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CHAPTER 13: The Yule Ball

The Yule Ball came faster then Jessie had hoped, which meant no time to shop for a dress. Not that she minded, dresses weren't really her thing, but Shannara came through for her, sending her a dress in the mail, it was a pretty light green, it had wide straps, and was fitted on top, and had a loose skirt that flowed gently to just below Jessie's knees. Jessie paired them with a pair of black flats, trying to avoid making it too Christmasy.

"Having fun firstie?" Fred asked walking up to Jessie several hours into the ball.

"That remains to be seen." Jessie grumbled pulling at her dress.

"Having issues." Fred grinned.

"Yes!" Jessie exclaimed "I don't do bloody dresses!"

"Well it's a very pretty bloody dress."

"Not helping here Fred." Jessie grumbled.

Fred shrugged "So where's your date?"

"Went to get punch."

"Its probably spiked." Fred commented.

"Most likely."

"Bloody hell!" Fred exclaimed.

"What?"

"I left Angelina at our table waiting for me to bring punch."

With that Fred took off towards the punch table. Jessie laughed before walking back towards Harry and Ron.

"What's up sad sacks?" Jessie asked flopping between them.

"Pavarti and Padma ditched us." Ron grumbled.

"Ha! Good riddance!" Jessie snorted.

"And Ron fought with Hermione." Harry added.

Jessie sat up and glared at Ron before slapping him on the back of the head "Again!"

"OI!" Ron cried "Leave me alone!"

"You're an idiot!" Jessie stated.

"So what else is new." George said walking up to the trio.

"Date get tired of you already Georgie?" Jessie asked.

"No. She's going home for Christmas break. Last minute decision."

"Ah." Jessie replied.

"Wanna dance?"

"Seamus will probably be back soon."

"I saw Pavarti drag him onto the dance floor."

"Of course she did." Jessie groaned standing up "Ah well I suppose you'll do."

George pressed a hand over his heart "That hurts right here!"

Jessie laughed before accepting George's offered arm. They reached the dance floor just as a slow song started.

"So why did Amelia really leave?" Jessie questioned.

"I have no idea what you're taking about?" George said.

"Come on! Really, why did she leave?" Jessie pressed.

"She wanted to go home for Christmas. Honest." George replied.

"Well then there's more to it." Jessie stated "Come on. Talk to me." She added softly.

George sighed "She wanted to spend Christmas with her boyfriend."

"I'm sorry." Jessie said unsure of what else to say "That really sucks."

"That's okay." George smiled "I've got you don't I?"

"Yes you-"

"Jessie come on!" Seamus said hurrying over to them "I really want to dance to this song!"

Jessie was about to turn Seamus down but George gave her a light push.

"I'll be around later. You still owe me another dance."

"Deal! Jessie smiled.

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Jessie couldn't find George again after that. She figured that he had gone back to the common room.

"Jessie?"

"Huh?" Jessie said, her thoughts scattering "What'd you say?"

"I said I had fun tonight." Seamus said, shuffling awkwardly in front of her.

"Me too." Jessie smiled, secretly wanting to get out of the corridor and go find Fred and George."

Before Jessie knew what was happenng, Seamus pressed his lips against hers, his hand on her arm. Jessie found herself wishing George was kissing her, at that thought she immediately pulled away from Seamus. What business did she have kissing one boy while she fancied another!

"I'm going to go." Jessie said awkwardly before shooting off down the corridor.

Jesse raced into the common room and lept up the stairs to her dorm. As soon as she reached the safety of her room, Jessie yanked off her flats and threw them onto her bed. She grabbed a pair of green and red plaid pyjama pants and a light green t-shirt from her trunk and went into the bathroom to shower and change.

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An hour later, once Jessie was sure she had adequately drowned herself, she got out of the shower, dryed and put on her PJ's before going back into the dorm. As she was leaving the bathroom, Hermione came hurtling into the dorm, and passed Jessie.

"Hermione whats-"

Jessie jumped back as Hermione slammed the bathroom door.

"Fine. Whatever don't talk to me." Jessie muttered.

She walked over to her bed and shoved her shoes off, as she grabbed a piece of parchment paper and a quill and began writing feverishly.

Dear Shannara,

Tonight was the Yule Ball. Let me just say it did NOT go as planned! George asked a Hufflepuff girl, who failed to tell him she had a muggle boyfriend, to the ball. She wound up ditching him half way through. So he came and found me. At that point Pavatri had drug off MY date! Not that I was terribly upset by that. I had after all wanted to go with George all along.

But Seamus, my date, came and found me, so I couldn't stay with George. George said I owed him one more dance and that he would be around later. Which by the way he wasn't! So later on Seamus walked me back and his kissed me! KISSED ME SHANNARA! When did I EVER give him the hint that I wanted him to KISS me! I certainly don't remember it!

What the bloody hell do I do!

Love

Jessie

Jessie folded up the letter and stuffed it in an envelope. She tied it onto Pip's leg.

"Be careful." Jessie warned.

"Always am." Pip said before shooting out the window.

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The next morning Jessie reluctantly drug herself out of bed, she wanted nothing more than to stay hidden in her bed forever! That plan immediately flew out the window when the curtians surrounding her bed was yanked open.

"There you are!" Hermione said tapping her foot impatiently.

"Where else would I be." Jessie grumbled into her pillow.

"Quit moping and get up." Hermione said throwing a pair of jeans and a Tshirt at Jessie.

Jessie sat up and rubbed her eyes "I'm not the only one moping. You weren't exactly cheerful last night either."

"Just hurry up." Hermione snapped before leaving the dorm and closing the door with and audible bang.

Jessie groaned, flopping back into her bed and pulling the covers over her head. This was going to be an awesome day!

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