Author's note: Hey! I'm not too sure what happened with the spacing on the last chapter. It was ok on my computer. I hope this chapter's spacing is ok. I'm sorry if there are any spelling mistakes, but I usually write really late at night, and I'm only 14, so I'm allowed to make a few!

Disclaimer: I'm afraid to say that Harry Potter is still not mine (

Chapter 6: Curiosity

The room was silent. No one dare spoke. They had all been sent to Dumbledore's office, and they knew how serious that was. The reason they had been to his office, was because McGonagal had chosen the most inappropriate time to walk in. Ginny had walked in with a message for McGonagal, and seen the fighting. She stepped out in front of Ron, and Seamus hexed her. Then Seamus was hexed by Harry, who was then by Lavender. Parvati followed suit, and then hexed Dean, who fell onto Ron and knocked him unconscious. Hermione had walked back into the room, and at the sight of Ron on the floor, and wand in Parvati's hand, she assumed the worst and hexed Parvati. Lavender and Hermione then aimed hexes at each other, and were both knocked out. Neville stood on his own, the rest of the class in silence, around the edge of the room, staring. Then McGonagal walked in, and to top it all, Neville fainted. Everyone was then woken up, and sent to Dumbledore. McGonagal was on the verge of a mental breakdown. Now they were all seated in Dumbledore's office, not sure of what was to happen. Seamus was supporting a black eye, and a possible broken nose. Ron was holding a bag of ice to his face, and looked pretty glum. Harry was holding Ginny's hand protectively, and Ginny looked extremely pale. Dean had his arms crossed, fury still on his face. Lavender was staring into space again. Parvati was biting her lip. Neville looked on the verge of passing out, and Hermione was still crying. 'Good morning.' Dumbledore said, as he entered. 'Lovely weather today, isn't it?' He walked to behind his desk. 'So,' he smiled. 'I have spoken to Professor McGonagal. She seems to believe that when she entered her classroom, all nine of you were lying unconscious on the floor. Is this correct?' Harry, Seamus and Neville nodded. Ginny stayed staring at Dumbledore, terrified. Hermione was still crying. 'Indeed.' His smile didn't falter. 'Would any of you have an explanation?' No one moved. 'Very well. I didn't expect one.' He said. 'Now really I should expel all of you for your behavior, but I don't believe that will solve anything. Infact, I don't think I shall punish you at all. I do believe you been punished enough.' He looked from Ron, to Ginny, then to Hermione. She still had tears running down her face. 'All I shall ask of you.' Dumbledore said. 'Is that you all forget about this feud. Remember, we are stronger when we are united. Now you may leave, and if anyone should ask of your punishment, tell them it is too bearable to mention. Now I daresay you all need some rest, so go to the hospital wing. Good bye.' Everybody left, and headed to the hospital wing, but still nobody spoke. They all walked in silence until they reached the Hospital Wing door. Seamus reached the door first, but instead of opening it, he stood in front of it and turned to face the group. 'Look.' He said. 'There's no point in us all ignoring each other. What happened in the classroom, shouldn't have. How about we all forget about it.' They all mumbled, and nodded their heads in agreement. Seamus opened the door, and they all went inside. They came out one by one, during the next few hours. Neville was the last to leave. Apparently, Dean was very strong. By dinner everyone was feeling better. They all sat joking and laughing, waiting for the food. Usually it would already be out when they arrived, but today it wasn't, which could only mean one thing: 'I have an announcement to make.' Dumbledore said. The whole hall went silent. 'A suggestion was made to me today, and even though it is short notice, I have decided to go ahead with it. So I am glad to announce that Hogwarts will be holding a ball. It will be held on Saturday evening from 7 o clock, and is open to all students third year or above. If you need to buy some dress robes, we are holding an extra trip to Hogsmeade during the daytime. I hope you will all make an appearance. Oh, and you can thank Susan Bones, and Hannah Abbot of Hufflepuff, for this splendid idea.' Noise started to fill the hall again. 'Damn Hufflepuff bimbos.' Ron muttered, as he filled his plate up with food. 'A ball won't be that bad.' Dean argued. 'I think it will be nice.' Seamus smiled. 'But what shall I wear?' Lavender stressed. 'Go with the lilac.' Parvati advised. 'I hope it'll be fun.' Ginny said. 'It will with you there.' Harry smiled.
Hermione picked a book from her bag, and started to read. Tonight was going to be a long night.

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