It was the night of the Yule Ball and Hazel had straightened her hair and allowed in to fall over her chest and back. Her eyes were wider because of her makeup and her lips had a rosy tint, as did her cheeks. She walked down the steps of the common room to the lounge area where Cedric was struggling with his bow-tie. Hazel rolled her eyes.

"Want a hand?" She asked. He turned and gawked at her. She was a stunning view to witness.

"Yes please." He accepted her help. She walked over and sorted his tie out. He couldn't stop staring at her. After she was done, she stepped back and smiled.

"There. Perfect. Cho's a lucky girl." Cedric detected a hint of jealous, but dismissed it.

"Erik is the luckiest guy in the universe to have you for a date." She blushed slightly and quickly walked out of the common room.

As she walked down the steps she walked from a distance as Hermione was greeted by her date. She looked stunning. She could see Erik in the distance and walked down to meet him. George and Fred watched her, smiling. Erik kissed her hand and led her in.

"You look stunning 'azelle. A vision in silver."

She didn't feel as nervous around him as she had a few days before. The infatuation with him had worn off. And now she just felt awkward.

They watched the champions enter with their dates and Cedric looked over at Hazel with a smile. He and Cho looked perfect together, and that upset her more than anything. Then the dancing began and Hazel was dragged onto the dance floor by Erik who spun her and led her around the floor. He seemed like he was floating, whilst Hazel remained on the ground.

After that dance she excused herself and came back to find her date dancing with Pansy Parkinson. He was putting the moves on her; there was no doubt about that. George stood next to her now.

"I see Mr Hot-Shot ditched you for that snake."

Hazel laughed. "To be honest, she can have him. I don't think it would've worked. He's too… Girly for me." This made them both laugh.

"Wanna dance?" She nodded and George led her around, this time making her feel like she was floating. Then the clock struck twelve and she kissed his cheek and ran.

Her hair had become a mess of curls again and she was shaking from the nerves. Then she heard a door opening. A figure she knew but had never encountered stepped out from the shadows.

"Aria…" He whispered. Sirius stared at her in shock and walked over slowly. Hazel stood there smiling and watched him walking over. He only got so far when she couldn't contain herself anymore.

She sprinted towards him and flew into his arms. "Dad." She whispered as they embraced each other.

"My little Aria. I missed you so much sweetheart. I thought… I thought…" She pulled back to see his face.

"What happened that night?" He sighed and nodded.

"You deserve to know." He began. "Your mother had taken you to Lily and James' house to visit them and let you and Harry play together. Your mother was a gifted witch who could see the future and insisted they leave now before something bad happened. She had seen James and Lily die in a vision and was trying to save their lives. But it was too late. I was coming home from work and was meant to meet you both there. But he came. Voldemort entered the house and killed whoever stood in his way. Your mother hid you and rushed to help Lily and James, but she was killed. Harry was the only one found. You were hidden somewhere, but were assumed dead."

"I was under a table." Hazel remembered. "I was playing with Harry and she hid me under there and that was the last time I saw her. And then you were blamed for it all weren't you?" Sirius nodded.

"I lived out the rest of my days in Azkaban, thinking that everything I cared about was dead." His eyes drooped in sadness.

"I ended up in an orphanage in Cornwall. I used to transform most days to sneak out and use my magic. But when I found out about Hogwarts and Dumbledore came and found me, I stopped changing. It didn't seem to have a purpose in my life except the fact it gave me freedom. But I was already free there." Sirius nodded.

"Hogwarts was my favourite place to be too."

He smiled. "You look so much like your mother." He placed a hand on her face.

"Except for my eyes." Hazel grinned.

He laughed. "One of the only traits I was happy you got from me." She laughed too.

"I know this is going to sound sudden, but I was thinking… If you want to I mean… You could maybe come and stay with me… Just so we can spend more time together and you can get out of that orphanage… I mean you don't have to but…"

"Live with you?" She asked, shocked. Her smiled widened. "I would love that."

He grinned and then the door opened. "I have to go." He insisted. She nodded. "I'll write to you." Hazel watched her father go and spotted Erik standing at the top of the steps.

"Vat are you doing down 'ere?" Hazel rolled her eyes.

"Getting away from you, you manipulative jerk." She smirked, her arms crossed. His eyes shone red, causing her to panic and back away.

"You DARE call me zat after I 'ave just taken you to a dance and stayed viv you all night when I could find someone better and less annoying!?" She rolled her eyes at him.

"You're a pathetic asshole and you need to take a good long look in the mirror before insulting me." She remained strong and stood her ground. She heard a growl but before Sirius could intervene she kicked him straight in the crotch. Erik immediately backed away, hunched over and groaning. She charged at him and he fled from the room. She grinned at the doorway.

Sirius stepped out from the shadows and smiled.

"That's my girl." He approved proudly.

After their meeting, they sent owls as much as they could. She wasn't sure whether to change her name or not, but it didn't seem to be the main issue. The second task was an interesting one. Four people were immobilised underwater and the champions had to rescue them before the time ran out.

Hazel was not one of them.

She was glad of this. She walked down with Fred and George who were taking bets on who would win. It was always funny watching them scam everyone.

Once the task was over, Hazel walked up to common room and read her book. Then Cedric came bursting through the door.

He was soaked in water from head to toe. He sat next to her and slid towards her.

"Get water on my book and you will regret it." She threatened. This made him smirk. So he pulled her close and shook his hair all over her. She squealed and hit him. He still didn't let go. She threw her book down and finally managed to pin him down on the sofa. They both were breathing heavily and staring at one another.

"I thought you were gonna be the one underwater." He told Hazel. Her eyes widened.

"But when I saw you in the stands, I couldn't be more relieved. I dived down there knowing you were safe on the shore." She grinned and then wiped it from her face.

"You still took Cho to the ball. And are now dating her I hear." He sighed and she climbed off him. He sat up and stared at her longingly.

"You made it clear you have no feelings for me like that." She scoffed. "Please!"

"I don't know what I feel, but I certainly never said I felt nothing!" His face fell.

"What?" She got up and stood in front of the fire.

"I just… I hate feelings! You should know that! But doesn't mean I don't have any!" Cedric was on his feet, walking towards her. She began to back off. Her foot slipped and just as she was prepared to hit the flames, arms were around her waist and she opened her eyes to see his.

She was upright, staring at him.

"You… you like me?"

She didn't answer.

Instead she did what she had wanted to do since she'd seen him. She kissed him long and hard, butterflies flying around in her stomach. She pulled back and stepped back and went to go but he grabbed her and pulled her in to kiss her. He had wanted this since the start, and now he had it he wasn't giving it up. They kissed for a while before pulling away and went to their dormitories without saying another word.