Chapter Two – Pairings
A/N
A huge thanks again to my beta, Sparky.
Disclaimer
I don't own anything, except the story lines.
Chapter Two
The following week was one that many of the participants would never forget. They all were taken to the room of requirement, which transformed into a practice room, and taught a basic samba which they would be performing that Saturday. The professionals joined them in learning the simple routine and helping those that weren't confident in the steps.
It was common to see Draco & Hermione together practising as they had both taken dance lessons at a young age and wanted to do well in the competition.
The rest of the group also kept themselves to themselves although this was difficult as many people kept asking them who they thought they might be paired with. Fred & George had opened the betting pool & it was at 100 galleons already.
As dinner arrived, the night of the pairing announcements, you could feel the tension building in the room.
Once dinner was finished, the contestants entered the anti-chamber off the great hall and proceeded to change into their costumes which had been designed for them by Madame Malkin.
Dumbledore stood and silence descended.
"I would like to take this moment to remind you all that we will be live on BWBC soon and that any rule breaking will be dealt with harshly. If you could all please make your way to the middle of the room and I will transform the great hall ready for the show."
After everybody had moved, Dumbledore pulled out his wand and with a muttered "chorusaulamutatio". The room changed to one with chairs around the outside a stage with a band where the staff table normally was. There were two staircases coming down from either side of the window behind the band with doors at the top.
"Now without further ado please take your seats as we will be live within 5 minutes." Said Dumbledore.
Five minutes later, after a quick countdown by George the shows music started and onto the stage walked Bruce in a suit and Tess in a gown that was gold in colour and tied behind her neck.
Bruce danced into the middle of the stage and met up with Tess.
"Welcome to the new series of Strictly Come Dancing. This is a special series as we are live from Hogwarts School of Witchcraft & Wizardry. It's nice to see you Hogwarts, to see you" said Bruce.
"NICE" shouted the entire hall after the muggleborns and half-bloods who knew about the show had explained to the rest about the catchphrase.
"And it's nice to see you as well Brucey." said Tess.
"Now let's meet the stars of our show." said Bruce taking Tess into a dance hold and walking off stage with her.
From somewhere Dumbledore's voice started calling out the contestants as they entered down one of the two staircases.
"Harry Potter" who was wearing a sea green short sleeved button up shirt and black trousers. His hair had been messed up with gel, but instead of looking like a mess it actually looked styled for a change.
"Hermione Granger" was wearing a short dress that was a red and purple colour but the top half was covered in sequins. Her hair was up in an intricate French plait.
"Ron Weasley" entered in a gold long sleeved shirt and black trousers. His hair was the same as Harrys'.
"Pansy Parkinson" came down the one staircase in a pink dress which actually suited her and was covered every inch with sequins.
"Draco Malfoy" who was wearing a dark grey long sleeved button up shirt and black trousers. His hair wasn't gelled back like it used to be but hung loose around his face.
"Ginny Weasley" was wearing a sky blue and light green dress; her hair had been curled and dropped around her face in gentle waves.
"Blaise Zabini" entered wearing a dark red shirt that showed off his constant tan very well.
"Luna Lovegood" came down the staircase in a pale peach coloured dress, however what was noticeable was the lack of the butter beer cork necklace and her radish earrings.
"Sirius Black" who came bounding down the stairs in a shirt that made most of the hall have to look away quickly. It was fluorescent yellow and the trousers had glitter and sparkle all over them.
"Amelia Bones" descended the stair case in a lavender dress, and like Hermione had sequins on the top part and her hair up in an intricate French plait.
"Remus Lupin" entered at a much steadier pace than his long time friend Sirius had. His shirt was a light blue which actually matched his eyes.
"Daphne Greengrass" who was wearing a turquoise and blue dress.
"Neville Longbottom" was wearing a brown shirt, which actually looked good on him.
"Nymphadora Tonks" who for once didn't mind being called her by her first name as she felt like a princess especially after the compliment Charlie had given her backstage, was wearing a black and silver halter neck dress. Her hair was her normal bright pink.
"Charlie Weasley" wore a silver short sleeved shirt that made his tan, from working outside all the time, stand out even more.
"Hestia Jones" wore a simple halter neck dress in white with black sequins covering it.
"Now that all our contestants are here, let us welcome our judges, Severus Snape, Len Goodman, Minerva McGonagall and Bruno Tonioli."
The judges descended the stairs and made their way to the raised table that they would sit behind and score the contestants on their performances.
"Now that everybody is here it's time to announce who our lovely contestants will be partnered with. (A/N decided to do this as a list to make it easier for all of you and for me lol.)
Harry Potter - Aliona Vilani
Hermione Granger - James Jordan
Ron Weasley - Flavia Cacace
Draco Malfoy - Ola Jordan
Pansy Parkinson - Brendan Cole
Blaise Zabini - Katya Virshilas
Sirius Black - Natalie Lowe
Remus Lupin - Kristina Rihanoff
Neville Longbottom - Karen Hardy
Ginny Weasley - Artem Chigvintsev
Luna Lovegood - Robin Windsor
Nymphadora Tonks - Vincent Simone
Charlie Weasley - Erin Boag
Amelia Bones - Anton du Beke
Daphne Greengrass - Pasha Kovalev
Hestia Jones - Ian Waite
As each couple were decided they greeted each other and walked to the side of the stage.