You watched all the students leave for their Christmas holiday. Leaving in carriages pulled by horses across the frozen lake. All your friends went home... but you didn't. Your parents had plans to visit family in Australia.

You sighed and walked inside towards the Slytherin common room.

You never really liked staying at Hogwarts. There would be mostly Gryffindors around Hogwarts... and the fact that your crush from Herbology class was staying here as well, didn't make it better.

Neville Longbottom... he knew a lot about plants and herbs. He was mostly known as the clumsy one around Hogwarts but you like that about him.

You never really spoke to him except in Herbology. You were friends with Draco and his friends so a chance to talk to Gryffindors wasn't really there. But when you did talk you could talk about plants, herbs and school for ever.

You walked into the Slytherin common room and started looking for your Herbology books. Your tests were coming up so a little extra studying wasn't that bad. You walked towards the great hall and looked at the tables.

The Hufflepuff table had around 5 students, the Ravenclaw table had 4 students and the Gryffindor table had 15 students. The Slytherin table was empty... great.

You sighed and sat down at the table. You opened your books and started studying.

'Come on Luna. Join me at the Gryffindor table.'

You looked up and saw Neville. Your heart skipped a beat and you looked back at your book.

'Why don't you join Y/N? I'll just sit at the Ravenclaw table.' Luna sighed.

Neville looked at her.

'Are you crazy? In comparison with her I'm like... a loser.' He sighed.

'Neville... how will you ever find out whether or not she likes you if you don't talk to her?'

'I talk to her!'

Luna raised her brows.

'About Herbs.' She stated.

'So? I'm comfortable with that.' He sighed.

It was quiet for a moment.

'Why don't you ask her to the Christmas party for the people who stay here? There are no Slytherins left and it doesn't look like she has a date.'

Neville looked at you. He sighed.

'If you want to go with her... you have to be quick. One of the Hufflepuffs is checking her out as well.' Luna smiled while getting up.

She walked towards the Ravenclaw table. Neville nervously played with his robes and looked at the Hufflepuff table. One boy was clearly looking at you and wanted to get up. Neville gathered his courage and got up and almost ran towards you. He got there before the Hufflepuff boy.

'Y/N...'

You looked up and smiled at him.

'Hi Neville, how are you?' You asked nervously.

'I-I'm fine.' He smiled while wiping his sweaty hands on his robes. 'Y/N... are you planning on going to the Christmas party?' He asked.

You looked at him and shrugged.

'Not sure yet... I don't really have anyone to go with.' You sighed.

'Doyouwanttogowithme?'

'Excuse me? I didn't get that.' You smiled.

He sighed.

'Do you want to go with me? To the Christmas party.'

You couldn't believe that this was actually happening. He asked you to the Christmas party. Your cheeks shot red.

'Neville... of course I want to go with you.' You smiled.

'What? Seriously?' He asked.

You nodded and bit your lower lip.

'Wauw... I didn't expect that...' He grinned.

'I'm looking forward to it.' You smiled.

'Y-Yeah me to.' He smiled.

You got up.

'Well... I'm going to get a dress... wasn't really planing on going. I'll see you tomorrow.'

'Yes... I'll wait in here for you.'

You smiled and walked away. Neville stood there for a while processing what just happened. Luna walked towards him.

'She said yes... unbelievable... that really happened.' He spoke dreamy.

'Told you.' Luna smiled.

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You sighed to calm your nerves while walking towards the great hall. You heard the music already and felt a small smile appear on your face. You straightened your red Christmas dress and entered the great hall. It was pretty busy. Quite a lot of people stayed at Hogwarts.

'Good day Y/N! You came as well I see.' Dumbledor smiled.

'Yes indeed... someone asked me.'

'I told you it would happen.' He smiled. 'So, who asked you.'

You wanted to tell him when Neville appeared. He was wearing a black and white smoking. It looked so good on him. Your smile brightened

'Wauw... you look amazing Y/N.' He smiled.

'You too Neville.'

Dumbledor left and Neville offered you his hand.

'May I have this dance?' He asked.

You blushed and grabbed his hand. He took you to the center of the great hall where some couples were dancing. You placed your left hand on his shoulder and Neville placed his right hand in your waist. Butterflies flew to your stomach as soon as his hand touched you. He lifted up his left arm and you tangled your fingers with his.

You looked at the floor to make sure that you'd start off with the right foot. Neville let your hand go and grabbed your chin. He pushed it up so you'd look into his eyes. He grabbed your hand again and he smiled.

You started dancing and crossed the entire dance floor. You kept looking at him and your smile grew bigger everytime he'd spin your around.

'Want to grab something to drink?' Neville asked after a few songs.

You nodded. He led you towards the table with punch. He grabbed to cups and make you one.

'Thank you.' You smiled and you grabbed the cup.

You took a sip.

'Are you enjoying?' Neville asked.

'Yes! I'm happy that you asked me.'

'I'm also happy that I asked you.'

He looked at the dancing crowd. You looked at the big Christmas tree. You found it amazing. Christmas at hogwarts was just... magical. Even more magical then it already was. The light dimmed a bit and a slow song was played. A Hufflepuff boy stepped towards you.

'Hi... want to dance?' He asked.

Neville looked at the ground. But then his eyes shot up. He looked at Luna, you didn't see her but he did. She signed him that he had to stand up for you once in his life.

'No, she doesn't want to dance.' He spoke.

You looked at Neville.

'Excuse me? Are you Y/N?' He asked.

Neville nervously let his hand slip passed your wrist and he tangled his fingers with yours. You dropped your cup in surprise and looked at him with red cheeks.

'No I'm not. But I'm her date, so if you would excuse us...'

He pushed him aside and took you back towards the dance floor.

'Neville... that was...'

'Yeah... I'm sorry but I really didn't want you to dance with him. I took me so much effort to even ask you.'

'Neville... thank you for doing that.' You smiled.

He stopped. You placed your hands around his neck and stepped closer to him. His cheeks shot red and the space In between the two of you was almost gone. He placed his hands on your hips and you smiled at him.

Luna stepped forward from the crowd. She looked at the two of you and grabbed her wand. She pointed it at the ceiling above the two of you. She used a spell and a mistletoe grew above the two of you.

Everyone stopped and looked you. You looked up at the ceiling and Neville did the same. He looked at you and his breath shivered a bit. You let him go and he let you go. He placed a hand on your cheek and kissed you.

Sparks flew everywhere, your heart started beating 3 times as fast and a bomb of butterflies erupted in your stomach. You kissed him back and closed your eyes. He pulled back and looked at you. You smiled and Neville saw Luna smiling at him in the corner of his eye.

'Y/N... do you want to be my girlfriend?' He asked.

You smiled and wrapped your hands around his neck. You kissed him again...