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Chapter 27 - Who's Your Date

Your POV

The Yule Ball was getting closer, five days to be exact and I haven't even got a dress to wear so Hermione and Ginny decided we all should go dress shopping. I agreed and went along, we were talking about their dates.

"Who are you going with Y/n?" Ginny asked. I was confused why I was asked.

"Neville, of course" I replied.

"Oh how did he ask you?" She quizzed.

"He didn't, he's my boyfriend so it's implied. Isn't it?" I was confused.

"Aww Y/n" She said sadly.

"Now wait we all know Neville can be quite shy so maybe he is just building up his confidence" Hermione added.

"But he doesn't need to" I tried to convince myself they were wrong.

"Does he know that?" Ginny asked.

"I don't know" Maybe they are right but does that mean he could ask someone else, what if he does and breaks up with me.

Hermione saw I was upset and pat my shoulder.

"I'm sure it's nothing you'll be okay" She reassured me.

"He's such a loser, who the hell actually has a pet toad and Y/n is a freak, apparently she has been sleep walking all over the castle." Some Slytherin insulted. I marched right up to them.

"Yeah did you read Rita Skeeters article on them" the other said. I tapped one on the shoulder. They both looked at me and boy was I angry. Hermione and Ginny tried to pull me back.

"Y/n don't worry about it lets just go" Hermione said knowing full well what I would do.

"That's right scurry along freak, before I hex you and your pathetic boyfriend later." One tested. My eyes flash red, somehow Ginny and Hermione managed to drag me away but I was still angry.

"She's not worth it Y/n" Hermione lead me away.

"That's what you think, I just can't understand why people torment and bully Neville all the time." I couldn't seem to stop my eyes from glowing now that Nevile wasn't there.

"It's because he doesn't stand up for himself, he's an easy target" Ginny said.

We ended up going into a dress shop and looking at all the beautiful dresses to buy. I got down to two dresses unable to decide between the two.

"Which should I buy they are both lovely?" I said and held them up.

"Well Neville would love them both, but he would go nuts seeing you in this one" Herione said and Ginny agreed. I smiled and bought the dress.

Neville's POV

I was talking to Harry and Ron about the Yule Ball after they mentioned seeing me practise the dance.

"I guess it's because I mess up with everything I just don't want to embarrass Y/n because of my clumsiness." I said.

"I'm sure you'll be fine, so all the girls are talking about matching with their dates and whether their date will get them a corsarge. Any clues?" Harry said

Luna popped up and offered us her knowledge on these things.

"So who are you going with to the Ball Luna" I asked. She smiled.

"Seamus asked me yesterday. What about you?" She said. I frowned.

"Y/n, we are dating remember?" I was slightly confused why she needed to ask.

"Oh how did you ask her?" She questioned again.

"I didn't, I just assumed we would. Was I not meant to assume?" I started to get worried.

"You should probably ask her, every girl wants an official invitation. Also I heard that Cedric wants to go with her if you don't so you should get to it." She informed me before leaving.

I was really panicked now. What if Cedric already asked her and she said yes, who wouldn't. What if she thinks I don't like her what am I going to do. She will break up with me.

"What am I supposed to do now, she must hate me." My sentence was rushed from panic.

"Calm down I'm sure she doesn't hate you. Maybe get her some flowers and just say you would like to go with her" Harry said. I nodded.

"I should get everything ready for when she comes back." I ran off to get some flowers for her. I ended up spending ages on coming up with what I should give her and how I should ask the question. I just prayed that she didn't hate me for taking this long to realise.

I studied some charms to make any situation romantic. It really didn't help that I suck at charms, I just wanted to please her. Can I not be a screw up, just once. One day is all I ask to be able to do spells without failing.

I put so much effort into this I lost track of the time.

I left in search of Y/n, I was about to walk around the corner when I overheard her saying she was going to head to bed. I took my chance and ran to her dorm so I could set up. I managed to get all her favorite flowers to bloom around the room. I held a Bosque of flowers in my hand when Y/n stepped into the room. She looked around.

"Nev?" She wasn't sure what was happening. I nervously took a few steps so I was close to her.

"I'm really sorry it took me this long but, will you go to the Yule Ball with me?" I asked trying my best to keep my voice steady from my nerves.

She looked so happy. Y/n jumped into my arms and kissed my forehead, cheek and lips.

"So that's a yes?" I said. She nodded.

"Of course it's a yes, Nev." She smiled brightly and looked around some more.

"I can't believe you did all of this for me, its so beautiful" Her smile was so adorable and completely contagious. I smiled with her.

"Why wouldn't I, you are an amazing girlfriend" I said and kissed her cheek softly.