The Yule Ball

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Aria
It's the morning of the Yule Ball! I woke up really early today, so I waited for a bit. Once it was a bit later, I went down for breakfast. After I started eating a few minutes later, Harry came down. He smiled when he saw me, and said "good morning, Aria." I said "good morning, Harry." He sat down, and then kissed me gently. I kissed him back, and after a second, he pulled away. We had breakfast and laughed, and then went back together to get dressed. "I'll see you at the staircase by the Great Hall later, ok?" I looked at Harry and said "yes you will." He smiled and kissed me, then we went into our dormitories. I started by taking a long shower, and then brushed my hair out. I blow dried it, and then started on my makeup. It took me an hour to do my makeup, because I needed it to be perfect. After that, I slid the dress on, and then curled my hair. This is my final look:

After I finished getting ready, I painted my nails and waited for them to dry

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After I finished getting ready, I painted my nails and waited for them to dry. Once they were dry, I put on a necklace and a bracelet, and then slid my shoes on. It was now 5:55, and I had to be there at 6:00, so I started heading down. I peered down the staircase without revealing my dress, and saw Harry down there. He's so handsome! Hermione had just left with Victor Krum, and I was taking some deep breaths. Once I felt good, I walked down the stairs. Harry turned around, and gasped. His mouth closed in a smile, and I smiled too. When I got to the bottom, Harry held his arm out, and I linked my arm with his. He kissed me and then said "you're so beautiful." I giggled and said "you look handsome." He smiled, and McGonagall came came up to us and said "Harry, you know the Champions have to do a dance together, right?" WHAT?! No one told me! Harry shook his head, and she said "well, you and Aria have to get in line. You'll be in the first dance!" She walked away, and I looked at Harry. He saw that I was freaking out, and he said "don't be nervous. Just forget about everyone else." I nodded, and then the doors opened. Harry asked me "are you ready?" I answered "I guess I am." The line started moving, and Harry and I walked into the Great Hall. We stopped in the middle, and Harry's hand went on my waist. Mine went on his shoulders, and our other hands joined together. The music started, and we were both looking at our feet a lot, until we got the hang of it. I started getting nervous when I saw everyone else, and Harry said "hey, it's ok. Look at me." I smiled, and Harry did, too. I twirled, and then we kept dancing. Then the song ended, and he wanted to go on a walk around Hogwarts together. When we got to the grounds, Harry and I sat by the lake. He said "Aria, I love you." I started blushing, and answered "I love you too, Harry." I rested my head on his shoulder, and he held my hands in his. He quietly and comfortingly said "I'll make sure nothing happens to you." I said "and I'll make sure nothing happens to you." Harry then brought my hands up to his lips and kissed them. He then caressed my hands with his thumbs, and I kissed his cheek. "I'm kind of thirsty," I said. We then walked back to get a drink, and Harry said "wait right here. I'll bring us something." I smiled and he kissed me. He walked over to Ron, who was at the table.

Harry
I'm getting our drinks, and when I walk up to Ron, he asks "how's your night going?" I answer "it's going amazing." He smiled, and I said "look at her," as I I looked at Aria with a smile. She smiled back, and I mouthed I love you. She mouthed back me too. Ron then said "go on. Get back over there." I grabbed our drinks, and walked back to her. "I got you butterbeer." She gasped and said "it's my favorite!" I smiled, and we sat down and drank. We heard another song coming on, and Aria wanted to dance, so we got up and went on the dance floor. I pulled her close, and our faces were inches away from each other. She giggled, and I slowly leaned in. She did too, and then our lips met. I put my hand on her cheek, and brushed her hair away. After a few seconds, we pulled away, and she smiled.

Aria
I rested my head on Harry's shoulder, and then he hummed the song. By the way, the song is Hearts Don't Break Around Here, by Ed Sheeran(I love his music, if you couldn't tell). Harry held me tightly, and I felt safe. As we were dancing, the tournament came into my head, so I asked "Harry, how are you going to breath underwater?" I was looking at his face now, and he answered "we'll figure that out later. All I want is to keep having a great time with you tonight." I smiled, and then we hugged while we danced. Harry said quietly "I'll make sure nothing happens to you, Aria." I answered with a muffled "I love you," and he answered "I love you too."

Harry
Another slow song came on, and Aria said "can we keep dancing?" I answered "whatever you want, Aria." She smiled, and rested her head on my shoulder again. I started running my hand through her hair, and then we realized this was the last dance of the night. The night flew by! After that dance, which was Kiss Me by Ed Sheeran, Aria said "you've given me an amazing night, Harry." I smiled and said "you deserve it." She smiled at me, and then we looked into each other's eyes. We leaned in and kissed, and sparks flew around in my body. I cupped one side of her face with one of my hands, and she felt cold. When we pulled away, I asked her "are you cold?" She shyly nodded, and then when we were walking back, I wrapped my arm around her to keep her warm. When we got to the common room, I wanted to give her one of my sweaters, so I said "wait here. I'm going to bring you something." She smiled, and I ran upstairs. I grabbed my warmest sweater, and then walked back down the stairs. I helped her put on the sweater, and then walked her to the staircase. She said "this night has been amazing, Harry."

Aria
Harry brought me one of his warmest sweaters, and then walked me to the staircase. He kissed me and said "see you tomorrow, ok?" I nodded, and as he walked up his staircase, I called "Harry?" He turned around, and walked back down. I started leaning in, and he did, too. Our lips met, and we stayed like that for a bit. After that, we pulled away, and then Harry held my hand. "Good night, Aria." I answered "goodnight," and then we went up to our dormitories. Hermione saw me walk in, and she said "how was your night?" I smiled, and said "it was perfect." She smiled and said "I'm glad it did." She then said "I saw you and Harry dance. You two are so cute!" I smiled at her and said "thanks." We talked about our night for a bit, and then went to sleep. I fell asleep with Harry on my mind.

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