AU! Percy and Oliver at the Yule Ball

*Set in 1994

Word count: 419

Title: Yule Ball Romance

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Oliver Wood walked into the Great Hall. He hasn't been here since he graduated last year. He forgot what it looked like at Christmas. Although, that's not the only thing that looked beautiful. He saw Percy Weasley, his former roommate and secret crush. He knew was a judge for the tournament and a chaperone for the Ball. Oliver was just here to support Harry. He took a deep breath and walked over to Percy.

"Hi Oliver," the redhead greeted him.

"Hi Perce."

"I thought you had Quidditch."

Oliver shook his head and said. "I couldn't miss my former protege participating in the Triwizard Tournament."

"I suppose not."

The dance began and Oliver was asked to dance by Angelina, Alicia and Katie.

"Are you ever going to tell Percy how much you fancy him?" Katie asked.

The older boy blushed. After the dance, he walked back over to Percy.

"Can I speak to you for a moment?" Oliver asked.

Percy glanced around and said. "I can't leave I'm a chaperone, Oliver."

The Scottish boy groaned. He'll have to wait until the dance was over to tell him how he felt. He danced some more with the three girls. The dance finally ended.

"Percy, can I talk to you now?"

The redhead nodded. Oliver led him outside the Great Hall and to an alcove. He started pacing the small alcove,

"What's wrong, Oliver?"

The brunette just looked up into the blue eyes of his best friend and secret crush.

"Do I have something on my face?"

The Scottish boy smiled and said. "No, you're perfect."

Percy's ears turned red in embarrassment typical Weasley.

"I've fancied you for ages, Perce. I was so jealous when you were dating Penny."

Percy stuttered. "You fancy me?"

"I do, what about you?"

"Are you kidding, Quidditch was only interesting because of you," Percy said, passionately.

"You're quite sexy when you're passionate."

The next thing Oliver knew Percy pressed his lips to his. He was surprised that Percy made the first move. He tangled his hands in his hair.

"Merlin, I've dreamed about this for years."

The couple continued snogging passionately for awhile.

"Ten points from Gry-" a familiar stern voice began.

The couple pulled apart embarrassed staring at their former Head of House, Minerva McGonagall.

"Well, this is as awkward for me as it is for you two. I can't take points from you."

And with that the trio we my their separate ways. McGonagall now owes money to Albus and he'll never stop bragging.