I'm Yours

~Yule Ball~

⚠️Disclaimer: this user OhLordOfSmut   does not use She/Her pronouns. I tried my best to make it sense bc not only am I still learning how to write, & the English language is confusing😭⚠️

Sebastian and Garreth strolled through the winding corridors of Hogwarts, the cool December air seeping in from the stone walls as the excitement for the upcoming Yule Ball buzzed through the castle. It was two weeks before the big event, and every student was abuzz with chatter about dates, dresses, and grand entrances.

Garreth, with his usual mischievous grin, nudged Sebastian. "So, who are you thinking of taking? You must have your eye on someone."

Sebastian shrugged casually, though his eyes flickered with thought. "I don't know, Garreth. Haven't decided yet. Maybe I'll just focus on having fun and see what happens."

Garreth raised an eyebrow, not buying the nonchalant answer. "Please, you're not fooling anyone. Besides, this could be our chance to impress a certain someone, don't you think?"

As they walked past groups of students, some already practicing their dance moves in empty classrooms, Sebastian took in the lively energy of the school. He wasn't one to admit it easily, but he had been considering who he might ask to the ball. Perhaps it was the festive atmosphere getting to him, or maybe it was the way Hogwarts felt a little more magical than usual this time of year.

Garreth, on the other hand, had a reputation for being a bit bolder. He was already planning his grand approach to ask someone, maybe even with a bit of flair — possibly involving fireworks or a potion of some kind, knowing him.

"You know," Garreth added after a moment of silence, "there's that Ravenclaw girl who always studies in the library. She seems like your type. Quiet, smart... likes to break the rules when necessary." He chuckled. "Or are you going for something completely unexpected?"

Sebastian smirked but remained noncommittal. "We'll see. Maybe you'll find out at the ball."

They continued down the corridor, both friends lost in thought as they passed through the enchanted hallways of Hogwarts, wondering who might make the perfect companion for a magical night.

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Each day leading up to the Yule Ball, Sebastian and Garreth casually searched for someone to ask, though their attention was mostly drawn to students who made it obvious they wanted to be asked out. There were plenty of stolen glances, whispered hints, and giggles as they passed through the halls. But for the most part, neither of them had found someone who truly stood out.

That was until they saw Tobi.

Tobi, a Hufflepuff, was someone they had probably heard of in passing but never really paid attention to. Unlike the students who actively vied for their attention, Tobi didn't seem to care much about all the fuss surrounding the Yule Ball. They were just... Tobi — kind, sweet, and, admittedly, a bit weird, in the most endearing way. Tobi had a reputation for being slightly quirky, always found in peculiar situations that made others laugh or scratch their heads in confusion. Whether it was accidentally setting off a chain reaction of enchanted broomsticks in the courtyard or spending an entire afternoon trying to befriend the giant squid in the lake, Tobi had a unique charm.

One afternoon, as Sebastian and Garreth passed by the Greenhouses, they noticed Tobi sitting near the edge of the lake, skipping stones across the water and humming to themselves. Unlike the other students, Tobi seemed completely at ease, not a trace of nervous excitement about the upcoming ball.

Garreth was the first to break the silence. "Hey, isn't that Tobi? From Herbology? I remember Professor Garlick mentioning something about them once... didn't they accidentally brew a calming draught that made half the class fall asleep?"