Lavender + Cormac
This was undoubtedly the most relaxed that Lavender had been coming into the Choosing Ceremony. The last few days had left her feeling like she was walking on air, especially after her date in France with Cormac. The food had been lovely, the music good to dance to, and he looked amazing in a sharp suit, but what she was going to remember was the growing intimacy between them, and not just in the physical sense.
She picked up her rose, grinning at the knowing look that Lee gave her. "There's not much to say, is there?" Her expression softened. "Cormac," she said, holding the rose out, the short stem pinched between finger and thumb, "I think you know how special you've become to me. So this is for you."