Gryffindor boy - Ron Weasley x male oc

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Harry, Ron and Harper walks down a corridor seemingly inhabited only by groups of girls. But only one catch Harry's eyes and that is Henley Rosewood, who is standing beside Cho.

"Why do they have to travel in packs? How're you supposed to get one on their own to ask them?" Harry said, almost tripping as he was too busy looking at Henley. He sends Harper a grateful smile when he catches him from planting his face on the ground and embarrassed himself.

"Blimey, Harry. You slay dragons. If you can't get a date, who can?" Ron said, watching as Fluer walks pass by at the head of the Beauxbatons girls.

"I think I'd take the dragon 'bout now..." Harry said, looking behind him at Henley who smiles shyly at him before turning away.

Padma and Parvati pass by, smiling at Harry.

Harper rolls his eyes, taking Ron's hand to get his attention. "Just remember my words, Ron. Don't listen to any words that will come your way when you ask her to go to the Yule Ball with you." He said, smiling softly at Ron who returned the smile.

"Who was that boy, Harper?" Harry asked, turning his head to look at Harper.

"Henley Rosewood, a Ravenclaw. This year will be his last year in Hogwarts." Harper answered, smiling knowingly at Harry who blushed under his gaze. "You should ask him, Harry."

"I'll try when I get the confidence. My own." Harry added when Harper was about to open his mouth.

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Harry, Ron, Harper and Hermione study on a hill. Their attention was taken away from their books when Krum passes and a gaggle of girls pass in pursuit.

Hermione rolls her eyes, shaking her head.

"Poor Krum." Harper muttered, looking back down at his book.

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Harry and Ron sit together, gloomily surveying the room.

"This is mad. At this rate we'll be the only ones in our year without dates. Well... us and Neville." Ron said.

"Then again, he can take himself." Harry said, grinning with Ron.

Hermione looks over disapprovingly. "Nice. But it might interest you two to know Neville's got someone."

"Now I'm really depressed." Ron said, looking at Harper who's talking with Eloise about something.

"Don't tell me you lot don't have dates yet? Better hurry up or all the good ones will be gone." Fred said, watching as Harper approached them and sat down.

"Who're you going with, then?" Ron asked.

"Ummm..." Fred trailed off, looking around before stopping on one. "Oi! Angelina! Want to come to the ball with me?"

"All right, then." Angelina said.

Fred winks at Harry and Ron, walking off.

Ron turns, eyeing Harper. "Harper, do you have a date?"

Harper raised his eyebrows, looking at Ron. "Ron, I have a girlfriend." He softly said, smiling sympathetically at Ron who nodded understanding.

Ron frowns, turning to Harry. "Look. We've just got to grit our teeth and do it. Tonight, when we get back to the common room, we'll both have partners. Agreed?"

Harry hesitates, then nods.

"Good luck boys." Harper and Hermione said, standing up and closing their books before walking over to Professor Snape.

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Harry makes his way towards the Owlery, which stands like a stranded scarecrow in a sea of white. Suddenly an owl flutters forth and Harry halts. Footsteps sounded and a figure descends the owlery's snowladen stairs. Seconds later, a boy appears.

Henley Rosewood.

"Harry." Henley said in surprise, not expecting to see him.

"Henley." Harry said, looking at Henley who's eyes widened slightly.

"You know my name?" Henley questioned.

"I've known your name for a while." Harry admitted truthfully, letting out a deep breath before deciding to take the chance. "Say, Henley, do you have someone to go to the Yule Ball?"

Henley shakes his head, a blush starting to appear on his face. "No, they're not the one I'm waiting for." He said making Harry's breath hitch.

"Would you like to go with me?" Harry asked, suddenly full of confidence.

Henley smiles, so brightly that it make Harry smile. "I would love to."

"I'll see you at the Yule Ball then." Harry said, smiling.

"I'll see you there, Harry." Henley said, walking away before stopping. "Watch yourself on the stairs. A bit icy at the top."

"Alright. Thanks." Harry said, smiling.

Henley nods, walking away with a smile on his face.

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"Made any progress?" Hermione asked, sitting by the fire with Harry and Harper, Ron missing from the group.

"Huh?" Harry asked, not having catched what she had said as he was deep inside his thought of the boy called Henley Rosewood.

"On the egg." Hermione said, a knowing smile on her face.

"Oh. Yeah. Nearly there." Harry said.

Hermione studies him doubtfully, when Ron suddenly trips through the portrait hole, staggers across the room, and collapses beside Harper on the chair.

"What happened to you?" Harry asked, concerned for his friend.

"I just asked out Fluer Delacour." Ron answered, a shocked expression on his face.

"What!" Hermione exclaimed, shocked.

"What'd she say?" Harry asked.

Ron looks up at Harper who smiles at him. "She said yes." He said, suddenly out of breath.

"What!" Hermione exclaimed again.

"Have some confidence on Ron, Hermione." Harper said, patting Ron's back proudly before he stood up when he sees Eloise. He slides in front of her, stopping her. He takes her hand and places a kiss on her hand. "I'll see you at the Yule Ball, my dear."

"I'll see you there, Harper." Eloise said, walking away with a smile on her face.

"Such a romantic, Harper." Hermione said, shaking her head softly, though there's a smile on her face.