Published on: 5/1/20
Words: 2,286
Raina POV
We pulled back after a while because we heard a flash of a camera. We looked to the side and saw Skeeter. I got angry and was about to send her out but Victor beat me to it. "You have no business here. This tent is for champions and friends," he said and she just scoffed and left. "Thank you, Victor. If you didn't do that then I would have done something worse," I said and he nodded. Just then Dumbledore came in with Filtch, Crouch, and the other two headmasters. Lucas pulled Hermione out of the tent discreetly so they wouldn't get caught.
We stood in a circle around Crouch in the order in which our names came out of the Goblet. Fleur went first. She pulled out a Welsh Green. Victor pulled out a Chinese Fireball. Then was my turn. I pulled out a Hebridean Black.
The Hebridean Black is an aggressive species of dragon, native to the Hebrides Islands of Scotland, that can grow up to thirty feet in length. The Hebridean Black eats mostly deer, though it has also carried off large dogs and cattle. The McFusty clan, who lives in the Hebrides, has traditionally been responsible for these dragons. Harry picked next and he got the Hungarian Horntail. So we will be fighting the real size version of these dragons.
Victor went first and the Fluer. Finally, it was my turn and Harry was to go after I did. I went up to the rocky terrain and located the egg. Next, I looked for the dragon. She wasn't that hard to find since she was huge and looking around for people trying to get to her nest. I showed myself in front of her and got ready to attack. "Zu'u ni laan wah ahraan hi. Zu'u laan fin yuvon fin ko til (I don't want to harm you. I want the golden thing over there)," I said to her but she just roared. I got ready to attack as she spits fire at me. I dodge and turned myself into a dragon. I turned into a black and blue dragon that could fight this dragon.
I heard everyone gasp. I shot fire to the cage until it broke so the fight could go on in the air. We bit at each other and clawed as well. Used fire against each other and strength. We got so tired that we had to land to continue to fight. I turned into my human form and shot a chaos dragon roar. The dragon fainted and I went to get the egg. Once I got it, I went to the dragon and healed her. "Zu'u krosis (I'm sorry)," I said and she got up. She looked at me and then bowed. "Dii jud (My queen)," she said and I smiled. I patted her head and then looked at the judges. They all held up a card with the number 10. I smiled and went to the showers to freshen up and change. By the time I finished, Harry was done with his fight. Apparently, he had accidentally let his dragon free and it destroyed part of the castle. I hugged him when he finished and he congratulated me as well. Lucas came up to me and kissed me in front of the whole school and the visiting schools. Draco came to and pulled him away "That my sister you're kissing, Prince, so watch it!" he yelled and then hugged me. I hugged him back and then we went inside. Knowing my house, they were going to celebrate this. We all went inside the castle and to our common rooms. I stayed at the party for a while before going to my dorm for some peace, and quiet.
I wasn't alone for long because Lucas had come in to see me. Now, mind you, I'm on my bed with my pajamas on, which consist of a tank-top and my underwear since no one is supposed to be in my room. So imagine my surprise, when this idiot decides to get under the covers with me. I nearly kicked him where the sun didn't shine. He was lucky that he has good reflexes to avoid being kicked. The bad thing about it was that I ended up with my legs on both sides of him and he pulled me up so I was sitting on his lap. I blushed heavily and tried to get away but his grip was too strong.
"Lucas, let me go," I said and he shook his head. "Not until you give me a kiss," he said and I sighed. I kissed him but when I tried to pull away he didn't let me. He deepened the kiss and lied me down on my bed. I could feel his whole body on top of me as he kissed me. When he finally pulled away he got off of me and said "You can go do what you want now," he said and I glared at him. Damn his hormones. I went to my wardrobe and pulled out some shorts. I put them on and went back to my bed. "You should go now," I said but again, he shook his head. "I'll stay here tonight," he said and stayed under the covers with me. I rolled my eyes and went to sleep.
Hermione POV
I got out of the party and head towards the astronomy tower where I would meet Draco. We still hung around there even though throughout the day we have to act like we hate each other. Tonight we agreed to meet at 10 since at eight the halls were still going to be full. When I got there, I saw that he was already there. "Hey, Draco. You ok?" I asked him. "Yea, I'm fine 'Mione." I smiled and hugged him as he turned to me. He hugged me back and we just spent the next two hours talking. Once it was 12 o'clock, we decided to call it a night and go to bed. Draco and I hugged and said our goodbyes.
~A few days later~
Raina POV
I was in the Great Hall with Ron, Hermione, and Harry. A first-year kid came up to us with a package for Ron. It was a dress robe for the Yule Ball. It honestly looked awful. He thought they were for Ginny but when Hermione said they were for him then everyone started laughing. "I'll fix them for you, Ron. Just leave it in my dorm and I'll do what I can," I said and he nodded. After that, we stayed in the great hall since we had dance lessons with McGonagall. I knew she was going to explain the Yule Ball so I just zoned out until I saw all the girls stand up while all the boys stayed sitting down. Dean Thomas walked towards me and held out his hand for me. I took it and we started dancing. As an ex-Malfoy, learning to dance was a requirement when I was younger. Draco and I both know all types of dances but we don't like to dance much.
When the class came to an end, everyone had danced and got the gist of it. McGonagall dismissed us and we had the rest of the afternoon off. I found Krum by the lake as he trained to keep himself in shape. "So, who do you plan on asking to the ball?" I asked him as he came towards me for his towel since I had it on hand. "Hermoninny," he said and I knew who he as talking about. "So you fancy her," I said with a smile. He nodded and I continued to smile. "Well, tell me how it goes when you ask her. But do it quickly 'cause McLaggen is also planning on asking her and personally I prefer she go with you than with that annoying prick," I said and he nodded. I left him so he could continue his training while I went to the library. I was stopped by Lucas as he came up behind me and hugged me. "So how was your class with McGonagall?" he asked "We had a dance class. How was your class with Snape?" I asked him. "Same but he didn't like it one bit. Draco was stuck dancing with Pansy and I got stuck with Tracey Davis," he said and I patted his back. I knew both of them hated those two girls. I hate them too but I can't do anything about it. "So, I have a question," he said "What?" I asked. "Would you like to go to the Yule Ball with me?" he asked and I smiled. "I would love too," I responded and hugged him. He hugged me back and spun me around. "Well, I'll see you later. I'll tell Draco that you agreed so he doesn't kill me at the ball," he said and kissed my cheek before leaving.
As the weeks went by, almost everyone in our year had dates. Draco was stuck going with Pansy. I felt bad for him and told him to tell me is he needed a way out of her grapes at any time during the ball. He was fine with me going with Lucas but he didn't want to see us kiss. Neville was going with Ginny, and Hermione was going with Victor. Only Ron and Harry were left. I had a feeling they were going to end up with the twins, Parvati and Padma.
We were in Study Hall right now doing an essay Snape told us to. Harry and Ron were discussing their lack of dates for the ball. They thought Neville didn't have a date but Hermione told them that he did. Fred was going with Angelina Johnson and the idiot of Ron tried asking Hermione. Just beginning, he said the wrong words and she got mad at him. She scolded him, went to turn in her essay, came back to told them she already had someone and left. "She's not lying. Good luck," I said and also got up. I turned in my essay and left. That night, Harry told Hermione and me that he asked Cho but she was already going with someone. Then Ron came in and the girls following him told us how he asked Fleur to the ball but ran before she could answer. Parvati and Padma passed by Harry and he followed them and asked if they would like to go to the dance with him and Ron. They agreed and left.
The night of Christmas Eve came and everyone who had me do something to their dresses and dress robes came to pay me and pick up their stuff. I did Ron's for free since I knew he couldn't pay me and I offered to help as well. I took out all the red parts of his robes and changed it so it could look a little more modern. I couldn't change the color so he had to deal with it. Harry had on black dress robes and it suited him. He didn't see me but I saw him since I caught a glimpse of him before he went to his dorm. I still wasn't ready. Hermione was done decided to leave when everyone else has left.
I had done light-blue, almost teal, streaks on my hair to match my dress and light makeup. I kept my roots and most of my hair blonde and only dyed the bottom half.
My dress was a teal color with dark green designs all over. It was strapless and covered my feet.
I chose heels that were the same color and had diamonds all over the back part of the shoe.
I couldn't wait for Lucas to see me. I made my way out of the common room and noticed that everyone was gone. When I made it to the Great Hall, everyone turned from staring at Hermione to staring at me. I walked up to her and complimented her dress. She did the same to me as Lucas came forward. Hermione and I grabbed the hands of our partners as they lead us to the dance floor. The Champions were to start the dance so we had to be ready. Once the music started, Lucas and I started dancing. Again, since both of us were from pure-blood families, we knew how to dance to these songs. Cedric and Neville joined in soon after with Cho and Ginny. "You know, you look absolutely stunning. Most of the girls around are looking at you with envy," Lucas said as we danced. I looked around and he was right. "Yes, and most of the guys are envious of you as well," I said and giggled. "Well, they can't have what's mine," he said and kissed my cheek. Soon enough, everyone was dancing with us.