James completed the second task. He nearly finished first. Even more girls were fawning over him then usual making his huge ego even worse.
It was December now. Headmistress Magonigal called all us to the Great Hall.
"Because Hogwarts is hosting the Triwizard Tournament, we will also be hosting the Yule Ball!" She said.
Many of the girls, Lily included, broke into excited chatter. That's why we needed dress robes.
"The Yule ball, of course, is a dance. Therefore you will be learning a few dances. We shall start with the waltz."
James and Fred were throwing an apple back and forth.
"I'll need a partner to demonstrate. Mr.
Potter."
"Me?"said James. Fred laughed silently.
"Yes!"
James walked over.
"Put your arms around my waist." Headmistress Magoningal instructed.
"Where?!?"James asked, alarmed.
"My waist." She said firmly.
James did what he was told, but he wasn't happy about it.
"Everyone find a partner and join in."
There were at least 6 guys flinging themselves at Lily.
"Hey Rose! Want to dance?" Ben Finnigan asked.
"Sure."
I've never seen trolls dance, but I'm positive they're more graceful then me.
"Oy! Rose my foot!"
"Sorry!" I said. It was the eighth time I stomped on his foot. I was going to completely humiliate myself at the Ball.
The Ball! Scorpius and I agreed to keep us dating a secret. Would we go with other people? While I was worrying about this I stepped on Ben foot again.
The next day I went to meet Scorp and Al in the library.
Al grabbed my hands and pulled me into a dancing position.
"I'm pretty bad. I want to get better to impress Paisley at the ball." He said.
I tripped over his foot and nearly fell on my face. Scorpius caught me.
"You're worse then me." Albus said.
"Wow, thanks Al." I said sarcastically.
"Sorry." Al said.
"Here, let me help." Said Scorpius. He put one arm on my waist and the other on my shoulder.
"1,2,3 1,2,3"he counted aloud.
"Tension!" He said. "Don't look down! Look in my eyes." I met his sparkling grey eyes.
"What is this, Dirty Dancing?" I asked. Al laughed.
"What?" Asked Scorpius.
I shook my head. Purebloods.
"You're a fast learner."he said
"You're a good teacher."
We sat down next to Albus and studied until dinner, grinning broadly.
After dinner as I was walking up to the common room a bumped into someone. It was Hector Krum.
"Sorry." I mumbled.
"No I'm sorry." Has had a very deep voice and a thick accent. "You are very beautiful, I have noticed you."
I blushed.
"Would you like to accompany me to the dance?" He asked.
"I'm flattered, but I can't." I said rushing away.
I was almost late to charms the next morning. I slid into my seat next to Scorpius just in time.
"Hi!" I said, looking for my quill.
"Hello." He said coldly.
"What's wrong with you?"
"Nothing! I heard Krum asked you to the Ball."
"Yeah, and I said no."
"Really?" His scowl vanished.
I made up my mind. I love him despite how our fathers feel.
"Scorpius Malfoy, will you go to the Yule Ball with me?"
"Yes."
He held my hand under the table all class. I don't care who saw.
