Chappie 4: The Nargles in the Mistletoe.
"As there are so many students staying for Christmas this year, we have decided to hold a ball to lighten the atmosphere a bit." Dumbledore announced to the school. "Every student and teacher must wear dress robes," here he looked at Snape, "as it is a formal occasion." Everyone laughed at the look of mock horror on Snape's face, then stopped in shock as they realized he actually was joking.
All too soon, Christmas Eve arrived-the day of the ball. There was a mad flurry of activity throughout the castle, and Hermione and Devan had disappeared to get ready.
Around 10 o'clock, the boys entered the great hall. Harry was dressed in black jeans with an untucked emerald top hanging loosely over his torso, with the top few buttons undone; Ron in red (laceless) velvet trimmed with gold; and Malfoy wore a white suit, black shirt and green tie, all which made hiss hair so much paler.
Next the girls entered, wearing an assortment of different dresses. As they passed, everyone got a clear view of Hermione. She wore a dark blue dress, which was adorned with black stars, and had her hair piled on her head in an elegant and complicated bun, little ringlets framing her face.
Soon the great hall was full of staff and students alike. But there were still three people missing.
"Where is the Snape family? We cannot begin without them!" Dumbledore cried, just moments before the aforementioned people arrived.
Caitlyn wore a black floor length dress that shone different colors in the lights.
Professor Snape stunned all. He wore black jean-like trousers with a white shirt tucked into the waistband. The top buttons of the shirt were undone, and an emerald cape was fastened around his neck with a silver snake-shaped clasp.
AS Devan walked in, everyone except for the other Snape family members and Dumbledore gasped. Although he did have his mouth slightly open in shock. She wore a beautiful, sleeveless emerald dress which had a slight trail. It had a silver cord belt tying it up, and her shining green eyes were underlined with a thin line of black eyeliner. An odd looking (probably because the patterns kept swirling and changing) black tiara connected to a pale silver veil which traveled down her back. She had simple black bangles over her wrists, and the dress seemed to melt into her shape.
"Ahh, Severus. Glad you three made it on time." Dumbledore announced, then the music began and people started picking dance partners. Caitlyn went with Malfoy-to stop him bugging her all night-Ron asked Hermione, ears scarlet, so Harry walked up to Devan.
"Want to dance?" he asked she nodded the affirmative and they hit the dance floor.
Soon the entire population of Hogwarts staying for Christmas was stepping and spinning and lifting and twirling, Harry's terrible skill countered by Devan's great ability in the art of dance, making them the best air in the hall. Eventually people tired, and stumbled exhaustedly to sit down and watch the three energy-filled remaining dancers.
At one minute to midnight, Ron, Hermione, Caitlyn and Malfoy had also exhausted themselves, and they sat down. But Harry and Devan still danced.
The clock finally began to chime midnight, and as the two teens paused for breath, they leaned in closer together, and on the sixth 'gong', they kissed. The chimes finished, and they broke apart, blushing at the wolf-whistles echoing throughout the hall. Dumbledore cried:
"Merry Christmas!" and broke into applause. The rest of the halls occupants followed suit. Harry and Devan walked off the dance floor, still blushing furiously. "Ok students, I believe we should all get some sleep. After all, we want our presents in the morning, don't we? Well, good night!" Dumbledore shouted as a closing speech, and the hall steadily emptied.
A/N: Yes I know, short, but it's all I had written out. now its down to using nothing but my brain! Thanks again to my beta, MadameElodie, for checking this over!