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Albus POV:

I liked her. I knew I did. This was the danger of her. You'd be a fool not to like Ally Dixie after talking to her.

And the dreams she had asked about in the kitchens... They had been dreams about her. I liked her a lot. But would she ever like me back? I'd been horrible to her the past six years. But Ally's so amazing that she had forgiven me.

"Hi, Albus!" I turned to see Ally running toward to me.

"Hey," I grinned at her.

"Guess what? Rosie and Malfoy just hung up the announcement for the Halloween Ball!" she said happily, skipping along next to me.

"Do you want to be my date?" I blurted out. I could have slapped myself. Stupid, stupid, I chided. Why would she want to go with me? She probably had boys lining up to go with her; she was so pretty and kind.

"What?" Ally looked at me curiously.

I took a deep breath, "Do you want to be my date for the Halloween Ball?"

Her face was confused, but lit up with a smile after a moment, "Okay, sure!"

"Really?" I couldn't believe it.

"Of course, silly. Think I'd lie to you?" she giggled.

We walked around the school and just talked some more.

That night was one of the nights Scorpius had decided to visit the Slytherin boys' dormitories.

I plopped down next to him and (I swear, if you tell anyone, I'll Killing Curse you!) giggled.

Scorp looked at me funny, "Did you sneak some fire-whiskey again, mate?"

"No!" I said exuberantly, "But I asked Lady Allyson to the Ball, and she said yes!"

He patted me on the back, before smiling himself, "Good job, Al. I asked Rose at lunch, and she said yes too!"

I stared at him, "My cousin? Since when have you had feelings for my cousin?"

"Since when have you had feelings for Allyson Dixie?" Scorpius shot back.

I laughed, "Good point. But if you hurt Rose..." I looked at him threateningly.

"I know," he nodded.

Ally POV:

I practically floated all the way back to the Gryffindor Common Room, and was beaming as I plopped down on my bed in the dormitories.

Talia and Ciara sat down on either side of me.

"What's up, Ally? You look happy," Talia asked.

"I just got a date to the Halloween Ball," I replied, my voice sounding a bit like Luna Scamander's.

They both leaned in eagerly.

"Oooh, who is it?" Ciara squealed.

"You'll find out at the ball, won't you?" I smirked, and they looked disappointed.

Rose POV:

I was in disbelief. Malfoy hadn't really asked me to the Ball, had he? But he had. And I had said yes. To Malfoy. No way. I had said yes to Malfoy!

"Rose! Rose!" Ally was calling.

"Hey, Ally. I was just heading to-"

"To the Heads' dorms, I know," she cut me off impatiently, "Albus asked me to the Ball!"

I stared at her, and then burst out laughing, "We're obviously trying to date the guys who we've hated for the… what? Past six years?"

"Well," she said lightly, "Let's not make it a habit after this. One date. No more."

"Right," I grinned at her. There are times when I think Ally Dixie is the best friend ever. And then there are times when I know she is. Like now.

I checked the Muggle watch on my hand, "Oh, I've got to go! Rounds! You and Carter Davies are on tomorrow, don't forget!"

Ally made a face, "Don't worry, I won't. But did you have to put me with that pervert?! All he does is flirt with me."

"See ya, Allyson! Scorpius has gotta be waiting!" I laughed as I rushed off.

Of course, Scorpius Malfoy was leaning against the wall outside our dorms, smiling when he saw me.

"Hey, Rose," he said, falling into stride next to me.

I stared at him, then shook my head, "I am never gonna get over how weird this is. Hi, Scorpius."

We walked around the school a bit, checking broom cupboards and classrooms, making sure no students were out of bed.

"How's your family?" Scorpius asked suddenly, staring ahead.

"Um, fine. Victoire and Teddy are getting married, but other than that…" I answered, feeling slightly confused.

"Teddy? Teddy Lupin?" he turned to face me.

"Er, yeah. My uncle Harry is his godfather."

"Remus Lupin is my favorite war hero," he said softly.

We kept walking, still looking at each other, until Scorpius stopped.

"We're back," Scorpius murmured, looking away.

And we were. I said the password, In Memoriam (Never had time to change that one), and walked inside, feeling the sudden urge to cry.

"Rose!" Scorpius called, catching my arm and whirling me around.

It happened so quickly, but it was there. It was gentle, but it was there. He pulled away after a moment, but it was there.

"Goodnight, Rosie," he muttered, before turning and walking back to his room.

I flopped down on my bed, shocked. I was exhausted, but for some reason, I also felt exuberant. I should feel mad. Feel angry that he had taken something so sentimental from me. But I wasn't. I was ecstatic.

Because Scorpius Malfoy had stolen my first kiss.

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