Howdy! Chapter seven is a go-go with the kind finger pressings of Flick.
You press them darn keys! It continues on with the ongoing ball saga. Yes,
it is very Third-Watch-episodeish with the chopping and the changing and
the chopping and the resulting changing. But, it has little ~~~~~'s to save
confusion. Hopefully.
Anyway, read on...
Disclaimer: Disclaimed.
Publisher Jess and Authoress Flick.
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CHAPTER 7
Dionysus's Balls.. Ahem, The Dionysus Ball.
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The students entered the hall with looks of awe at the magnificent decorations. They then mingled with their peers, complimenting and commenting on each other's costumes.
The characters were varied; some had gone as people from muggle folk tales, such as Robin Hood, Zorro and King Arthur; others as Wizarding heroes like Merlin. Some, like Professor Paris, went as their favourite literary characters. There were Hobbits, monsters, elves and fairies. There was Dracula, Hannibal Lector and Frankenstein.
"I can't believe some of these costumes!" Ron said looking at Seamus who was dressed as the headless Cavalier.
"I know, so much detail!" replied Hermione as the three friends took their place at one of the round tables in the hall.
~~~~~
"Goyle! Are the charms prepared?" The Dark Lord and his followers were at the castle and began to surround it.
"Yes master, the incantation is Ficto Formus. Say the spell and at exactly the same time we must tap the walls of the school. This will cause all inside to become the character they dressed as."
"Well, why are you all standing around! Prepare to cast the spell!!"
~~~~~
"Severus, aren't you wearing a costume? Where's you sense of fun?"
"Dumbledore, what's happened, you both look like something's wrong?"
Dumbledore and Professor Snape had entered the hall last. Both were out of costume as they took aside all the teachers for a quick meeting.
"Professors, Professor Snape has just informed me that the Dark Lord has summoned all his followers to him. My sources have told me that he has planned a takeover. As you know the competition is to assist us in preparing the students for whatever the future may hold. Unfortunately this is a chance that something may happen tonight. I ask you all too please keep a lookout and report anything unusual. Keep on your guard."
The teachers dispersed and began to mingle through the crowd of students, mumuring.
~~~~~
"My Lord it is now nine, shall we begin the spell?"
"Yes, begin."
The hall was full of music and chatter, and no one heard the chanting outside until it was too late.
All members of the hall were frozen for a split second, before becoming animated again.
"What was that?" Snape asked Dumbledore as they watched the members of the hall look at each other strangely.
"I'm not sure, maybe we should look around the grounds."
The two teachers left the hall, out into the school grounds.
~~~~~
Harry, Ron and Hermione looked at each other.
"Godric, where are we, and who is this stranger?" Questioned Hermione, pointing at Ron.
"Elena, it appears we are at Hogwarts, but I know not who the stranger is. Please sir, what is you name?" Ron looked closely at Harry and said something in Greek.
"What did he say, dearest?"
"His name is Dionysus, he is a Greek god! How Odd! Elena, look around you, we are surrounded by strangers! What is this madness!"
A confused uproar was heard, as members of the hall began to question their companions and whereabouts.
~~~~~
"My Lord, it appears to have worked! When do we attack?"
"Patience! I believe that some of our work maybe done for us. Look, some of these characters are infamous villains, give them time, they will finish the students and teachers off!"
In the shadows, Dumbledore and Snape were listening intently.
"Headmaster, what shall we do?"
"A message should be sent to the ministry and then all we can do is ensure that no further harm comes to the members of the school."
With that the two teachers slipped back into the castle, Snape returned to the Ballroom while Dumbledore prepared to send an urgent message to the ministry.
Anyway, read on...
Disclaimer: Disclaimed.
Publisher Jess and Authoress Flick.
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
CHAPTER 7
Dionysus's Balls.. Ahem, The Dionysus Ball.
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
The students entered the hall with looks of awe at the magnificent decorations. They then mingled with their peers, complimenting and commenting on each other's costumes.
The characters were varied; some had gone as people from muggle folk tales, such as Robin Hood, Zorro and King Arthur; others as Wizarding heroes like Merlin. Some, like Professor Paris, went as their favourite literary characters. There were Hobbits, monsters, elves and fairies. There was Dracula, Hannibal Lector and Frankenstein.
"I can't believe some of these costumes!" Ron said looking at Seamus who was dressed as the headless Cavalier.
"I know, so much detail!" replied Hermione as the three friends took their place at one of the round tables in the hall.
~~~~~
"Goyle! Are the charms prepared?" The Dark Lord and his followers were at the castle and began to surround it.
"Yes master, the incantation is Ficto Formus. Say the spell and at exactly the same time we must tap the walls of the school. This will cause all inside to become the character they dressed as."
"Well, why are you all standing around! Prepare to cast the spell!!"
~~~~~
"Severus, aren't you wearing a costume? Where's you sense of fun?"
"Dumbledore, what's happened, you both look like something's wrong?"
Dumbledore and Professor Snape had entered the hall last. Both were out of costume as they took aside all the teachers for a quick meeting.
"Professors, Professor Snape has just informed me that the Dark Lord has summoned all his followers to him. My sources have told me that he has planned a takeover. As you know the competition is to assist us in preparing the students for whatever the future may hold. Unfortunately this is a chance that something may happen tonight. I ask you all too please keep a lookout and report anything unusual. Keep on your guard."
The teachers dispersed and began to mingle through the crowd of students, mumuring.
~~~~~
"My Lord it is now nine, shall we begin the spell?"
"Yes, begin."
The hall was full of music and chatter, and no one heard the chanting outside until it was too late.
All members of the hall were frozen for a split second, before becoming animated again.
"What was that?" Snape asked Dumbledore as they watched the members of the hall look at each other strangely.
"I'm not sure, maybe we should look around the grounds."
The two teachers left the hall, out into the school grounds.
~~~~~
Harry, Ron and Hermione looked at each other.
"Godric, where are we, and who is this stranger?" Questioned Hermione, pointing at Ron.
"Elena, it appears we are at Hogwarts, but I know not who the stranger is. Please sir, what is you name?" Ron looked closely at Harry and said something in Greek.
"What did he say, dearest?"
"His name is Dionysus, he is a Greek god! How Odd! Elena, look around you, we are surrounded by strangers! What is this madness!"
A confused uproar was heard, as members of the hall began to question their companions and whereabouts.
~~~~~
"My Lord, it appears to have worked! When do we attack?"
"Patience! I believe that some of our work maybe done for us. Look, some of these characters are infamous villains, give them time, they will finish the students and teachers off!"
In the shadows, Dumbledore and Snape were listening intently.
"Headmaster, what shall we do?"
"A message should be sent to the ministry and then all we can do is ensure that no further harm comes to the members of the school."
With that the two teachers slipped back into the castle, Snape returned to the Ballroom while Dumbledore prepared to send an urgent message to the ministry.