The next night at dinner, Professor Dumbledore silenced everyone, "Okay, Hogwarts has been pretty glum and bum lately. I and my fellow professors have convened and have decided that best way to prevent this by giving you all a Holiday!" He announced and the mass of children cheered.
He quieted them and continued, "So, three weeks from tomorrow will begin a week long celebration. Has anyone heard of Carnival de Cavil?
Benji raised her hand, "Yes Miss Arrington?
She blushed slightly and stood, the room completely silent. "Well, I believe it's a big carnival," she grinned at the snickers, "obviously. It's a celebration of the disguise in the wizarding world. I think it's around Christmas."
Dumbledore nodded, "Correct, and the Quidditch field will be transformed into a fairground. The final night, Saturday, will be a costume ball, so be working on your costumes. All of this will take place the week before Christmas holidays. To make this extra break plausible we are adding it onto your Christmas holidays, so if you do not wish to be at school for these you may go home a week early. The train will also run on its regular date."
He then sat down and the room began to buzz with excited chatter. Hermione turned to talk to Benji, but she was gone.
He would have to tell her eventually and explain that prophecy. The sooner she remembered that box the better.