The Calm Before The Storm Part 1

"Hahaha" the girls exploded into giggles once more. It had been two days since Rose had got out of the hospital wing and the three girls were spending time together as it was their last few days at Hogwarts before they all went home for Christmas.

"Oh my gosh I can't believe you fancy my brother!" Rose exclaimed as Ginny blushed violently.

"Yeah, you would make a good couple!" Hermione said before her and Rose erupted into loud giggles. "

"Well you can't talk Hermione – you are in love with Ron!" Ginny said.

"Shut up" Hermione said embarrassed.

Rose said between giggles, "Hmm I think I have some match making to do!"

The girls were up late into the night discussing boys and other teenage subjects. Finally they drifted off to bed , Ginny snoring loudly.

"So Ron, when are you gonna ask Hermione out?" Harry asked in the boys dormitory.

"Um, well I was gonna ask her to the Yule Ball, but I'm not sure." He replied, slightly embarrassed.

"You should mate" Dean encouraged Ron.

Suddenly a loud snore came from Neville's bed and the boys burst into roaring laughter.

"What about you, Harry? When are you gonna ask Ginny?" Seamus asked Harry winking.

"What? I don't know what you're talking about" he glanced nervously at Ron.

Ron's ears turned red, a clear sign he was embarrassed.

"Well duh, everyone knows you fancy her Harry!" Ron chuckled to himself as Harry breathed a sigh of relief, for a minute he had thought Ron was angry that he fancied his sister.

The next day, bright and early, they were all sitting in the Great Hall eating breakfast. George came down and sat down next to Rose giving her a tender kiss on the lips.

"Ahem! As much as we all love watching you two snog the faces off each other, I would like to keep my breakfast down please!" Everyone laughed and carried on eating.

It was one of those rare in December when the sun was reflecting on the clean white snow and everyone was happy. It was a Hogsmeade weekend today and slowly, one by one, everyone left the hall. They followed the crowd down to Hogsmeade.

It was very busy and they slowly made their way to Honeydukes sweet shop which was filled with Hogwarts students. Suddenly, George pulled Rose out of the crowds and led her down a quiet alleyway.

"Where are we going?" Rose asked

"You'll see. First things first though, I have been wanting to do this all day." And he kissed her, harder than ever before. Rose stood on her toes to reach her hands around his neck and pull him closer. He broke away slowly and smiled. "Miss Potter, would you like to accompany me to lunch?"

Rose giggled, "Hmm, lets see Mr Weasley, I am very busy today but I suppose I could squeeze you in somewhere!" She laughed jokingly.

They went to find a quiet café and sat down together, holding hands under the table. They ordered their food and began talking.

"I have something I would like to ask you Rose" George said once the food had arrived.

"Shoot" she smiled encouragingly.

"Well, I was kind of wondering, if, erm, well, will you go to the Yule Ball with me?" George looked down embarrassed.

"No." Rose said calmly.

"What?" George looked up, hurt.

"I said no."

"Oh. Okay then."

Rose smiled, "I said no because I wanted to ask you out to the dance!"

George's face lit up and he laughed. "Okay then. Ask me!"

Rose, laughing, went down on one knee and said, "George Arthur Weasley, will you do me the honour of accompanying me to the Yule Ball?"

"Rose Lily Potter. I will!"

They both sat down laughing and continued their lunch.

They left the café and went to search for the others. They found them in the Three Broomsticks enjoying a mug of hot Butterbeer with Hagrid. Rose noticed that Ron and Hermione were holding hands and Harry was deep in conversation with Ginny. They sat down and joined the conversation. All was well.

Sorry this is a short chapter but we have sort of split it into three parts. Hope you enjoy – please review  G&H xx