harry potter and twilight belong to their respective authors. ok so things get pretty intense in this chapter. i hope you enjoy it!

Allie put the finishing touches on her hair and took one last look in the mirror. She found a dress yesterday and had to have it owled overnight (Allie thought it was strange how owls worked a lot like the mail service in the muggle world, hmm fascinating). Her gown arrived this morning and thank Merlin it fit her perfectly.

Hermione walked into their dorm room, her bag full of bath stuff in hand. "Oh, wow. Allie you look gorgeous!"

Allie turned to her friend and gave her a smile. Hermione looked beautiful too. She wore a pink flowing dress with a satin ribbon around her tiny waist. Hermione's usually bushy hair was curled, Allie also noticed it's usual frizziness was gone. "Thanks. You look amazing, Hermione. Krum will love it."

As usual, Hermione blushed at the mention of Krum's name. The Durmstrang champion asked her to the ball the day after they found out about it. Allie knew he was going to, after all she could read his mind.

The past few days Allie had become excited about the dance, the whole mess with not having a dress was enough to give her a heart attack, but she was still looking forward to the event. Cedric had assured her it would be fun. She made him pinky promise and he did it, so it better be true. "Are you ready?" She heard her best friend ask. "Krum's waiting down stairs but I could just tell him to meet me in the Great Hall-"

"Oh, no. You don't have to do that. I just have a few little things to do, you go ahead I'll meet up with you there." Allie said. Hermione looked skeptical about leaving her, Allie sighed and put her middle and pointer fingers up in a 'scout's honor'. "I promise I'll show up. I have the dress on already and my hair is too full of hairspray to back out now." Hermione giggled and waved before exiting the room. Allie went to her bed and grabbed her shoes. She slipped on the low heels, applied one more dab of mascara and left her dorm room behind.

The small blond was running late so she just told Cedric to meet her there. She arrived on the staircase that led to the foyer of the Great hall, she stood there taking in the scene below her, she then looked up and saw that fluffy white snow was falling from the ceiling. I guess they took the 'winter wonderland' theme very seriously. She couldn't help be smile to herself. She loved the snow, everything about it was so-pardon the pun-magical.

She started down the staircase and had the strange sensations of someone watching her, she looked around and was confronted with emerald greens eyes...

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Allie was the most beautiful thing Harry had ever seen. Sure she was beautiful every day, but tonight she looked... immortal, like a goddess. Harry knew that vampires were supposed to be unnaturally gorgeous but he was sure that they were nothing compared to her. She was wearing a black dress. The strapless bodice had swirls of intricately placed tiny sparkling silver beads. Around the waist the dress flowed out in a sort of princess like way, the length of the dress went down to her feet and swept lightly against the floor. Her hair was down and curled with little diamond swirls placed throughout. Allie wore no jewelry except her trademark bracelet that covered her scar. She gave him a small, slightly embarrassed smile.

Harry couldn't help but stare with wide eyes. It was at that moment that he realized something. He had known about it for a while now, but he couldn't admit to it before now. But with her smile and amazing sapphire eyes directed at him, he couldn't hide it any longer...

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Allie held on to the rail of the staircase, she finally made it down, and without falling. She was proud of herself. Eyes still connected with Harry, she heard Cedric's familiar foot steps coming toward her. She ripped her eyes from Harry's and saw her boyfriend standing in front of her. He looked beyond handsome with his hair combed back and dress robes on.

He gave her a wide smile. "You look absolutely beautiful."

She chuckled nervously. "Thanks, so do you." She wrinkled her forehead at her stupid reply. Cedric just chuckled at her. To be honest, being dressed up like this made her uneasy, she didn't like that people were looking at her, judging her by what she was wearing and how her hair looked.

He offered her his arm. "Shall we?"

Allie linked her arm with his and nodded. Cedric started walking toward the double doors of the Great Hall where the Champions were supposed to assemble for the grand entrance. Professor McGonigal was trying to round up all the Champions and their dates to line up in a procession. Fleur was to go first followed by Cedric, Krum, and Harry. Allie looked over to Cedric and saw that his bow tie was a little crooked, she dropped his arm and played with it until the tie was straight. She nodded her head at her handy work. She resumed her place next to him.

"Thanks" He told her.

"No problem." She continued looking forward. "Cedric, do me a favor." He looked at the small girl next to him.

"Help me in welcoming the Triwizard Champions!" She heard Dumbledore's voice booming from the Great Hall. Allie's heart beat a little faster.

"Sure, what is it?" Cedric asked her.

"Don't let me trip."

Cedric laughed. "I promise." He took her hand and gave it a squeeze.

McGonigal motioned that was their cue and opened the doors to the Great Hall. Fleur gracefully began to walk in. Cedric and Allie followed suit along with the other two Champions. The Great Hall really was a winter wonderland. There were icicles everywhere, snow was also falling from the ceiling like it was in the foyer. The floor was enchanted to look like the ice on a lake doing the winter. Everything was amazing. Cedric led Allie to a spot on the dance floor and took up the dance position.

"Um, what are we doing?" She whispered.

Cedric looked at her with a surprised expression like she should have known exactly what was going on. "The champions are the first to dance, it's tradition."

The dreaded tapping sound appeared like the day Harry had taught her to dance and the orchestra took up their instruments. Allie felt herself go pale, sure she had danced ok before but that was in sneakers, not four inch heels. She placed her hands on their designated spots. Cedric leaned in close to her ear. "I promised I wouldn't let you trip, that promise is still good now." He pulled back and winked at her.

The music started to play and the couples began moved gracefully across the floor. Allie's feet remembered the steps, she looked down every once in a while to make sure she was doing everything right. The blond didn't know if it was because of the excitement of the night or if she was actually getting good but she didn't fall or step on Cedric's foot once. After a few minutes other couples joined in the dancing. All the couples moved together, their steps in perfect unison with each other. Allie thought they probably looked like the extras in some music video or another.

The song ended and everyone clapped. Allie smiled widely, nothing could ruin this night, everything about it was perfect.

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Harry sat pouting at a table with Ron, the two were both slumped in their chairs with their arms crossed tightly across their chests. It had been an hour since both boy's dates ran off with other guys. Harry watched as Allie and Cedric danced to the Weird Sisters. He smirked at the small girl, she really was a terrible dancer. But Cedric didn't mind at all, he made himself look like an idiot so she wouldn't feel bad. She was laughing at him as he did the sprinkler. Harry thought he might be sick at the sight of them together.

Harry snarled and Ron grunted. Harry looked over to Ron. "What's your problem?" He asked less than nicely.

Ron narrowed his eyes. "I don't have a problem. But Krum will if he gets any closer to Hermione." Harry rolled his eyes at the red head. Speaking of Hermione, Harry saw her and Krum come out of the group of students, Krum kissed her hand before walking off.

Hermione seemed to be on top of the world. She spotted the boys and came over. "Hot isn't it? Viktor just went to get drinks. Care to join us?" She said in a sweet, half dazed voice.

Ron scoffed at her. "No, we would not want to join you and dumb Krum."

"Real mature, Ron" Harry mumbled. Hermione's mouth dropped open in fury. She stomped away from them and toward the door. Allie saw the little scene from her position on the dance floor. She stopped dancing and just listened to what was going on. Why was Ron being such a jerk to Hermione?

"I'll be right back." Allie said, eyes still on the boys at the table. Cedric looked over at them too.

"Do you want me to come with you?" He asked.

Allie shook her head. "No, this is something I gotta take care of, those boys have been giving Hermione a hard time for awhile now and it's gotta end. Now. I'll just be a minute." She gave him a quick kiss on the cheek before hustling over to her two friends. "What did you do?" She questioned gingerly.

"What did I do?" Ron said jumping out of his seat and towering over her. Allie took a step back out of surprise. Harry stood up too. He had never seen Ron like this. "What did you do! You were the one that encouraged them! You don't even care that shes.... fraternizing with the enemy!" He was yelling at her now. Some kids were starting to stare. Allie looked at the dance floor full of students in their fancy clothes, Cedric was looking at them, his eyes narrowed at Ron. He took a step toward the trio but Allie put her hand up to stop him. "It's ok" she mouthed to the Hufflepuff. He gave her a stern nod but didn't turn away, eyes looking from Ron, to Harry, then back to Allie.

She faced forward, Ron was standing inches from her. "Ron I'm-" She was cut off.

"Forget it." He growled before stomping off. Allie just stood there, stunned, Ron was never like this, he was always so laid back and relaxed, what the heck had gotten into him? Allie turned to Harry. Her face was contorted in a confused and hurt expression. His eye brows were raised in surprise at Ron.

"Are you alright?" He asked.

"I have to go find Hermione." She said flatly. She walked away, Harry hot on her heels.

"Allie! Wait!" She didn't stop. She went up the stairs and started heading in the way of Gryffindor Tower. Her heels made a clacking sound with every step she took on the marble floor. The corridors were silent, everyone must still be at the Ball.

"Allie will you stop!" Harry shouted after her.

"Why?" She looked down every turn to see if Hermione had stopped in one of the little alcoves or headed down a different corridor. Allie had her ears searching for the sound of Hermione's light footsteps.

"Because I need to talk to you." He said frustrated. She finally stopped and spun on her heels causing her blond curls to bounce. Her cheeks were red with frustration.

"Harry, not now. Ok? I have to-"

"I love you." He exclaimed over her words. He felt a huge weight being lifted off his chest, he needed her to know how he felt.

Allie just stared at him, her mouth hanging open slightly. She stuttered to get words out but nothing came. The small girl shook her head confusedly before turning around and searching for Hermione down a corridor to their left. Harry caught up with her and grabbed her arm.

"Say something." He pleaded. She looked up into his eyes and smacked him across the face. Harry let go of her arm and placed his hand on his stinging cheek. That girl could get mean when she wanted to. Harry saw that she had tears in her deep, soulful blue eyes.

She turned once more. "I'm with Cedric, Harry. How could you tell me something like this! I mean I..." She broke off, her voice softened with every word.

Harry came up behind her. "I think your scared." He stated simplify.

She turned to face him, her face once again hard with fury. "Scared?! Of what?" She asked, her voice was shaking along with her clenched fists. Harry saw that her eyes held a tint of red in them. Out of angry or fright, he wasn't sure.

"I think your scared because you want to be with me, too." He replied. She scoffed and crossed her arms. She once again turned around and took a step. Harry stepped in front of her so fast that it made her jump, he was blocking her path.

"Don't run away because you think it will make me leave you alone." He said softly. "Allie, I knew we were supposed to be together since the first moment I saw you, but your scared that you'll hurt me because your a vampire. But you won't. I know you. And you know what else? I think your scared that in the end, I'll leave you like everyone else you have ever loved. But you can count on me, you can. " He took a deep breath after his long speech. She stared off over his shoulder, tears flowing down her face.

"Your fourteen, Harry. How can you possibly know that you love me?" She asked quietly. She finally looked him in the eye.

"I just do. We're connected, Allie. I know that, you know that, heck even Dumbledore knows that. Since the first day you got that lightening bolt scar, we were connected, we were meant to be together. " Harry explained. He reached out and wiped her tear stained face with his thumbs.

Allie let out a sob. Harry pulled her to his chest and wrapped his arms around her tightly. After a minute she entwined her small arms around his waist. She looked up into his eyes and gave him a small smile, the red tint had gone from her eyes.

"Harry, I-" She cut off. Allie turned her head and tilted it to the side, listening intently to something in the quiet corridor. She pulled away from him and gasped lightly.

"Allie, what is it?" Harry asked concerned. Her eyes went wide with horror.

"Ginny." She said quietly. She nodded her head in the direction behind Harry. He spun around and caught a glimpse of red hair whipping around the corner before disappearing entirely.

ok i dont know how i feel about this chapter, tell me what you think please! thanks for reading!