Blood of Enemies, Blood of Friends
Chapter 18 - Halloween
After the Halloween feast, the older students returned to their dormitories to dress for the dance. The girls took more than an hour getting ready.
Dawn wore a pair of jeans that were rolled up to her mid calf and a pink cardigan buttoned down her back. She finished the outfit off with white socks and tennis shoes, and a white and pink scarf wrapped around a high ponytail.
Shannon dressed as an eighties punk rocker. She wore a pair of leather pants that she had borrowed from Faith and a t-shirt that she had shredded. She also teased her hair really high and added some color streaks. The final touch to her look was lots of plastic jewelry and heavy makeup.
Hermione wore a long broomstick skirt and a cropped peasant top with billowing sleeves. Dawn and Shannon straightened Hermione's hair and braided some ribbons toward the front. Her costume was finished off with a pair of sandals and small, round sunglasses.
Ginny wore a black, fringed flapper dress and a pair of high heels. She completed the outfit with a sequined headband and sequined garter.
The girls each hid several stakes and their wands on their persons, and hurried down to the common room to meet Harry, Ron, and Andrew.
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Harry and Ron decided to play a game of wizarding chess while they waited, figuring that it could be awhile. Andrew watched the game intently. Just as Ron declared, "checkmate," the girls arrived.
Harry and Ron had felt silly in the costumes that they were wearing, but when they saw their dates, each boy realized that he truly complimented his date.
Harry was wearing a pair of leather pants, a white t-shirt, and an electric blue blazer with the sleeves rolled up. As instructed by Shannon, he had spiked his hair and added some streaks of colors similar to hers.
"Harry, you look like totally awesome," offered Shannon.
He wasn't exactly sure what that meant, but she was smiling; so, he figured that it must be a compliment. "You look really great," he replied.
Ron was wearing a pair of bell-bottom pants, and a plain long-sleeve shirt. He was wearing leather sandals and small, round glasses similar to Hermione's. "Wow, Mione, your hair looks incredible. I love the ribbons," said Ron. Hermione smiled in reply.
Andrew confidently strutted around Ginny, looking her up and down. It would have irritated Ron, if he had taken his eyes off of Hermione long enough to notice. Andrew was playing his twenties gangster role perfectly. Ginny giggled, but was impressed by his costume. He was wearing a dark pinstriped suit with a black fedora.
Dawn was standing off by herself; so, Harry, Ron, and Andrew paid her a compliment as well.
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Faith, Robin, Cat, and Wesley had agreed to meet the Gryffindor teens in the Scooby common room.
"Wow, Cat, I love the look - totally classy," said Faith.
Cat was wearing a long body hugging skirt, a white sweater with small white floral embroidery, and a pair of classic high-heeled black pumps. She had parted her hair in the middle and twisted both sides back into a classic 1940's hairdo.
Faith turned to Wesley, "And, Wes, man you could have broken a few hearts back then."
Wesley was dressed as a World War II army officer.
"You guys do look great, but nothing compared to Faith over here," said Robin as he put his arm around Faith's waist.
Faith was dressed in a shiny red satin halter-top with matching bell- bottom pants. Robin looked perfect standing next to her in his white leisure suit and a red satin shirt that matched Faith's outfit.
As they admired each other's costumes, the seven teens arrived.
"You guys look great," said Faith, and Cat agreed with her.
Standing among five couples, Dawn was definitely felt like the odd man out.
"Well, shall we head down to the Great Hall," suggested Cat.
"Where's Buffy, Wills, Xander, and Giles?" asked Dawn.
"They insisted that no one see their costumes until they make their entrance," Faith informed them.
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"Are they gone?" asked Buffy.
"Yeah, they're gone," Xander called back up to the other Scoobies.
Buffy, Willow, Xander, and Giles met up in the Scooby common room.
"Buffy, I feel like quite the idiot in this get up," commented Giles as he pulled at his ascot.
"I think you look kind of cute," replied Willow.
"I agree," added Buffy.
Xander shot the girls a look and put his hand on Giles' shoulder. "I am right there with you, G-Man. I was all primed to do the pirate thing this year, seeings as I have the eye patch and all."
"Xander, do stop calling me that."
"We should get going," reminded Willow.
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Dawn, Shannon, Harry, Ron, and Hermione were standing by the refreshment table, watching poor Andrew being pulled around the dance floor by Ginny. "Those two are scarier than Fred and Angelina," commented Ron. Harry and Hermione nodded in agreement.
The faculty members had done a quick sweep of the room and joined the teens, along with Remus Lupin, Mad Eye Moody, and Tonks. Remus was dressed as a monk. Mad Eye made an impressive pirate, complete with a patch over his magical eye and his wooden leg. Tonks dressed as she always did, complete with her pink hair. "I'm a muggle teenager," she explained.
"What are you three doing here?" Harry asked.
"And in costume?" added Ron.
"Dumbledore thought it would be a good idea to have extra protection," explained Remus.
"Of course, he also told us that we had to blend, thus the costumes," added Tonks.
Dawn, who had been staring at the entrance, burst into laughter. When the others questioned her, she could only point. Everyone except Ron started laughing as well.
"I don't get it," he said.
"They are the Scoobies," Dawn managed between giggles.
"I know they call themselves that, but I still don't get it," said Ron.
Hermione just shook her head. "Ron, they got their nickname from a muggle cartoon called Scooby Doo. It is about four teenagers and a dog who solve supernatural mysteries."
"And?" asked Ron, hoping someone would explain further.
"And they are dressed like the four people from the cartoon," said Shannon.
"Oh and look, Xander is even carrying a stuffed Scooby Doo," added Dawn.
The Scoobies walked over to their friends. Buffy was dressed as Daphne. Giles was dressed as Fred. Willow was dressed as Velma. Xander was dressed as Shaggy.
"So you like?" asked Buffy.
"I love it," said Dawn.
After the Scoobies finished showing off their costumes, the adults wandered around the Great Hall. They had decided to keep watch at different entryways, though they also took turns dancing and talking with students and other professors.
When the first set of slow songs began to play, Shannon grabbed Harry's hand and gently pulled him out onto the dance floor with her. She wrapped her arms around his neck as he placed his hands on her waist. While the others were still watching, Shannon leaned into Harry and kissed him. She figured that it was time everyone know that they were a couple. Harry happily returned the kiss, oblivious to everyone around him except the girl in his arms. Shannon started moving her body to the music, pressing against Harry, who was completely flustered by her actions.
"They look so sweet together," commented Hermione.
"They really do," agreed Dawn. "So why are you two still standing here with me?"
"We are keeping you company," said Ron.
"No, you two have to dance. I know you have been waiting to do this for two years. Now get onto that dance floor," ordered Dawn.
"Are you sure?" asked Hermione.
"Yes, now go."
Ron and Hermione walked to a spot near Shannon and Harry. Ron placed his arms around Hermione's waist and pulled her close to him. Hermione placed her hands on his shoulders. They looked into each other's eyes and began slowly swaying to the music. Ron and Hermione did not break eye contact for the rest of the set.
Dawn was happy for her friends. Both couples belonged together. But she did wish that she had someone as well. Her thoughts drifted to Draco.
Dawn sighed and turned toward the table for to get a drink at the same moment that Draco entered the Great Hall. He had dressed in the costume Shannon provided and felt a little self-conscious because of it. That is until he saw Dawn across the room, then all thoughts of his costume left his mind.
Dawn turned back toward the dance floor with her drink in hand and found herself face to face with Draco. "Hello," he said.
"Hi," she replied, as she looked him up and down, taking in his costume. She smiled, "How did you know?"
"We should both thank Shannon later," replied Draco. He took Dawn's drink from her and placed it on the table. He then took her hand and led her to the dance floor.
Never letting go of Dawn's hand, Draco placed his other hand on her waist and indicated for Dawn to place her hand on his shoulder. Dawn was floored. Draco, a teenage boy, knew how to dance, really knew how to dance. While her friends simply swayed to the music, Draco guided her around the dance floor, sometimes pulling her closer, sometimes moving further apart, and sometimes spinning her around. He was a strong lead, and Dawn had no trouble following him.
When they slowed down a bit, Dawn asked, "How did you learn to dance so well?"
"My father made me take lessons as a child. My parents believed that every cultured person must know how to dance."
"Well, while I am thanking Shannon, you should thank your father."
Draco chuckled to himself. He couldn't image how upset his father would be to see him dancing with a muggle, an American muggle, an American muggle that he, Draco Malfoy, was falling in love with.
Buffy noticed Giles starring off at the dance floor. She followed his gaze and realized that he was watching Dawn and Draco. 'Lucky Dawn,' she thought. "It is rare to find a man who can really dance," Buffy commented to Giles.
"Not so rare," he replied as he guided her out onto the dance floor. Buffy and Giles mirrored Dawn and Draco in their moves. Buffy was surprised at how easy it was to follow Giles. She figured that it came from years of sparring together. They could both easily anticipate the other's moves.
Wesley turned to Cat, "Would you like to join the others on the dance floor, Miss Bolgya?"
"I would love to, Mr. Wyndam-Pryce." Cat leaned into Wesley's arms as he guided her around the dance floor.
Robin was beginning to feel left out since most of the others were on the dance floor. "Faith, would you like to dance?" he asked.
"Nah, I would rather wait for something a little more upbeat. Besides with all of them slacking, someone needs to keep an eye on things," Faith replied.
"Ok, but you owe me a dance."
"Absolutely," answered Faith as she snaked her arm around Robin.
Xander, Willow, and Tonks felt that they were intruding on a private moment between Faith and Robin; so, they joined their friends on the dance floor. Xander was having a lot of fun spinning around Willow and Tonks. Many of the other people on the dance floor backed away from them for fear of getting hit.
As they danced, Kennedy walked up to Xander, Willow, and Tonks.
"You look good, Willow," said Kennedy.
"So do you," Willow replied.
"I know that we aren't together anymore, but I was wondering if we can put our problems behind us for one dance," said Kennedy. Willow knew that she shouldn't be drawn in by Kennedy, but she couldn't seem to help it.
"Willow, do you really want to do this?" questioned Xander.
"It will be ok," replied Willow.
Xander continued dancing with Tonks, as Kennedy took both of Willow's hands and they began to move to the music. Suddenly, Willow felt a sharp pain across the palm of her hand. She looked at her hand and then back to Kennedy's face. Kennedy had cut her. At first Willow's mind couldn't seem to comprehend what had happened.
Willow's eyes grew black with anger, as she realized what Kennedy had done. "You," she said to Kennedy. "How could you?"
Xander and Tonks noticed Willow's black eyes and rushed to her in time to hear Kennedy's parting words. "Voldemort offered me more power than even you can imagine," Kennedy, the Slayer who embraced the dark, replied.
As Tonks tried desperately to calm Willow, Xander yelled to Buffy.
Chapter 18 - Halloween
After the Halloween feast, the older students returned to their dormitories to dress for the dance. The girls took more than an hour getting ready.
Dawn wore a pair of jeans that were rolled up to her mid calf and a pink cardigan buttoned down her back. She finished the outfit off with white socks and tennis shoes, and a white and pink scarf wrapped around a high ponytail.
Shannon dressed as an eighties punk rocker. She wore a pair of leather pants that she had borrowed from Faith and a t-shirt that she had shredded. She also teased her hair really high and added some color streaks. The final touch to her look was lots of plastic jewelry and heavy makeup.
Hermione wore a long broomstick skirt and a cropped peasant top with billowing sleeves. Dawn and Shannon straightened Hermione's hair and braided some ribbons toward the front. Her costume was finished off with a pair of sandals and small, round sunglasses.
Ginny wore a black, fringed flapper dress and a pair of high heels. She completed the outfit with a sequined headband and sequined garter.
The girls each hid several stakes and their wands on their persons, and hurried down to the common room to meet Harry, Ron, and Andrew.
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Harry and Ron decided to play a game of wizarding chess while they waited, figuring that it could be awhile. Andrew watched the game intently. Just as Ron declared, "checkmate," the girls arrived.
Harry and Ron had felt silly in the costumes that they were wearing, but when they saw their dates, each boy realized that he truly complimented his date.
Harry was wearing a pair of leather pants, a white t-shirt, and an electric blue blazer with the sleeves rolled up. As instructed by Shannon, he had spiked his hair and added some streaks of colors similar to hers.
"Harry, you look like totally awesome," offered Shannon.
He wasn't exactly sure what that meant, but she was smiling; so, he figured that it must be a compliment. "You look really great," he replied.
Ron was wearing a pair of bell-bottom pants, and a plain long-sleeve shirt. He was wearing leather sandals and small, round glasses similar to Hermione's. "Wow, Mione, your hair looks incredible. I love the ribbons," said Ron. Hermione smiled in reply.
Andrew confidently strutted around Ginny, looking her up and down. It would have irritated Ron, if he had taken his eyes off of Hermione long enough to notice. Andrew was playing his twenties gangster role perfectly. Ginny giggled, but was impressed by his costume. He was wearing a dark pinstriped suit with a black fedora.
Dawn was standing off by herself; so, Harry, Ron, and Andrew paid her a compliment as well.
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Faith, Robin, Cat, and Wesley had agreed to meet the Gryffindor teens in the Scooby common room.
"Wow, Cat, I love the look - totally classy," said Faith.
Cat was wearing a long body hugging skirt, a white sweater with small white floral embroidery, and a pair of classic high-heeled black pumps. She had parted her hair in the middle and twisted both sides back into a classic 1940's hairdo.
Faith turned to Wesley, "And, Wes, man you could have broken a few hearts back then."
Wesley was dressed as a World War II army officer.
"You guys do look great, but nothing compared to Faith over here," said Robin as he put his arm around Faith's waist.
Faith was dressed in a shiny red satin halter-top with matching bell- bottom pants. Robin looked perfect standing next to her in his white leisure suit and a red satin shirt that matched Faith's outfit.
As they admired each other's costumes, the seven teens arrived.
"You guys look great," said Faith, and Cat agreed with her.
Standing among five couples, Dawn was definitely felt like the odd man out.
"Well, shall we head down to the Great Hall," suggested Cat.
"Where's Buffy, Wills, Xander, and Giles?" asked Dawn.
"They insisted that no one see their costumes until they make their entrance," Faith informed them.
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"Are they gone?" asked Buffy.
"Yeah, they're gone," Xander called back up to the other Scoobies.
Buffy, Willow, Xander, and Giles met up in the Scooby common room.
"Buffy, I feel like quite the idiot in this get up," commented Giles as he pulled at his ascot.
"I think you look kind of cute," replied Willow.
"I agree," added Buffy.
Xander shot the girls a look and put his hand on Giles' shoulder. "I am right there with you, G-Man. I was all primed to do the pirate thing this year, seeings as I have the eye patch and all."
"Xander, do stop calling me that."
"We should get going," reminded Willow.
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Dawn, Shannon, Harry, Ron, and Hermione were standing by the refreshment table, watching poor Andrew being pulled around the dance floor by Ginny. "Those two are scarier than Fred and Angelina," commented Ron. Harry and Hermione nodded in agreement.
The faculty members had done a quick sweep of the room and joined the teens, along with Remus Lupin, Mad Eye Moody, and Tonks. Remus was dressed as a monk. Mad Eye made an impressive pirate, complete with a patch over his magical eye and his wooden leg. Tonks dressed as she always did, complete with her pink hair. "I'm a muggle teenager," she explained.
"What are you three doing here?" Harry asked.
"And in costume?" added Ron.
"Dumbledore thought it would be a good idea to have extra protection," explained Remus.
"Of course, he also told us that we had to blend, thus the costumes," added Tonks.
Dawn, who had been staring at the entrance, burst into laughter. When the others questioned her, she could only point. Everyone except Ron started laughing as well.
"I don't get it," he said.
"They are the Scoobies," Dawn managed between giggles.
"I know they call themselves that, but I still don't get it," said Ron.
Hermione just shook her head. "Ron, they got their nickname from a muggle cartoon called Scooby Doo. It is about four teenagers and a dog who solve supernatural mysteries."
"And?" asked Ron, hoping someone would explain further.
"And they are dressed like the four people from the cartoon," said Shannon.
"Oh and look, Xander is even carrying a stuffed Scooby Doo," added Dawn.
The Scoobies walked over to their friends. Buffy was dressed as Daphne. Giles was dressed as Fred. Willow was dressed as Velma. Xander was dressed as Shaggy.
"So you like?" asked Buffy.
"I love it," said Dawn.
After the Scoobies finished showing off their costumes, the adults wandered around the Great Hall. They had decided to keep watch at different entryways, though they also took turns dancing and talking with students and other professors.
When the first set of slow songs began to play, Shannon grabbed Harry's hand and gently pulled him out onto the dance floor with her. She wrapped her arms around his neck as he placed his hands on her waist. While the others were still watching, Shannon leaned into Harry and kissed him. She figured that it was time everyone know that they were a couple. Harry happily returned the kiss, oblivious to everyone around him except the girl in his arms. Shannon started moving her body to the music, pressing against Harry, who was completely flustered by her actions.
"They look so sweet together," commented Hermione.
"They really do," agreed Dawn. "So why are you two still standing here with me?"
"We are keeping you company," said Ron.
"No, you two have to dance. I know you have been waiting to do this for two years. Now get onto that dance floor," ordered Dawn.
"Are you sure?" asked Hermione.
"Yes, now go."
Ron and Hermione walked to a spot near Shannon and Harry. Ron placed his arms around Hermione's waist and pulled her close to him. Hermione placed her hands on his shoulders. They looked into each other's eyes and began slowly swaying to the music. Ron and Hermione did not break eye contact for the rest of the set.
Dawn was happy for her friends. Both couples belonged together. But she did wish that she had someone as well. Her thoughts drifted to Draco.
Dawn sighed and turned toward the table for to get a drink at the same moment that Draco entered the Great Hall. He had dressed in the costume Shannon provided and felt a little self-conscious because of it. That is until he saw Dawn across the room, then all thoughts of his costume left his mind.
Dawn turned back toward the dance floor with her drink in hand and found herself face to face with Draco. "Hello," he said.
"Hi," she replied, as she looked him up and down, taking in his costume. She smiled, "How did you know?"
"We should both thank Shannon later," replied Draco. He took Dawn's drink from her and placed it on the table. He then took her hand and led her to the dance floor.
Never letting go of Dawn's hand, Draco placed his other hand on her waist and indicated for Dawn to place her hand on his shoulder. Dawn was floored. Draco, a teenage boy, knew how to dance, really knew how to dance. While her friends simply swayed to the music, Draco guided her around the dance floor, sometimes pulling her closer, sometimes moving further apart, and sometimes spinning her around. He was a strong lead, and Dawn had no trouble following him.
When they slowed down a bit, Dawn asked, "How did you learn to dance so well?"
"My father made me take lessons as a child. My parents believed that every cultured person must know how to dance."
"Well, while I am thanking Shannon, you should thank your father."
Draco chuckled to himself. He couldn't image how upset his father would be to see him dancing with a muggle, an American muggle, an American muggle that he, Draco Malfoy, was falling in love with.
Buffy noticed Giles starring off at the dance floor. She followed his gaze and realized that he was watching Dawn and Draco. 'Lucky Dawn,' she thought. "It is rare to find a man who can really dance," Buffy commented to Giles.
"Not so rare," he replied as he guided her out onto the dance floor. Buffy and Giles mirrored Dawn and Draco in their moves. Buffy was surprised at how easy it was to follow Giles. She figured that it came from years of sparring together. They could both easily anticipate the other's moves.
Wesley turned to Cat, "Would you like to join the others on the dance floor, Miss Bolgya?"
"I would love to, Mr. Wyndam-Pryce." Cat leaned into Wesley's arms as he guided her around the dance floor.
Robin was beginning to feel left out since most of the others were on the dance floor. "Faith, would you like to dance?" he asked.
"Nah, I would rather wait for something a little more upbeat. Besides with all of them slacking, someone needs to keep an eye on things," Faith replied.
"Ok, but you owe me a dance."
"Absolutely," answered Faith as she snaked her arm around Robin.
Xander, Willow, and Tonks felt that they were intruding on a private moment between Faith and Robin; so, they joined their friends on the dance floor. Xander was having a lot of fun spinning around Willow and Tonks. Many of the other people on the dance floor backed away from them for fear of getting hit.
As they danced, Kennedy walked up to Xander, Willow, and Tonks.
"You look good, Willow," said Kennedy.
"So do you," Willow replied.
"I know that we aren't together anymore, but I was wondering if we can put our problems behind us for one dance," said Kennedy. Willow knew that she shouldn't be drawn in by Kennedy, but she couldn't seem to help it.
"Willow, do you really want to do this?" questioned Xander.
"It will be ok," replied Willow.
Xander continued dancing with Tonks, as Kennedy took both of Willow's hands and they began to move to the music. Suddenly, Willow felt a sharp pain across the palm of her hand. She looked at her hand and then back to Kennedy's face. Kennedy had cut her. At first Willow's mind couldn't seem to comprehend what had happened.
Willow's eyes grew black with anger, as she realized what Kennedy had done. "You," she said to Kennedy. "How could you?"
Xander and Tonks noticed Willow's black eyes and rushed to her in time to hear Kennedy's parting words. "Voldemort offered me more power than even you can imagine," Kennedy, the Slayer who embraced the dark, replied.
As Tonks tried desperately to calm Willow, Xander yelled to Buffy.