Falling For The Right One, A Hogwarts Fanfic Love Story

The Gaunt Spring Gala

*AliciaPOV*

I woke up with my nerves already almost overwhelming me.
Today was the day of the Gala Ominis had invited me too.
I cringed at the dark circles under my eyes, it was already hard enough for me to get to sleep but being attacked in my own home made it near impossible.
Any noise that was unknown to me made me fidget, how was I supposed to go to this extremely prestigious affair looking like a ghoul.
I threw on a pot of coffee and waited for it to brew,
I was so afraid of the conversation I was to have with Ominis, we had gotten back together without fixing the problems that caused us to end.
I groaned when the sunlight made it into my window I had hoped for deary weather, it would have made the dark circles under my eyes less noticable.
I had to look my best tonight, I knew if Sebastian had been invited Anne would be his plus one.
I detested that my closest friend was my biggest competition,
I would have loved to get ready together like girl friends did for events like this.
Thankfully I managed to book a hair and make up appointment at a salon near The Gaunts Estate.
I stared at the beautiful dress that adorned the maniquan, I still was having such a hard time finding myself worthy of wearing such a masterpiece.
I poured myself a coffee and drank it down, I had more than a few hours to kill before I had to be at the salon which only made me on edge.
I wanted to go to Mias bakery but I feared running into the man that assualted me last night.
Even though in reality staying here was probably easier for him to get to me. I quickly changed into a green simple dress and passed a brush through my hair undoing any tangles that were made while I was sleeping.
I wanted to visit a few stores before I returned to Hogwarts,
I needed to be more prepared I had been caught off gaurd, he could have easily killed me last night.
I forced myself out of my room knowing that I would stay and fester in my feelings and the conflicted emotions about the decisions I would soon have to make.
Ducking into the bakery my stomach rumbled at the delectable smells that wafted in the air.
As I took my time looking at the display that was filled to the brim with various pastries and deserts a familiar voice interupted my concentration.
"Fancy seeing you her Ali, I thought only Anne and I knew of this gem of a bakery.
Sebastian smiled at me but his face fastly changed into a frown. Ali are you okay? Your appearance reminds me of last year have you been sleeping. He tenderly pushed my hair away from my neck and scowled. Who did this to you? I was confused I quickly grabbed my compact mirror and noticed that I had bruises that aligned to what a hand would look like upon my neck.
Ali come on you can trust me, I will make sure whoever did this to you shall pay dearly."
Tears begged to be released his words had touched me very deeply, no matter what happens between us he would always be there for me.
His gaze was filled with malice, "I do not know his identity but The Pures leader broke into my flat last night."
Sebastians face grew serious and full of concern. "Let me get us breakfast I can send Anne hers with an owl, he ordered two boxes full of various pastries sending one off to Anne with a note telling her he would meet up with her soon.
I know you have wanted to keep your flat your safe haven but I think it better we talk in private and see if he has left anything we can use to figure out who he is."
I nodded opening the door for him and I "it's this way we must hurry though I do need to get ready for the Gala tonight. I had planned on telling everyone tonight but it looks like I can't keep you waiting until then."
He kept pace with me as we made it into the little hostel I lived in unlocking the door his eyes wandered all over my little flat and smiled.
"It's just as I pictured your place would look. His eyes widened when he noticed the dress that was displayed in the middle of the room and whistled.
"Ominis sure knows how to pick a dress that is most suited for you.
But onto the serious matter are you okay, you must head back to Feildcroft with Anne and I, if he was easily able to get in here he can do it again with no issue. What did he want from you? Did he cause you any harm?"

"He wants me to rule his organization with him, and he did assualt me, I could feel the blush that erupted on my cheeks but he didn't fully have me.
But someone in our group intentionally or not has blabbed about my ancient magic. He knew about it, which is the main reason he wants me.
We need to find the person who gave away my secret so easily."
Sebastians face flashed with anger, "we will and they will be punished accordingly even if the unknowingly told him they have put you in great danger. As if you don't align with his wants he will see you as a threat. I must go though I am subjected into helping Anne get ready for this gala."
"Yes you should leave, I also need to get ready." I gave him a quick hug before he left.
I reached into my pocket and fingered the coin the stranger gave me. I had wanted to tell Seb about it but I knew he would demand me to summon the leader of The Pure without any planning.
Sighing I sat down in a chair I looked at the dress in front of me.  I was in no mood to go to a Gala but I knew not going would seal the ending of the courship between Ominis and I.
I grabbed the dress and all the accesaries and apparated to the salon.
I smiled at my relfection, the dress fit me like a glove accentuating my waist and hips, the blue made my hair look a firey red. The makeup was done to perfection. I could have any man I wanted tonight. I looked absoutely sinfull dressed up in an innocent package.
Ominis really did know what suits me.
I pushed a handfull of gallions into the hairstylists and makeup artists hands and thanked them.
As I stepped outside I noticed that they sky had grown dim and the stars began to appear.
I quicky waved a carriage over and told them to take me to The Gaunt estate.

*Ominis POV*
My mother had outdone herself in picking out my dress robes,
The jacket and slacks were coal black, that fit snugly on my shoulders and legs.
The vest and suspenders were a dark silver. And the button up shirt and bowtie were a dark forest green. The cufflinks were in the shape of a G and were incrusted with black diamonds.
I wasn't surprised though we had an image to live up too. "Darling my mother purred making me cringe. You look absolutely dashing in that dress suit.
If your date doesn't show up I'm sure every girl who is to come will all want you on their dance card."
"That is thoughtfull of you but I am sure they would all be dissapointed if you got their hopes up. My date is coming though so she will be the only one I dance with."
Before she could say another word Sebastian walked in without a bother of even knocking.
Annes face also appeared with a slight blush of embarassment. "I am so sorry for my brother he can often forgets his manners." As she was trying to pull him back from the room.
"Oh don't worry about it we know Sebastian has never been one for proper behavior. You two can come in anyways he is proper. Anne tell me is he not the most handsome gentleman you have ever seen?" Annes face turned a bright red as her eyes took me in.
"Yes he is quite handsome I'm sure the ladies will eat him alive."
She quickly adverts her gaze, trying to calm the blush that is painted across her face.
"Oh my poor dear I'm so sorry for making you answer that anyways I will take you to get ready for the Gala tonight it is the perfect oppurtunity to find a suiter or many for a girl like you. You boys play nice while we are gone." A sliver of jealousy flared in my veins at the thought of Anne with another man.
"Your mother should really get into acting she is amazing at acting like she gives any care for anyone but herself."
I smiled Sebastian had been one of the few people who could see past their facade of being the dotting parents society sees them as.
"Have you heard From Alicia since she left?"
"Trouble in paradise? I ran into her today actually, she isn't doing too well but thats something she wants to discuss with you. So I will say no more.
By the way the dress you picked her is quite her style I didn't know you were so into fashion."

" you have been to her flat?"
Jealousy edged through my veins.
"I have but it was because we needed privacy to talk and her place was the closest. Don't read into it much mate."
"Lets head down to the mens parlour if I don't show my face there my father will be upset."

*AnnesPOV*

The butterflies erupted once my hair and make up were done.
The dress was utter perfection, I felt like a queen. My brown hair was curled into big ringlets of curls that fell to below my shoulders. A flowered tiara adorned my head, the lavender gown looked absolutely stunning on me only making my tan skin stand out more as well as making the green in my eyes pop.
The dress was very classy but had a sultry undetone to it.
I imagined Ominis tearing it to pieces to get to my soft flesh that laid beneath. After the incident that happened the other night I knew he wanted me.
A slight blush tinted my cheeks again I needed to concentrate as much as I wanted Ominis, I still needed to keep my options open. Ominis's mother was right a girl like me should take advantage of this oppurtunity.
I could also see if Ominis still got jealous over me.
"What are you intentions with my son Anne?
You ended things with him and now you are back. Is it just friendship you want from him? Do you want what my last name could give you?"
I sat stunned for a second, she had never once shown an ounce about who he was courting.
She just wanted him gone, what did she want from him now, why is she now bothering with getting him matched for a most advantageous marriage.
"Honestly Lady Gaunt I have come to pursue a courtship with him, I was a fool back than to let him go. I love him with all of me, I am not willing to lose him again. And no I don't want your last name, if he has me we shall move out to his house in the country and live our lives there, like we always planned."
Lady Gaunt smiled and casted a charm on me.
"This will make Ominis drawn to you like a moth to a flame.
I will tell you when to come in to the gala, you might have morals but I do not. We will wait for his date to show up and as they are saying their hellos you will walk in.
When all of his attention is pulled towards you, she will fall back to Sebastian."
I bit my lip was I still following my morals if I let someone dirty their hands as a favor to me.
But at this point I was desperate, I could afford to give them time to talk and make up, I didn't have the luxury of time.
"Okay I will wait."
"Smart girl I will see you soon."