A/N: Cormac invites Hermione to his mother's annual Christmas Ball. Cormac/Hermione.
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He held her hand as they danced beneath the glow of the fairy lights, her hand in his and his arm around her waist. He couldn't believe how lucky he was to have this girl in his arms and thankfully he pulled his head out of his arse long enough for him to realize it.
She looked up at him and their gaze locked, the yellow lights making them even more dazzling than before.
"Hermione," "Cormac," they said at the same time before pausing. She blushed and he just gave her a warm smile. "You first," she said nervously.
"I'm happy you actually said 'yes' when I invited you. These things are usually so boring but my mother insists she throw one every year," he said. "You were the only girl I wanted to bring with me."
Hermione blushed before she said, "I'm happy I said 'yes' too. You've been quite the gentleman all night, and this evening just seems magical."
Cormac looked down at her and said, "I know our first was disastrous, but would you mind if I kissed you?"
Hermione smiled and said, "I've been waiting all night," before she tipped on her toes to meet her lips with his.