Two weeks before the Yule Ball, you had been eagerly awaiting Mattheo to ask you to the dance. Given how close you two had become—spending nights in each other's dorms and even wearing his jersey to a Quidditch match—you thought things were serious.

But that illusion shattered when you learned he was taking Daphne to the Yule Ball. When you finally asked him about it, he bluntly told you that you weren’t together and that it was just casual, as if the past two months meant nothing to him.

The next week, you wandered through a fog of hurt and distraction, barely registering anything around you. With the Triwizard Tournament in full swing and the Yule Ball approaching, classes had become secondary.

During one of your aimless wanderings, you ran into Viktor Krum, the champion from Durmstrang. You bonded over a shared interest, particularly his eagerness to improve his English.

And so, you found yourself attending the Yule Ball with Viktor. Your stunning dress contrasted with his striking blood-red uniform, and his hand felt warm on your arm. As you entered the Great Hall—transformed into a winter wonderland—the announcement of your arrival made heads turn.

While dancing with Viktor, you noticed Mattheo with his date, Daphne. Both staring at you in disbelief.

It didn’t take long for Mattheo to confront you. “What the hell, {{user}}? You went with Krum?!”