Like Father, Like Daughter

Chapter 10: The Yule Ball

Summer POV

"I am never going to pull this off." I breathed out. I tried to relax before I decided it was time to head downstairs. I looked at myself in the mirror and tried to slow my breathing down. Never before in my life had I been so nervous, I mean it was only the biggest dance of the entire school year and it was only Andrew.

But I love him.

I fingered my promise ring were it laid on my finger. I straightened out my long and following dark blue dress robes. My hair was down and straightened to perfection. Earlier this week I had received matching snowflake jewelry from my mother. She said that she wore them when she was crowded Princess and thought I might need the luck.

"You're going to be late." I heard from behind me.

I turned around on my high heels and saw Georgia Gibson was lying on her bed reading Witch Weekly.

"Aren't you going to the ball?" I asked.

"Why should I? I'm not going to win Princess like I should, and I'm no champion. My boyfriend and I are going out by the lake later tonight and going to enjoy a quite romantic evening to ourselves." Georgia snapped at me.

"I guess that'll be fun." I tried to ease the tension between us. Before this year Georgia and I got along fine.

"Well, I am still trying to figure it out." Georgia went on.

"Figure what out?" I asked shakily.

"How you, Summer Potter, are the Gryffindor nomination for Princess when your boyfriend is a year older than you when I on the other hand have the genes for taking the crown. You should be on a broomstick Potter and leave the tiara for the real women." She snapped at me.

"Well, I'm sorry you feel that way." I spat at her as I grabbed my purse and made my way out the door. I didn't need to put up with her right now. I was ready to go. I made my decent down the staircase and saw the common room buzzing with sixth and seventh years. As everyone saw me they began to clap. I didn't notice them. My eyes were on Andrew as he stood at the end of the staircase with his eyes focused on me. He was wearing plain black dress robes but he still looked perfect in my eyes.

I made my way to the bottom and looked up at him. "You look like an angel." Andrew whispered in my ear as he took my hand and we both made our way down stairs to the ball.

The entrance hall was full of life when we arrived. Everyone had gotten into there own clicks and was laughing about having fun as always. I quickly scanned the crowd as I found Jake with Samantha by the doors that led into the Great Hall. They were busy talking with James and his girlfriend Rosemary. We made our way over and became involved in their conversation.

"Glad to see you guys could finally make it." Jake announced our arrival.

"Hey, I was held up." I spoke up.

"How?" Jake questioned.

"Two words, Georgia Gibson." I explained. "She's not even coming tonight."

"Well, then she'll be missing out on one of the biggest nights in Hogwarts History then." James spoke up. He had a heavy accent as he spoke.

"Don't let her get to you though, she's nothing compared to you." Andrew whispered into my ear.

Soon enough the Headmistress appeared and after that everything became a blur. We walked into the ball one couple at a time. He all sat up in the front as all the other students sat at smaller round tables. I don't even remember if I ate or not. The next thing I remember was going up to Andrew and began the dancing. Andrew's eyes and mine were locked on each other the entire time we were forced to dance in front of the whole school. It was soothing, like having a conversation with someone you love without saying anything.

Everyone began clapping after the first song ended and we bowed at each other's partners. The band picked another fast tune up as Andrew led me off the dance floor and over by where Jake was sitting with Samantha.

After the second task Samantha Estes and I had become friends. Even though we were still competitors, we began to see past that. After all, the whole point of the tournament was to interact with the other schools.

"Summer," Jake said as I took a seat next to him. "What's wrong with your Dad?"

"What do you mean?" I asked.

"Well haven't you noticed, he's looked upset the entire night. Is something wrong?" Jake pointed out.

I turned and looked up at the staff table and quickly found my Dad sitting there drinking his butterbeer. Jake was right, he doesn't look happy at all. You think that with him being back at Hogwarts for the Yule Ball that he would be a tiny bit happy.

"I dunno." I breathed.

"Don't worry about it, I am sure it's nothing." Andrew said putting his arm around me.

Thoughts kept on running through my mind. What could possibly be wrong right now? I mean I was in first place. Matt finally bagged himself the girl of his dreams. Everything was perfect.

"Wait, my mother said she was going to be here." I noticed.

"Maybe she's late." Andrew said, trying to cheer me up.

"Highly unlikely, you know my mum, she's never missed an appointment in her life." I protested.

"Maybe she's sick. You really shouldn't get yourself worked up over nothing babe." Andrew said pulling me closer to him.

"May I have your attention please!" McGonagall announced over the dance. She stood up at her place up at the staff table with a smile on her face. "It is time for the crowning of the sixth year Prince and Princess!" The Great Hall erupted with cheer as the entire nominees's began to fix themselves. "Of course you know that Prince and Princess are given special authority. The reason these titles were created was because Headmaster Dumbledore saw that the perfects could not always maintain their job because students didn't respect them. The title Prince or Princess is different because it is given to you by your fellow students instead of a teacher who ranks you on your grades and how well of a student you are. Grades don't earn you popularity.

"And now, the title of Prince goes to," she paused only to bring the small slip of parchment up to her eyes. "Jake Esperanza."

Jake smiled as he stood up and made his way to the staff table were he was crowned Prince. Samantha, Andrew and myself clapped and cheered as he began blushing as he turned to face the rest of the student body.

"And for the Princess, we have," she pulled the paper up to her again and read the name and then smiled. "Summer Potter."

I let out a deep breath as Andrew kissed me. Samantha patted me on my back as I got out of my chair and made the journey up to were my tiara waited for me. I bent down as McGonagall placed it perfectly on my head and Jake gave me a huge hug. I looked out and saw everyone clapping for us. I looked back and saw my Dad smiling back at me. I forced out a smile at him as I looked back and then saw her. My mother was standing at the entrance clapping and beaming up at me. She must have been proud but I knew that there was something else behind this story.

"Now will the Prince and Princess make there way to the dance floor to re start the dancing." McGonagall stated and Jake offered his hand out to me. I curtsied to him and reached my hand out and took his in mine. Jake led me to the dance floor as we began dancing the waltz the band had begun playing.

Soon enough the rest of the school was invited to dance along with us. Andrew dismissed Jake and took me in his arms as I continued to dance. The mix of people around us soon disappeared, as Andrew became the only person I could see now.

"Andy." I whispered in his ear.

"Sum." He whispered back.

My head ran on autopilot as I titled it up and felt the pressure of Andrew's lips onto mine. Pure bliss entered through my entire body. This was heaven. All the drama about my parents left my head and all the perfect happiness entered my body when Andrew kissed me. It didn't matter that it was right there in front of everybody. The whole world could look and I didn't care, I loved Andrew and nothing was going to stop that.

After the dance I found my Dad talking with my mother outside.

"I have to go and talk to them." I turned to tell Andrew.

"I know you do. Look, when you're done go up to the Room of Requirement and meet me there." Andrew said kissing me on my forehead.

"I will." I whispered.

"See you my little Princess." And with that Andrew disappeared among the mess of students going back up to their dormitories. I slowly walked out to where my parents were. As I got closer and closer to them I could start hearing what they were saying.

"Harry, you're being unreasonable." Mum began.

"No I'm not, there are just some things I don't see why I have to tell you every little thing that goes through my mind." Dad protested.

"I didn't say that, but when it gets to the point were you completely shut me out of my life it makes me feel bad about myself." Mom backfired.

"How?"

"Because I feel like you hate, like I'm not a good enough wife."

"Then why are you here tonight?"

"I came here to see Summer."

"I'm right here." I interrupted.

My Dad and Mom looked both at me at the exact same time. My mother looked completely different since the last time I saw her. She was wearing makeup but you could still see dark circles under her eyes from lack of sleep. He hair was loosing its bounce and she seemed, depressed. Dad on the other hand was the same, although something seemed different about him.

"Summer, sweetie congratulations on making Princess." Mom began.

"Mom don't, look I know something is wrong, and it has to stop before Matt and me come home for the holidays."

"Summer, it isn't that simple." Dad tried to convince me.

"But it is. What's wrong, and why aren't you telling me, I'm your own daughter!" I screamed at them.

"Summer, your father and I, well, we aren't doing so good." Mom started off.

"I can tell." I snapped.

"Well, I wanted to tell you sooner but I guess there's no point in hiding it. Were going through a separation right now. I'm living with your Uncle Ron and Aunt Lavender while your Mother is back at Potter Palace." Dad admitted.

I froze. "Your getting divorced aren't you?" I asked shakily.

"I never said that." Dad replied.

"Were going through stuff that we can't handle right now. We feel that we need some time apart." Mom continued.

"So that leaves you with a decision, you have to pick where your going to go for your Winter holidays, with me or with your mom." Dad went on.

I opened my mouth but I couldn't speak. My parent's were always so perfect, so happy. This couldn't be happening to my family right now when everything was so perfect. "I can't deal with this now." I said as I turned and ran back towards the castle. I heard them both shouting at me and calling me back.

My eyes became blurry with tears. My family was falling apart; the one thing I could always count on was becoming destroyed. I ran all the way up to the Room of Requirement as I had promised Andrew. I entered the room and barely noticed how it was set up. All I saw was the bed as I jumped on it and buried my head in a pillow. I felt Andrew's head on my back as I heard his voice ring through my head.

I sat up and looked up at him with watery eyes.

"What happened?" Andrew asked as he grabbed my hand with his.

I found my voice and heard it croak through the room. "My parents, they're fighting. I think there getting a divorce."

"Oh honey." Andrew said as he began to rub my shoulder and he pulled me to him and I exploded into tears again in his shoulder.

"What am I going to do Andy?" I sobbed into his shoulder.

"Don't worry about it, not now." Andrew comforted me. "We'll find a way."

Soon all the pain and anger had left my body. Somehow Andrew had that effect on me. He was my escape from reality. He was the breakaway from all the harm and pain.

That night I didn't bother changing out of the dress. I took the tiara off, and I feel asleep in his arms. This was the way things should be fore the rest of my life.

WEE! Harry Potter rocked! I saw it at midnight with my boyfriend and my friend Kevin. I almost died when the bathtub scene came on. Daniel Radcliffe is a major British Hottie!

Patrick's all jealous now. Last Monday we celebrated our three-month anniversary. He got me this necklace with a small silver trombone on it (he plays the trombone and he's in the mists of teaching me how to play it); I love and am wearing it right now. By the way, the line Andrew uses on Summer "You look like an angel", that's what Patrick told me at Homecoming when we went.

Anyways, as I promised, I'm going to reply to all the reviewers from the last two chapters…

Mikaygirl: I figured that once you sacrifice you're live to rescue your boyfriend, then you should be able to realize that your in love.

Lieha: Don't we all imagine that? Lol.

Lilyjamesandharrypotter: I'll make it a priority to check up on your story. That teacher is evil! She did it again too and said if she sees me writing instead of doing my math one more time she's going to read it to the entire class. On the other hand, You would make a perfect beta reader for me, if your interested, please check my profile page and get me e mail, and e mail me, in case you didn't notice, e mail addresses don't show up on reviews.

Lucyrock73: LOL! Harry Potter said your name loud and proud! I think I tend to not describe enough though. That is something that I shall have to work on. And thank you! Actually my friend Melissa told me that I should do something sweet for him and I let my mind wander.

Tickledorange: finally someone who understands what it is like to have no life! Join the club! And you rock too!

Phoenix: No it has nothing to do with Malfoy first off. I am so happy you love my ideas I have with the tasks. I hope the final one will be just as good as the first two. The fourth movie was awesome by the way! I hope you enjoyed it!

HAM005: I'm so happy you hate that stupid teacher as much as I do! Sure you can be my beta reader, just get my e-mail from my profile page and e-mail me as soon as you can and then as soon as I am done with Chapter 11, you'll get it to be edited. Thanks!

FairyWings101: Oh I do feel oh so special! I'm telling you, these stupid people called scientist should do something useful and invent invisibility cloaks so crushes could ask us out like that!

Waking dark: Really, no open criticism?

HelloKitty14: My writing does tend to get better and better as I go on and on. I hope that you enjoyed this chapter; I wrote it with you in mind. And Patrick says hi!

Missmunky: your welcome.

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Swamp Rat's Chere: I try to make my characters believable. For the next couple of chapter's I am mainly focusing on Harry and Hermione, should that should make you feel better.

Giselle Schatti: I hoped you liked chapter 9 and this one. I put a lot of thought into it but got the idea from my boyfriend. He's a Harry Potter fan too, but he's not as big as a fan as I am.

Jackjill12345: That these birds take the one's you love!

Rodrigo: I love your reviews; they're always short and sweet!

I'm never skipping a chapter where I don't respond to all the reviewers, that was way too much!

Best Wishes to you all!

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