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This ball is a formal ball. Come in normal clothes and do not bother to apply make up, for it will prove to be pointless. You will understand why on Halloween. Precautions have been made to refrain students from sneaking alcohol into the ball. Now, I will let you talk and make preparations after one quick word. This ball will be very unique, and unlike anything else that you may have ever been to, and believe me when I say, it's going to be interesting." with that, the headmaster sat down. Throughout his entire speech he had not once lost the twinkle in his eyes.
Chapter 14: I Am Not Going Anywhere With You
The ball was approaching fast and the more time that went by, the more nervous the fifth, sixth and seventh years got.
What would this ball be like? Seeing that the idea obviously came from the senile and candy obsessed Headmaster, who knew what he could think of.
As soon as Hermione had heard that there was going to be a ball, she walked over to Draco and said, "I dare you to go with anyone else but me."
Draco just laughed and assured her that she was definitely his date.
Seven o' clock finally rolled around on the day of the ball. Hermione and Draco met up on the stairs outside the great hall and they walked in hand-in-hand. They were met with the stares of all the students in the great hall who turned to see what Hogwarts' favorite couple were, well, would be dressed as.
At the time, both Hermione and Draco had been wearing their school uniforms but the moment that they entered the great hall, their clothes immediately changed.
Where the two students had been standing a moment ago, was now occupied by a stunning princess and the most handsome prince charming that had ever walked the earth.
Draco was wearing a white out-fit and looked very similar to the prince from Cinderella. Hermione was also wearing white and looked just as good. Her dress was tight on top and floor length. The straps on her dress were thick but not thick enough to be thought of as short-sleeves. Throughout her dress there were little sparkles that made it look like snow that had just fallen. She had white gloves to her elbows and very simple jewelry.
Hermione's hair was up in a messy bun and on both hers and Draco's faces were a very simple white mask.
The pure simplicity of their costumes made them look so elegant - they were by far the best looking ones there.
The married couple ignored the staring faces and looked around the room.
Dumbledore meant what he said when he told the students that this ball would be very different. Looking around the room, Hermione saw that little orbs of glowing light lighted up the room. They hung in the air above everyone's heads and were all over the hall. The wall farthest from the entrance of the great hall had been magically taken away and the room opened up to the most beautiful garden, all of it was filled with every color rose possible. It was gorgeous. Hermione noticed that the little orbs continued outside also, creating a warm, soft light throughout the room.
On the wall to the left and right of where Hermione and Draco were gaping at the room were filled with every kind of food that a person could think of, and tables with chairs surrounded the enormous dance floor. Everywhere was covered in people. Hermione spotted Harry, Ron and Ginny at one of the tables. All three were laughing and Hermione wanted to join them.
Over the last few weeks Draco, Harry and Ron had been a lot nicer to each other –you could even call it friendly, but that might be pushing it a little.
Hermione literally dragged Draco over to them and the two teenagers joined the Gryffindors.
"Oh my god isn't this ball so amazing. I totally love the costumes that were picked out for Draco and me," Hermione said way too fast for the boys to comprehend what she was saying, but definitely slow enough for Ginny (another teenage girl) to understand.
"I know. You two look amazing, I am so jealous of your costume. Although I like what they picked out for me (Ginny was wearing a dress that made her look beautiful. She was dressed as a woman from the forties.) Do you think we'll be able to keep them?" Ginny replied, matching Hermione's speed.
The two girls continued talking like this and left the boys just staring at them.
"Bloody hell, is that even English that they're talking?" Draco asked the two Gryffindors.
Harry shook his head, "Naw, it can't be. Last time I checked I was fluent in English but I can't understand a bloody word that they're saying."
Draco groaned, "If Mora is talking like that all night than I am doomed."
Ron and Harry grinned. "You married her mate," Ron told him.
Draco glared at the red head. "Thanks. You're lots of help. I think I'm gonna ask her to dance. She really likes this song."
Draco did as he said he would; he stood up and asked Hermione if she wanted to dance. She obviously said yes.
The two danced for a while before returning to their friends, this time it was Draco's and Hermione's friends in Slytherin.
The two of them took a seat with Blaise and Theo and the four of them started talking. Actually, it was really just Theo, Hermione and Draco talking, as Blaise stared at Ginny.
Hermione finally noticed what her brother's gaze was focused on and grinned.
She stood up and grabbed Blaise's hand. With a quick goodbye to Theo and a wink to Draco, Hermione dragged Blaise over to where Ginny was still talking with Harry and Ron.
"Hey Gin," Hermione started, grinning. "You haven't mentioned a date all evening. Do you have one?" Ginny blushed and shook her head. Hermione continued gleefully, "Would you like one?"
Blaise and Ginny just stared at her like she was mental causing Hermione to roll her eyes.
"Stubborn idiots," Hermione mumbled to herself. She than looked at her brother and best friend and said, "Ginny, Blaise has a huge crush on you. Blaise, from the looks Ginny has been sending you lately, I think it's safe to assume that she has a crush on you to. Neither of you have dates since I not only have the brains meant for my brother, but apparently the courage too and he was too afraid of rejection to ask Ginny out. There. I've done all that I can. Go dance, snog or do whatever you want. When things get a little to heated, either go to a room or find a nice secluded bush to have fun behind. Go."
Throughout Hermione's entire speech, Ginny and Blaise had turned redder and redder. But they still smiled at each other nonetheless. Blaise offered his hand to Ginny and Ginny took it.
Hermione turned to Ron and Harry and said, "Don't go all protective on Ginny. Blaise has a good heart and will treat her well. So not one word from either of you. Ok?" The two teenage boys were too dumbstruck to do anything else but nod as Hermione continued, "Good boys, now, I'm going to go find my date. I'll see you two later."
Hermione waved and turned around to see that Draco and Theo had followed her and listened to the whole thing. Draco raised his eyebrows at Hermione and she blushed and said, "Don't look at me. They already liked each other. All I did was a little bit of meddling."
Theo shook his head and said, "Sadly, I think that was the only way that they would have ever ended up together. Blaise's was way to nervous about Ginny. Personally though, I think that was frickin' hilarious."
Hermione grinned.
All of a sudden the music stopped playing and the air got noticeably colder. When Hermione looked around to see what was happening she saw that all the roses had turned black. She gulped and nudged Draco. When he saw them, he took her hand and gave it a squeeze.
Hermione looked up at him and said, "Draco, I don't think this is part of the events planned for tonight. Although most people think that Dumbledore planned this."
Draco looked around to see that Hermione was right, but thankfully Dumbledore stood up and said, "Students, I'm sorry to say that this is not part of what was supposed to happen tonight. Can anyone tell me what the meaning of this is?"
The students realized that something was wrong and started getting very nervous.
The giant oak doors that led into the great hall suddenly opened and three people were standing there; all dressed in black, stood Lucius Malfoy, Jonathon Zabini, and Voldemort himself.
"Well isn't this nice," Voldemort said. "I'm a bit sad that I am going to ruin such a lovely party but I am here to collect a few of your students Dumbledore."
"I'm sorry Tom but I can not allow you to take any one of my students," Dumbledore told him sternly. "If I am correct than you have come here for Harry Potter, I can not allow that."
Voldemort laughed a cold and empty laugh.
"Oh Dumbledore, your old age has finally caught up with you. I am not here for Harry Potter but three of your other students," Voldemort replied.
Hermione, Draco and Blaise completely understood what was happening. Realizing that he needed to be with the other two, Blaise slowly led Ginny to where Harry and Ron were standing and he whispered for her to stay there. He walked up to stand beside his sister.
Voldemort turned to the three of them and focused his gaze on Hermione. "I told you that I would be seeing more of you Luciana. I am here to keep that promise. After all, I am a man of my word."
Hermione mustered up her courage and looked Voldemort straight in the eye and said, "I will not go anywhere with you. Neither will my brother nor my husband go with you. We plan on staying right here."
Voldemort laughed once again as he said, "My dear Luciana. It makes no difference to me whether you come with me willingly or not. All that matters is that you come, and preferably alive."
Hermione glared and said, "No."
This time it was Hermione's father who answered, "Luciana this is enough. Although I did not raise you, I am your father. You will come with the Dark Lord."
Hermione shook her head. "I don't get it. Why are a bunch of purebloods, who are all about being just that, following every wish and command of half-blood? It doesn't make any sense. Oh well. I don't care, but I am sorry father, I am staying right here at Hogwarts."
Voldemort reached into his pocket and pulled out his wand. he pointed it at Hermione and said, very calmly, "Crucio."
Hermione screamed. She felt as if someone was stabbing knives into every part of her body.
Draco immediately took out his wand and pointed it at Voldemort and was about to speak when Tom Riddle cut him off.
"Do not even think about trying to curse me. If you do I will kill her."
Draco had no idea what to do. There was no way he could let Voldemort kill Hermione but he had to do something to help her.
Hermione reached out and lowered Draco's arm. She gave him a small smile and whispered, "Thanks Draco, but I feel like all of us would be better off if you lowered your wand."
Hermione was about to say something else when she suddenly found herself in the arms of Voldemort. Voldemort had said a spell that caused Hermione to disappear, but than reappear in his arms almost instantly. So there she was, with Voldemort's arms around her waist.
She struggled and said, "Let go of me!"
Voldemort just laughed and said, "I do not believe that you are in any place to be making demands, my dear."
Hermione then yelled at him. "I am not your anything! Let go right now!"
Voldemort just laughed again and turned to his two deatheaters. "Grab the others. We need to go now!"
The two men took out their wands and preformed the same spell that Voldemort had, and Draco and Blaise suddenly found themselves in front of their fathers.
Before anyone could say a single word, the six of them all vanished.
A/N: now I want to know what happens and I'm the author! I think that was a pretty good chapter, although even I wanted it to be longer. That was SO much fun to write. I really really REALLY hope you guys liked to read it as much I loved to write it, but that's the whole point of … wait for it … REVIEWS!!! Heh heh…
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(btw. I would've made the ball a lot more interesting like Dumbledore promised it would be but it was kinda cut short by the unexpected guests. Just saying that so people don't ask me about it. Oh well…)
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