Hey sunshines!

Apologies for the late update but I spent aaaages writing this chapter and perfecting it.

Above is Rose in her dress!

Hope ya love it

~Sophie

Rose

The rest of term had gone fast, and the holidays were zooming by just as fast. As Rose returned to the common room she mused on a muggle saying; 'Time goes fast when you're having fun'. It was annoyingly accurate.

"Jingle Balls" Rose muttered to Professor McGonagall. The Professor rolled her eyes with sympathy, and opened the portrait for her. The password for the Heads common room changed each month, and unfortunately Scorpius had gotten there before her so now she was stuck with the holiday mockery for the duration of December.

As she entered she admired the handiwork of the House Elves. They had decorated the common room so there was a pretty Christmas tree with silver hangings in one corner, and silver fairy lights strung all about the room. Under the tree sat presents she had wrapped for her family and friends. Not surprising, Scorpius still hadn't wrapped up his gifts yet. It was Christmas Eve, and if he didn't put them under by midnight there would be not presents delivered. Rose couldn't help but wonder if he'd got her something.

Just then the man in question came rushing in from his bedroom with a sack in his arms. There were a couple of pieces of spellotape stuck to his face, but otherwise he looked quite triumphant.

"All done" the ruffled haired blonde announced, dumping his presents out of the sack and under the tree. They all like they'd been through a blender, but at least he'd managed to cover them all up in wrapping paper.

Rose smirked. "I think this is your best effort so far!"

He shot her a look "Shut up. The house elves did it for me before this year." At the mention of his parents his cheery demeanour softened and he sunk into the couch cushions.

She sat down beside him and cuddled up to him. "Come on Scorp - it's nearly Christmas Eve and you're going to a fun ball tonight. People won't judge you by your past, none of us ever have."

"This is why you're my best friend" he sighed. "You always know what to say."

"I know" she replied, blinking her big blue eyes up at him adoringly. "I'm the best."

He gave her a playful shove, accidentally making them both tumble to the ground. Noticing how close they were, she breathed in. Ever since they kissed in that corridor, Rose had been craving another. She brung her head up to kiss him when the portrait banged open.

"Dominique Weasley and co reporting for business!" came Mique's yell. Grateful for the couch to hide them, Rose scrambled up with Scorpius beside her. Mique, Erin and her cousin Lily, who were waiting on the other side, stopped in their tracks.

"What were you two doing behind that couch?" Lily inquired suspiciously. She folded her arms, green eyes narrowed.

"Just searching for Rose's earring, here it is" he replied yanking it out of her ear and showing it to everyone. She glared at him but played along.

"Yep, thanks Scorp" he said reclaiming it. "Now girls, let's go get ready!"

The quartet dashed up the stairs into her astronomic room. Mique conjured up a makeup table, mirror and swivel chair. She surveyed the lineup of girls sitting on Rose's bed.

"Alright Lily's first as she needs the most work." Rose stifled a laugh as her best friend forced her cousin into a chair. Mique started toying with Lily's auburn hair.

Rose relaxed back on the bed with Erin. "So" she gave her friend a small smile. "How's Leon?"

The pretty Asian blushed but she was smiling. "Well we're going to the ball together tonight!" Both girls squealed appreciatively. Mique shushed them, insisting they were putting her off her work.

"You're going with Scorpius, right?" Erin queried. Rose nodded slowly, not sure where this would go.

"Yeah he kind of announced it to me after Quidditch the other week" she tried to be casual.

Erin's eyes widened. "Oh isn't it customary for Head Boy and Girl to go?"

"Uh I guess." Rose's heart plummeted, but she tried to shake it off. Is that why he said he'd go with her?

Soon enough Lily and Erin were all made up, and it was Rose's turn.

"Mmm" Dominique mused, fluffing Rose's hair around. "I think I'll go for a nice wave for you my dear." Rose shrugged.

"Work your magic."

Not soon after, she was done. After slipping her dress and heels on she stood in front of the mirror. A whole different girl stared back.

Her hair was, as promised, in loose waves tumbling down to mid back. There was subtle eyeliner and mascara on her eyes, and the eyeshadow was a bronze colour. Her heels were a tan colour. The thing that she admired most was her dress. It was a strapless princess dress in the colour gold that shimmered as she walked. The hem brushed the ground and she spun around.

"You're gorgeous!" Erin beamed. She was equally pretty in a soft pink dress with her black hair curled and piled up on her head in a loose bun. Lily, who stood beside her, had straightened auburn hair with her typical straight fringe that ended just before her brows. She wore an aqua dress that brushed her knees. Dominique was the last of all, a knockout, with a figure hugging white dress that ended mid thigh. Her makeup was subtle but stunning and her hair looked like it had been windswept.

"So do all of you!" Rose grinned. "Let's knock 'em dead ladies!"

They filed down the stairs - Mique, Erin, Lily then herself. At the bottom stood their dates; A cute Slytherin boy, Leon and Lorcan Lysander?! Rose couldn't believe it. The trio were drinking in their girl's appearances.

Then she saw Scorpius and her heart stopped. He had on a classic black tuxedo with a gold tie that accented his brown eyes nicely. His face was makeup free, thank Merlin, and handsome as usual. The only disappointment was his hair, which he had attempted to gel and failed miserably. As she approached him a dopey expression fell on his face which made her chest leap.

"Stop staring" she muttered, kissing his cheek. "You look very dapper by the way." Rose quickly ruffled up his hair. "Much better."

Scorpius shook out of his stupor and laughed. "Pointing out my flaws once more are we?"

She grumbled. "Shut up Malfoy." The other three couples were waiting and they all headed down together.

Rose smiled as the Great Hall came into view. She had helped set up an ultimate winter wonderland. Snow fell from the roof and littered the floor. They found their table and sat down. Hugo and Tiffany were also there along with a couple of Hufflepuffs.

The meal was lavish, and Rose tried to look dignified as she stuffed food into her mouth. Time flew as the courses went and she chatted away with Tiffany and the Hufflepuff girl. Soon enough the tables were cleared and it was time to dance. She got up, dragging a protesting Scorpius with her.

As they got to the dancefloor a fast paced song came on. Immediately she started dancing, waving her hands around and singing.

It wasn't until halfway through the song that she noticed Scorpius was staring at her. And it wasn't in a 'you're weird way' but in a different way she hadn't seen before. So she grabbed his hand and started doing wild moves with him, spinning and skipping and laughing.

Then a slow paced song came on. Immediately he pulled her to him, which made her gasp slightly. Her cheeks reddened and to hide the blush she lay her head on his chest. His heart was beating fast. They swayed together slowly, and she felt like they were drifting on a cloud.

The song ended and blue met brown. In unison their heads met in a kiss.

Out of the corner of her eye she saw something red streak the sky and hit the window with an almightly crash. Glass sprayed everywhere. Scorpius broke away and sheltered her with his body.

Then the world erupted into chaos.