Remember Cedric Diggory

"Christmas"

The rest of the night was perfect. I didn't want anything to end, I just wanted to be in his arms forever. Sadly, nothing lasts forever. At midnight, teachers started leaving and they told us to do the same. I didn't see any of my friends down there, except for Ginny and Neville who seemed to be very happy. Cedric took my hand and we left the Hall. He escorted me to the Gryffindor tower, but I didn't want to say goodbye.

"I wish this night never ended". I said, hugging him.

"Yeah, I know. It was perfect. I know we are going home tomorrow, but I wish I could stay here with you". He whispered.

I smiled. "I guess I'll see you in about two weeks?" I asked.

"Of course you will. Now, I need to give you a Christmas present, so please have breakfast with me tomorrow". He said.

"Okay. I have a present for you as well, and I can't wait to give it to you". I said.

He smiled and he kissed me once more. "Goodbye, Clarissa. Thank you for the best night of my life". He said, walking away.

I smiled and I headed to my bedroom. The common room was empty, so I was probably one of the only students awake. I was so excited to tell Hermione that I ran to our bedroom. As soon as I entered, I saw that Ginny was with Hermione, and she was hugging her.

"What happened? Are you okay?" I asked, sitting on her bed.

She was crying, and Ginny was trying to calm her down

"Ronald happened. He ruined everything." She said.

"What do you mean?" I asked.

"When you went to dance with Cedric, I stayed with Ronald and Harry. Of course, Ronald was mad and he accused me of "fraternizing with the enemy". Of course, he refuses to talk to me and he ruined my night". She said.

"Don't let him ruin your night, Hermione. My brother is a total jerk, and he is just jealous that you went with Viktor". Said Ginny.

"Exactly. You were the most beautiful girl tonight, and I am sure Viktor thought the same. I am sure Ronald was just jealous that he couldn't go with you". I said, smiling.

She sighed and she stopped crying. "You are right. But let's talk about you two. How was your night?" Asked Hermione.

"Well, mine was fine. What about yours?" Asked Ginny, looking at me.

Before I could respond, Lavender burst into our room. "Is it true? Are you actually Cedric's girlfriend?" She yelled.

Ginny and Hermione looked at me and they hugged me. "What? Why didn't you mention that before?" They said.

"Shhh it's not a big deal, calm down. But... yes, he kissed me". I said, blushing and covering my face with a pillow.

"What? And was it great? Oh my god I'm so happy for you!" Said Hermione.

"It was...perfect. It was the best night of my life". I said, sighing.

They smiled and we lay on bed the entire night. We talked about that perfect Ball and everything that happened between Cedric and I. I felt like I was the luckiest girl in the world.

We barely slept that night. We gossiped the entire night and we fell asleep at 4 am. It was 7 am, and we packed our bags so we could go home and spend some time with our families. At 7:30 am, we left the Gryffindor tower and we went to have breakfast. I saw Cedric with his friends, so I sat by his side.

"Merry Christmas" He said, kissing my cheek.

"Merry Christmas. How was your night?" I asked.

"Amazing. Yours?" He asked.