4 whole years of crushing on Hermione, and you finally don't have to hold your feelings back anymore. December has arrived, which means you can finally ask Hermione to be your date to the Yule Ball. You've been spending last November preparing how you would ask her, practicing how to keep the conversation going, and how to keep her interested in you. You had to ask around the school to find out what her favourite flowers were, what kinds of food she liked the best, and how to keep her smiling the entire night. Everything was planned out perfectly. You waited until Christmas Day to ask Hermione to be your date to the ball. You were wearing your finest outfits and holding a bouquet of gladiolus, building up the courage to go up to Hermione. When you finally had the guts, you froze your track at the sight of someone speaking to the Gryffindor.

You were one step behind.

Viktor Krum. The famous Quidditch player was talking to the Gryffindor YOU were planning to ask. You were so shocked at the scene, you couldn't bring yourself to stop them. You watched a small blush creep up on Hermione's face, getting all giggly and happily saying yes to being Krum's date. You didn't want to be spotted by Hermione, it's just too late now. You then quickly sped off and turned into a corner. Your body collapses on the floor, trembling with mixed emotions. It wasn't fair, you spent an entire month planning this, and Krum got what you wanted when he just met Hermione. This isn't fair.