For all of your responses here's the YULE BALL...Just so you know Final paring is Mia and Harry...ENJOY
Mia, watched disheartedly as Hermione pranced through the store, pulling out a variety of dresses. They had been this for a couple hours now. First, Hermione had been trying on dresses but now it was her turn.
Mia did not even now if she wanted to go. She did not have a date nor could she find a nice dress.
"Here" Hermione muffled under the stack of dresses. "Try them on."
Mia grabbed the pile, and stomped off towards a changing room.
Meanwhile
"Harry, where do you think they are?" Ron asked baffled.
Harry shrugged.
They had been searching for Mia and Hermione for the past two hours, having discovered them missing. However, Harry's thoughts were elsewhere. He had finally gotten the courage to ask Cho Chang only to find out she was taken. It was embarrassing.
"Harry?" Ron nudged him.
"What?"
"Never mind. I'm going to search for Hermione and ask her again to go to the ball with me."
"Fine." Harry turned walking away aimlessly re-immersing himself in his thoughts.
Ron shook his head, he had no idea his mate was so down about Cho Chang.
He headed towards the library, Hermione's favorite place.
Walking into the library he spotted Viktor Krum, looking aimlessly around the library.
Ron froze, his idol was standing a few feet away from him. Without wanting too, he spun around ran away.
"Maybe, Harry had the right idea about not looking for the girls." Ron whispered to himself, he had embarrassed himself once again on Krum's behalf.
Mia struggled to tie the corset on the dress she was presently trying on. It was a burgundy colored dress, only knee-high and strapless. The corset was a lighter shade, it was tight leaving nothing to the imagination.
When Mia, stared at herself in the mirror she couldn't burst out laughing.
"What is it?" Hermione called, praying that her friend had finally found something she liked.
The changing room door swung open to reveal a giddy Mia.
"What do I look like?" She laughed, striking a sexy pose.
Hermione's eyes bulged as she saw the dress, and snickered.
"Well, after much deliberation I would have to say….A prostitute."
"Nooo…" Mia gasped looking shocked at the response.
"I'll go change into something more decent, who would wear such a thing?"
"Well, I think I already answered that." Hermione said ushering back into the changing room.
Next was a much more conservative dress.
Mia actually liked the feel of this one. The black fabric was smooth and looked glamorous. It had blue hues throughout the dress. It was a simple halter-top. Trying it on Mia noticed that it also left more than half of her back exposed and gave her the silhouette of an hour-glass figure.
Opening the door, Hermione, squealed.
"This is perfect!" She exclaimed.
Mia smiled. "I know I like it too, simple and sweet."
She twirled around for good measure.
"I think I might buy this one." She exclaimed.
"Perfect! Now we can be back before dinner." Hermione said clutching her now grumbling stomach.
Harry did not know what to do. This year was a mess, except for Mia showing up in his life once again.
Why am I even going to Hagrid's?" he said aloud. Harry needed someone to talk to. His head was spinning out of control. He had no idea what to do. Too much was going on, the Triwizard Tournament, the Ball, Rita Skeeter, Cho Chang, Mia, Ron…the list was absolutely endless.
Harry finally reached Hagrid's door and knocked fiercely.
The door opened.
"Oh Harry, it's you!" Hagrid exclaimed.
The expression on his face told Harry that he was not wanted.
"I'll go if you're busy." He grumbled angrily.
"Sorry, Harry it's just that I'm expecting…" Hagrid paused. "…someone."
"It's fine whatever." Harry turned walking down the steps, dragging his feet towards the castle. Why was he feeling so low? (a/n: aww poor poor Harry so alone and depressed….wonder what will happen…)
As Harry finally arrived at the Great hall he entered sitting beside Ron who was already gorging himself on food.
"Any luck?" He asked.
"Nope." Ron chewed. "Not, a sign from them."
At that moment, Mia and Hermione filed in, quickly slipping into the empty seats conveniently located beside Harry and Ron.
It wasn't soon after that the interrogation from Ron began.
"You'll find out tomorrow, we want it to be a surprise." Hermione said throwing her hands up in the air. Earning her a few stares from fellow classmates.
Mia droned out their conversation and turned to Harry. Everyone else was in such a happy mood, with the ball only a day away.
"Harry, you aren't eating." Mia observed.
"You aren't my mother." Harry said, further digging himself into depression.
"Fine, Harry. I was only worried." Mia huffed, at the ingratitude she received.
"Sorry." Harry repented, grabbing a drumstick he proceeded to pick at it uninterestedly.
Mia looked over at him worriedly.
"Harry, can we talk?" She whispered.
Harry did not say much but rose from the table. Mia followed suit, and followed him out after motioning to Hermione still immersed in her conversation with Ron that she was leaving.
The pair turned the corner.
Harry breathed deeply trying to calm himself when Mia asked. "Harry, what's bugging you?"
"Nothing." Harry said unconvincingly, his eyes pinned to the floor.
"Harry look at me. I know your lying so tell me. Its not good to keep feelings bottled up inside." She scolded.
Harry looked at her seeing she wasn't going to budge he gave in.
"Well, I don't know it's a lot of things. Most recently it's this stupid ball." He blushed as a memory of Cho Chang flooded his mind.
"Go on." Mia urged curious to find out.
"Well, you know Cho Chang?"
Mia felt a pang creep into her heart she knew where this was going. She repressed the thought, she had no idea why she was feeling so upset.
"You…you like her?" She stammered after awhile.
"Yeah." Harry looked up at her. "See, I asked her to be my date at the ball but Cedric had already asked her first." He said glumly.
"Oh. Well, don't worry Harry it's not the end of the world."
"But it is I was so embarrassed…." Harry went on to retell the events that took place.
"It seems like she wanted to go with you Harry. After all, you can still dance with her tomorrow night." Mia reassured Harry, patting him on his back.
"Besides you have to perk up or she'll never go out with you at all."
"You're right. Thanks Mia." Harry said pulling her into a swift hug. "I have to go get ready."
Mia who was still flushed watched as Harry bounded up the stairs, heading undoubtedly to his common room. Mia having suddenly lost her appetite made her way back to the waiting carriage for a good nights rest.
-Next Day-
"Girls, GIRLS!" Madame Maxime hollered.
Many girls jumped up out of bed upon hearing her voice, totally dazed.
"Today is the ball, this is your chance to represent Beauxbaxtons. You will spend your day with me going over dance routines. Then you will be able to get ready. So hurry and eat breakfast, we have a long day ahead of us."
Mia groaned, this was just what she needed. She knew by the end of the day she would be sore.
Hermione looked around the great hall at breakfast not spotting Mia or any other girl from Beauxbaxtons. She desperately needed to talk to her.
"Hermione, I'm sorry but I've found another date." Ron proclaimed as he sat down next to her.
Hermione rolled her eyes.
"Ron, I must have told you a thousand times, I already have a date."
"Of course you do." Ron patted her arm assuringly, not believing a word. "So, Harry you seem happier today."
Harry nodded, gazing towards the Ravenclaw table, where Cho Chang was sitting among her friends.
Tonight he would get a chance to dance with her and then she would fall madly in love with him and they would live happily ever after. It made him almost want to jump up with joy.
"Yeah, so Ron will you come with me quickly to pick up some dress robes I don't have any."
"Sure, mate."
The rest of the afternoon was spent dedicated to Cho Chang and dress robes.
Evening had finally arrived. Everyone, well correction the girls had long since disappeared, off getting ready for the big night. Harry was pacing the room he had asked Parvati Patil, more out of necessity than anything else, while Ron was going with her twin Padma. What was really on his mind was Cho.
As the bell struck seven, everyone in Hogwarts made their way towards the great hall.
To much of Ron's dismay his dress robes where hand-me downs and looked terrible. Embarrassed, Padma had to literally drag him into the Great Hall.
Harry laughed at his friend's antics.
"Harry!"
He turned around and spotted Hermione in a dazzling light pink dress making her way gracefully down the stairs.
"You look dashing." She commented.
"Thank you." Harry said blushing slightly. "So do you."
"There you are Hermione." Vicktor Krum said walking towards her, he bowed and extended his arm.
Hermione let out a giggle, and accepted as he led her away.
"Potter, get in line with Miss. Patil." McGonagall ordered. "It's almost time for the dance to begin."
Harry nodded.
As they waited in line, Harry to continue to ignore Parvati, much to her dismay and concentrate on Cho.
Mia, walked briskly towards the great hall, she had taken forever getting ready. Her feet throbbed from all the dancing Madame Maxime put them through.
Harry was repeating everything he was going to say to Cho in his mind.
"Wow…"
Harry's attention snapped back to Cho Chang at her exclamation. He followed her gaze.
Mia was taking timid steps up the stairs afraid of falling. Her hair was curled and let to fall down loosely. Only a silver pin adored her hair. Makeup lightly adored her face, enhancing her big doe like eyes. Her dress contrasted with her lightly tanned skin. She looked stunning
Blasted Hermione, she just had to make me buy these shoes, Mia thought as she almost tripped. Silently, hoping that the ball had already started so she could quietly slip in unnoticed Mia looked up.
'Wow…'
She froze, her face flushing red as she met the intense green-eyes gazing back at her.
"Harry!" She proclaimed.
"Miss. Rivers please quickly proceed into the great hall we are about to start." Professor McGonagall, stated.
"Yes, Professor." Mia said still blushing she quickly ran inside.
As the doors opened, she was greeted with applause and waltz music followed by a stunned silence. The students were crowded beside the isle intended for the Champions, had thought that the Champions were coming out. Instead they got Mia.
Mia turned pitch red this was too much embarrassment for one night.
She quickly slipped into the crowd of students and waited along side them. She could already hear whispers 'what was she doing there?' and so on.
Then the door opened once more, and the Champions glided in. Mia watched as Harry danced with Parvati. They looked so awkward but still very cute, Mia gushed.
Soon everyone else proceeded to dance. Some like Mia where left standing, without partners.
As the dance ended Harry's eyes immediately tried to find Mia in the crowd. He pushed his way through the crowd and found her standing at the sidelines' humming contently with the music.
Before, he could approach her, someone had asked her to dance, and was walking her towards the dance floor.
Harry had no choice but to continue dancing with Parvati, glancing from time to time at Cho.
Mia laughed lightly, her eyes twinkling with tears as Roger spun her around for the third time. Her bruised feet ignored, as she danced across the floor having a grand time.
Then the music stopped, and he bowed to her.
"Would you like to get some punch?" He asked courteously.
Suddenly feeling thirsty Mia nodded and followed him.
"They decorated the place beautifully with you as their center piece." Roger exclaimed.
Mia felt another blush creep to her cheeks. Disregarding the complement she took another sip of the punch. Feeling brave, she grabbed Rogers hand and pulled him to the dance floor once more.
Harry watched enviously, as the events occurred. His mind turned away from Cho Chang and to his friend. Why was that guy flirting with her? Why did she let him? It made him boil with jealousy.
Then the music changed, to a slow song. Harry's eyes widened as he watched Mia and whatever his name was get closer…too close for comfort. Harry had to do something.
Leaving Parvati, he stalked towards the couple.
"Excuse me, may I cut in." Harry said tapping the guys shoulder.
"Of course."
Mia was shocked as she soon found herself in Harry's arms.
"Hello…" Harry said awkwardly. "Umm...I…I wanted to dance with…you"
Mia smiled.
Their faces were inches apart, but neither seemed too noticed as they continued dancing.
Harry's arms wrapped around her waist unconsciously pulling her close to him, and her arms encircled his neck.
They were silent.
Their eyes did not leave each others.
The song ended.
Mia flustered pulled away from Harry, unwillingly.
Harry looked at her, shocked at himself, Mia was very pretty but still his friend.
In the background the music began to pick up.
"Would you like to dance again?" Harry asked.
Mia just nodded.
Soon the awkwardness faded and they were having a great time. Taking a break they reunited with Ron who was sulking with Padma and Parvati.
"Hey, guys." Mia said plopping down next to Ron. "Why aren't you dancing?"
"Well…"Padma started looking over at Ron hatefully, when she noticed Parvati's angry glare directed at Mia.
"He was my date you know." She informed Mia.
"I'm sorry, I didn't mean to steal him. He was the one that asked me to dance." Mia defended herself.
Harry chose this time to make his appearance.
"Harry, I refuse to be your date if you are not going to dance with me."
Harry did not know what to say to the now furious Parvati.
His silence spoke louder than any words he could have spoken because she was off.
"Sorry, guys I'll go talk to her." Padma excused herself and ran after her twin.
"Look what you've done now Harry." Ron huffed.
"Sorry, still a bit confused."
"Well, Parvati was mad that you were not dancing with her but me." Mia informed him, looking down at her sore feet. "Actually, I wouldn't have minded if you danced a couple with her, my feet could have used the break."
This earned chuckles from both of them.
"So did you see Hermione, Ron?" Mia asked.
"Yes." Ron grumbled.
"Aww, Ron are you mad because your going to have to apologize to her because you were wrong?"
"Maybe." Ron crossed his arms jealously. "and I don't see why of all people she had to go with Vicktor Krum."
Mia followed his gaze, to where Hermione and Krum were dancing.
"Well, he is handsome to say the least, and he can dance plus let us not forget the fame. Nope can't see why she would go with Krum."
Ron groaned.
"It'll be okay." Patting his shoulder much like he had done to Hermione the other day.
Seeing this Harry couldn't help but snicker.
"WHAT?!?" Ron cried angrily. "Oh go on you two. Let me be miserable in peace."
Mia eyed Harry. "Up for another round?"
"Certainly." Harry joked putting on a serious face he bowed, pulling Mia up to her feet.
As they reached the dance floor, the band started playing their modern music. Mia was having a great time, although neither of them knew how to dance well. Roger was forgotten as was Cho.
A slow song reappeared and Mia and Harry were once again arm in arm.
Harry getting rambunctious turned the dance into more of a tango.
Mia breathed in deeply, this was too surreal.
As Mia twirled back into his waiting arms, the song came to an end.
Caught in the moment, Harry's lips came crashing down……
Cliffy!!! sorry about the horrible dance scenes tried to make them as best as I could. Please R&R with comments
