Harry Potter had never been particularly interested in his Indian heritage, but when Parvati Patil asked him to the Yule Ball, he wanted to make sure he looked his best. He had heard from his friends that she was the most beautiful girl in school, and he was determined to show her he was worthy of her attention.
When he asked her to the Ball, Parvati immediately agreed, to his delight. She suggested that they coordinate their outfits and go shopping together. Harry was unsure of the idea at first, but Parvati was adamant.
“Come on, Harry,” she said, “it’ll be fun! We’ll get to explore your heritage. Your grandmother was Indian, right?”
Harry nodded, although he had never had the chance to explore his heritage before. But the idea of spending time with Parvati was too tempting to resist, so he agreed.
The two of them spent the day shopping in Diagon Alley. Parvati was an expert shopper, and she had a knack for finding the perfect clothing. She was drawn to a beautiful sherwani for Harry; it was deep blue with gold embroidery. Harry was hesitant at first, but Parvati convinced him to try it on.
When he put it on, Harry was amazed by the way it made him look and feel. He couldn’t help but smile, and Parvati smiled back. He felt a connection with her that he had never felt before.
The two of them danced the night away at the Yule Ball, enjoying each other’s company. When the night was over, Harry asked Parvati out on a proper date. She said yes with a smile, and they went their separate ways.
Harry was surprised at how close he had become to Parvati in such a short time. He hadn’t expected to become so close to someone so quickly, but he was glad he had. He was grateful for the chance to explore his Indian heritage, and for the chance to finally get to know Parvati.
As the weeks went by, Harry and Parvati grew closer and closer. They continued to go on dates and explore Harry’s heritage together. Harry was thankful for the way Parvati had opened his eyes to the beauty of his culture. He was also thankful for the way she had opened his eyes to the beauty of love.