Welcome back! Sorry for the long wait, I've been busy (I know I know, every author on says that when they haven't updated.) Anyway, I hope you enjoy the new chapter and I started on chapter 8 so it shouldn't be too long till I post that one up.
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~Chapter 7~
*The next day at dinner*
Alex placed her fork don as the desert disappeared from the table. The noise level slowly increased ten-fold within the Great Hall.
"Wonder what the announcement Professor Dumbledore is making," Hermione said to her friends. Ginny and Alex shrugged as Remus gave a small laugh.
"I think he's going to talk about this year's Halloween Ball," he told Hermione as he placed an arm around her waist.
"Halloween Ball?" The three girls looked confused.
"I keep forgetting this is your first year," He laughed at their confused faces.
"Each year a Halloween Ball is held, everyone dressed up in costumes and finds themselves a date," Lily explained to her friends, before Remus could. "It turns out to be a big event, and is lots of fun." She continued, excitedly, ignoring Remus' mock glare.
"Oh!" Ginny spoke first, "We should start thinking of our costumes! We wouldn't want to have the same as someone else, now do we?"
"This weekend is a Hogsmead weekend!" Lily said just as excited as Ginny, "We can look then, before all the good ones are taken." Both Ginny and Lily started to chat happily about the shopping trip. Alex simply groaned and gave a pleading look to Hermione, which made the brunette laugh.
"I have no control over those two, I'm stuck too." She told her friend.
"Scared of a little shopping?" Sirius teasingly, as he pulled Alex closer, she shifted slightly in the dark haired wizards grasp.
"Only when Ginny is involved," she retorted back, sticking her tongue out at him.
A light tinkling noise cut Sirius off, "May I have your attention please?" The headmaster stood, his vibrant purple robes stood out like a beacon among the other teachers' robes. The students quickly quieted down, turning their attention to him. "Thank you." He smiled, "As you all know Halloween is right around the corner, and as tradition we will be hosting the Halloween Ball!" A cheer rang throughout the hall, and excited squeaks from the girls could be heard. After waiting a while, Dumbledore raised his hands for silence.
"Yes, yes, I know you all are excited," his eyes twinkled, "But there are of course some ground rules. All years under 6th year must be back to their dorms no later than 10:30," whines broke out from the younger students, "Do not worry you will have enough time to have some fun. Now, 6th and 7th years you must be back to your dorms no later than midnight. Remember to act appropriate and to have fun," Dumbledore smiled softly and then sat back down. Once he sat, the Great Hall was bursting with chatter. The Marauders and the girls quietly left at that time.
Both Alex and Hermione pulled out one of their essays, while the rest of the group just crowed around.
"I thought you guys finished that essay?" Ginny asked her two friends, when she noticed the transfiguration essays.
"We did," Hermione said looking up from the parchment she had, "So we decide to switch and check each others, just in case." The red-head rolled her eyes at the two, and joined the boys, who were playing a game of Exploding Snap.
Later that night, Hermione was still up, she was sitting in her favorite chair right next to the fireplace. She was completely absorbed into her book she didn't hear someone come down the stairs into the common room.
"Good book?" A voice broke her trance, making the witch jump. She looked up to see Remus take a seat on the couch, "Sorry, I didn't mean to startle you."
"Its fine," she said softly, "What are you doing up?" she stood up and joined him on the couch. Remus pulled her towards him, letting her snuggle closer.
"I couldn't sleep," he told her, nuzzling his face in her neck, "What are you reading?" he asked.
"Just a little light reading," she smiled. She showed him the heavy tome, the book was leather bound and the gold title was fading. Remus grabbed the book from her and looked through it yellowing pages.
"'Time: Through the past, present, and future', interesting choice. Did you say this was light reading?" Remus chuckled. Hermione rolled her eyes; playfully hitting him she took the old tome back from him.
She stood up and placed the book onto the armchair she was sitting on. Remus watched as she stretched her arms above her head, his blue-grey eyes skimmed her curves. Without her robes, he was able to see all of them.
"I can't wait for the Halloween Ball, seems like fun." Hermione said, breaking Remus from his trance. He quickly looked down, blushed profusely, as he realized he was staring.
"Yeah should be great," He mumbled as the brunette came to sit by him again. "You planning on going with anyone?" he asked, blush still upon his cheeks, as he ran a hand through his messy sandy-blonde hair.
"Not sure," Hermione replied with a smirk, "All depends if this one boy asks me or not." Remus slumped a little, worried. "I mean if he doesn't ask me I'd be a little upset, I mean we technically are going out." The blonde wizard perked up instantly, he reached over and pulled Hermione close to him once again.
"Well then, Miss Hermione Grange, may I escort you to the Halloween Ball?" Remus asked, trying to keep a straight face, but failing, leaving the two of them laughing. Once they recovered, Remus looked to the witch in his arms, his blue-grey eyes meeting her chocolate ones.
"Yes, Mr Remus Lupin, I would love to." She gave him a big smile, before Remus gently placed a hand under her chin and placed a kiss upon her lips.
AN: Alright here is Chapter 7! So I realized there isn't much of Ginny so next chapter will be mostly about her. Hm… Remus and Hermione are so cute together. So far I think I may know what each character is going to be going as to the Ball, but still if you got an idea don't be afraid to tell me!
Also I'm open for any ideas!
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