" Oh yes. Lily likes Mr. Ian also." Harry replied.

" Ian?" Hermione asked, confused.

" Draco's real name. They like each other. They have been together for about 7 months now." Harry said, smiling at his wife's shocked face.

" She never told me this." Hermione replied. " How do you know?"

" I over heard them talking in the Hospital Wing and I promised not to tell anyone. Not even you." Harry said. " Lily and Ian thought it better that their relationship stay hidden."

" I see." Hermione said, quietly, leaning against Harry's shoulders.

Lily and Ian stopped dancing to catch their breath.

" Do you want something to drink. I could get you some." Ian offered.

" Sure. And I don't care what you bring me." Lily said, smiling at Ian.

Ian walked toward the table with all the bowls of mead. He suddenly felt a weird sensation go down his body and he blacked out.

" Catch him, quick!" said a girl. " The potion is all ready right?"

" Yea," came the voice of Draken. " I'm ready to drink it. Are you sure this will work, Sarah?"

" Yes. Lily will believe anything Ian says." Sarah replied bitterly. " Now, hurry up!"

Lily waited for what seemed like ten minutes until she saw Ian come through the crowd, without drinks in hand.

" Ian, were they out of mead?" Lily asked.

" Um Lily, can we go somewhere privately to talk?" Ian asked quietly.

" Ok, sure." Lily replied. They walked over to a corner.

Still by the punch table, Ian got up, rubbing his head. He looked for Lily and couldn't find her. Then he scanned the very edge of the room. There, with someone, was Lily. He tried to get to her, but the crowd was slowing him down.

" So, what did you want to say?" Lily asked.

" I think we need to end our relationship." Ian said.

" What!?" Lily gasped. " Why?"

" Because I'm interested in Elizabeth now. I was only dating you to get an inside look on all the Gryfindor girls." Ian replied.

" You were only using me?" Lily asked, tears flooding her eyes.

" Yes, so I guess I'll see you later." Ian said as he walked away leaving Lily heartbroken.

Still stuck in the crowd, the real Ian saw the boy walk away from Lily, then saw Lily run from the room.

"Lily!" he shouted after her.

" Oh," said a voice behind him," I don't think she'll want you right now."

Ian turned around. There, with a smug impression was Sarah.

" What did you do to her?" Ian demanded.

" I think the better question would be what did you do to her." Sarah replied.

Harry saw Lily run from the from the room also. He got up and started for the door. He guessed that Lily might have gone to the garden outside so he looked for her there. By the lilac bush was Lily crying.

" Lily what's wrong?" Harry asked her.

" Dad, I thought my life was perfect. I mean, a boyfriend, friends, a dad, being popular, and good grades. I thought nothing could ever spoil it." Lily ranted on and on.

" What happened Lily?" Harry asked again.

" Ian was just using me to date someone else." Lily sobbed.

Harry stared at her. Then, he walked back inside the castle. He looked around for a moment and found who he was looking for.

" Ian." Harry said.

" Yes, Pro. Potter." Ian said.

" What did you say to my daughter?" Harry asked, his anger rising.

" Nothing, sir. I was just looking for her now." Ian said. " I went to go get something to drink for Lily when someone put and spell on me and I blacked out. A few minutes later, I gained consciences and I saw Lily in a corner with some boy. I tried to go to her but the crowd was blocking my way."

" I see. Did the boy look like you?" Harry asked.

" I don't know. I didn't get close enough to him to see his face." Ian replied.

" I think someone used Polyjuice Potion to break you and Lily up." Harry explained. " Let's go outside and see Lily."

They walked slowly out of the room and into the garden. As soon as Lily saw Ian, she walked up to him a slapped him on the face.

" How dare you!" she yelled. " How dare you come looking for me!"

" Lily, that wasn't me! " Ian said. " It was someone using Polyjuice Potion."

" How am I supposed to believe you?" Lily asked.

" Lily, listen to me!" Harry said sharply. " Who doesn't like you very much?"

" Well, Draken, Victoria, and Sarah." Lily said. " But what do they have to do with this?"

" Because I think Sarah told Draken to take Polyjuice Potion to break you and Ian up." Harry explained.

" So, this is the real Ian and the Ian that talked to me was really Draken?" Lily said, confused.

" Yes." Harry said.

Lily blushed slightly. " I'm sorry for slapping you. I thought you really wanted to break up with me."

" It's ok. I probably deserved it." Ian said. He walked up to Lily and hugged her. " I think there is still time to dance some more."

He held his hand to Lily. She took it. Then she stopped short.

" Hold on. Before we dance, I have to take care of business." she said. She walked into the Great Hall where she saw Sarah dancing with some boy Lily didn't know. Lily walked up to Sarah.

" Oh Lily, I'm so sorry what happened to you and Ian. It must be heartbreaking for you." Sarah said, her voice dripping with sarcasm.

" Yea well, I hope that you don't get expelled for making Polyjuice Potion without a teacher's permission." Lily said, grinning evilly at Sarah. " Oh, and by the way, Ian and I are going for a dance. Would you like to watch us?"

" You always ruined things for me!" Sarah yelled. Lily turned around.

" What do you mean?" Lily questioned.

" Before you showed up, I was guaranteed a spot on the Quidditch team. I was the top of the class, and most popular girl. You took all away." Sarah ranted on. " I had to get revenge on you somehow. So I thought the loss of your boyfriend would bring you back to reality. I asked Draken to fight you, but Ian kept saving you. Something had to be done!"

" How dare you threaten me!" Lily yelled back at Sarah, her anger rising. " It was you! You started the rumor hoping that someone would just get us apart somehow. Then, you tricked me! You looked through me trunk! I think this friendship is over!"

Lily walked away, about to throw every hex and curse Lily had ever learned. She stormed into the garden where Ian was still waiting for her.

" Are you ok?" Ian asked Lily at the sight of her face.

" I'm fine." Lily mumbled. " Let's go."

So they went inside and danced some more. Lily watched from a distance as her dad gave Sarah, Draken, and Victoria a whole months of detention. She smiled contently to herself. At least this year's Christmas Ball was better than the last.

Ok, as I promised, I made this chapter longer. Hope you like the drama.

HPgirl7