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It was the day of Arwen's birthday. She spent the morning with her brothers and her father then started to get ready at around one. The ball started at seven.

Harry had spent the day Bran. They were closer than ever. Bran had been dying to kiss Harry but every time he was going to his dark angel would turn away to talk to someone. This cause Bran a lot of frustration as Harry seemed to be the only one that didn't know Bran liked him.

They hadn't seen Ireth or Legolas all day. It was coming on four o'clock and no one had seen the two blondes. Harry was starting to worry. He and Bran were on the training field practising. When Harry heard the bell ring for the guards to swap shifts. They swapped everyday at half past five. The teens looked at each other then looked up onto the wall. They saw two blondes standing watching them. Bran smiled and grabbed Harry's hand, pulling him towards the stairs leading to the high wall.

Ireth and Legolas had left early that morning and had gone into muggle London. Legolas had tied his hair back and Ireth had given him some clothes to wear. Ireth had bought Harry and Bran a lot of new clothes. She had also found the perfect outfit for both boys to wear to the ball.

When the teens reached the two blondes Ireth held out two bags. Harry tried to look in Bran's bag but Legolas stopped him, pulling him away from Bran. Ireth grabbed Bran's hand and pulled him in the opposite direction. She led Bran to her room and Legolas took Harry to his room. The rooms were on the opposite side of the living quarters.

In Ireth's room the girl dumped her bags on the bed then grabbed Bran's bag. The boy watched as she pulled out some material that looked like silk. She laid the clothes out and he gasped when he saw what was there. A dark green silk shirt was lying with a deep slit in the chest. The trousers were a pure black colour and looked like they would be quite tight. She then pulled out a pair of black mid shin high boots and a beautiful green and black mask.

She turned and handed the shirt and trousers to him and sent him into the bathroom. A bath had been run so he quickly climbed in as he was quite sweaty from the practice he had with Harry. When he felt clean he climbed out, dried himself and pulled on the trousers. They were quite tight around his waist and the top of his legs but they flowed out just above the knee. He pulled on the shirt finding that the sleeves flowed out and covered most of his hands. The slit on the front came to just below his chest and the shirt seemed to hang off him. He didn't know how it was supposed to look so he went out to get Ireth's help.

He stepped out and his jaw dropped. Ireth was standing trying to tie the silver cord around her waist. She was wearing a deep purple tunic top and a black flowing skirt that reached her ankles. She had slipper like black shoes on with a light purple hooded cloak hanging off her shoulders. She turned away from him and the cloak swung round to revile a silver pentagram on the back. There was a silver flowing pattern in her skirt which shimmered in the light when she moved. She gave up with the cord and flung it on her bed.

Bran walked over and picked it up. She looked at him and smiled as he tied it round her waist. She helped him to put on his boots then handed him a metal belt. He put it on and Ireth adjusted it so that his shirt was hanging over the belt slightly. He quickly put on the boots, tucking the bottom of the trousers in and buckled them up. He was about to walk over to the door when Ireth pulled him back. She made him sit in front of her mirror and started to sort his hair. She made it spiky and used some magick to weave black and green strands of thread through it. She then flattened most of his hair and left the coloured stands sticking up. He carefully put on his mask and felt it mould to the shape of his face.

When he turned around he saw Ireth add the finishing touches to her hair and turn around. The mask was silver and only covered her eyes and nose but it made her eyes look a brighter blue than normal. They smiled at each other.

"You look amazing Bran."

"You're beautiful." She smiled and took his hand leading him out the door.

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When Harry got into Legolas' room he pulled out his clothes. His trousers were rather like Bran's. His shirt was a silver grey and was the same design as Bran's. Legolas sent Harry for a bath and Harry done as he was told. Legolas took his clothes out of the bag at his feet. His shirt was like Harry and Bran's but his was a deep blue. His trousers were tight around his waist but then flowed down his legs. They didn't flow out so that he had to tuck them into his boots. They were black and like Ireth's skirt they had a silver design flowing through them. He took the top layer of his hair and tied it back leaving the rest to hang around his face and shoulders. He was pulling on his slipper like silver and black shoes when Harry came out.

Harry was putting his belt on as he walked out and Legolas couldn't help but stare. He looked like an Elvin prince. The material in his top seemed to swirl around as though it was a grey river. His trousers swished around his ankles only showing some of his black and silver shoes. Legolas helped Harry to style his hair then handed him his mask. Harry was shocked at first when his glasses moulded into his mask, which moulded into his face, but he guessed that Ireth had charmed it to do this. He looked at Legolas and grinned.

"Looking good Legolas."

"Your not too bad yourself Harry." Both of them grinned and Harry pulled on a black hooded cape that had a large silver wolf on the back. They walked out and walked towards the main hall.

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Ireth and Bran were some of the first guest to arrive. They spotted the twins who were wearing the exact same as usual. They split up after a quick hug and bran walked around the edge of the hall. After a while more people came in and Bran's eyes were drawn to a man with a grey shirt on. He watched as he parted with a blonde and was about to go over when Lord Elrond called for everyone's attention on the stage. He announce that dinner was ready. Everyone took a seat. Bran couldn't see the man he was drawn to and decided to sit with Ireth.

Harry had sat with Legolas and the twins when dinner was announced. All four had tried to spot Ireth and Bran but none could spot them. Once the meal was over the dancing and entertainment started. Some elves climbed on the stage with instruments of some sort and started to play a medium speed song. Harry watched as Legolas started dancing with Arwen. The twins, not finding any partners, started to dance a sort of tango together, making almost everyone laugh or roll their eyes. Harry found his eyes drawn towards two people dancing not far from the twins. The girl looked amazing with her flowing black and silver skirt. He couldn't see her top but her hooded cloak and long hair, set in ringlets, made her look like a true princess. But it was the man she was dancing with that caught his eye.

He was wearing a green shirt, rather like Harry's own, that seemed to highlight his muscles. The trousers looked very tight and Harry couldn't help but stare at the guy's ass. Harry continued to watch the couple and they actually seemed to dance closer to him. Harry noticed that the girl kept glancing at him then she would tell her partner something. When the song ended the couple parted after a quick bow. The girl moved off to dance with someone else as a fast song started. The boy moved towards the drinks table that Harry was leaning against. He picked up a drink then leaned against it next to Harry.

"Who are you looking for?" Harry glanced at the guy then back at the dance floor.

"I'm trying to guess who my friends are. But they are rather good at disguising themselves." The guy seemed to stare at Harry as if recognising him.

"Well, if you tell me their names I might know what they are dressed like."

"Ireth and Legolas."

"Ah, you must be either Harry or Bran."

"Yes I am one of them. But I won't tell you which one." Harry grinned along with the guy. "What's your name?"

"My name is Feanaro. Well, if I find any of them I shall tell them that you are looking for them." He finished his drink then moved away. Harry grabbed his arm quickly.

"How about a dance first? Before I never meet you again and you forget all about me."

"Sure. There's no harm in it."

Harry smiled and they walked over the edge of the dancing couples and groups. Just as they were about to start dancing the music stopped and everyone looked up to the stage. Harry raised an eyebrow when he saw Feanaro's partner from earlier. The girl stood in the middle of the stage and smiled shyly. Then the music started and she seemed to become braver.

I know that you're hiding things

Using gentle words to shelter me

Your words are like a dream

But dreams could never fool me

Not that easily...

I acted so distant then

Didn't say goodbye before you left

But I was listening

You fight your battles far from me

Far too easily...

The song was slow and Harry could felt he emotion in it. He felt someone touch his arm and he turned to face his dance partner. They smiled at each other Harry put his hand on the smaller man's waist while taking his hand. They started to waltz slowly.

"Save your tears 'cause I'll come back."

I could hear that you whispered as you walked through that door

But still I soar to hide the pain when I turned back the pages

Just like then you answer

What if I cried my eyes out and begged you not to part?

But now I'm not afraid

To say what's in my heart...

Harry felt Feanaro move closer. Harry noticed that he had black and green strands of thread weaved through his brown hair. Without realising Harry pulled him closer and slipped his other hand around his partner. Feanaro then slipped both of his hands up onto Harry's shoulders.

Cause thousand words, calling out through the ages

Both lie to you though you know

I can see that there're reaching you

Suspended on silver wings

Oh a thousand words and a thousand embraces

Will cradle you, take away all of your weariness

So far away, they'll hold you forever

Harry felt his partner rest his head on Harry's shoulder. Harry rested his on Feanaro's head.

Oh a thousand words have never been spoken

They'll fly to you,

They'll carry you home back into my arms

Suspended on silver wings

And a thousand words, call out through the ages

They'll cradle you, take all of your longing

It's those lonely days

They'll hold you forever

They stopped dancing and just held each other. Harry looked down as Feanaro looked up.

Oh, a thousand words...

As the music stopped they kissed. It was a soft sweet kiss and when they pulled away the singer and Legolas were standing waiting for them. Harry smiled then walked away with Legolas.

Ireth watched them go then turned to Bran who was currently staring at Harry's ass.

"Told you he liked you."

"But he didn't know who I was. I made sure my eyes were a dull brown by making ivy slowly creep up the walls outside."

"Well I think you should ask him to dance later. Maybe for the last few dances as we're all taking our masks off at midnight."

"Yeah maybe. Do you think he'll back off when he finds out it's me?"

"Don't be silly. Now come on. I want to dance." She grabbed his hand and pulled him into the middle of the dance floor.

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Harry was leaning against the wall with Legolas and the twins. He was currently watching the two dancing and wished it was him instead of the girl. She laughed about something and Harry felt jealous.

He shook his head and looked down at his drink. He felt Legolas rest his hand on his shoulder and pull him closer. Harry looked up then noticed some females hovering near by. Legolas pulled Harry to him so that Harry was resting his head on the blondes shoulder. The females quickly left.

Harry stayed where he was for a while, taking in the power that surrounded Legolas. They both watched the dancing couple, standing in silence together.

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athenakitty: I'm trying to make Bran Harry's love interest. Remus will come clean when Harry and Neville go back soon. Harry may find out but I haven't decided yet.

Tigerlily-2250: thanks. Always good to know people like my fic

Sailor Lorraine: thanks, I really like that chapter too.

Staryday: why thank you and here is the update nice and fast for you. And I'm so glad you like Bran and Harry.