After Herbology I head on over to Muggle studies and can't help but smile. I get a view of the castle and it's drowned in snow, winter is finally here. Winter is my favorite season, I love seeing everything covered in snow and snowmen. Yes, snowmen are the best thing to come from winter. I walk into class and see Cedric turn back as I walk in. He sends me a warm smile as I walk to my seat beside him.

"Hello Y/n, how are you today?"

I look up at him and smile. "I'm great, it's snowing out, so I can't complain".

Todays lesson was exciting, well honestly I think every Muggle lesson is exciting. Burbage taught us about electricity and why muggles need it to survive. She went on to announce that we have a project on this topic and that we should partner up with someone since it's a bit long. I only know one person in this class, Cedric. So I'm hoping his other friends don't ask him first because then I'll just be left partnerless, like a complete loser. After class is over I turn to Cedric to ask him if he'd like to be my partner, but I'm too late.

Some Hufflepuff sitting behind Cedric taps on his shoulder and asks if he wants to be partners for the project.

Cedric turns to face him. "Sorry Jamie, I was actually going to ask Y/n here, plus you've got Jessica anyway" Cedric saying nodding towards some gingered haired girl sitting beside Jamie. Jamie smiles and turns to ask Jessica.

Cedric turns back to face me. "So, how about it?"

I nod my head and smile in response.

We both have a free period after this class so we decide to go to the library and get started on our project. We would've gone to the courtyard instead, but it was 'too cold' according to Cedric.

We take a seat at a table in the center of the library and begin talking about the project and which topics would be most interesting to cover. Our project is meant to cover electricity and common objects it is found in. We finally agree on covering cell phones. After about two hours of intense research and writing we decide to take a break.

We leave our things there in the library (stealing isn't a big thing here at Hogwarts) and decide to take a walk around the castle. We talk a lot given that we haven't caught up with each other in forever.

"Its really such a shame that it took a project to bring us back together y/n" he says looking straight ahead making sure not to make eye contact.

I can see the hurt in his eyes and can't help but frown a little. "I'm sorry I've been such a stranger Ced, but I'm here now". I inch closer to him to intertwine my hand with his.

He looks down at our hands and smiles. "Come with me to Hogsmeade this Friday" he says as we start our second fourth lap around the courtyard.

"Hmm, I don't know. I wouldn't want you to think I actually enjoy your company" I say with a playful smile.

"Ok" he says with a straight face unlocking our hands, and placing his back by his side.

I start laughing. "Hey! I was only joking" I say reaching back for his hand, only for him to pull his away.

"No, that sounded pretty serious" he says trying to maintain a straight face.

"Cedric!" I'm clearly annoyed, but can't help but laugh.

He finally breaks character and lets out a laugh. "Ok ok, I'll meet you outside your common room on Friday" he says grabbing my hand to place a kiss on it.

In doing this I feel butterflies roaming about my stomach like crazy. Merlins sake how is he so charming.

We walk back to the library to pick up our stuff and head back to our rooms. We would've continued to do our project, but we spent so long catching up that we weren't in the mood to research anymore. Cedric walks me to the dungeons and waves goodbye. Such a gentleman, geez why is he so perfect.

I walk into the common room to find the boys laughing amongst the fire. Which slowly dies down when they see me walk in.

"Don't let me ruin your fun" I say chuckling.

"Hey Y/n where've you been?" Blaise questions while patting the empty seat next to him.

"I was out working on my project and sorry I can't stay and talk, I'm fairly tired" I say approaching the stairs.

"Hey wait!" I hear Blaise shout from his seat.

I stop on the third step and turn back. "What's up?"

"We're going to Hogsmeade this Friday care to join us?"

Shit. I don't want to tell them I'm going with Cedric. Not that I'm embarrassed or anything, I just know they'll have a field day with that. So I'll just keep it on a need-to-know basis. "I can't, I already have plans to go with someone else. Sorry" I had to at least tell them I'd be there too because if they saw me there after having invited me that'd be awkward.

"Oh ok that's fine, see you in the morning y/n" Blaise says waving me off, but before I could continue up the steps I hear Draco's voice.

"With who?" Yikes, he sounds annoyed.

So much for need-to-know basis. "Cedric". Draco lets out a scoff. "Is that a problem?" I ask descending down the stairs.

"No, do what you want, what do I care" he says glaring at me angrily.

"Good". I make my way up the stairs and get ready for bed. I lie in bed thinking why Draco would care if I were to hangout with Cedric. He's probably just annoyed that he's a Hufflepuff or some dumb shit like that.

The rest of the is fairly slow. I meet up with Cedric once more this week to work on our project that's due late next week and then Friday finally arrives. I only have one class today Transfiguration. I usually sit by Draco in this class, but as I walk in I see Crabbe in my seat. I would normally tell him to move, but I notice that Luna's sitting by herself, so I decide to sit next to her.

"Hey Luna! How've you been?" I ask placing my things down.

"I've been well, I'm quite excited for this weekend too as I'll be off seeking the Crumple-Horned Snorkack" she says brightly.

"Oh- wow, that does sound exciting, you let me know how that goes ok?" I say smiling.

"Do you have a date for the winter ball yet?"

"The Winter Ball?" I ask puzzled. "Oh, the Winter Ball! I forgot that was a thing for us upperclassmen" I say taken aback.

"Mhm, so do you have a date yet?" she further inquires.

"No, I don't but we still have a couple weeks left. What about you Luna?" Im intrigued as to who would get the honor of taking Ms.Luna to the ball. I swear whoever it is if they leave her hanging I will throw hands.

"Nope, not yet but I'm hopeful. I think Neville is planning on asking me, his friends always push him to talk to me but he always gets so nervous." she says letting out a quiet chuckle.

"You and Neville would look so cute together! I really hope he does ask you" I say letting out a squeal of excitement for her.

"Oh he will" she says sending me a reassuring smile.

I was so eager for class to be over so that I could start my homework and go to Hogsmeade with Cedric. After class I invited Luna to do homework with me in the library, she happily agreed. We did our Transfiguration and Care of Magical Creatures homework. By the time we were done it was dark out and later than expected. I say goodbye to Luna and rush to my room to get ready before Cedric comes to get me. I arrive at my room and throw my bag on my bed rushing to get changed. I put on a black deep v-necked long sleeve, some black jeans, black boots and a long coat. I tie my hair up into a high ponytail and wrap it all together with some yellow ribbon. As I struggle to find my purse I hear someone shout from the common room.

"Oi! your lovers here!" Blaise. I knew this type of banter would happen.

"He's not my lover!" I shout back from my room. I finally find my purse and run down the stairs to see all the boys in the common room.

"Woah, look at Y/n all dressed up to go on her date with Mr.Diggory" Blaise says as he circles around me letting out a whistle.

"Oh shove off! It's not a date" I say as I smack the back of Blaises head. I notice that Draco is standing the corner, he seems to be sulking. "Alright there Malfoy?" I ask approaching him slowly.

He meets his anger filled eyes with mine. "Just fine" he says coldly.

"Okay then" I say backing away from him and towards the door. "I'll see you guys later!" I say waving to Crabbe, Goyle, Blaise and sulky Draco.

I walk out of the room expecting to see Cedric there, but he's nowhere in sight.

"Cedric?" I question quietly.

"BOO!"

I jump out of freight and turn around to see Cedric standing there. "You bastard" I say playfully punching him.

"Hey! I was only joking no need for violence" he says laughing. He grabs me into a tight embrace: "did you miss me?"

"Ced, we just saw each other the other day" I let out a small chuckle.

"I'm just asking" he laughs letting me go.

We make our way to Hogsmeade throwing the occasional snowball at each other. Cedric's snowball were always so small that they never made it far enough. While I on the other hand never missed, as I aimed the snowballs directly at his back forming them into perfect little spheres. We finally arrive and see a light drizzle of snow starting around us. I look up at the sky and smile.

"You love the snow don't you?" the rosy cheeked boy questioned.

I look up at him and nod warmly in response. He takes my hand in his as we make our way down to the Three Broomsticks. We take our seats on barstools that are right next to each other sitting right in front of a huge window that looks out onto Hogsmeade.

"Gorgeous"

"Isn't it, everything looks so much better when it's covered in snow" I say turning to face him.

"Yes that too" he lets out a small chuckle. "But I meant you y/n, you look gorgeous tonight" he says locking his eyes with mine.

There he goes again with his charm. "Thank you, you look don't look too bad yourself" I say looking him up and down causing him to blush. He clears his throat and asks me what I want to drink. He shortly comes back with two butterbeers one in each hand and places them down onto the table. We sit and chat about our week and the next quidditch match that he has.

"My next match is this coming week against Gryffindor and I'd really like it if you came" he says with a wide smile.

"Of course I'll be there Ced" I say placing my hand on top of his.

We talk late into the night while sharing stories with each other. Out of no where I get this feeling of deja vu, has this already happened? I eventually start thinking back to the mirror of Erised. I remember seeing this night, Cedric and I going out in the winter having a couple of butterbeers while sharing a few laughs. Wow the mirror was right, I truly did desire this, bring here with Cedric makes me so happy. As I'm thinking back on this I decide to nuzzle my head in the crook of Cedrics neck while he tells me another one of his Quidditch stories. I close my eyes and let out a sigh of comfort and think to myself: there's now where else I'd rather be. Upon opening my eyes I see Draco standing there in front of the window staring at me and Cedric. I immediately lift my head off of Cedric and blush feeling embarrassed. Like I got caught. Draco looks at me as if he's hurt. I want to go out there and talk to him I want to ask him what's wrong, hug him, tell him everything's going to be ok, but I can't just leave Cedric here.

"Are you alright darling?" Cedric asks looking at me with worry.

Draco walks away his eyes never leaving mine. "Um yeah, yeah sorry go on" I reassure him and send him a weak smile.

He continues on with story and I turn my focus back on him and his story. After about an hour we head back to the castle. Throughout the whole walk I can't stop thinking about Draco. I just want to know what's wrong, I want to comfort him. We finally make it back to the castle. Cedric walks with me to the dungeons and hugs me goodbye. I enter the common room hoping to find Draco and ask him what's wrong, but he isn't there. So, I go up to his room and knock on the door, but get no response. I'd honestly keep pounding on his door till I got a response, but it was late and I didn't want to wake anyone.