Astoria hugs Ginny and then softly rests her long fingers on my shoulder. "You looked so adorable when you were opening the dance," She says. "You looked like you were having such good time!"
Krum looks a bit uncomfortable and gives a sharp nod. "We did," Ginny says, sounding a bit surprised, as if she had not expected to enjoy her evening this much. Greg and Hermione join. Greg looks like he wants to steal McGonagall's hat and stamp on it. Hermione looks a bit teary.
"What's up?" I ask.
"Weasley," Greg says darkly.
At that moment the twins interrupt. "Hey, don't blame us for our idiot brother." They are both sporting grins and are accompanying some girls that I recognize from the Gryffindor quidditch team. "Looking good, Gin," one of them says. "Yeah, you look brilliant," the other adds, giving Krum a sharp glance. "Better act like a gentleman, Krum."
"I thought we were going to spike the punch and have a little drink," one of the twin's date says lightly. "Not threaten your little sisters boyfriend."
"You heard none of that," one of the twins says, giving us a wink before walking off.
"Anyway Ronald," Hermione says shrilly. "Has accused me of fraternizing with the enemy for going with Greg to the ball. As the Hogwarts champion is from Slytherin." I couldn't care less about Ronald or Potter. The Patil sisters neither, I guess, as they had left their moody dates and were dancing with some guys from durmstrang.
"Jealous git," Ginny mutters. "Well, don't listen to him. Have a nice night with Greg. You two look lovely together."
I shake my body a little as goosebumps travel over my skin. Astoria's voice had been soft and her lips almost touched my earlobe. "Want some spiked punch?"
Wicked.