The Yule ball was nearing and I was nervous. I had yet to find a dress and this was our last trip here.

"Ebony, you do know that it doesn't have to be perfect." Hermione said with a laugh.

"But it does. I have to dance with Cedric in front of everyone." I grumbled as I looked through the racks.

"It will be fine." She said as she picked up a dress to show me.

I shook my head no and she let out a laugh and placed it back on the rack.

"What if it- yes!" I exclaimed picking up a dress.

It was a simple green dress with a low v neck dress with no sleeves. The back hung low and it was flowy at the bottom. I slipped it on and then spun in the mirror.

"Slytherin pride." Hermione said with a smile

"This will knock some socks off, don't you think?" I asked playfully.

"Most definitely." She said with a laugh.

She nodded her head and I got it tailored to fit perfectly. I added a slit on the bottom allowing me to show part of my leg and then had her put a low cut sleeve.

In the end the dress was perfect and I knew it would make heads turn. I got some black heels with lace on the front and bought them.

When it was time for the Yule ball I had my dress and heels almost perfect. My hair down and had been curled. I was wearing my gran's locket with Sirius' ring on it and the bracelet that Draco had got me.

"You look amazing." Cedric said holding his hand out for me.

"Don't look to bad yourself, Diggory." I said with a laugh.

He shook his head and then led me inside. Eyes were on all of us as we went for our first dance. I placed my hand on Cedric's shoulder and he placed his hand on my waist.

"Shall we?" He asked softly.

I nodded my head and we all started to dance as the music played. Cedric spun me and then pulled me back to him. I let out a laugh and held onto his shoulder. I laid my head on his free shoulder and we slow danced.

As we danced I saw Fred standing beside his date. He had a frown on his face and his arms crossed over his chest. He saw me looking and froze up. He quickly looked away and grabbed his date and led her to the dance floor.

After awhile my feet started to hurt and I walked over to Ron and Harry, while Cedric continued to dance.

"Diggory?" Harry asked with a laugh.

"Yea, I couldn't say no. I mean he is hot." I said with a laugh.

Harry shook his head and I set down beside Ron.

"Can't believe she is with him." Ron mumbled.

I turned and saw Hermione dancing with Krum.

"Jealous?"

"No!"

"Bullshit. If it helps, I wanted to come with someone else. But my Slytherin pride stopped me and the fear of him not liking me back." I said with a sigh.

"I feel that." Harry said shaking his head.

"Oh look Cho has stolen my date. Girl can't even sit down." I mumbled shaking my head.

"Surprised?"

"Not really. Kind of glad, he was handsy." I said with a laugh.

Harry shook his head and I turned and saw Neville dancing with Ginny.

"Your future wife is dancing with my best friend." I said with a laugh.

"I don't see Draco."

I hit Harry's shoulder and he let out a groan.

"Five o'clock." Ron mumbled looking away.

"Potter, care to dance?" Draco asked calmly.

"Harry, it's your chance." I said grabbing his shoulder.

"My dream come true." Harry said playfully.

Draco rolled his eyes as both me and Harry laughed.

"I'm joking, fine one dance and that's it." I said as I stood up.

I took my shoes off, causing Draco to let out a chuckle. I took his hand and he led me to the floor.

"You stole my man!" Harry yelled playfully.

"I'm hotter than you! So you shouldn't be surprised!" I called back.

"You two are insane." Draco said as he placed his hand on my waist.

"Thank you, I do try my best darling." I said with a sweet smile.

We started to dance and I let out a sigh as I laid my head on his shoulder.

"I owe you a thank you... for helping me. I never got a chance to-"

"It's okay. You'd do the same for me." He said softly.

"Probably." I said as I smiled up at him.

"So I guess I don't have a chance." Draco said after awhile.

I let out a sigh and laid my head back on his shoulder.

"I don't know. To be honest... I don't know how I feel anymore.. I had thought that he was the one. But then everything happened with Fred and now... I'm confused." I said softly.

"Do you know if he feel the same?"

"No, but I hope he does, and if he doesn't.. maybe it won't hurt so bad." I said sadly.

He nodded his head and then let go of my hand.

"I hope you can be happy, if anyone deserves it. It's you." Draco said before turning around and walking away from me.

"You deserve to be happy too... and I'm sure one day you will be." I said stopping him in his tracks.

He nodded his head and turned away from me, making his way off the dance floor.