RJStephenson: Hey Wade! Brilliant movie!

Deadpool: Thank you! Thank you! I know, I'm hot.

RJStephenson: Seriously. I really enjoyed the movie. You're X Force!

Deadpool: Completely gender neutral name.

RJStephenson: I never thought I would ask this but can I get your autograph?

Deadpool: Why of course hot shot. (Pulls out a pen and scribbles on a piece of paper)

RJStephenson: Thanks Wade… Wait a minute! Is this pen the same pen from the movie?!

Deadpool: The one and only.

RJStephenson: That is super gross! What was I sucking when I asked for your atuograph? To the story! Harry Potter series belongs to JK Rowling. The X Men belongs to Stan Lee, Jack Kirby and the Marvel company.

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Chapter 37: The Yule Ball

Harry and the X Men were in the Ravenclaw celebrating with Ravenclaw students on Harry's victory against dragons. While Gryffindors were famous for their own party, party with Ravenclaws and Xavier institute combined was equally noisy and cheerful.

"Fred and George are having party in Gryffindor common room and couldn't come." said Ginny. "So they said they got you this as a reward for doing a good job in task." Ginny pointed at the large crate. Harry opened the crate, and it was filled with butter beer bottle, along with couple of bottles of Firewhisky.

"Sweet! I always wanted to try firewhisky." said Harry as he pulled the firewhisky.

"Harry James Potter, put that down! That's an alcohol!" said Hermione.

"Lighten up Hermione. I just faced a dragon. I think I deserve it." said Harry and he tried to take a swig of it, only for Jean to snatch it out of his hand.

"Don't even think about it." said Jean firmly. "At least not until you're twenty one."

"Did someone said alcohol?" said Logan and he took the firewhisky from Jean. He drank it and whistled. "Damn. Stuff is good."

Then, someone yelled "Hey Harry! Open the egg!". Others begin to say chant Open the egg!

"Alright then. Let's see what clue it gives." said Harry and he opened the egg. The egg let out an extremely loud screeching noise and Harry quickly had to close it.

"Why does it sound like someone getting tortured?" said Kitty.

"Great. We have a clue, but we can't understand what it means." said Bobby.

"Hmm… Maybe it can only be heard if there is a special aid." said Luna.

"What do you mean Luna?" asked Kitty.

"Well… Maybe it's some kind of different language. We just think it's a loud screeching noise because we can't understand that language. Or maybe if we hear the language in a condition it is normally heard on, its sounds different." said Luna.

"That could be true… Maybe it's an language of a different creature." said Harry.

"Creature? Hey Harry, you know I think I once heard my father say something like that." said Terry Boot. "See, he works at the ministry for the Department for Control of Magical creatures and he once told me the mermish language can't be understood out of water."

"And there are mermish people living in Hogwarts black lake." pointed out Hermione.

"That could be the answer." said Harry. "Jean? Could you create some sort of a bowl with your shield power? Large enough for me to put my head in it. Ororo? Little rain over that bowl please."

After the bowl was created, Harry opened the egg and submerged it in the water. Faint melody could be heard from the water. Harry took a deep breath and put his head inside.

Come seek us where our voices sound,

We cannot sing above the ground,

And while you're searching ponder this;

We've taken what you'll sorely miss,

An hour long you'll have to look,

And to recover what we took,

But past an hour, the prospect's black,

Too late, it's gone, it won't come back.

Harry got his head out of the water. Ginny handed him a towel and Harry dried his head with it.

"Ok, so the task is in the black lake. Apparently the champions have one hour to take back whatever we will sorely miss. The question is, what would that be?" said Harry.

"It's not wand, since only thing the champions can have is a wand." said Hermione.

"Maybe a fancy gadget like broom?" offered Peter.

"Or… a person." said Harry. "I mean, other things like wands or brooms can be replaced but a close person can't. I'm going to assume we'll be having to rescue a friend or a family member. The question is, who?"

Harry looked around at his friends and family. "I have so many people I'll sorely miss. Wonder who'll be taken."

"Never knew you cared that much kid." smirked Logan. "Anyway, relax. There's shit load of time left and it'll probably be no sweat."

"Says a guy who can't even swim." snorted Harry. "I'll have to start preparing. But probably after christmas. I think I deserve a break."

The next day, during breakfast, Professor McGonagall stood up and made an announcement. "May I have your attention everyone? I have an announcement. In few weeks, the Triwizard tournament Yule Ball will be happening."

The mention of Yule ball made many girls in the halls to gasp and whisper excitedly.

"Quiet please!" said McGonagall and everyone went silent again. "The Yule Ball is an important event that has been part of the Triwizard tournament tradition. This ball will be open for everyone who is fourth year or above, though younger students may attend if they have been invited someone older. Please dress formally for the occasion. That is all."

"A yule ball?" said Harry. "Facing a dragon is another thing but asking a girl out is a completely different matter."

"You scared?" sniggered Jamie.

"Uncomfortable is the word I'll use." said Harry.

"Oh, there you are Mr Potter." said Professor Flitwick.

"What can I do for you professor?" asked Harry.

"I need to tell you that as a champion of the Triwizard tournament, you are required to bring a partner." said Professor Flitwick. "It is the duty of the champion to participate Mr Potter. Good luck finding a partner Mr Potter." said Professor Flitwick.

"Vell, you petter start searching." said Kurt.

The students spent next few weeks trying to find partners for the ball.

Harry was sitting with his friends complaining. "Who should I ask? I can't go with Kitty, Rogue, Amara or Rahne. That's like asking your sister for a date." said Harry.

"I think I saw couple of girls who would give up their front teeth to go with you." said Peter.

"Yes. But I'm pretty sure they're people who wants to go with the Triwizard champion. Not me. If I have to go to the ball, I might as well as have a good time." said Harry.

"How about Ginny?" said Sam.

"Ginny?" said Harry.

"Yeah you know. Redhead, brown eyes, spent entire summer with us two years ago, your trainee during the summer, easy on the eyes?" said Sam.

"Ok, I know who she is." said Harry. Ginny and he was very close friends. It won't be so bad to go with her, especially since she won't treat him like some sort of rate trophy. Also, Sam wasn't lying when he said Ginny's easy on the eyes. She was developin… "Ok what was that." frowned Harry.

"You know what, you're right. I should ask her." said Harry.

"Well better do it quickly." said Jamie. "Good ones will be taken soon."

"You're right." said Harry. "So, who are you guys going to ask?"

Hermione Granger was sitting on the bench reading. She was going over her Ancient runes book when she felt like someone went past her.

She looked around but no one was around. Then Hermione felt like something was next to her. Hermione looked at her left and on the bench, there was an ice shaped like a rose.

Hermione picked it up and looked at it. It was beautiful. But was it for her?

"What are you holding mudblood?" sneered the voice. That voice belonged to Pansy Parkinson, who was approaching with Crabbe and Goyle.

"What do you want Parkinson." said Hermione.

"You know, you looked hilarious when Draco gave you that long tooth. Pity you didn't keep it. It suited your ugly face." sneered Pansy.

"Are you here to pick fight? Well, I'm not interested. Go away." said Hermione and she picked up her book.

"I'm not done talking to you mudblood." spat Pansy. But when Hermione ignored her again Pasny was furious. "Crabbe, Goyle. Grab her. We should teach her some lesson."

Crabbe and Goyle ran up to Hermione, who whipped out her wand and pointed at them. "Take one more step and I'll hex you." threatened Hermione.

Pansy let out a shrill laugh. "You think one mudblood like you can take on three purebloods?"

"Actually, it's two." said Bobby as he came out of the corner.

Seeing Bobby, the trio of Slytherin hesitated. They still remembered how the mutants thoroughly kicked their asses, though they'll never admit that to anyone.

"Come on." spat Pansy. "Why should bother wasting our time on those worthless mudbloods?"

As Bobby and Hermione watched the trio leave, Bobby shook his head. "Cowards."

"Thanks for stepping in. I really didn't want to fight any meaningless fights." said Hermione.

"No problem. I should have intervene sooner. I mean, I was waiting for a good timing…" said Bobby but quickly cut himself off.

"Good timing for what?" asked Hermione. Then Hermione looked at the ice rose she had. "Oh!" she gasped.

"Yeah. So, do you want to go with me?" asked Bobby.

Harry was looking for Ginny and saw Ginny talking with Luna.

"Hey Ginny?" said Harry as he approached her. "Could I talk to you for a moment?"

Luna gave an encouraging smile to Harry and gave them space.

"Hi Harry. What do you want to talk about?" asked Ginny.

"Well, first, do you have a partner to go to the yule ball with?" asked Harry.

"No." said Ginny sadly. "I'm a third grader and no one asked me yet. Unless someone asks me, I won't be going to the yule ball."

"Well… Do you want to go with me?" said Harry.

"What did you say?" blinked Ginny.

"I said do you want to go to the yule ball with me." said Harry more clearly.

"Really? You want to go to the yule ball with me?" asked Ginny.

"Well, unless you don't want to go with me-" said Harry but Ginny cut him off.

"Of course I want to go with you!" smiled Ginny. Then Ginny frowned. "Why are you asking me? Why not Hermione or other girls who already asked you?"

"Someone's already planning on asking Hermione and I'd rather have someone who won't be parading me around. Besides, I want to go to the ball with someone I could enjoy the ball." said Harry.

"Well if that's the case I'll go with you." said Ginny happily. "My mom did gave me dress robe in the beginning of the year."

"That's nice. Can't wait to see you inside it." smiled Harry. He had a partner and it was person he could have good time with. Not to mention, she was good on the eyes.

The day before the yule ball, it was the Hogsmeade weekend. Many students were busily going into shops to buy various clothings and accessories.

Harry was in the accessory shop, looking at something to give to Ginny.

"Hey Harry. Find anything good?" asked Bobby as he came into the shop.

"Not yet. So, you asked her?" asked Harry.

"She said yes." beamed Bobby.

"Good. Be nice to her. Get her something like a nice thick book about life and she might kiss you on the spot." smirked Harry.

"Maybe I should look for a book." chuckled Bobby.

Harry saw something that he felt would look good on Ginny and bought it.

"So, girls are all off having a girls day and all the guys are waiting in that place, what was it called? Three Broomsticks. What do you say to another butterbeer?" asked Bobby.

"I could use a warm one." said Harry. Then, he felt somebody tapping him on the shoulder. When Harry turned around, he saw that it was Rita Skeeter.

"Yes? Do you want anything?" said Harry.

"An interview would be nice." said Rita and she pulled out a parchment and the automatic quill.

"In case I didn't make myself clear, I told you I'm not doing any interview without my guardians present." said Harry but Skeeter was ignoring him.

"So… You live with those so called Mutants correct? How can you live with those dark creatures?" asked Skeeter.

"Dark creature? Hey, watch what you're sayin-" said Harry angrily but Skeeter cut him off.

"The ministry has regulated the mutants as creatures with near human intelligence-"

"Ok, lady. You do know that I'm a mutant and I'm standing right here don't you?" said Bobby in irritated voice.

Skeeter took one glance at Bobby and muttered something like dangerous and threatening.

"Look lady. I'm not interested in giving you an interview and you better not publish those. Mutants are regular people just with special powers. They are not dangerous, they are not creatures, so keep that in mind." said Harry. "Also, the interview is over." and he turned his back on Skeeter.

Harry returned to Hogwarts after shopping in Hogsmeade. Harry saw Ginny in the hallway and approached her.

"Hey Ginny. Had fun in Hogsmeade?" asked Harry.

"When was Hogsmeade ever unenjoyable?" said Ginny.

"Ginny! Hey Ginny!" said the voice from behind. Ginny turned to see that Aiden Potter was calling her.

"Yes?" said Ginny.

"Look Ginny you are a third grader and third graders can't go to the yule ball without partners right?" said Aiden.

"Well, yes." said Ginny.

"Well, then come to the ball with me!" said Aiden to Ginny as if it was some sort of greatest honor a person can get.

"Umm… Sorry but I can't go to the ball with you. I already have a date." said Ginny.

"Oh come on. Are you seriously saying that you rather go to the yule ball with some loser, instead of the Boy-Who-Lived?" whined Aiden.

By this point, many people have gathered around them.

Ginny's temper instantly flared. "Loser? I'll have you know he is not a loser. Quite the opposite actually. Harry is far better person then you so you better watch what you are saying." snapped Ginny.

When Ginny said Harry, Aiden turned to Harry, scowling. "Him? You can do better than him. He tangles himself with dark creatures. Come on Virginia, go to the Yule Ball with me. I'm the best guy you can get."

That earned Aiden a painful bat bogey hex.

"Don't ever call me Virginia." growled Ginny. "Ginny stands for Ginevra. Also, the best guy I can get? Dark creatures? People from Xavier institute are some of the nicest people you can meet. And I'll have you know, I already am going with the best guy!"

Ginny huffed and turned to leave the corridor. Aiden managed to get the bats to stop attacking his face. Aiden stood up and glared at Ginny.

"Fine. Why would I want to go with you when I have girls lining up? Why would I want to go with someone like you? Someone who's been tainted by You-Know-Who." spat Aiden.

That caused some people to gasp and Ginny stopped dead in her tracks. Harry was furious at how low Aiden was. He walked towards Aiden but someone already beat him to him.

Ron Weasley had punched Aiden straight in the nose, causing Aiden to fall on the ground. Aiden looked shocked at his friend beating him but before he could say anything, Ron pulled him up by his collar and punched his face again.

"Don't ever talk to my little sister like that." snarled Ron.

Ron looked up to Harry and said "Could you go and check Ginny?"

Harry nodded and ran to Ginny. She wasn't crying but didn't exactly look chirpy either.

"You alright? Don't let him get to you. He's nothing but a huge bastard who has no regard for others." said Harry.

"I know I should just ignore him." said Ginny. "But it still brings back memories."

"Well your brother certainly put him in his place." said Harry.

"Who, Ron?" said Ginny in surprise.

"Yep. He slugged him straight in the face." said Harry.

"Wish I could have seen it." said Ginny with a small smile.

"Wish I caught it in tape." chuckled Harry.

It was finally the day of the yule ball. After couple of snow fights on Hogwarts ground, the girls all went up to their dormitory early to prepare for the yule ball.

The boys had couple more snow fight and when there was about an hour left till the Yule Ball, they all went up to get changed.

Harry put on a white button up shirt and a dark pant. Then, he put on the black shoe he polished yesterday. He tried to put on a red tie but had trouble.

"Hey Logan? Little help with the tie please?" said Harry.

"Just put on a clip on." said Logan.

"Aren't you helpful?" said Harry rolling his eyes.

"Here let me." said Scott and he tied the tie around himself, took it off and put it on Harry's neck. "There. All done."

"Thanks Scott." said Harry. "Well, I gotta pick up my date so see you later everyone."

"Hey I'll go with you. I need to escort Hermione as well." said Bobby, who was wearing an outfit similar to Harry.

Harry and Bobby walked down the corridor to Gryffindor corridor.

"Nervous?" asked Bobby.

"Kinda. This is the first time I asked a girl to a dance." said Harry.

"Relax. Girls hate guys with no confidence." said Bobby.

"Sure. I'll relax." said Harry. "By the way, I think Kurt and couple of guys are plotting something."

"Plotting? Are we talking about good plotting or bad plotting." asked Bobby.

"Hopefully good. I think I heard them say something about "livening up the party"." shrugged Harry.

"We will have to hope it's not something dumb." said Bobby.

Soon, they arrived in the portrait of the Fat Lady. "Hello boys. Don't you two look sharp today." said the portrait. "Here to pick up your dates?"

"Yep. Do you know when they are coming?" asked Harry.

"I believe soon." said the Fat Lady. Then, the portrait swung open and two people stepped out. It was Ron and Parvati.

"Oh, hello you two." said Parvati. "Waiting for Hermione and Ginny?"

"Yes. Do you know when they are coming down?" asked Bobby.

"Soon." said Parvati and she giggled. "You know, they've been doing their hairs and make up for couple of hours. I bet you'll be surprised when you see them."

"Hey Harry?" said Ron. "Please be good to her. No funny business."

"I'll keep that in mind Ron." said Harry. Ron and Parvati left together. Couple more people went by and the door opened again, this time revealing Neville.

"Oh, hi guys." said Neville. "Is that muggle clothing?"

"Yeah. For special occasions." said Harry. "Where's your date?"

"Oh, I'm meeting Hannah in front of the Hufflepuff dormitory." said Neville with slight blush.

"That's nice. Well, see you in the ball." said Harry.

Neville left and few minutes later, the door opened and finally, Ginny and Hermione came out, and they looked absolutely stunning.

Ginny was wearing a dark green dress and Hermione was wearing a navy blue dress. They didn't wear heavy make-up, but what they wore accented their features perfectly. They both had their hair done. Ginny's hair was done in a half ponytail with curls. Hermione's hair wasn't bushy, rather, it was sleek and shiny.

"Wow." said Bobby breathlessly.

"You… you look amazing." said Harry.

"Thank you." beamed Ginny.

"Shall we?" said Bobby to Hermione as he offered his arm. Hermione faintly blushed and nodded. "See you at the ball Harry."

"Shall we go as well?" asked Ginny.

"One moment. I got something for you." said Harry and he pulled out a small package from his pocket. "For you."

Ginny unwrapped the package, which revealed a silver necklace with a large X attached to it. In the middle of the X, there was a small green gem.

"Oh Harry, it looks gorgeous." said Ginny. Ginny then lifted her hair. "Could you put it around my neck?" Harry went behind Ginny and fastened the necklace around her neck.

"I love it." said Ginny and she gave a swift peck on Harry's cheek. "Thank you." Ginny didn't look at Harry because she quickly blushed after it. If she did, she would have noticed that Harry had also blushed.

Harry went down to the great hall with Ginny and could see that the other champions were already there with their date. Fleur was with Roger Davis, a seventh year Ravenclaw, Viktor Krum was he didn't recognize (probably a Durmstrang student) and Aiden Potter was with Lavender Brown, and neither of them looked like they were happy about it.

Professor McGonagall saw Harry and came to him. "Mr Potter, you are here. Good. We can get started."

The door to the great hall opened and Professor McGonagall lead the champions and their partners to the large table on the top of the hall, near where the judges were sitting.

Harry linked his arm with Ginny and they made their way to the table. He could see Bobby and Hermione talking, Fred and George cheering after seeing their sister enter the hall, Sam and Jamie giving him a thumbs up and Kitty eating with Luna.

Harry and Ginny took a seat next to Professor Xavier and Percy. Percy looked surprised seeing Ginny with Harry but he quickly recovered.

"You are dressed very nicely Harry." smiled Professor X. "I see you came here with Ginny. How nice."

"Yes. I managed to ask her." said Harry.

After the food was consumed, the tables in the hall were cleared out and it was time for the champion's opening dance. Harry pulled out Ginny's chair for her, took her hand and guided her to the dance floor.

As the champions descended, Harry could see his friends cheering and whistling. Soon, the band, Weird sisters, came and started the music.

Harry didn't know where to put his hand and Ginny gently placed Harry's hand on her waist and they danced waltz. They stared each other while dancing, looking at each other in the eye. Green met Brown.

They continued dancing until the music was finished. For being very nervous, Harry thought he danced ok.

About an hour later, when the band stopped playing music, a loud poof and with some smoke, large speakers appeared.

"Hit it Kurt!" said Sam and Kurt connected the speaker to a computer. From the speaker, Man in the mirror by Michael Jackson begin to play.

Everyone was at first confused at the sudden muggle music but soon got used to it and danced along it.

Harry and Ginny took a seat with their friends. "Whew. So this is what Kurt and the guys were planning."

"I can say that they chose the music well." said Rogue. The music being played now was a slow jam. Harry could see couple of people dancing slowly to the music, like Scott and Jean, Kitty and Luna, Ororo and Hank and Hermione and Bobby.

"Yeah. These musics are really great." said Ginny.

"Hello Harry. It looks like you managed to snag ickle Gin-Gin to the yule ball." said Fred as he walked up to him.

"Yep. And I'm glad I managed to do it before anyone else did it." said Harry.

"Well, I believe Ronnikins already spoke to you but we'll make it clear again." said George.

"Any funny business.."

"Or our sister comes crying…"

"We'll make sure you don't walk safely within this ground."

"Understood?" said the duo.

"Hey, I'm right here. I can take care of myself you know." said Ginny in annoyed voice.

"Yes we know. But it is the duty of the big handsome brothers to take care of their favorite baby sister." said Fred.

"I'm your only sister and I'm pretty sure you remember what happened last time you called me baby sister." growled Ginny.

Fred and George took a step back. "Relax Ginny. We were just messing around."

"Look, we'll go now." said George. And then he looked at Harry. "Keep it clean alright?"

Harry nodded and looked at Ginny. "It's getting bit crowded here. What do you say we go out?"

Harry and Ginny walked out of the great hall and out to the front doors. They took a deep breath of cold air and walked near the trees.

Soon, they found a bench near the flower garden and took a seat. They stared at the black lake. "Soon I'll have to go in there." thought Harry. Then Harry shook his head. "Forget about that for now. Just enjoy the moment."

"Have you been enjoying so far?" asked Harry.

"Oh yes Harry. I've never thought I'll enjoy the ball this much." said Ginny. Then, they heard noise from the behind and saw two people walking past them.

"Is that who I think it is?" said Harry as he pointed at the two people. One of the person stood on the black lake. One could see that the area he was standing was frozen. The man gently led the women in front of him. The women almost lost balance but the man managed to hold the women in his arm to keep her from falling. Then the women turned around in his arm and kissed him.

"Bobby and Hermione. Looks like they are enjoying the ball as well." said Ginny. "Harry, I want to thank you again for the present and giving me good time."

"It was nothing Ginny." said Harry.

"See Harry, that's the problem with you. You do something nice for someone and you alway say it's nothing. Don't be too humble." said Ginny. "For such great time, I would like to give you something as well."

"Ok, what is it?" asked Harry.

"Close your eyes first." said Ginny.

Harry closed his eyes. Then, Harry felt a soft feeling of lips touching his lips. It felt like jolt of lighting went through him. When the feeling of lips left his lips, Harry opened his eyes and saw Ginny blushing to the root of her hair.

Harry gently cupped Ginny's face and brought in another kiss. This time, the kiss was longer. They deepened their kiss and soon, their hands found themselves in each other's hair. When they finally broke apart, needing to breath, they looked at each other.

"So… does this mean?" asked Ginny.

"I guess the feeling was mutual." said Harry. The duo stared into each others without saying anything.

"So… how about next hogsmeade visit with me? As a date?" asked Harry.

"I would like that." smiled Ginny and gave Harry another kiss.

A/N: And the Harry Ginny romance blooms. It's my first time writing romance so it was challenging. But hope it was satisfying. Constructive criticism and suggestions are always welcomed!

Thank you Red Dragon!

Guest (Chapter 36): Thank you. Glad you enjoyed it.

Lolkid: Sorry that it's not up to your expectation. By the way, I'm not a child.