Alexia, Hermione and Sophie headed into there dorm. Draco didn't hesitate he quickly ran into the boys dorm and picked a bed. Ron walked slowly after him and sat on one of the two remaining beds.

"So Malfoy, why are you being so nice to Hermione, and why is she so nice to you?" Ron snapped.

"Shesh Weasly, no need to be jealous. I sent an owl to her over the break and asked her to meet me in the Leaky Cauldron, she accepted so we met. I explained how I am a changed person…" Harry let out a snort. Malfoy glared at him. "And she acknowledged my apology." Malfoy smiled at Ron and walked out of the room. Soon you could her a knock. Ron and Harry looked outside the door. Malfoy had linked arms with Hermione and was leading her down the hall.

"Where are they off to?" Ron asked. Harry looked at his time table.

"Well, according to the time table we have a banquet ball on." Harry replied.

"A ball?! But what are we to wear?" Ron began to panic. As soon as he said this a smart looking owl flew through the window and dropped a note in front of Harry. Harry read the note aloud.

" Dear Mr Potter, Mr Weasly and Mr Malfoy,

It is time for you to report to the 14th floor room 2a to select your outfit for the ball. Instead of a wizarding ball we shall be having a muggles ball. Please be prompt a bring a partner along.

Yours truly,

your principal

Professor Rictus Stubble"

 As soon as Harry had finished reading the note there was a knock on the door. Harry went to open it and there stood a girl that Harry remembered was Alexis. She had already gotten her dress. It was a brilliant deep purple, with glitter and thin straps. She had a little bag to match and her hair was long, silky and blonde filled with fresh smelling flowers.

"It's Harry Potter, isn't it?" Alexis asked. " I was wondering if you would like to go to the ball with me?"

"Sure" Harry eagerly replied. "I've just got to go pick out what I'm going to wear. Ron will you be alright by yourself?" Harry turned to Ron.

"Yeah, I'll be fine mate." Ron smiled. Harry linked arms with Alexis and headed down the hall.