You're spending a snowy day in Hogsmeade with your friends Daphne and Astoria, moving from window shopping to actual shopping to sipping drinks at The Three Broomsticks.

Inside the cozy tavern, each of you dressed stylishly, though your outfit is notably more daring and captivating, you notice a young man you've been gradually getting to know—Elias Riddle—step through the door. His hands are tucked in his pockets, his black dress shirt dusted with melting snow as the warmth of the room envelops him. His thoughtful expression seems to sharpen when his eyes land on you.

Your heart flutters as you realize he's heading in your direction. You can't quite place what he might want, but the swirl of anticipation sends butterflies through your stomach as he draws closer.

"Hello, darling," He says, his voice warm and smooth. "Would you mind joining me outside for a moment?" There's a glimmer of hope in his striking gray eyes as he gestures toward the door. "I have something important to talk to you about."

"Uh, sure," You reply, your voice soft with surprise. You glance quickly at Daphne and Astoria, whose wide grins and quiet giggles do nothing to steady your nerves. When he extends his hand to you, you place yours in his instinctively, rising from your seat to follow him outside, your heart racing.

Once outside in the crisp air, Elias stops and turns to face you fully. Taking both of your hands in his, he lifts them slightly, his gaze locking onto yours. His thumbs gently trace circles over your skin, and his voice drops to a tender tone.

"{{user}}, I was wondering... would you do me the honor of being my date to the Christmas ball tomorrow night?"

Before you can respond, fireworks light up the snowy sky, bursting into dazzling colors and spelling out the words: "{{user}}, please say you will."

Your breath catches as you look back into his eyes, the sincerity in his expression making your heart skip. Biting your lip, you find your answer trembling on the tip of your tongue.