A/N: I have returned! You didn't miss me did you? Thank you im-the-doctor and muentiger for reviewing the last chapter. Well this chapter is a filler. Some very interesting events occur; nothing major, but something shocking. I'm already starting the 8th chapter because it continues on from where this chapter leaves off. So enjoy and review!

What I never understood about dances was the "uniform." Girls had to wear dresses, boys had to wear suits and ties. To me, everyone was wearing a bunch of monkey suits. I promised myself that I would wear dress the day that hell froze over. But since this was for Rosaline, I might as well make an exception.

I sat by my usual spot; the tree next to the Black Lake. I was reading a book that Rosaline had suggested to me. I did enjoy reading ever once in a while, but I never had time to. I had just finished the second to last chapter, when I was interrupted by footsteps.

I looked up to see a familiar face, but I couldn't put a name with it. He flicked his silver blonde hair out of his eyes and smirked at me. Then it hit me; it was that guy that got transfigured by Professor Moody. I think his name was Malfoy or something like that.

"May I have a word?" he asked.

"No," I said, "There, that was a word. Now go."

He chuckled and sat down next to me. I scooted an inch away since he was so uncomfortably close.

"So the Yule Ball is coming up," he said.

"You think I don't know that?" I asked.

"Of course you know that," he smirked, "So I don't have a date."

"Well isn't that a shame," I sarcastically muttered.

"And no one else will go with me," he said.

"Not surprised," I muttered.

"So how about you go with me," he said. It was more of a demand than it was a question.

"No," I said, "For three reasons: One, you didn't ask, you demanded that I should go with you. Two, you came to me as a last resort which is quite insulting. And three, you're an asshole. No wonder no one wants to go with you."

"How dare you talk to me like that," he hissed.

"Oh I'm terrified," I said sarcastically.

"No one talks like that to Draco Malfoy," he spat.

"I believe I just did," I said.

I slammed my book shut and walked away.

Rosaline's POV

I was sitting in the Ravenclaw common room, smiling to myself. Suddenly Aaralyn came storming in. She groaned and then plopped down on the couch next to me. She stared at the fireplace, with a curious, wondering look on her face.

"What's wrong?" I asked.

"Nothing's wrong," she sighed, "I'm just curious."

"About?" I begged for her to continue.

"Draco Malfoy asked me to the ball," she said.

"Isn't that the Slytherin kid who was turned into a ferret?" I asked.

"Yeah," she said, "And he turned to me as a last resort."

"How rude," I gasped.

"I know," she said, "But still, why would he turn to me as the last choice? I didn't even know I was noticed by guys here."

"Well you hang out with a girl who has electric blue hair," I shrugged, "I'm sure you're going to get noticed by someone."

"I guess so," she sighed. "But either way, I said no."

"I would have said no, too," I said.

"Well because we're going with each other anyway," Aaralyn said.

"Um...yeah," I nodded.

I forgot all about it. This isn't good.

"What?" she asked.

"N-nothing," I stuttered.

"You're lying," she started to growl.

"Alright," I sighed, "Just don't get mad."

"You know, telling me not to get mad will just make me madder."

"Well," I paused, "Someone might have...possibly...asked me to go to the ball with them."
"Oh really?" Aaralyn asked curiously, "And who might this person be?"

"Dean Thomas," I sighed.

Aaralyn shrugged.

"Okay," she said.

"Huh?" I asked.

"I'm okay with it," she smiled, "You get to go to the ball with an actual date and I don't have to go."

"Oh no you don't," I demanded, "You're still going."

"What?" Aaralyn whined. "Why?"

"Because I said so," I ordered.

Aaralyn crossed her arms and groaned.

"Oh don't be a big baby about it," I sighed.

"But I'll have to wear a dress," she said, "Me in a dress."

"Yes I know," I said, "It's physically impossible, but it's going to happen."

"Fine," Aaralyn sighed.

Aaralyn's POV

We were in our Study Hall class with Gryffindor. I was busy writing in my notebook when I overheard Fred and George. I looked up and saw Fred pass a note to Ron. Ron read it and then looked back at Fred.

"Who're you going with then?" he whispered.

Fred crumpled up the note and then threw it at Angelina.

"Oi!" he whispered to her, "Angelina!"

She rolled her eyes and turned to Fred annoyed. She made a gestured as if she were saying, 'what do you want, git?' Fred mouthed 'would you like to go the ball with me?' while making dancing gestures with his hands. It was hilarious and I almost got in trouble for laughing. Angelina smiled and nodded her head. Then Fred smiled proudly at his accomplishment.

"Psst," Rosaline whispered.

"What?" I whispered. I didn't want to get in trouble for talking. Snape would probably slap me upside my head with a thick textbook.

"Have you found someone to go to the ball with yet?" Rosaline asked.

"No," I said as if it was a dumb question.

"Well hurry," she whispered, "Before all of the good ones are taken."

I rolled my eyes and continued to work. I was never going to find a date. I probably would end up going with Malfoy. I shivered and shook my head at the thought. Once I was finished I handed in my notebook to Professor Snape. He eyed me curiously but took my book anyway. I grabbed the rest of my books.

"I'll be in the library," I whispered to Rosaline.

She nodded and I then walked out of the classroom. I sighed deeply once I was out the door. Having Snape watching your every move was so uncomfortable. I finally reached the library and pulled out my Potions book.

It wasn't a couple of hours until I heard a group of people walking by. Most of them were Hufflepuff. Then there was one Ravenclaw girl; Cho Chang. I groaned on the inside and rolled my eyes. I wasn't surprised when I saw Cedric hooked onto her. I had the greatest urge to just march up to him and hit him square in the jaw. And then I'd probably slap Cho in the face. I sighed and then continued reading.

Suddenly I heard someone sit in front of me. I looked up and became completely shocked when I saw Cedric sitting across from me.

"You're friends with Rosaline, right?" he asked.

"Yes," I said, almost in a hissing tone, "What do you care?"

"Well I thought you would answer a question I have," he said.

"Is it about her?" I asked.

He nodded. I sighed and then shut my book.

"Could we discuss this somewhere else?" I asked.

"Sure," he said.

I stood up and then walked out of the library. I just stood outside of the library and waited for Cedric to come out. He finally reached me and we started to talk.

"I haven't seen Rosaline around lately," he said.

"No shit," I muttered.

"So is she avoiding me?" he asked.

"Oh my God," I said, "Seriously, how stupid are you?"

"What?" he asked dumbfounded.

"Of course she's avoiding you," I spat, "You crushed her. You led her on and then you decided to take that whore to the ball. She liked you, moron."

Cedric just stood there wide-eyed and shocked. Of course the idiot had no idea he was doing that. What a dumb-ass.

"Uh...I..um," he was speechless.

"Don't say anything," I said, "Now I suggest that you apologize to her. Or else I'll murder you in sleep."

"Uh...okay," he said.

I sighed and nodded. I started to walk away, but then I stopped. I then turned around and punched Cedric square in the jaw. I pulled my now bloody fist back and watched him tumble to the ground.

"That's for hurting my best friend," I growled.

Then I walked away.

I was sitting in the common room, bored out of my mind. I shoved my hands in my pockets, and then felt something in one of them. I pulled it out, and saw it was the emerald from before. I fiddled with it for a while, staring at it sub-consciously. I wondered what I would do with it. Suddenly I felt a light bulb go off in my head. I ran up to my dorm and rummaged through my drawers. I suddenly found it, a silver chain that was missing the jewel that was supposed to hang from it. I had also found it by the Black Lake a few days after I found the jewel.

I carefully placed the emerald in; it fit perfectly, as if it was always a part of the necklace. It was simple yet quite beautiful. I unclasped the chain and then placed it around my neck. I smiled and then went back down to the common room. Rosaline was now sitting there with the most disappointed look on her face. She then turned her head my way and glared.

"You just had to punch him, didn't you," she said.

She was obviously talking about Cedric.

"Yes," I said simply.

"Come on Aaralyn," she complained, "I told you not to."

"And do I ever listen to you?" I asked.

She sighed and then shook her head no.

"Then don't be surprised," I shrugged.

She nodded.

"Aren't you even a little happy about it?" I asked.

She smiled and giggled.

"Maybe a little," she said.

"Come on," I said, "Everyone's taking a trip to Hogsmeade and I really want to go."

"I agree," Rosaline said.

We ran out of the common room and followed the crowd of people that were going to Hogsmeade. We found Hermione somewhere in the crowd and joined her.

"So I heard some interesting gossip," Hermione giggled.

"Oh really?" I asked.

"I heard that Dean Thomas asked you to the ball," Hermione said to Rosaline.

She blushed and laughed.

"Maybe he did," she shrugged.

"I think that's sweet," Hermione said.

"He's a nice guy," I said.

Rosaline nodded, agreeing to both of our comments.

"Also," Hermione added, "I heard that someone punched Cedric Diggory in the jaw."

I smiled deviously as Hermione looked at me curiously.

"What?" I asked fake innocently.

"Oh you know what," Rosaline said.

"Alright," I sighed, "I punched Cedric. It was for a good cause."

"I know it was," Hermione said, "I wanted to congratulate you."

I smiled proudly and bowed.

"Thank you," I said.

Rosaline and Hermione laughed and then we continued on to Hogsmeade.

A/N: Remember this is technically not a cliff hanger. Chapter 8 will be posted up very soon. Probably somewhere between later today or early tomorrow. REVIEW!