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Chapter 3

"The ball is foremost a dance," Professor McGonagall told them. The girls broke into excited chatter while all the boys except one groaned. Ron was drifting to sleep when Harry hit the back of his head.

"You worried about the dance?" Seamus asked, not even glancing at the girls as if already knowing who he would ask. Dean shrugged, looking over each of them.

"The only thing Weasley should be worried about is not making a fool of himself at the dance," Malfoy quipped, although the tone was more teasing instead of condescending. Ron scowled but smirked afterwards.

"Wasn't it you that used to have two left feet, Draco?" Riley ventured over to the boy's side and sat in Ron's lap. The blond rolled his eyes but smiled when Ireth came up afterwards.

"He dances a lot better now, still steps on me from time to time," The ravenette giggled, poking him in the side.

"Don't need this kind of abuse," Malfoy muttered, crossing his arms and Riley smothered the laugh that slipped out.

"Now who would like to demonstrate the dance with me?" McGonagall questioned, turning to the boy's side. Everyone shrank and slouched in their chairs.

"Alright then, I'll just choose myself," She threatened and the boys started to shuffle. Her gaze fell on Ron and she smirked.

"Mr. Weasley, on your feet," She ordered, extending a hand to the tall redhead. He looked between her and the hand.

"You've got to be joking," He said and the Professor narrowed her eyes.

"I assure you Mr. Weasley, I am not," She stated, taking his wrist and dragging him on the dance floor.

"Professor, I'm not the best dancer," He warned her, trying in vain to get out of it.

"Come on Ronnie, you'll do great," Riley winked, smiling widely and giving a thumbs-up. He scowled at her and she just laughed in reply. McGonagall started the music and they started to waltz. Fred and George swayed to the music and Harry glanced at them.

"You're never gonna let him live this down are you?" He smiled and they shook their heads.

"Never," They confirmed and the raven chuckled. Everyone watched and each had huge smiles on their faces. Ron's face was pink while he tried to follow the steps.

"Now come on, the rest of you try," McGonagall told them as the song finished. Frowns replaced the big smiles on the teen's faces and they coughed uncomfortably.

"I've already been humiliated, so you wanna dance love?" Ron propositioned, giving Riley his hand. She took it, a sly smile on her face.

"That was quite a spectacle, any chance of seeing your awkward moves again?" She smirked and he brought her closer, one arm around her waist and the other clasping her hand.

"You just love to tease don't you?" The redhead smirked, the brunette smiling up at him.

"It's what I do besides you make it so easy," She shot back and poked his forehead with her finger. He kissed her quickly but got a disapproving look from McGonagall. Ireth and Draco passed by the couple and the ravenette exchanged a glance with her twin.

"So Draco, stepped on any feet lately?" Riley joked and the blonde scowled.

"If you must know, haven't stepped on them in a few years," He replied then Ireth winced.

"Fix that record, make it a few seconds," She laughed and he glared at her. Riley and Ron burst into laughter before continuing the dance. On the other side of the room, Harry and some of the other Gryffindors were watching the others. Hermione sat next to the raven boy and watched the Gryffindor couple.

"Don't you wish you had something like that?" He asked suddenly and she looked at him in surprise.

"You mean without all the teasing and yelling?" She grinned and he chuckled. Riley was now poking a red-faced Ron's cheek and looked pretty pleased with herself. Ron soon grabbed her around the waist and twirled her around. They could hear the laughter all the way over from where they sat.

"I wouldn't have them any other way, I think it makes them unique," He replied, glancing at the brunette beside him. She was staring at the couple, a small smile on her face. Her cheeks turned pink quickly and she looked away quickly. Harry glanced up and saw the pair was now kissing chastely, more of a sweet kiss than anything.

"They show affection way too easily," He heard Hermione mutter and he laughed loudly this time. Draco and Ireth were getting off the dance floor, coming to join the Gryffindors on their side of the room. The two Slytherins picked to empty seats next to Harry.

"We're gonna have to hose them down one of these days," The blonde told them, McGonagall was still staring disapprovingly from her corner before they finally sat down.

"So Harry, figured out the egg yet?" Riley questioned and the raven shook his head slowly.

"I was gonna open it but would prefer my ear drums to stay intact," He said and they all laughed.

"Maybe you should ask the others, Cedric seems nice enough to share any tips," She suggested and he shrugged. He had no idea where to find the Hufflepuff but it couldn't hurt to try.

"With everyone thinking I cheated my way in I'm not sure, the only ones who believe me are you guys," He grumbled, crossing his arms.

"Don't be depressed Potter, you'll be fine," Malfoy said, patting the boy on the back. They all shot him disbelieving looks.

"Oh sod off, I can be nice when I want to," He scowled, rolling his eyes at them.

"I've known you all my life and I'm still shocked when something nice comes out of your mouth," Riley smirked at his sneer.

"I guess asking Cedric is what I should do," Harry said in resignation, he only hoped the older boy wasn't like the rest.

Voila! This is mostly for my sister, who since she's back from college has taken back her role as my editor. Which means I'll update sooner, sorry about this but I've been working on so many other things. Only about a two-three more chapters for this year. Then onto Book Five and the toad Umbridge!