-December 24, 1994- The Yule Ball-

(Harry's P.O.V.)

I and Cedric, we are smiling warmly from the Head Table, watching several couples eat and dance. It turns out that some girls including Ginny had teamed up from all the schools to suggest a Ball, and Minerva points out that a sort of Ball is pretty traditional in hosting for foreign schools, so the Yule Ball was introduced.

And of course, all students of all ages are invited, through each age year has their due curfew as the Ball is presumed to be long into the night. All kinds of formal dress are required as mandatory for the Ball which is why I am wearing a gray plaid suit with a jade-toned tie to represent my muggle background even if I'm Pureblood, and Cedric's wearing black robes with silver trim to represent his Pureblood background even if he's preferring Muggle style like me.

Hermione and Luna is looking quite beautiful, respectively wearing a periwinkle dress and a lavender dress, having a great time. Ron looks great in his deep blue robes with black trim, next to Blaise, who's wearing dark cream robes with turquoise trim, and Astoria, wearing a lovely rose red dress, figuring out how to take turns in dancing.

Draco looks spiffy in his black robes with a tan trim, and Pansy is wearing a dark violet dress which is very nice on her. As for the others, they are looking great including Remus and Sirius. Remus is wearing dark grey robes with red trim while Sirius is wearing heather gray robes with deep purple trim.

And that's not even the best thing as Remus and Sirius are expecting. Turns out that Severus invented a new potion to cure the past infliction of curses upon the reproduction systems of witches and wizards, and now Sirius is carrying their very first child, about two months along.

So, ever since the announcement back in November, there has been a pot of bets by the students, guessing the gender, the date, the names, the looks. Cedric and I are keeping our thoughts privately about that as I figure that it's gonna be a girl, and I suppose she'd take after Remus as there has been too many black-haired kids in the family. Cedric thinks that it's gonna be early July or late June, with the possibility of a star-based name for the kid.

Luna is not even telling nothing neither! Hermione wouldn't be budged at all even after when I asked her to trick Luna somehow to tell something, a hint...Hermione points out that the soul bond of theirs, like ours, is emitting on emotions, feelings, so Luna can feel Hermione's curiosity, and besides, Luna actually told Hermione to be patient for once!

I was surprised when I heard that as I knew Hermione is sometimes impatient, even stubborn, but I gave in, anyway. I chuckled softly as I saw Hagrid dancing with Madam Olympe. Turns out that the goblins had helped Hagrid achieve all his school classes last year, and now knowing the truth about the dangers of extreme magical animals and Dumbledore, he has grown to be a smart half-giant, and that seems to be attracting Madam Olympe well enough.

I then felt Cedric's hand upon my shoulder, and I looked over to see him smiling at me while doing a gesture with his other arm, "Would you care for a dance, luv?". I grinned warmly, "I'd love to, Ced.". We both got up from our seats, seeing eyes look over to us as we came to the dance floor below, and just as a slow song came on, we tuned into the music, and began to dance into a waltz.

And I realized that this is the perfect moment for me to ask a big question, and so, as Cedric's closing his eyes upon my shoulder, I sent a subtle gesture at Minerva who widened her eyes with a grin, and she then walked to the band of the Weird Sisters to whisper Cedric's favorite song of the band.

Cedric gasped softly as he then perked up, hearing the familiar beats of 'Do the Hippogriff', and of course, he and the other kids went to dance their own styles. I grinned softly as I watched Cedric dance so passionately, and taking a deep breath, I took out the small black box, and went to get down on a knee as the song slowed down to a finish.

Everyone else noticed and quieted down, looks of anticipation and awe on them as Cedric slowed down himself, looking around in confusion until he saw me, and his eyes widened as I opened the box, revealing a silver ring with snitch wings around a perfectly cut amber gem in the middle.

I exhaled softly, "Cedric Rowan Diggory, the time I have been with you has been the most magical of all, and I wouldn't ever forget your loyalty, your bravery, your kindness. My heart beats for you with every breath of life, and magic truly reveals your beautiful soul to me. You're my best friend, my confidante, my other half, my soulmate, and that will never change. So, with permission of family as in tradition, I then ask you, will you be my husband and marry me?".

Cedric's eyes filled up with tears as he then sobbed loudly in happiness, nodding, "Yes, Harry James Potter, I will marry you!". I exhaled heavily, blinking tears back as I got up, drawing out the ring with wandless magic, and Cedric moved his hand to allow the ring to slide into his ring finger, and he pulled me into a kiss as I heard thunderous cheers around us, barely hearing the twins proclaim something.

I smiled warmly as I kissed back, realizing that tonight's going to be busy much later on, and I can't wait to experience it all yet the wedding shall make it even more real. I feel Her magic vibrating in happiness and joy as I know her soul is watching, and I have a feeling that she would want the wedding to be here, and I would never deny that nor Cedric of that either as Hogwarts is one of our beloved homes.