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Right. Of course.
So the little insane superhero girl pointed out his presence to The Boyfriend.
And now he had to deal with a moment of weirdo sticky eyes with the guy who is dating the girl he liked. Not to mention, he thought they were friends.
Except that Jimbo soon realised that there was no sort of invitation from The Boyfriend for Jimbo to walk over and join the conversation. He wondering if he should do so out of spite.
Anderson had just turned away from him when Jimbo got up from the seat he picked and began to walk over. Ha.
But then Jimbo heard something in his tone of voice that suggested whatever The Boyfriend was about to say might not be something that Jimbo would want to overhear. Nevertheless, being his usual nosy self - especially when it came to Monty - Jimbo stayed only a few feet away from the scene. Close enough to be mistaken as a part of the group, but he didn't sit down. He didn't acknowledge anyone. He wanted to know what The Boyfriend was about to say.
Maybe they were breaking up. It sounded serious enough, after all. But then again, that's probably just his mind running away with him as usual.
Okay. So he would join the group. He sat down, giving Monty a preoccupied nod of acknowledgment and staring at The Boyfriend. Oh yes, Mr. Anderson. Whatever you need to say to Monty, Jimbo will be witness.
Iris took a glance away from Aaron when she saw someone she'd not seen in ages make his way closer to them. She smiled at him slightly, acknowledging that she'd seen him.
He'd been hiding from her again... hadn't he? Just like he had for most of the year...
SPOILER!!: Aaaaron! <3
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Originally Posted by
RobinBoyWonder 
Well, that was it. Everyone was watching... Aaron was the center of attention. Granted, he loved being the center of attention (why else would he be center chaser and captain of the quidditch tem?) but not this time. This was the most nervous he had been..... EVER. He looked at Iris, sitting there, watching him. He took both of her hands, feeling her warmth, and trying to send all he wanted to say to her..... But it wasn't working.
"Iris..." the boy began. "You have been my best friend my entire life." Off to a good start... "We met back in Diagon Alley 8 years ago, before our first summer at Hogwarts, and my life has been different ever since. You were always the woman I loved, and I couldn't imagine my life without you." Aaron's heart was pumping a thousand times a minute as all his words poured out of his mouth. Oh god, he had to continue, didn't he?
He took a step closer. "I love you more than words can describe... And I know we will always be together." And suddenly time stopped for Aaron. He recalled all the times in his life where he was his happiest. And they always were with Iris. From being introduced to Quidditch, to the pumpkin patch, making sandcastles, and the Yule Ball.
And then Aaron imagined their future. Living together... Having a family... Watching their kids go off to Hogwarts, to experience all the same experiences Aaron and Iris had, yet, with their own feelings and interpretations. It would be fantastic.
As time continued, Aaron went down on one knee. The dreaded 'One Knee.' GO FOR IT BUCKO! Aaron could only imagine what Iris was thinking. But Aaron only knew that it felt like millions of eyes were watching him, like their story was coming to an epic climax built upon since the beginning. And as Aaron reached into his pocket for a ring his FANTASTIC mom bought him. That was it. No turning back. Here it goes.
"Iris Beaumont. I want to spend the rest of my life with you... Will you marry me?"
... but now wasn't the time to worry about Jimbo the fact that he'd been hiding from her. Iris turned her full attention to
the boy the man that was stood in front of her when he took her hands. She smiled softly as she looked up at him, knowing there and then that what ever it was Aaron was going to say next, was going to be something positive.
Iris listened to Aaron as he begun to talk; fully aware of all the students that were watching and of the butterflies that were very apparent in her stomach.
8 years... The butterflies were still as strong as they were the day she realised that she
liked him.
The blonde didn't interrupt him. She just looked into his eyes and listened; scared that if she did interrupt him, then he'd lose whatever was keeping him talking and wouldn't be able to continue. Her heart was beating quickly, and her eyes might've started watering at some point. Aaron had told her that he loved her a million times before... but this was different, completely. There was a thought, that was slowly fighting its way to the front of Iris' mind... A thought that she didn't want to believe in case she was wrong.
And then Aaron bent down onto one knee.
...
o__o
...
He isn't ... is he? Oh... oh my god. He... he is... "Oh my gosh...."
Iris stared at the man, eyes wide with a thousand different emotions and thoughts that she couldn't describe or explain. When Aaron let go of one of her hands and dug into his pocket, Iris felt like crying. She knew exactly what was inside his pocket, and that was what mattered right now.
"Aaron..." she started, staring from him to the ring and back again. Then she broke out into a huge smile, and there were definitely tears (of happiness, obviously) falling down her cheeks.
"I love you so much. Yes, absolutely... yes!" She used her free hand to wipe away the water from her face, then just smiled at Aaron. Her mind was in too much shock to react more physically... She didn't really know what to say or do, so she leant forwards and kissed her
boyfriend... fiancé on the cheek; near his lips but not quite... Just like the very first time.
SPOILER!!: TAAAAAAAATE's entrance
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Cassirin Tate entered the Great Hall and the decor immediately went green and silver. Well. That was a new one... why the delay? Stupid... MAGICAL HALL. Didn't know when to celebrate or not. Stupid. He stalked to the dais and took his seat without a word to anyone.
At least it was nearly summer, and he was well pleased. So many odd things had happened this term, and not all of them were explained just yet. Plus, he'd had to go to the Ministry for help again, which was just annoying.
He glared generally at each table, hoping they'd take the hint not to get a bright idea and be disruptive.
Iris looked away from Aaron, with some difficulty, when the Great Hall doors opened. Tate had arrived; the feast was going to start soon. Iris smiled when she'd noticed that the decorations in the Hall had turned green and silver. There couldn't have been a better moment for that to happen, really.
As Tate made his way to his seat, Iris couldn't help but wish that the Headmaster would've waited another ten minutes before showing up... Because now he was glaring around the hall, waiting for everyone to be quiet. She couldn't be happy and cheerful outwardly until he'd started - and finished - his speech.
The Head Girl didn't watch the Headmaster for much more than a couple of seconds. Looking back to Aaron, she smiled at him; looking like she'd never been happier in her life. Which... in many ways was true. The most current "happiest moment of her life" always had something to do with Aaron...
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Hecate walked over to the great hall just in time to hear the captain's proposal...
Dear Merlin...
She glared at him her knowing glare. "Ahem.... Not to interrupt your love fest Captain, but we do have a feast to conduct here. Please keep your personal questions to more private areas..." or just away from my presence.
"As you can tell by the green and silver decor, I am coming to congratulate you lot on a term well done." She said not cracking a smile.
And then one worse happened. Lafay showed up. Iris stared at their Head of House, blushing more than she'd ever done before. Not saying anything to the woman, Iris simply offered a VERY shy smile...