A/N: Alright, I'm only doing this, because one person reviewed. *sigh*
Well, this is for you Rebecca. Friend of a friend. :P
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Felicity, Lavender, and Parvati giggled slightly as they tried on their dresses/costumes for the ball.
Lavender was dressed in a glorious pink dress with small wings woven into the material. Her dress glittered when she spun around and on her back were two shimmering wings. Her hair was done up in an elaborate knot, and she had a mask held on her face magically.
"WOW LAV! YOU LOOK TOTALLY WOW!" Felicity squealed.
"THANKS!" Lavender replied in much the same manner.
Parvati merely gaped at Lavender in shock.
"Lav, I'm speechless." Parvati managed to blurt out.
"Alright, Vati, it's your turn." Lavender said, giggling slightly.
Parvati quickly got dressed into her costume and did her hair. Putting her make-up and mask on, Parvati quickly stepped out of the make-shift change room and was greeted by gasps of surprise.
Parvati was dressed as an enchantress, and looked the part too. Her hair was down and in braids, and when she moved, her ruby-coloured dress caught the light and reflected specks of red everywhere.
"Parvati, Dean is going to have to get his cloak and cover you up. He's the jealous type you know, and he won't take to guys gawking at his girl." Felicity raised her eyebrows suggestively and the two girls keeled over, laughing.
"Vati, you look stunning girl. You go down there and ain't no one is going to be able to take their eyes of you!" Lavender giggled hysterically.
"OK, that's enough for tonight. Now, wanna watch sumthin that'll have ya laughing yor heads off? Lets watch a movie." Felicity quickly enlarged her TV (adjusted so magic won't effect it) and turned on Romeo must die. (A/N: My friend Frances STRONGLY suggests to watch this movie. I quote 'It's the sickest movie ever!')
Felicity paused the movie for a moment and imitated Silks.
"Now if yor ass ain't black, you better get the hell outta my bar!"
The three finished the movie and quickly shrunk the TV. Felicity cleaned up the mess they had made with the dressing and put the girls' things away. It was a good thing too, because just then, Draco walked in, robes billowing, as usual.
"I wonder if he practices doing that with his robes." Felicity whispered to her friends. Immediately, all three of them cracked up laughing.
Draco spun around and glared at the girls.
"What's your problem?" Draco hissed menacingly.
"Oh nothing. In fact I think you're the one with the problem. What's up your ass today? Your head?" Felicity asked innocently.
"You and you, get out!" Draco said menacingly, motioning for Parvati and Lavender to move.
The two girls got their stuff and hurried out of the room, closing the door behind them. Once Draco was sure that they weren't eavesdropping, he turned to Felicity.
"Don't you ever insult me like that again!" Draco warned.
"Or what?" Felicity asked placing a hand on her hip challengingly.
"Or you'll find your neck in some pain indeed, hanging from my hand!" Draco snarled.
"Well since that won't be a problem I suggest (Felicity pulled on Draco's tie, pulling him forward to her face) that we get one with business." Felicity said warmly.
Draco leaned in and kissed Felicity fiercely. Felicity kissed back, moaning slightly. Waving her wand, Felicity silenced the room and locked the door.
"Oh gods Draco." Felicity gasped as Draco kissed down her neck, working his way up to her earlobe.
"I like your type of business Liz." Draco murmured in Felicity's ear.
By this time, Felicity couldn't stand properly and was holding onto Draco for dear life.
"Stop Draco. Stop." Felicity gasped, pulling away reluctantly. "We can't do this now. We have class in ten minutes. McGonagall will kill us if we're late because we've been snogging."
Draco sighed. "I guess you're right."
"Wanna practice transformations?" Felicity asked.
"Alright. I'll go first." Draco closed his eyes and slowly his form rippled and distorted, leaving behind a magnificent Raven.
"My turn." Felicity grinned and closed her eyes and quickly transformed.
"How d'you do it so fast?" Draco asked once they had both changed back.
"Practice." Felicity smirked and walked out of the room.
"Damn that girl. Always walking out."
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The ball came closer and the evening beforehand, Dumbledore made a very 'grave' announcement.
"Students. In light of the ball of tomorrow, I would like to inform you all of some changes we're having. First, we're giving out masks to those who don't have them. This is designed to keep your identity concealed. The masks are charmed so that they will change to suit your costume. Second, if you have found partners already, I am afraid it was in vain. You are all going to get in partners when the ball starts, for we are hoping that you will all find people whose inner person you find attractive rather than outer. We are sorry for the lateness of the announcement but what's done is done. Now feast!"
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Felicity shuddered. She might pair up with Crabbe or Goyle and not know it! It was the night of the ball, and Felicity hadn't shown a soul her costume. Sighing, she decided to get changed in a bathroom and go down to the Entrance Hall.
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Parvati and Lavender headed down to the Entrance Hall, arm in arm, laughing serenely. Scanning the crowds, they spotted their 'dates' Dean and Seamus.
"Dean!"
"Seamus!"
The two boys grinned at the sight before them. It was like God had sent angels down and blessed the two with their presence.
"Fi not with you?" Dean questioned.
"No. Wouldn't show us her costume." Parvati replied, pouting childishly.
"Ah well." Seamus said, smiling.
"Well, shall we?" Lavender asked.
"Absolutely."
The boys offered their arms and the four pranced in, smiling happily.
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Draco scanned the room. He couldn't find a trace of Felicity anywhere, and having the masks made it even more difficult.
Sighing, he ate his meal quietly and by himself. The Slytherin's weren't really all that interesting and since he was THE SLYTHERIN PRINCE, no one else accepted him.
Suddenly, a girl turned up at the table, dressed as a banshee.
"Hello. May I join you?" the girl asked politely.
Draco nodded and the girl sat down. He noted that the girl was checking him out in the most discreet way possible, but he didn't comment. He knew he looked good because he had checked in the mirror.
Draco was dressed as a wood elf (like from LOTR?) and he looked damn good if he said so himself.
The girl reminded him of someone but he couldn't quite place his finger on it. Suddenly he had it. Grinning slyly, Draco 'accidentally' tipped a glass of juice onto her dress.
"Sorry!" Draco apologized smugly, recognizing the high-pitched squeal the girl had made. "Pansy, next time do try and make your identity less, obvious?"
The girl stomped off, leaving a grinning Draco behind.
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The feast had finished, and Draco still couldn't find Felicity. There were several girls there that resembled her but none actually were her.
Sighing, Draco was about to ask someone else to dance when a vampire swooped down from one of the supports. Landing deftly on the ground, the young vampire seemed in no hurry to attack.
He noticed the vampire had a mask on, concealing the identity. The vampire snarled viciously and the canine teeth lengthened considerably. Everyone backed away, however the teachers didn't seem concerned.
The young vampire stood up, eyes glowing a strange reddish colour and headed over to the juice. Pouring a cup, the girl (it was a girl) passed a hand over the cup and changed it to blood. Downing the cup in one go, she swiveled around and headed off to a spare table.
Draco eyed the vampire in interest. This girl seemed like a good candidate for dancing. Since Felicity hadn't shown up, this mysterious vampire would have to do.
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Talon (the vampire girl) watched the ball huffily. It had been a long time since she had even thought of going to a dance, and this was the first time in 3 years.
Suddenly a man appeared at her side, holding a blood red rose.
"May I ask my lady for a dance?" the man asked smoothly.
"Why fair elf, I would be honoured in doing so. However I do not know why one of such high birth would dance with one of the damned." Talon replied.
"Even the damned deserve a second chance my lady and thy beauty blinds me, thy words make my heart beat for just one dance."
"You are quite the gentlemen fair elf, but do you have a name?" Talon asked.
"You may call me Haldir. One of Lothlorien and a wood elf. Will thy not do me the same courtesy of name?"
"They call me Talon for my pride is like an eagles, so my friends say. They also tell me that my words could cut through the heart as easily as a talon thus my name. I am a daywalker. One of the damned yet able to walk in light without hurt nor trouble. Light stings my eyes yet I rejoice in my luck."
"Come rejoice more with me, fair lady for tonight is a night of merriment and laughter and it will not do for one of your beauty to not enjoy the eve. Even proud eagles may step down to embrace others."
Talon stood and took the arm offered to her. She was shocked by the gentlemanly approach this young man had. He was quite the sweet-talker!
The two danced on the floor, centre of attention. Talon looked around and saw several outraged faces staring at her. Among them was a fairy, a banshee, Poseidon, Hades, an enchantress and several other magical creatures. Talon rolled her eyes slightly and immediately headed off the dance floor when the song finished.
"You can dance very well Haldir, however I did not enjoy having so many eyes turned our way. It causes me discomfort and I do not think I can face it again my good sir."
"I will oblige to my lady's will, however I will not move from your side. One of such beauty can not stay alone for long without being accosted by other men." Haldir replied.
"Thank you kind sir. The gesture is much appreciated."
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Parvati giggled slightly as Dean offered his arm. They were about to head off to the floor a vampire soared down, landing deftly on her feet, in a crouching position. The vampire snarled viciously and Parvati watched in horror as the canine teeth grew in length.
The vampire's eyes glowed red and the girl spun around to go to the drinks table. Pouring a glass of pumpkin juice the vampire passed a hand over the cup turning the drink to blood! The girl downed the cup in one go, before stalking off.
Parvati pulled Dean onto the dancefloor and they danced for several songs when Parvati spotted the vampire coming on again. Pulling Dean off, she glared at him to shut up and watched as the strange vampire danced with the wood elf.
The song finished and the girl walked off again. She didn't go back on the dancefloor the entire night.
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Harry grinned. He was Hades, lord of the underworld. His costume wasn't great but he was having a good time and he had managed to find his precious Anastasia. He was going to go out onto the dancefloor when a vampire girl swept down from out of nowhere.
The girl landed right in front of him and Anastasia. Harry quickly pulled out his wand and was about to dust the vampire when she snarled. Her canine teeth grew longer and her eyes glowed a bright ruby red. Falling back slightly Harry raised his wand again when the girl stood up and walked off to the drinks table.
He couldn't see what she was doing but he guessed it was to get a drink. By the looks of things, she had changed some juice into blood. Breathing heavily, Harry pocketed his wand calmly and pulled Anastasia onto the dancefloor.
He danced for what seemed like an eternity when SHE came back on, followed by a wood elf, and a rather handsome one at that. Looking around, Harry saw several elves and he scowled. Not knowing why he did it, but he scowled anyway. He noticed the vampire girl was very pretty, and he didn't like the looks of that wood elf.
Pulling Anastasia off, he kissed her fiercely which she returned with pleasure. When they broke off, the pair had left the dancefloor.
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It was getting late and Talon wanted to go to bed.
"I'm sorry good sir. You're a very kind gentleman Haldir and I appreciate what you have done but it is time I retired to bed." Talon said.
"It is alright fair lady. One must get one's sleep. I hope I may see your beauty again before the moon wanes, for I will have a broken heart otherwise." Haldir replied gently.
"I am sure one of the good ladies, or one such banshee, would be able to mend your fair heart nicely." Talon replied.
"Nay my lady, for she may love me with all her heart, but mine belongs to another."
Talon smiled. "Goodnight my fair elf. I leave now and I hope to see you again too. Goodbye Haldir."
Talon walked out of the door, accompanied by Haldir. Stopping at the Entrance Hall doors, Talon stepped outside.
"I must leave now. Do not forget me, good elf." Talon turned and took off, disappearing behind the forest.
"I will not fair lady." Haldir replied before moving back into the castle.
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Felicity sat by the fire, waiting for everyone to return from the ball. Her dress was still neatly folded in her bag, like when she bought it.
Looking up, she saw Draco walk in, swaggering slightly.
"So Liz, didn't go eh?" Draco said suavely.
"Nope. I thought no one would like my 'inner self' although it looks like someone like your inner self." Felicity replied.
"Yeah. A daywalker. There were a few there. She left before I could properly say good bye." Draco said sadly.
"Hey, I'm sure she'll come back. Begging for you to forgive her. After all, you're a Malfoy and Malfoy's are VERY good at persuading." Felicity smirked.
"I'm rubbing off on you. The patented Malfoy smirk is now on your face!" Draco said, a horrified look on his face.
"Aw, poor baby!" Felicity mocked, dodging a smash of his pillow. "Ooooh! Wanna fight dirty do we?"
Draco replied in smashing her head in with his pillow.
"And here I was, thinking that the pureblooded Malfoy line was disciplined and controlled!" Felicity said smugly.
"I thought the same about yourself, until you started this verbal fight!" Draco replied while Felicity pummeled him with her pillow.
"Ah, but sir, I thought you were the one who could come up with witty comebacks and cutting comments. After all, you could probably best Snape in a contest of wit and sarcasm!" Felicity replied.
"Do not worry your small mind with petty troubles Liz. I'll just knock them out again!" Draco cried, smashing her head on the side to prove his point.
"My good sir, if you do not stop insulting me I will have to touch certain parts of your anatomy that will hurt indeed!" Felicity said, all the while smashing Draco.
"Ah but Felicity you wouldn't have the 'balls' to do it because you don't have them!" Draco said, laughing at his little pun. "Don't worry Felicity, I'll just have to get you in a stranglehold!"
"Just try!"
Draco deftly maneuvered out of Felicity's reach and grabbed her in a stranglehold within a matter of seconds.
Lavender and Parvati chose that moment to burst in the door.
"Let her go Malfoy!" Lavender spat.
"Relax guys." Felicity said, grinning. "Alright Draco, you can let me go."
"Ah but that wasn't part of the deal, was it?" Draco said cunningly.
"Well neither was this." Felicity kneed Draco gently in the groin which knocked him off balance for a bit before she grabbed his wrists and brought them behind his back.
"Come on Lav. These two are gonna fight all night. We'll go up to Gryff tower." Parvati said wearily.
Just then Chris walked in and seeing Draco being held 'captive' by the enemy he lunged forward but Lavender grabbed him.
"Look, they're just fighting for fun and they can get at it all night. So I suggest you bunk in the dungeons with the rest of your brood or camp down in the common room." Lavender said good-humouredly.
Chris mumbled something incoherent and left the room. Parvati and Lavender walked out, locking the door behind them.
"Hah! Now I get to the good part!" Felicity said triumphantly.
"Does this involve tearing off my clothes by any chance?" Draco asked innocently.
"No you sick pervert!" Felicity said, laughing. "It's this." Still holding both of Draco's hands behind his back, Felicity spun around to face Draco. She kissed him quickly and spun him around again.
"Oh gods Liz, what are you doing?"
"Nothing." Felicity said grinning, sitting back down on the couch. "Sit down. I want to ask some questions about your fair lady."
"Alright." Draco sat down opposite Felicity.
"Well?" Felicity asked impatiently.
"You ask questions, I'll answer."
"Was she pretty?"
"The most beautiful girl I've ever seen." Draco said quietly.
"Was she a real vampire?"
"I think so. She had red eyes and all and her canine teeth grew longer when she was mad. It might have been a spell though. I could probably do a spell to make me look like a vamp."
"I suppose. I think one of the girls in Ravenclaw did a spell that did that. What was she like?"
"Polite. Very polite. She had her hair kind of wavy and it hung over her face in a wild way. Like she was really angry or something. She was deathly pale. Oh she was wearing a white dress that kind of clung to her body, you know? The sleeves flared out and it was really nice." Draco smiled.
"She reminds me of someone, can't think of who." Felicity frowned trying to get her brain to remember. "Oh well. I'm sure you'll find her again some day. After all, she's a part vampire and she'll live longer than most people."
"Thanks Fi." Draco yawned, "I'm going to bed. Been a long day, you know."
"Me too. Night Draco."
"Night Fi."
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Felicity lay awake, mulling over her thoughts. Draco's description of his mystery lady reminded her of someone. She just couldn't put her finger on it.
The way he described the dress. It sounded a lot like the one she had bought. However, hers was black, not white. Sighing, Felicity turned over again.
Closing her eyes, sleep finally washed over her and she stamped her ticket to dreamland.
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A/N: Ah, a 'mystery girl.' I'll get you guys to try and guess the identity. It's kind of cool. Yeah well, Bec, thanks for reviewing. It made me write this chapter! Cyaz! :P
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Felicity, Lavender, and Parvati giggled slightly as they tried on their dresses/costumes for the ball.
Lavender was dressed in a glorious pink dress with small wings woven into the material. Her dress glittered when she spun around and on her back were two shimmering wings. Her hair was done up in an elaborate knot, and she had a mask held on her face magically.
"WOW LAV! YOU LOOK TOTALLY WOW!" Felicity squealed.
"THANKS!" Lavender replied in much the same manner.
Parvati merely gaped at Lavender in shock.
"Lav, I'm speechless." Parvati managed to blurt out.
"Alright, Vati, it's your turn." Lavender said, giggling slightly.
Parvati quickly got dressed into her costume and did her hair. Putting her make-up and mask on, Parvati quickly stepped out of the make-shift change room and was greeted by gasps of surprise.
Parvati was dressed as an enchantress, and looked the part too. Her hair was down and in braids, and when she moved, her ruby-coloured dress caught the light and reflected specks of red everywhere.
"Parvati, Dean is going to have to get his cloak and cover you up. He's the jealous type you know, and he won't take to guys gawking at his girl." Felicity raised her eyebrows suggestively and the two girls keeled over, laughing.
"Vati, you look stunning girl. You go down there and ain't no one is going to be able to take their eyes of you!" Lavender giggled hysterically.
"OK, that's enough for tonight. Now, wanna watch sumthin that'll have ya laughing yor heads off? Lets watch a movie." Felicity quickly enlarged her TV (adjusted so magic won't effect it) and turned on Romeo must die. (A/N: My friend Frances STRONGLY suggests to watch this movie. I quote 'It's the sickest movie ever!')
Felicity paused the movie for a moment and imitated Silks.
"Now if yor ass ain't black, you better get the hell outta my bar!"
The three finished the movie and quickly shrunk the TV. Felicity cleaned up the mess they had made with the dressing and put the girls' things away. It was a good thing too, because just then, Draco walked in, robes billowing, as usual.
"I wonder if he practices doing that with his robes." Felicity whispered to her friends. Immediately, all three of them cracked up laughing.
Draco spun around and glared at the girls.
"What's your problem?" Draco hissed menacingly.
"Oh nothing. In fact I think you're the one with the problem. What's up your ass today? Your head?" Felicity asked innocently.
"You and you, get out!" Draco said menacingly, motioning for Parvati and Lavender to move.
The two girls got their stuff and hurried out of the room, closing the door behind them. Once Draco was sure that they weren't eavesdropping, he turned to Felicity.
"Don't you ever insult me like that again!" Draco warned.
"Or what?" Felicity asked placing a hand on her hip challengingly.
"Or you'll find your neck in some pain indeed, hanging from my hand!" Draco snarled.
"Well since that won't be a problem I suggest (Felicity pulled on Draco's tie, pulling him forward to her face) that we get one with business." Felicity said warmly.
Draco leaned in and kissed Felicity fiercely. Felicity kissed back, moaning slightly. Waving her wand, Felicity silenced the room and locked the door.
"Oh gods Draco." Felicity gasped as Draco kissed down her neck, working his way up to her earlobe.
"I like your type of business Liz." Draco murmured in Felicity's ear.
By this time, Felicity couldn't stand properly and was holding onto Draco for dear life.
"Stop Draco. Stop." Felicity gasped, pulling away reluctantly. "We can't do this now. We have class in ten minutes. McGonagall will kill us if we're late because we've been snogging."
Draco sighed. "I guess you're right."
"Wanna practice transformations?" Felicity asked.
"Alright. I'll go first." Draco closed his eyes and slowly his form rippled and distorted, leaving behind a magnificent Raven.
"My turn." Felicity grinned and closed her eyes and quickly transformed.
"How d'you do it so fast?" Draco asked once they had both changed back.
"Practice." Felicity smirked and walked out of the room.
"Damn that girl. Always walking out."
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The ball came closer and the evening beforehand, Dumbledore made a very 'grave' announcement.
"Students. In light of the ball of tomorrow, I would like to inform you all of some changes we're having. First, we're giving out masks to those who don't have them. This is designed to keep your identity concealed. The masks are charmed so that they will change to suit your costume. Second, if you have found partners already, I am afraid it was in vain. You are all going to get in partners when the ball starts, for we are hoping that you will all find people whose inner person you find attractive rather than outer. We are sorry for the lateness of the announcement but what's done is done. Now feast!"
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Felicity shuddered. She might pair up with Crabbe or Goyle and not know it! It was the night of the ball, and Felicity hadn't shown a soul her costume. Sighing, she decided to get changed in a bathroom and go down to the Entrance Hall.
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Parvati and Lavender headed down to the Entrance Hall, arm in arm, laughing serenely. Scanning the crowds, they spotted their 'dates' Dean and Seamus.
"Dean!"
"Seamus!"
The two boys grinned at the sight before them. It was like God had sent angels down and blessed the two with their presence.
"Fi not with you?" Dean questioned.
"No. Wouldn't show us her costume." Parvati replied, pouting childishly.
"Ah well." Seamus said, smiling.
"Well, shall we?" Lavender asked.
"Absolutely."
The boys offered their arms and the four pranced in, smiling happily.
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Draco scanned the room. He couldn't find a trace of Felicity anywhere, and having the masks made it even more difficult.
Sighing, he ate his meal quietly and by himself. The Slytherin's weren't really all that interesting and since he was THE SLYTHERIN PRINCE, no one else accepted him.
Suddenly, a girl turned up at the table, dressed as a banshee.
"Hello. May I join you?" the girl asked politely.
Draco nodded and the girl sat down. He noted that the girl was checking him out in the most discreet way possible, but he didn't comment. He knew he looked good because he had checked in the mirror.
Draco was dressed as a wood elf (like from LOTR?) and he looked damn good if he said so himself.
The girl reminded him of someone but he couldn't quite place his finger on it. Suddenly he had it. Grinning slyly, Draco 'accidentally' tipped a glass of juice onto her dress.
"Sorry!" Draco apologized smugly, recognizing the high-pitched squeal the girl had made. "Pansy, next time do try and make your identity less, obvious?"
The girl stomped off, leaving a grinning Draco behind.
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The feast had finished, and Draco still couldn't find Felicity. There were several girls there that resembled her but none actually were her.
Sighing, Draco was about to ask someone else to dance when a vampire swooped down from one of the supports. Landing deftly on the ground, the young vampire seemed in no hurry to attack.
He noticed the vampire had a mask on, concealing the identity. The vampire snarled viciously and the canine teeth lengthened considerably. Everyone backed away, however the teachers didn't seem concerned.
The young vampire stood up, eyes glowing a strange reddish colour and headed over to the juice. Pouring a cup, the girl (it was a girl) passed a hand over the cup and changed it to blood. Downing the cup in one go, she swiveled around and headed off to a spare table.
Draco eyed the vampire in interest. This girl seemed like a good candidate for dancing. Since Felicity hadn't shown up, this mysterious vampire would have to do.
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Talon (the vampire girl) watched the ball huffily. It had been a long time since she had even thought of going to a dance, and this was the first time in 3 years.
Suddenly a man appeared at her side, holding a blood red rose.
"May I ask my lady for a dance?" the man asked smoothly.
"Why fair elf, I would be honoured in doing so. However I do not know why one of such high birth would dance with one of the damned." Talon replied.
"Even the damned deserve a second chance my lady and thy beauty blinds me, thy words make my heart beat for just one dance."
"You are quite the gentlemen fair elf, but do you have a name?" Talon asked.
"You may call me Haldir. One of Lothlorien and a wood elf. Will thy not do me the same courtesy of name?"
"They call me Talon for my pride is like an eagles, so my friends say. They also tell me that my words could cut through the heart as easily as a talon thus my name. I am a daywalker. One of the damned yet able to walk in light without hurt nor trouble. Light stings my eyes yet I rejoice in my luck."
"Come rejoice more with me, fair lady for tonight is a night of merriment and laughter and it will not do for one of your beauty to not enjoy the eve. Even proud eagles may step down to embrace others."
Talon stood and took the arm offered to her. She was shocked by the gentlemanly approach this young man had. He was quite the sweet-talker!
The two danced on the floor, centre of attention. Talon looked around and saw several outraged faces staring at her. Among them was a fairy, a banshee, Poseidon, Hades, an enchantress and several other magical creatures. Talon rolled her eyes slightly and immediately headed off the dance floor when the song finished.
"You can dance very well Haldir, however I did not enjoy having so many eyes turned our way. It causes me discomfort and I do not think I can face it again my good sir."
"I will oblige to my lady's will, however I will not move from your side. One of such beauty can not stay alone for long without being accosted by other men." Haldir replied.
"Thank you kind sir. The gesture is much appreciated."
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Parvati giggled slightly as Dean offered his arm. They were about to head off to the floor a vampire soared down, landing deftly on her feet, in a crouching position. The vampire snarled viciously and Parvati watched in horror as the canine teeth grew in length.
The vampire's eyes glowed red and the girl spun around to go to the drinks table. Pouring a glass of pumpkin juice the vampire passed a hand over the cup turning the drink to blood! The girl downed the cup in one go, before stalking off.
Parvati pulled Dean onto the dancefloor and they danced for several songs when Parvati spotted the vampire coming on again. Pulling Dean off, she glared at him to shut up and watched as the strange vampire danced with the wood elf.
The song finished and the girl walked off again. She didn't go back on the dancefloor the entire night.
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Harry grinned. He was Hades, lord of the underworld. His costume wasn't great but he was having a good time and he had managed to find his precious Anastasia. He was going to go out onto the dancefloor when a vampire girl swept down from out of nowhere.
The girl landed right in front of him and Anastasia. Harry quickly pulled out his wand and was about to dust the vampire when she snarled. Her canine teeth grew longer and her eyes glowed a bright ruby red. Falling back slightly Harry raised his wand again when the girl stood up and walked off to the drinks table.
He couldn't see what she was doing but he guessed it was to get a drink. By the looks of things, she had changed some juice into blood. Breathing heavily, Harry pocketed his wand calmly and pulled Anastasia onto the dancefloor.
He danced for what seemed like an eternity when SHE came back on, followed by a wood elf, and a rather handsome one at that. Looking around, Harry saw several elves and he scowled. Not knowing why he did it, but he scowled anyway. He noticed the vampire girl was very pretty, and he didn't like the looks of that wood elf.
Pulling Anastasia off, he kissed her fiercely which she returned with pleasure. When they broke off, the pair had left the dancefloor.
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It was getting late and Talon wanted to go to bed.
"I'm sorry good sir. You're a very kind gentleman Haldir and I appreciate what you have done but it is time I retired to bed." Talon said.
"It is alright fair lady. One must get one's sleep. I hope I may see your beauty again before the moon wanes, for I will have a broken heart otherwise." Haldir replied gently.
"I am sure one of the good ladies, or one such banshee, would be able to mend your fair heart nicely." Talon replied.
"Nay my lady, for she may love me with all her heart, but mine belongs to another."
Talon smiled. "Goodnight my fair elf. I leave now and I hope to see you again too. Goodbye Haldir."
Talon walked out of the door, accompanied by Haldir. Stopping at the Entrance Hall doors, Talon stepped outside.
"I must leave now. Do not forget me, good elf." Talon turned and took off, disappearing behind the forest.
"I will not fair lady." Haldir replied before moving back into the castle.
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Felicity sat by the fire, waiting for everyone to return from the ball. Her dress was still neatly folded in her bag, like when she bought it.
Looking up, she saw Draco walk in, swaggering slightly.
"So Liz, didn't go eh?" Draco said suavely.
"Nope. I thought no one would like my 'inner self' although it looks like someone like your inner self." Felicity replied.
"Yeah. A daywalker. There were a few there. She left before I could properly say good bye." Draco said sadly.
"Hey, I'm sure she'll come back. Begging for you to forgive her. After all, you're a Malfoy and Malfoy's are VERY good at persuading." Felicity smirked.
"I'm rubbing off on you. The patented Malfoy smirk is now on your face!" Draco said, a horrified look on his face.
"Aw, poor baby!" Felicity mocked, dodging a smash of his pillow. "Ooooh! Wanna fight dirty do we?"
Draco replied in smashing her head in with his pillow.
"And here I was, thinking that the pureblooded Malfoy line was disciplined and controlled!" Felicity said smugly.
"I thought the same about yourself, until you started this verbal fight!" Draco replied while Felicity pummeled him with her pillow.
"Ah, but sir, I thought you were the one who could come up with witty comebacks and cutting comments. After all, you could probably best Snape in a contest of wit and sarcasm!" Felicity replied.
"Do not worry your small mind with petty troubles Liz. I'll just knock them out again!" Draco cried, smashing her head on the side to prove his point.
"My good sir, if you do not stop insulting me I will have to touch certain parts of your anatomy that will hurt indeed!" Felicity said, all the while smashing Draco.
"Ah but Felicity you wouldn't have the 'balls' to do it because you don't have them!" Draco said, laughing at his little pun. "Don't worry Felicity, I'll just have to get you in a stranglehold!"
"Just try!"
Draco deftly maneuvered out of Felicity's reach and grabbed her in a stranglehold within a matter of seconds.
Lavender and Parvati chose that moment to burst in the door.
"Let her go Malfoy!" Lavender spat.
"Relax guys." Felicity said, grinning. "Alright Draco, you can let me go."
"Ah but that wasn't part of the deal, was it?" Draco said cunningly.
"Well neither was this." Felicity kneed Draco gently in the groin which knocked him off balance for a bit before she grabbed his wrists and brought them behind his back.
"Come on Lav. These two are gonna fight all night. We'll go up to Gryff tower." Parvati said wearily.
Just then Chris walked in and seeing Draco being held 'captive' by the enemy he lunged forward but Lavender grabbed him.
"Look, they're just fighting for fun and they can get at it all night. So I suggest you bunk in the dungeons with the rest of your brood or camp down in the common room." Lavender said good-humouredly.
Chris mumbled something incoherent and left the room. Parvati and Lavender walked out, locking the door behind them.
"Hah! Now I get to the good part!" Felicity said triumphantly.
"Does this involve tearing off my clothes by any chance?" Draco asked innocently.
"No you sick pervert!" Felicity said, laughing. "It's this." Still holding both of Draco's hands behind his back, Felicity spun around to face Draco. She kissed him quickly and spun him around again.
"Oh gods Liz, what are you doing?"
"Nothing." Felicity said grinning, sitting back down on the couch. "Sit down. I want to ask some questions about your fair lady."
"Alright." Draco sat down opposite Felicity.
"Well?" Felicity asked impatiently.
"You ask questions, I'll answer."
"Was she pretty?"
"The most beautiful girl I've ever seen." Draco said quietly.
"Was she a real vampire?"
"I think so. She had red eyes and all and her canine teeth grew longer when she was mad. It might have been a spell though. I could probably do a spell to make me look like a vamp."
"I suppose. I think one of the girls in Ravenclaw did a spell that did that. What was she like?"
"Polite. Very polite. She had her hair kind of wavy and it hung over her face in a wild way. Like she was really angry or something. She was deathly pale. Oh she was wearing a white dress that kind of clung to her body, you know? The sleeves flared out and it was really nice." Draco smiled.
"She reminds me of someone, can't think of who." Felicity frowned trying to get her brain to remember. "Oh well. I'm sure you'll find her again some day. After all, she's a part vampire and she'll live longer than most people."
"Thanks Fi." Draco yawned, "I'm going to bed. Been a long day, you know."
"Me too. Night Draco."
"Night Fi."
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Felicity lay awake, mulling over her thoughts. Draco's description of his mystery lady reminded her of someone. She just couldn't put her finger on it.
The way he described the dress. It sounded a lot like the one she had bought. However, hers was black, not white. Sighing, Felicity turned over again.
Closing her eyes, sleep finally washed over her and she stamped her ticket to dreamland.
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A/N: Ah, a 'mystery girl.' I'll get you guys to try and guess the identity. It's kind of cool. Yeah well, Bec, thanks for reviewing. It made me write this chapter! Cyaz! :P