Ok so here's the chapter you've been waiting for! I started school on Wednesday (YYYAAAYYY!!!!) so updates will not be that often. Anyway, this chapter has the long awaited (or maybe not) Halloween Ball!

Chapter 6~ What can be better than this?


It was the day before the Halloween Ball, and Harry was still trying to get over his heartbreak. It's not like she told me that she would never give me a chance. Harry kept telling himself. She said that I would be the first one though. But she still loves Carlos. What can be worse than this? Harry asked himself.

Well it's not like before. He and Ron still hung out and had fun, and so did Brittney. Just not at the same time. Harry could barely be in the same room with her without getting a weird feeling inside. He didn't know what it was or how to get rid of it. All he knew was that he had to get her somehow before someone else did..........................................


Why did I tell him no? Why? Why not just give up on Carlos and get him? Brittney asked herself repeatedly since the day she turned Harry down. Giving up on Carlos is so hard though! she cried. His black curly hair, his brown eyes, his sweet smile (A/N This is all true too. *Melts at the thought of Carlos then gets put into freezer by friend to regain form* *sigh* Carlos...........). It's just too much! she cried again.

She was in her room alone, trying to sort out her feelings when there was a soft knock on the door.

Come in. she said, quickly wiping her tears off her face.

This sure is a big problem for you isn't it? Why not let go? the person said.

I wouldn't expect advice from you. Brittney told him.

Malfoy walked in the room.

Me either, but I can hear you crying in my room, and if I'm very much mistaken, aren't theses suppose to be sound proof walls? he asked, making a joke and making Brittney laugh.

I made you laugh? Malfoy asked.

It was sort of a stupid joke, but ya, you did. she said. There was this group of boys at school that always used to make me laugh (A/N All this is true.). One of them I've known since kindergarten, Ryan, and there was also John, Josh, James, Derek, and AJ. I just miss them so much. she added gloomily.

Well you see them during the summer don't you? Malfoy asked.

No. I don't. I only saw them at school. And they live in the US, I don't even get to see them now. That's the worst part about it. I hated vacations and days off unlike most kids because school was the one place that I had fun. My parents are overprotective, and all I would do is stay home all summer. My only friends during that time would be pretty much the boy next door, which is two years younger than me. Whoa. she said suddenly. I just got all of that off my chest, by talking to you. she finished.

Why, what's wrong with me? he asked.

Nothing it's just that your a pureblood Slytherin, and I'm a muggle-born Gryffindor, I'm never that open to anybody like that. It's weird. Brittney told him.

Well I came in here to ask you about Hermione. Malfoy said. Do you know a way to, well, you know, get her to like me (A/N But didn't she send that love letter to him?)?

Oh my god! You like Hermione? she asked, shocked.

Well, ya. said Malfoy shyly (A/N I don't like the sound of this.......................).

Well your asking the wrong person. She's not my friend anymore and I don't think you'll have much luck of finding one either. she said.

The Ferret King asked.

Because all her friends dumped her. she replied. Well I got to get my stuff ready for tomorrow.

But I thought you weren't going! Malfoy said.

I'm just not going with anybody. Brittney said.

Oh. And don't think this conversation changed anything. he told her, then left the room.
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The following day was as noisy as can be for everybody 5th year and up. During classes, most of the teachers eventually gave up and let the students play games and talk.

During Charms, someone finally talked to Hermione, but it wasn't someone Hermione wanted to talk to.

Are you going tonight? Lavender asked.

I dunno, maybe. Hermione answered.

Oh, because I know someone who wants to go with you. she said.

Really? Who? Hermione asked.

she replied shortly.

Hermione groaned and went back to reading her book. Malfoy. Of all people why did it have to be Ferret Boy? (A/N But I thought she sent him that letter? What's going on here? I don't even know and I'm the one writing the story!!!)

The day of classes was finally over, and most of the girls went straight to their rooms to get ready for the Ball, which was 4 hours away, not even caring that they would be having no dinner.

Why do girls take hours to just do their hair, make-up, and put on some dress robes?! Ron asked Harry, watching a group of girls run past them.

Must be something more to it that we just don't get. said Harry gloomily.

Are you still upset the she turned you down? Ron asked him. Harry gave a groan.

You want me to see if she changed her mind? Ron asked. Harry shrugged.

Ron went straight to the 5YP rooms and saw Brittney sitting down reading.

Hi Ron. she said without looking up from her book.

I have a question for you. Why did you turn Harry down? Ron rushed. Brittney dropped her book and stared at the floor, avoiding his eyes.

It's because I still have strong feelings for Carlos, and the way that he hurt me, I'm just not ready for it to happen again. she replied.

Why not just give Harry a chance? He won't break you heart. Ron said.

You just don't get it Ron! I have strong feelings for a lot of boys, its not my fault! I just got hurt by one that I've liked for years! Its not something you forget and heals easily! said Brittney in tears. And its all just too much, I keep loosing control like this a lot now!

Its alright. said Ron sitting next to her and putting an arm over her shoulders, bringing her close.

I got to get ready for tonight. she said, wiping her tears. (A/N Waaaayyyyy to many pronouns!)

You sure you're alright? Ron asked, then Brittney nodded immediately.

Ron then got up, and went straight to Gryffindor Tower, were Harry was most likely to be.

Hey. What'd she say? asked Harry (A/N That's better, pronouns under control...).

It's just because she is still heartbroken. But you got that song to dedicate to her tonight, right? Ron asked.

Yup. That should make her come through. (A/N Just guess what song it is. Go on, guess! Anyway, it gets the message from Harry to Brittney across pretty clearly.) Harry said, with the first smile that broke across his face in a long time. (A/N If you think I'm rushing through parts, I am. It's because I don't want this chapter to be too long, because I'm planning the Halloween Ball part to be pretty long....)
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A crowd was waiting behind the closed doors of the Great Hall. Everyone was wearing different colored robes. Girls in their sparkling jewelry, with their hair smelling of hair spray. Boys clutching the hands of their dates. And there was Harry, alone, looking like he did everyday except wearing the same emerald green robes he wore to last year's Yule Ball.

And then Harry saw her, in her dark blue robes with her hair up in a bun, silver jewelry on her ears, neck, and wrists. Her gold highlights in her hair shimmering under the bit of hair glitter she put in her hair. (A/N And I would wear all that, in fact I have it all except for the robes! But I have glasses, but this is my fic, so I'm not wearing them! *crashes into the wall* I'm still being stubborn! *crashes into door* At least I'm the most coordinated of all of you! *trips over ladybug* Oh I give up!) Brittney was still coming to the Ball! Harry was very happy, but then suspicious. He looked around and saw no one near her, and she was looking for no one, she was just picking at her nails (A/N I have that kind of problem when I'm nervous or scared.).

She's alone! And if I get the message across good enough, by the end of the night, she won't be! Harry thought excitedly.

The Great Hall doors then opened, and everybody filed inside. There were the usual live bats, huge pumpkins. And there was also gigantic barrels of Butterbeer, bowls of candy on every small round table. And finally there was the huge, circular stage on the right corner of the room. There was also two small boxes in front of the stage. One read and the other, .

May I have your attention please? asked Dumbledore, and the hall went silent. Thank-you. Well, first of all, the band that will be playing is called the Transformers. They transform into the people who sing the songs that they are going to play. Dedications and Suggestions will be played, but they must be Muggle music, or else the band will not play them. Thank-you and have a wonderful time.

Then Harry saw a girl named Brianna walking hand in hand with Goyle (A/N Hey Brianna, (my friend) I told you not to read my fan fictions, but hey, you read them anyway and called me to rub it in my face so, HA! *sticks out tongue*)

Well at least someone likes him. Harry said out loud.

You got that right. Whoever goes out with Goyle must have something wrong with them. said Ron. Well, aren't you gonna put the piece of paper in the box?

Ya, in a few minutes. said Harry.

Stop stalling! Sooner you put the dedication in, the sooner it will play, sooner you have her! said Ron.

You really must want me to do this, huh? asked Harry, now shaking and growing pale with nervousness.

Yes! You and Brittney are my friends, and I'm just tired of not us being together and having fun. Plus, you two have been miserable for so long, and I'm sick of it!

Can you put it in, I might chicken out if I have this in my hand another second. said Harry. (A/N You know when you feel really nervous about something, and you feel like your going to involuntary protein spill? Well, that's how Harry feels right now.)

Ron grabbed the paper, and put it in the box as fast as lightning.

Hi Ron. someone called to him as he was walking back to were Harry was.

He turned around and saw no one other than Hermione. He ignored her, and walked away.

Ok, so he's still not talking to me. she said under her breath.
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The rest coming up this weekend! REVIEW!!!!!!!!!!!