Chapter Two Special Guest
Your Invited To Attend The Yule Ball
That night Hermione had the best dream she had in months, although at times she could swear it wasn't real. Part of her was hoping that Ron and Harry would be delighted with her going to the Yule Ball with Cedric for she knew that they must know the truth.
As she woke up the next morning with crazy thoughts running in her mind she noticed her dress hanging up on the cupboard and couldn't wait till that night to try it on. The best way to describe it would be Pink satin which was very stunning to look at and flowed down her body matching her movements.
Her first stop of the day was to tell Ron and Harry about Cedric, they had already gone down to breakfast in The Great Hall so that's where she headed. She had stay in bed a little late as they didn't have classes today because of The Yule Ball that night.
But they all were told they had still were there uniforms that day which they all agreed to some students didn't like it though Slytherins mainly. Once she reached The Great Hall she spotted Cedric straight away, hanging out with all his friends at the Hufflepuff table Hermione also noticed Ron , Harry and Ginny and went to join them.
Hermione, "Morning Harry, Ron and Ginny I have something I need to talk to you about."
Much not to Hermione surprise Ron was shoving his mouth full of food while he was trying to say something.
Ron, "Ure Mione."
Harry, "What was that Ron don't eat with your mouth full."
Ron, "I said Sure Hermione I guess your right Harry next time I swallow first."
As they laughed together Hermione glanced over at Cedric who had just noticed her and smiled her way, she also smiled back at him.
Hermione, "Ok what have to tell you is that I got asked to the ball tonight by Cedric and I said yes."
Ginny, "Wow Hermione I had know idea you even liked him that way."
Harry, "Yeah who knew and me and Ron have dates too I finally asked out Cho and she said yes and Ron why don't you tell Hermione who you asked."
This made her pay attention she looked at Ron who was smiling and looked over too the Raven claw table at Luna.
Ron, "I asked Luna she really is a great girl I've talked to her a few times and we seemed to of hit it off strange huh?"
Hermione, "Not really but that was sweet of you too ask her I don't think anyone else had and who are you going with Ginny?"
Ginny, "You'd probably think I take Dean or someone like that, but know at last no one has asked me but than as my luck would have it Neville came too the rescue."
Now Hermione was really surprised but also cheery at the thought of Ginny and Neville going together to the ball. As they went on talking and time past Cedric had made his way over to where Hermione and her friends are at the tables.
Cedric, "Hermione good morning and also good morning to the rest of you."
Hermione, "Cedric Hi I just told them about us going to the ball together everyone's fine with it."
Harry, "Yep happy as larry as the saying goes."
Laughing again he took Hermione's hand and took her aside for a minuet to ask her something that was on his mind not caring that everyone else was starring.
Hermione, "Cedric what is it?"
Cedric, "I have to ask you something it's probably going to come out all wrong I should of ask you last night but I was scared too, Hermione Granger these feelings I have for you are very strong and I would like to see where they lead us will you please agree to be my girlfriend?"
There was complete silence in the Great Hall for that moment in time everyone held there breathe awaiting her answer specially Cedric, the teachers happen to be in the hall eating there breakfast too and were just as surprised.
Hermione, "Wow you really are a gentleman Cedric I would also like to see where my feelings take us as well yes I will be your girlfriend."
With that everyone clapped and cheered for the newly formed couple, breakfast was over and the students all went about the own business for the rest of the day and most of them decided to get ready for the ball.
Krum was not impressed he had witnessed what went on in The Great Hall and was angry with Cedric for taking Hermione away from him. Fleur was with her little sister Gabrielle in the court yard with the rest of her friends from her school, she had decided that she was going to ask Viktor to the ball she liked him.
Ron was spending some time with Luna doing some dancing before the ball that night so they practiced outside near the lake. Harry decided to take Cho to meet Hagrid he was pleased as punched to meet her.
Professor Snape didn't like the idea of the Yule Ball at all fact he hated dances and all that kinda of stuff. Dumbledore had been humming all afternoon there was going to be a big surprise tonight at the ball that only he knew about.
Minerva, "Albus come on please tell me you've been in a jolly good mood all morning now what gives?"
Albus, "Now my dear you'll just have to be patient and wait for tonight but I hope you have your dancing shoes ready?"
Minerva, "Was that a hint someone is coming aren't they I can't wait to see who it is."
He loved how even at this age she was still child like, they were in his office discussing this when Snape came in.
Snape, "Professor I do not wish to attend the ball tonight will you please say I can't go."
Albus, "Come now you'll have a good time we all will, happiness must always go on so that the darkness may not win so you will be at the ball and that is all I'll say."
Wearing his usual black cloak he twirled around and left not happy with the outcome but knew he must attend the ball. Meanwhile Hermione was still with Cedric as giddy as ever only this time he had something to give her to wear.
Cedric, "I want you to have this it was my mothers, but it past to me when she died and it's meant be given to someone I care about."
Opening at box she almost wanted to cry happy tears of course when she saw the ring it was in the shape of a star and it was silver, it also glowed different colours.
Hermione, "Wow it's amazing but are sure you want me to have this?"
Cedric, "Yes it's a promise that I will always be here for you, even if I may seem far away my love will always stay and the ring turns purple when I think about you."
Hermione, "Really that's so cool I will treasure it forever."
Slipping the ring on her finger they had been at the time just walking around the castle Cedric however leaned in when they got to the staircase and kissed Hermione on the cheek. It was getting late in the afternoon and everyone started to feel the nerves of the dance coming up and so students where starting to get ready.
The Great Hall had been shut so that the teachers could decorate it with someone spells that they knew that would help them. Harry and Ron had spotted Neville in there dorm doing his dancing on his own when they entered.
Harry, "So Neville excited about going to the dance with Ginny?"
Neville, "Yes I finally feel like I belong here after all this time and Ginny is pretty amazing and a great girl."
Ron, "Ok that's my sister your talking about I don't need to know details of any kind ok."
Hugging Ron all of sudden kind of scared him but went along with it and Harry and him decided to change into the dress robes not that Ron was looking forward to wearing his.
Meanwhile back in the girls dorm Ginny was there with Hermione doing makeup and doing there hair and talking.
Ginny, "I can't believe that you and Cedric are going out it's so cool."
Hermione, "Yep this year is so different from last year look at the ring Cedric gave me."
Coming over to where Hermione was at the mirror in the dorm she held Hermione's hand looking at the ring it was glowing purple.
Ginny, "Why's it glowing purple and it's really gorgeous Hermione?"
Hermione, "Ah well Cedric said it glows purple my favorite colour when he is thinking about me but I not sure how that actually works it means he must have something like this to and glows when I think of him."
Standing up as it was time to be getting her dress on as it was getting much later now she started to get dressed. Meanwhile down stairs the guys where already dressed and waiting for there dates arrivals, Cho was the first one to show up and she looked incredible wearing her dress that reminded you of a Kimono in a way but not as tightly wounded looked like satin and white with flowers on the dress.
Krum and Fleur were there together now as well her dress was much simpler than the others with straps around her shoulders, with more of a greyish dress with bigger flowers across chest area but very pretty. Krum was more army kind of robes black pants with red strip down each leg, big black boats and brown coat.
Ginny and Neville were also there just about to go into the Great Hall as the Champions had to enter at the same time. Her dress was amazing and suited her very well Neville was in a tux looking dashing, Ginny's dress was green for the most part but red across her stomach and chest area with Stars for decoration and it went wide down the bottom with green shoes.
Luna was there with Ron entering the same time as Ginny and Neville, Ron hated his dress robes so much they where old and traditional. Luna on the other hand look very pretty in a dress she had actually made herself. It was purple with ruffles around the top, middle, just under the middle and bottom very nice.
Cedric was on the staircase waiting for Hermione as they where due to enter anytime Harry was beside him with Cho.
Harry, "Your nervous she'll be here don't worry."
Cedric, "I know just nervous about dancing but I should be ok."
Than like magic Hermione poked her head out from around the corner and it was if time had stopped when Cedric looked at her. He was amazed at her dress and everything like her hair makeup very pretty he thought and he took her hand and noticed the ring was glowing purple. He wore a necklace that was a cross but had star in the middle of it and was glowing blue aww they both were thinking about each other.
Professor Mcgonagall, "Come on it's time to enter the rest of the students are waiting."
All in lines they made there way into The Great Hall with the students and teachers clapping there way in and on to the dance floor. Before they started to Dance Dumbledore made his way on to the stage to make a announcement. Everyone was noticing how wonderful the hall looked it was amazing snow was falling from the roof and tables in chairs all decked in silver very wonderful to look at.
Albus, "I have an announcement to make a special guest I invited here tonight from the muggle world she is fast becoming very famous, she was very surprised to learn of our world but was more than happy to come and perform please welcome Miley Cyrus."
Everyone clapped and cheered Hermione couldn't believe it she was one of her favorite singers of all times. Miley came on the stage with her band behind her she looked really pretty as well wearing a dress that was stunning no straps, the dress was white with silver stars down the front her hair was also long and down.
Miley, "You guys all look amazing I'm very pleased to be able to be here tonight, the song I am going to sing is called One In A Million I hope you guys enjoy."
The band started to play and Miley made her way to the mic and the couples took there partner by the waist ready to dance.
How did I get here?
I turned around
and there you were
I didn't think twice
Or rationalize
cause somehow I knew
That there was more
than just chemistry
I mean I knew you were
kinda of in to me
But I figured
it's too good to be true
I said pinch me
Where's the catch this time
Can't find a single cloud in the sky
Help me before I get used to this guy
[Chorus:]
They say that good things take time
But really great things
happen in a blink of an eye
Thought the chances to meet
somebody like you
were a million to one
I cannot believe it (o woah)
You're one in a million
All this time I was looking for love
Trying to make things work
They weren't good enough till
I thought I'm through
Said I'm done
and stumbled into the arms of the one
The song was amazing everyone went on dancing and lifting there partners into the air and listening to the song Miley was looking at all the couples and had noticed Cedric and Hermione more than the others.
You're making me laugh about the silliest stuff
Say that I'm your diamond in the rough
When I'm mad at you
You come with your velvet touch
Can't believe that I'm so lucky
I have never felt so happy
Every time I see that sparkle in your eye
[Chorus]
I said pinch me
Where's the catch this time
Can't find a single cloud in the sky
Help me before I get used to this guy
(x2) They say that good things take time
But really great things
happen in a blink of an eye
Thought the chances
to meet somebody like you
were a million to one
I cannot believe it (o woah)
You're one in a million...
one in a million
you're one in a million...
As the song ended everyone turned around and clapped and cheered for Miley again she only had time for the one song as she was a very busy person she left the stage after the that and exit the castle.
The teachers came on to the dance floor now and another band came onto the stage with more heavy metal kind of music.
End Chapter Two.
