The Baby Project

The Ball

Mary and Ara had a great time getting ready with one another and were really excited about the ball. 

"I'm so happy everyone is going to stay after with us. What movies did you pick out?" Mary was twirling around in her gown around Ara's room. 

"Well, I have a couple. Hopefully, we can watch at least two. I have Titanic, Wizard of Oz, Gone with the Wind, Casablanca, Jurrasic Park, and my personal favorite, The Notebook." Ara started twirling around the room with her friend. 

"I remember watching Notebook with you. I love that one." 

"I just hope that the boys don't pick any out because they like the opposite kinds of movies that we enjoy." Ara laughed, and Mary frowned. It was true. They like horror movies, which none of the girls liked. 

"So who's all staying?" Mary stopped twirling and sat down carefully on the bed. 

"Well, you and I, of course. Scorpius and Hyperion. Grace and Lila. Lily, Albus James. Lysander and Lorcan said they could. Hugo, Milly, and Margret. Molly cannot, and neither can Declan. Oh, and then your brother!"

"That's right. He was really excited when Scorpius asked him." 

"It should be fun. Plus, then we can stay up all night and talk about boys and paint our toes, just like in the movies." Ara smiled as she sat next to Mary. 

"Well, well," Draco had come into Ara's room, and the tears started forming in his eyes. "You both look lovely." 

Ara hopped off the bed and walked to her father, and gave him a big hug. She didn't care about messing up his suit. She loved him, and she was so happy that he was her father. 

"I love you, daddy," She smiled and whispered in his ear. 

"You have grown up so much darling," Draco looked at his daughter and sighed. He spun her around, and she giggled. How had she grown up already so much? She was turning out to be an amazing young woman. 

"Do you like my dress?" Ara stepped back so he could see the whole thing.

"It's wonderful," Draco couldn't help but let the tear fall from his eye. 

"Wow, girls," Scorpius and Hyperion walked in next to their dad. Mary blushed at Hyperion's comment, and Ara giggled. 

"You guys look wonderful," Scorpius smiled at the two girls that stood across from him. 

"You look great to brother," Ara smirked at her brothers. 

"Girls!" Hermione was yelling down from the landing, "There are people here to see you," 

Ara ran past her brothers and father. It was, of course, James and Declan. They were going to escort them in. Mary loved the idea, and so did Ara, but it was funny since it was her own house. 

"Careful, don't trip." Hermione smiled at the girls. She lit up when she saw how excited they looked. Ara and Mary went outside to the boys, and soon Scorp and Hyperion were waiting for their dates outside as well. 

"Wow," Declan loved Mary's dress and smiled at his friend. 

"You look very nice Declan," Mary took his outstretched arm, and they stood together there for a while. Both thought about how nice it was to have a friend who supported you. Mary loved that he came so she wouldn't be alone, and Declan loved that she accepted and supported him. 

"You look amazing," James pulled Ara in close and kissed her nose. Ara just blushed. She felt amazing in this dress. 

"Thank you, James."