Moments of weakness (HPXOC)

This is the third installment of a story I have been working on. For the first two please see the description.
MORE MAJOR EDITS MADE!

The week following the Yule Ball, Ava had been avoiding both George and Draco. She felt like such a fool for letting herself become so vulnerable. The whole school was buzzing about the drama following the ball. Who was dating, who hooked up, and who broke up, Etc. Fortunately for Ava no one knew about Draco and her snogging in the court yard. Unfortunately people did know about the incident with George. Fred keeps telling her that it was all his and Lee’s fault and that she should talk to George so he can explain. But Ava didn’t care whose fault it was she just needed some time to think about things. Hermione keeps asking her what really happened because all she has heard are the rumors. Ava still just didn’t want to talk about it. She asked Hermione why her night ended in crying too and she explained how she had a wonderful night with Viktor, until Ron started arguing with her at the end of the night and ruined everything.

Ava was doing pretty well avoiding Draco, until it came to potions. They had it with Slytherin and of course his table was right next to hers. When she first walked in she took her usual seat next to Neville and kept her focus away from his table. The lesson began and went like usual, Snape took points away from Gryffindor, gave points to Slytherin, Neville blew up the cauldron in their faces, nothing out of the ordinary. Then just as the class was cleaning up their ingredients, Draco slipped Ava a note. It asked her to hang back after class so they could talk. Ava was really tempted to bolt out the door as soon as the class was dismissed, but she knew that she would have to face him sooner or later. So after class she waited right outside the classroom door until every other student had made their way to the Great Hall for lunch. The last person out of the room was Draco. They stood for a moment in silence, not really sure how to start.
Draco: Hey
Ava: Hey
Draco: We should talk about what happened the other night.
Ava: What is there to talk about? You tried to use me.
Draco: No it wasn’t like that. I just…
Ava: Then what do you call snogging me then asking about my best friend, who you happen to hate.
Draco: I don’t know.
Ava: This is a new low, even for you. You really are willing to do anything to sabotage him.
Draco: Ava I’m sorry.
Ava: I think we are done here.
Draco: Please wait.
He quickly reached out and grabbed Ava’s wrist. She turned back and glared at him.
Draco: I know I messed up but if you would just give me another chance…
Ava: I don’t know if I can. There is just so much going on right now.
Draco: With me or with Weasley?
Ava: Please don’t, I really like you Draco, but I don’t see us as anything more than friends. The other night you saw me in a moment of weakness and I am ashamed of that.
Draco: You shouldn’t be ashamed to let others in.
Ava: Draco I…
Just then there were footsteps from towards the dungeon and then voices.
Harry’s voice: Ava are you still down here?
Ava: Yes I will be up in a minute, I just uhhh… forgot something.
She quickly yelled back. She then turned towards Draco.
Ava: I’m sorry but I have to go.
She looks him in the eyes and then gives him a brief kiss on the cheek.
Draco: I meant every single word I said.
She turns away and rushes up to meet the others. At the top of the stairs Harry and Ron were waiting for her.
Harry: Hey are you ok?
Ava: Yeah, I’m fine.
He looks at her questionable. He can tell she is not fine. Ava didn’t tell him about what happened at the Yule Ball yet but he knows he too well. He can see that something is up. Meanwhile Ron continues on complaining about things.  
Ron: So like I was saying it is completely ridicules for Snape to give us that much homework. He knows that we have a lot on our plate with the tournament…

The three of them walk into the Great Hall and take their usual seats at the Gryffindor table. Hermione sat a few seats down from them. She was still upset at Ron. Ava looked around the room and noticed Fred and George weren’t there yet. She let out a small sign of relief. Then she saw Professor McGonagall walking in and remembered she had a question about the homework given earlier that day. She stood and made her way over to her.
Ava: Oh! Professor!
McGonagall: Yes Miss Xavier?
Ava: I just have a quick question on the assignment you gave today.
McGonagall: Alright. Walk with me and I answer any questions you may have.
They begin to walk down the aisle as Ava asked her question. Just as she was finishing answering Ava noticed who just walked into the Great Hall. A pair of twins she was really hoping to avoid. She prayed they wouldn’t see her.
George: Excuse me Professor, may I interrupt you for just a moment to speak to Ava. It is extremely important.
Darn it.
McGonagall: Miss Xavier and I were just finishing here…
Ava: Um… no we weren’t. I umm… stull have a few questions. Yes and it may take a while so no need to wait around for us to finish.
McGonagall: Oh well if that is the case you can just come see me in my office during your free period.
Ava: Oh it’s just that I…
But before she can even finish her sentence they watch George stand up on the Gryffindor table.
McGonagall: Mr. Wealsey! What in heaven’s name are you doing? Get down at once.
Ava: George! What on earth are you doing? You’re making a scene.
George: Exactly.
He then went and addressed the entire Great Hall.
George: Excuse me! Excuse me everyone can I please have your attention?
The entire Great Hall stopped what they were doing to see what was happening. For some reason it was if the entire school was there. Even Dumbledore.
George: Yes well as many of you know I am George Wealsey. I just have to make a quick announcement. Now for those of you who do not know already, this is Miss. Ava Xavier.
He gestured to Ava and her face turned as red as his hair. She did her best to hide behind Professor McGonagall.
George: In case you also did not know, she and I had a wonderful night at the Yule Ball that ended in a huge argument. If this was not already obvious, she has been completely avoiding me these past few days and this seems to be the only way to get her to listen to me. I just want to let everyone at this school know the way I feel about Ava Xavier. She is the most beautiful girl in the entire wizarding world. She brings sunshine to my day and fills it with joy and happiness, and a whole bunch of other cheesy lines like that. I want her to know that ever since we kissed that night at the Burrow I have thought about nothing but her. When I close my eyes all I can see is her.
He then faced her.
George: When I hurt you the other night I felt as if I had hurt myself. I can never forgive myself for that. The only reason I took that stupid bet was because it was a way for me to get close to you, it was the push I needed to go ask you to dance. I guess what all this is, is me asking for you forgiveness and possibly a second chance.
The whole hall broke out into a storm of cheers and cat calls. Ava couldn’t believe what she was hearing. She stood there speechless. Before she even could respond Professor McGonagall and Snape were pulling him off the table.
Snape: And that would be a detention and 10 points from Gryffindor for disorderly conduct in the Great Hall.
George: Give me all the detentions you want, I don’t care!
Snape: If you are finished here Mr. Weasley, you may leave.
He glanced at Ava before gathering his things and leaving the Great Hall. Ava was pulled from her thoughts as Professor McGonagall addressed her.
McGonagall: Well now that that disturbance is done, what was your question Miss. Xavier?
Ava: I think I forgot it. If you will excuse me Professor I need think I need some time to collect my thoughts.
As she spun around she hit into something hard. She looked up to see it was none other than Professor Dumbledore.
Ava: I am so sorry Professor.
Dumbledore: It is no problem my dear. From what I hear you have an important conversation with one Mr. Weasley.
He gave her a wink before moving to the side. Ava smiled at him in return before turning to leave.
Dumbledore: And Miss. Xavier…
She spun back around to him.
Dumbledore: Remember that moments of weakness are nothing to be ashamed of.
He smiled and walked away. How could he possible know…? Never mind. She quickly gathered he books and left the Great Hall as quickly as she could.