One by one: DM X OC

Chapter 9

" Cissy invited you to the Christmas party? She must really want to meet you! " Blaise's eyes had widened in shock and a smile formed on his face. " Don't worry Rainy, we'll all be there. Theo, Pansy, Crabbe, and Goyle. They do it every year. " Rain nibbled on her lip, her face scrunched as she looked around in nervousness. " I don't know if I should go. "

" Well, what's your blood status? She groaned, tossing her head back. " You Slytherins and blood status, what's with you guys? " His hands shot up in defense. " Our families value blood purity. If you were a muggle born I shouldn't be talking to you right now, they have eyes everywhere. " His eyes scanned the great hall. " I'm a pureblood if that matters. "

" Perfect Rainy, you're set. Cissy will love you. " She let out a drawn-out breath, her face still scrunched. " What if they find out I'm adopted by a giant, I'm not wealthy and I was held back a grade because I value fun more than education? " His eyes trailed away like he was deep in thought. " Just don't mention it, if they ask be honest. They don't have to love you, as long as they don't hate you. "

" Rain Scarlett. " A figure appeared right in front of them, a shadow casting over the two. " Theo, what brings you here? " His left hand was shoved in his pocket while his right was playing with the rings on his fingers with his black painted nails. " You actually, care to walk with me? "

" Hey, mate. We're having a conversation here. " Theo cracked a small smile. " I'll have her back in one piece, I'll just take a few minutes. " Rain looked at Blaise, then at Theo. " It'll just be a few minutes? " He sent a curt nod. " Okay, I'll be back. " Rain climbed over the bench and joined Theo's side, he smirked, placing a hand on the small of her back and leading her away. Blaise lifted an eyebrow at the sight.

" What's up? " He led her to a more secluded hallway beside the courtyard littered with few students. He turned his body so he was facing her, basically towering over her due to his height. " Will you be my date to the Yule Ball? " She blinked, her eyes widened the tiniest bit. " Well, this is awkward. " He tilted his head. " I was going to ask you the same question but I thought you already had one, so I asked someone else. "

" Why would you think that Scarlett? " She nibbled on her lip. " Saw you in the greenhouse with a girl. You were hugging. I naturally assumed- "

" Ethel? She's my childhood friend, Scarlett, I don't have a date for the ball. " His hands were stuffed in his pockets and a frown was placed on his face. " I'm sorry, I shouldn't have assumed right away. " She rocked back and forth on the heels of her feet, he sighed sitting down on the wall beside the courtyard. She joined his side." Who is this mystery date you're taking? Is he a catch at least? " She caught his eyes. " I asked Draco. " He seemed thrown back, he had to adjust his expression because frankly, it made Rain nervous. " And he said yes? " She tilted her head at him, furrowing her eyebrows. " What do you mean by that? " She sounded offended at the question. " I didn't mean to offend you Rain. I just would think Malfoy would want to ask someone himself. "

" Who are you going to take now? " He looked away, deep in thought before shooting up quickly. " I'm going to fly solo Rainy. I can dance with all the beauties I want and save room for you on the dance floor. " She cracked an amused smile, he grabbed her hands and wrapped them in his. " Come on now lovely. Let's get you back to Blaise. " Theo led her back to the great hall where Blaise sat quietly munching on a biscuit. " Wait Rain. " He twirled her around to face him. " Will you be attending Malfoy's Christmas party? " He saw her smile falter. " Don't be nervous about it, Cissy would love to have you, regardless of who you are. "

" Thanks, Theo, I'll see you tomorrow night yeah? And I'll save you a dance. " He smiled ruffling the top of her head before shoving his hands in his pockets and turning in the opposite direction. She turned around to already find Blaise staring at her back. She walked over, sitting down on the bench just across from Blaise. " I think I'm going to the Malfoy Manor for Christmas. " Blaise's smile widened. " I'll see you there Scarlett! Wear your best attire! " She nodded her head, glancing over Blaise's shoulder to the Golden Trio directly behind him. " I have a date with a lion, I'll speak to you later. " She stood up, almost running around the table to plop down next to Hermione Granger, across the table was Harry and Ron.

" Hermione Granger, I have a proposal for you. " Hermione jumped at her sudden appearance. She glanced at her two best friends across from her and then looked at Rain. " What is it? " She set down her fork. " Fleur and some of the Beauxbatons girls are meeting tomorrow in carriages to get ready for the ball. You're welcome to come if you'd like some help getting gussied up. Accept my invitation or not. Up to you darlin, we'll be there at 5 o'clock. "