2I'd like to give special thanks to my friend Loki and Demosthenes for creating the first chapter, however, he owns nothing in this story.
Disclaimer: Nothin' in this here Fanfic is owned by me.
It was going to be the best Yule Ball that Hogwarts had seen in centuries. The fear of Voldemort had finally left once Harry Potter had killed the Dark Lord. Although Harry Potter had been out of Hogwarts for almost six months already, he, as well as several other people who had helped in the downfall of He-Who-Must-Now-Be-Named, was a guest of honor at Hogwarts.
The Great Hall was decked out and everyone that had done anything to make the place seem like a winter wonderland had done everything in his or her power to make it as beautiful as possible. Glimmering icicles shimmered in the candlelight and light snow appeared to be falling from the enchanted roof like white rose pedals. Small circular tables sat around the edge of the hall and a door led out into a simple maze of White roses and statues that depicted lovers and happiness.
For once, Harry thought that he could actually enjoy himself tonight. As the doors opened and students flooded into the hall, Harry stood behind the stage. It had been quite some time since he had last set foot in the school and he was a little nervous to see all the people that were still at Hogwarts. He glanced out at all the happy faces and all the people that were awestruck by the way the hall was decorated and smiled, it was decorated with it's "balls-to-the-wall" glamour, partially due to him.
Minutes passed and he saw the person he was most anxious to see. She looked older and stunning in her cream colored dress, her hair fell around her shoulders like satin thread. She was here with someone, but he couldn't deny his feelings for her, he had to let her know and he figured this was the only way to let her know how he felt. As the headmaster finished his brief speech to the students and guests, he cleared the dance floor and stepped off the stage as the lights dimmed.
Harry walked out onto the dark stage, barely visible in the candlelight and the band struck the first notes of the song. As the band got to the end of the intro, Harry looked into Ginny's eyes and the lights got brighter.
Whenever I'm alone with you
You make me feel like I am home again
Whenever I'm alone with you
You make me feel like I am whole again
Whenever I'm alone with you
You make me feel like I am young again
Whenever I'm alone with you
You make me feel like I am fun again
However far away, I will always love you
However long I stay, I will always love you
Whatever words I say, I will always love you
I will always love you
Whenever I'm alone with you
You make me feel like I am free again
Whenever I'm alone with you
You make me feel like I am clean again
However far away, I will always love you
However long I stay, I will always love you
Whatever words I say, I will always love you
I will always love you
As he finished the song, the people that were slow dancing all looked at the stage as he said. "I love you Ginny, now and always," and he walked off the stage to shocked silence. And as a tear rolled down Ginny's cheek, the next song started.