She watched him touched his chest. Was his heart pounding inside? Hers sure was. It had been for a while.

"And what's wrong with it deciding to pick you? I mean, apart from the obvious." That he was taken. Wasn't she the one that was meant to have the lacking in confidence? She had been proud to have him as her date tonight - even if he remained anonymous to the others in the room. He probably could have had the pick of the girls if he'd wanted. Cute, a gentleman, Triwizard Champion, Slytherin Prefect. Did he think that he would be a bad catch?

Not that it helped her understand what she was feeling for him. It was like a dream, lost in the moment. Lost in his eyes. Unsure. Confused.

"I'll make sure to look after it well," she replied, whispering into his ear. "I'll keep it safe, ready to return to you after my time is up." She rested her hands on his shoulders. "Until then though, I think it's high time we had a bit more fun." She took a deep breathe, and smiled. If they were ignored it, then they might as well do it properly. And go back to her earlier wishes.

Dancing had to happen soon.

She shook her head. Even thinking about the pile of books she'd left in the Common Room was none too pleasant. Despite her ability to learn and do well, she never let herself sit back. Not round exams. "What might be your conversation topic of choice? Or might you fancy escorting me to the dancefloor?"