It was winter time, there was at least 10cm of snow outside and there was a snowfall almost everyday. There were 2 weeks until Christmas, which meant the Yule Ball on Christmas Eve. You and Draco were in your 3rd year, but Professor McGongall was letting the 3rd years go to the Yule Ball as well, not just year 4s and up

It was cozy at Hogwarts. Christmas decorations were up and it was quiet. Finals had finished last week, test results were coming in a few days, so there was a bit of stress around the corridors, but not much

You were in the Great Hall playing Wizards Chess with Pansy