On the day of the ball, they went up to the Astronomy Tower to look at the stars. Standing on the highest tower of Hogwarts, overlooking the entire snowy landscape spread out before them, with the starry sky above, the boundless white snow below, and the love of his life beside him, they stood upon the most natural stage of all.
Sirius once again invited his young girl to dance with him, holding a rose he had prepared as a gift for the one before him.
Roses need no principle; falling in love is paramount.
Chapter 18