CHAPTER XXVI THE LUNAR BALL
AN ok guys, I'm almost done here, the last few chapters have songs in them, just bare with it please.
After a short journey, the eight of them had reached Hogwarts, Harry and the others descended on solid ground a couple of meters away from the gates; without waiting for another moment, Hermione leaped down from Harry's Firebolt thinking that he might get some crazy idea on doing exhibitions up the air with her on it. Harry sniggered at her.
"I think I'd walk back inside the castle, Harry, I think I could use the exercise," said Hermione with her voice faltering.
"I'll walk with you," said Harry
"You two are both idiots, that must be why you are so compatible," said Draco
"Draco," said Luna elbowing him
"Yes my love, sorry," said Draco quickly to her
"We'll all go and walk," said Ginny
"But I'm tired," whined Ron
"Come on Ronnie, don't you think it's romantic to walk under the moonlight?" asked Parvati as she clung on Ron's hand
"No honey, I don't," said Ron lazily
"Parvati, would you please step away from my brother," said Ginny frowning at Parvati
"Could we please just go," said Neville yawning
And all eight of them had walked back into the castle, arriving at the Gryffindor common room, the girls bid the boys goodnight and went to the Girl's dorm room while Harry, Ron, Neville and Draco went up to the Boy's dorm.
It must have been one of the best days of Harry's life, well…. Err… except for all that kidnapping thing everything was smooth. Hermione had kissed him, really intentionally kissed her, if that was a reward for rescuing her from a total imbecile like Dolohov, then Harry wouldn't mind her being kidnapped every once in a while. It was a peaceful night…if you ignore Ron and Draco going at it (Ron was pissed because Draco magically put a bright glittering sign above the whole room saying 'Draco and Luna for Eternity' and wouldn't take it off). After managing to ignore the two, Harry closed his eyes, seeing Hermione within total darkness, he had slowly dozed off.
Harry woke up that morning with an inerasable grin on his face, he saw the three guys with him still asleep, and he looked at Draco who was apparently talking in his sleep.
"Really, I'm the most handsome person you've seen your entire life, (Laughs) what a coincidence! Me too," Draco muttered to his pillow
Harry shook his head, he stretched a bit after getting out of bed, when he tried to walk across the room, he had suddenly realized that something was missing, his eyes were not as clear as they were suppose to be, he had suddenly tripped on something lying on the floor, it just hit him that he forgot to wear his glasses.
"I got to do something about this someday," muttered Harry
He took his glasses from where he always puts it and then went to the bathroom. When he got there, he saw himself at the mirror, he noticed that he was still smiling, but he didn't care, he was still in a good mood since last night.
"Hello world, and all the people who inhabit it," said Harry at the mirror, "Hello Harry, my we're looking great today, not just like any other day, but you look so darn amazing. Look at those muscles, yeah Hermione really wants to get some of those," then Harry froze for a minute "Oh my god! I'm starting to sound like Draco," said Harry
"Potter!"
Harry turned at the door and saw Draco who looked like hell standing at the door.
"I'll say it to you once Potter and I won't say it again! Never ever watch me do my early morning routine ever again," said Draco picking up a toothbrush, "Oh, and by the way, save some hot water when you're done taking a bath,"
"You could just heat up the water if you wanted," said Harry, but Draco ignored him
Harry just took his toothbrush and brushed his teeth, he wondered what she might be doing right now, if it were Parvati, he knows that she's probably up by now doing some pre-preparations for the Lunar Ball that will start at eight o clock that evening.
"Women," muttered Harry through a mouth full of bubbles
But Hermione wouldn't be as vain as Parvati and the other women here at school… at least that's what Harry thinks, but there were some strong evidences that Hermione knows how to fix herself, look at the Yule Ball, she looked amazingly beautiful, whoever thought that she can look that gorgeous, then again there's Parvati and Lavender, if he knew better, those two would be pestering Hermione to look her best for tonight.
"Neville! How many times do we have to tell you to stop drooling on your pillow!" Harry heard Dean shout from outside the bathroom
"For heaven's sake man, what will Ginny say!" came Seamus's voice
"It's not me! I swear it's not me!" came Neville's voice
Then the bathroom door opened once more, Harry looked again to see who it was, and it was Draco with a satisfied look on his face.
"Hey Potter, guess what I did to Longbottom's pillow" said Draco grabbing a toothbrush himself
"I don't want to know you evil heartless beast," said Harry lazily through a mouth full of bubbles
"Draco don't you dare use that toothbrush!" came Ron's voice, Harry was too lazy to look at him so he just concentrated on his own teeth
"Get your own toothbrush," said Ron grabbing it from Draco's hands
"Yeah, yeah," said Draco picking up another toothbrush with the name Seamus on it
"Did someone see my boxers?" came Neville's voice again "It's blue and it has gold stripes on the sides,"
Harry couldn't help noticing Draco's boxer shorts, it matched Neville's description, he even saw Neville's name at the bottom.
"It has my name on the bottom," came Neville's voice again
Harry glared at Draco, but Draco only winked back at him.
After all of them had taken a bath, Harry and the others, went back to the Great Hall to have some breakfast, but when they arrived, they were surprised to see that there was absolutely no women inside (except for the 1st to 3rd years).
"This is weird," said Neville taking a seat.
"Where are all the bloody women?" asked Ron
"They're all in their dormitories, I think they're having breakfast there," came Sirius's voice
When Harry saw Sirius he was with Lupin; their tattered and torn robes were replaced by their normal ones.
"What? What are they eating there for?" asked Ron
"Because Ron," said Sirius ruffling Ron's hair as though he were a child. "They-are-women,"
"I think they would probably take an hour or so just to decide what to wear," said Ron
"Yeah right," said Neville "Did you see the size of their shopping bags Ron? For all I know they might have put the store where they bought those out of business,"
"Yep, I can see it now," Draco stood up and did a false imitation of Luna, "Hermione, could you pass me my brush?"
"Ginny, could you help me out with my hair?" said Neville imitating Ginny
"I absolutely have no idea what to wear," Harry joined in as he mimicked Hermione's voice
Ron stood up as well and did an impersonation of Parvati "I just did my nails, will any of you help me out of my shirt?"
All of them looked at Ron with disgusted looks.
"You never heard me say that," said Ron turning red, "Let's get back on the girls okay, mind you, it wouldn't kill them to lose a couple of minutes doing their hair, they're so vain sometimes,"
"Of course, because they-are-women," again said Sirius
"Even the women from the other Houses are gone, I'm starting to think that they planned ahead of time," said Harry suspiciously
"Because, they-are-women," said Sirius
"Sirius, please stop saying that," said Lupin
"Speaking of women, I never knew what happened to Cassandra," said Sirius teasingly elbowing Remus with a nasty grin
Remus was now starting to get red and sweat like a pig of some sort, his body had suddenly became stiff at the name.
"Oh…err, you mean Cassandra, Cassandra Folks" said Lupin
"Who's that," asked Neville
"Nobody uninteresting," said Sirius without looking at Neville "So Remus, what's her story? Did you happen to swap Owl addresses? C'mon, tell your friend Padfoot will you," said Sirius jumping up and down like a nine year old at Christmas morning
"What are you talking about?" asked Lupin
"C'mon, you know what I mean, you animal you," said Sirius with a meaningful look
"I, I don't know what you're talking about," said Lupin
"Remus old pal, don't you think I would have known you by now? I'm your best friend aren't I?" said Sirius giving Lupin a headlock
"Hmm, this usual display of behavior is embarrassing you Black," said Snape who had just passed them by
"Shut up you night rodent!" said Sirius "So pal, tell me, c'mon, are you going to get some? Hah? Hah? Do you have the hots for her? Hah? Hah?"
"You're a teacher, what are you doing," said Lupin
"Do you loooooooooove her?" asked Sirius
"I, I, I think she's a very beautiful woman," said Lupin
"Whom you happen to hope to have sex with someday," said Sirius
It was like Lupin had been in underwater for quite a while, and that he just got out on the surface to get air, because Lupin gave the mother of all gasps.
"Sirius!" gasped Lupin in an old teacher kind of manner; he stared at him and left for the staff table in a hurry
"He's so gullible that man, can't he take a joke every once in a while," said Sirius
Harry didn't have a clue who Sirius was talking about, to tell you the truth, he didn't care, there is only one woman floating inside his mind right now and it's Hermione.
"Ahh, beauty at its work, what a goddess, what perfection,"
"Harry! Are you okay? You look like you're going to have a seizure or something," said Sirius
"I'm okay, I'm more than okay," said Harry grinning
"That's my Godson!" said Sirius
"Hey Sirius, what are you going to wear later at the Ball?" asked Ron
"Me? I don't know, I guess I'll just go along with it as it goes," said Sirius
"Hey, does anybody else smell that familiar weird perfume?" asked Neville
"Oh crap! I think I'll be having breakfast at the Owlery," said Sirius, turning in to a dog and running off out of sight, a few moments later, Professor Smith entered the Great Hall looking like a human clown, his face was powdered so deeply, it reminded Harry of that Movie he saw once entitled 'POWDER'.
"Too much err… white Pastor," said Professor Flitwick
"Why thank you Professor," he said
"So Lavender owled me earlier, she said that the four of you should wait for them at the Ball, I don't know about that but it sounds to me like they want to make an entrance," said Dean
"I'm good with that, how about you Ron?" asked Harry
"Why do they do these kinds of things?" asked Ron
"Like that idiot Transfiguration Professor said 'Because-they-are-women,'" said Draco
"Hey Harry, looks like you've got mail," said Dean
Harry looked up and saw his own owl Hedwig flying towards him with a letter. Hedwig landed softly on the table in front of Harry and held its leg up so he could untie the mail. After doing so, Hedwig nibbled on Harry's hands as affectionate as always before leaving back to the Owlery.
"Well don't just gawk at it Potter, read it," said Draco
Harry opened his letter and read…
HarryI wonder if you'd like to come to go at Remus's office later, we just want to give you something that we think is very special. I want you to go alone and make sure nobody follows you.
Sirius
P.S.
If you see Professor Smith along the away, tell him I drowned myself or something.
Harry folded the letter and looked at the staff table to see Lupin, when Remus saw him, he raised his glass and smiled at Harry.
"So who's it from?" asked Ron
"Oh nobody," said Harry "Just another Quidditch team begging me to sign me up after graduating," Harry lied as he saw Ron's eyebrow rise
"Not another bloody one, there's two sacks of them on your closet already, they just can't accept that you want to go to Auror Academy don't they?" said Ron
"Ron, are you eating your mashed potatoes?" asked Neville who was eyeing Ron's with interest
"Back off, it's mine," said Ron
That afternoon, Harry left Ron at the common room and headed to Lupin's office, along the corridor near the Defense Against the Dark Arts room, Harry saw the greasy haired teacher that everybody hates, and who also go by the name of Snape heading towards him.
"And what are you doing here Potter?" asked Snape "Off to break another school rule perhaps," he added
"No sir, I'm just heading off to Professor Lupin's office," said Harry
"Of course, you are off to break another school rule there, am I correct," said Snape
"As correct as Hippogriffs swim sir," said Harry sarcastically
"Why you little pest, shouldn't you be in a class somewhere?" said Snape
"There's no class today sir," said Harry
"Hmm, well there should be, a Ball at school, please, it only gives the students like you more reason to be a pain in the neck," said Snape
"That's very nice Professor," said Harry who seems to have been used to this particular routine everyday
"If you are not going to do something life changing, I suggest that you should go back to your House common room," said Snape
"I'm going to meet Professor Lupin and Professor Black sir," said Harry
"Really," said Snape "And I guess it would concern something about the Ball, I suppose you would gossip, do each other's hair, pick up a dress that doesn't make you look fat and all that gimmick," he added
"Is it me? Or does he know a little too much about these things?"
"Hey, what seems to be the problem here?" to Harry's relief, Sirius's voice came
"Oh it's you, again, shouldn't you be fixing yourself to look nice for a certain Muggle Studies Professor?" said Snape
"Yeah right, what's the matter, don't have a date yet?" said Sirius "What were you doing to my Godson anyway?"
"Wouldn't you like to know," said Snape
"Well whatever it is, back off!" said Sirius, "Come on Harry, Remus is waiting for us at his office,"
Sirius beckoned Harry to follow him and leave Snape. (AN Cheers for Harry, and Sirius too, wouldn't it be great to have a Godfather like that of your own?)
The two of them arrived at Lupin's office, when Harry opened the door, he saw Lupin with his back turned against them, he looked like he was busy and doing something important.
"REMUS!"
Lupin jumped in surprised, he turned around and glared at Sirius who was smirking at him.
"What do you think you're doing?" snapped Lupin
"Doing one of my favorite hobbies," Sirius replied
"Err… so why am I here again?" asked Harry
"Oh yeah, I almost forgot, come over here Harry," said Lupin showing Harry a chair to sit down on
Harry walked across the room wondering what the two were planning; Snape went through his mind for a fleeting moment, what ever it is, Harry hoped they wouldn't start to talk about girls, do each others hair and pick what they were going to wear at the Ball. Once Harry sat down, Sirius and Lupin stood in front of him.
"Harry, we just want you to have the most special day of your life," said Lupin
"And, we have a way to make it unforgettable," said Sirius
"Think of it as…."
"The best gift ever," said Sirius who couldn't help but smile
"The best gift ever? Hmm, I wonder what it is, could it be my own personalized Snitch? A broomstick speed enhancer? (Gasp) maybe it's that new Firebolt Booster Pack that I've always been dreaming of! But wait, I have my doubts about this, if I know Sirius, and I do know him, there would probably be a stripper waiting inside that closet to sing Happy Birthday to me, It's not my Birthday, oh men, I tackled my very first Boggart in that closet. But wait, maybe Lupin bought it, maybe it's a book of cool Defense Against the Dark Arts spells, or maybe a book of proper magic reversals," thought Harry
"C'mon Harry, say it," said Sirius
"Say what?" asked Harry
"You know what I mean," said Sirius
Harry gave out a heavy sigh "You're the best Godfather in the entire world… ever," said Harry lazily
"And you're the best Godson a man could have," said Sirius messing up Harry's hair
"Sirius, what the hell was that?" asked Lupin
"Oh nothing, it's just a Godfather, Godson routine that Harry and me love doing," said Sirius
"No I don't" said Harry
"Well What ever it is, stop it," said Lupin
"Well then let's get down to business," said Sirius clapping his hands "Remus and me, would like to give you Harry, THIS!" said Sirius
Sirius showed Harry a small silver Orb, it was no bigger than a Quaffle and it had a skull that seemed to be a very small head of a person.
"That's not the Firebolt Booster Pack!" said Harry in dismay
"What?" said Lupin and Sirius in unison
"Oh… err… what's that?" said Harry
"It's a Fulcrum Orb Harry, but actually, the gift is what we're going to use it for," said Sirius
"You see Harry, this Orb enables you to talk to People that have passed on," said Lupin
"It's a very Valuable item Harry, Ancient Witchcraft, very, very rare, and very, very expensive," said Sirius
Harry couldn't believe what he was hearing, an object that can let him speak to the dead, this was impossible, but he was in a world where everything was possible, the first thing that entered Harry's head was his parents, he had never really actually spoken to them.
"Well Harry, I think I know who you want to talk to," said Lupin
"But we do need your words, now c'mon, who do you want to talk to?" asked Sirius smiling at Harry
"My, my parents," said Harry weakly
Sirius and Lupin exchanged looks then turned back to Harry.
"Harry, before we do this, I have to tell you something," said Lupin
"What's there to talk about," said Harry, excitement pouring in his insides
"You have to wait Harry, once you see them, you must remember that they can no longer be here alright, you must remember that they are not here anymore," said Lupin
Harry was barely listening to what Lupin was saying to him, he couldn't wait to see his parents.
"I'd like to tell you that you can talk to them as long as you want Harry, but I can't the Fulcrum Orb can be only used for about ten or fifteen minutes or so," said Sirius
"What? Only ten minutes? But… there's a thousand questions I want to ask them," said Harry
"I know Harry, even I think it's not enough for you," said Lupin
"Remus, if there's anytime to do it, it has to be now, the Orb doesn't come with a refund you know," said Sirius
"Fine," said Lupin, he walked across the room and positioned the Orb at the middle of the room; the Orb was now radiating light from its core, "Are you ready Harry?" asked Lupin
"I think so, yeah," said Harry who didn't sound so sure
"Now once the light comes out of the Orb, you have to say the name of the person who you want to talk to, only one Harry," said Lupin
"Yes," said Harry
This was it; the first time Harry will see his parents since they came out of Voldemort's wand.
"Here it goes," said Lupin, he pointed his wand at the Orb, all of the sudden, a powerful blinding light came out of the sphere, "Now Harry!"
Without thinking twice, Harry immediately said the name of the person whom he wants to talk to.
"James Potter!" bellowed Harry
Then suddenly, a figure of a man was now materializing from the now mild light of the sphere, then, before he knew about it, Harry was surprised to see the transparent form of his Father smiling back at him.
"Dad?" said Harry cautiously
"Hello Harry," said James
"James," said Sirius
"Hey there Padfoot, you too Moony, it sure took you guys long enough to come up with this," said James
"We're pretty sorry, you try finding a Fulcrum Orb, it took the both of us quite some time, plus do you know how much it's worth? I'd probably go poor," said Lupin
Sirius smiled at his best friend, but he turned around and appeared to have sobbed.
"Don't go on crying at me now, it's not like I'm dead or something," said James
The three stared at him.
"Oh, sorry, I forgot, I am dead!" sniggered James
"You still haven't changed have you," said Lupin
"I'm dead, it doesn't mean I have to change my personality," said James
"We don't have enough time, I think you better talk to Harry," said Lupin nodding at Harry
The transparent form of James turned to Harry.
"So son, what do you want to know?" asked James
"I, I don't know where to begin, I, I really don't," said Harry
"Look Harry, I just want you to know that I'm really proud of you, me and you're mother are so proud of you, all the things that you've accomplished, and how surprisingly as handsome as me you've became," said James
Harry, Lupin and Sirius laughed.
"So, tell me, what's happening to you," said James
"Umm, don't you know from up there what I do," said Harry
"Just humor me," said James
"Err… well I won the Quidditch Cup," said Harry
"Yeah, and nice catch by the way, I almost think I can't do that one, almost that is," said James
"I'm also seeing someone," said Harry
"She's Head Girl," said Sirius
"That's my boy," said James with pride
"Are you guys alright up there?" asked Harry
"Of course, me and your mom are perfectly fine, is there anything else?" asked James
"Like I said Dad, I don't know what to ask, I really didn't expect this to happen, there's a million questions that I want to ask you but I can't…"
"Harry listen, you don't have to feel bad every time you miss us, don't feel lonely because we're always by your side, I know it's hard Harry but look at what you've accomplished, you've done things above my wildest dreams, I just… I just want to say I'm sorry for not being there all of those years where you needed me the most, I'm sorry I didn't got a chance to be a father to you, I love you son, and I just want to tell you that you make me so proud," said James
Harry wanted to cry, all those times when he wanted his parents to be there, how he beat himself up when he misses them, and now he is face to face with his Dad, one of the people he looked up to the most.
"I don't want to go yet Harry but your Mom wants to talk to you while there is still time," said James
"My, mom?" said Harry
"Yes, if you want to talk to her just say her name," said James
"Lily Potter," said Harry
The transparent figure of James was now fading away; it was replaced by the transparent form of Harry's mother.
"Mum?" said Harry
"Oh Harry, you're so big now, and so much like you father, there's so much I want to tell you, but there too little time, so I have to tell you what's most important," said Lily
Harry walked closer to her and cleared his ears for what his mother was about to say.
"I really think you should do something about your glasses," said Lily
"What?" said the three
"Well I love you and everything Harry but you see, you have to do something about it, that is if you want to make a nice impression on your friend Hermione, you do want to impress her right?" said Lily
"Err… Lily are you alright?' asked Lupin
"Yeah, maybe all that heavenly toxins is doing something to your brain," said Sirius
"Of course I'm alright, by the way, you did bought a camera didn't you?" she asked
"Lil, I don't think that—ouch!" Sirius was suddenly elbowed by Lupin "Of course I did," said Sirius
"I know that you're not expecting this dear but we have to tackle the important things first, and I think that fixing your eyes for even just one night, and a very important night Harry," said Lily
"Err… Mum, are you alright?" asked Harry
"If you do what I say then yes I will be dear," said Lily
"Umm… okay, sure," said Harry
"You wouldn't mind helping him out wouldn't you Remus?" asked Lily
"Of course, I'd love to," said Lupin
"That's about it, I love you Harry, me and your Dad will always be looking out for you," said Lily, and at that moment, the light illuminating from the Orb was now slowly fading away leaving Harry motionless
"Harry…" said Lupin
"You guys are right, it is the greatest gift I ever had," said Harry
Lupin gave a smile of relief, "So, are we really going to do something about your eyes?" asked Lupin
"Yeah, but it's only for tonight," said Harry
"You should go ahead, I'll meet you later to fix them," said Lupin
"Remus, could you be more of a girl than you are right now?" said Sirius
"Shut up won't you," said Lupin
"Fine," said Sirius
Harry walked outside the room thinking of what had just happened, he had just talked with his parents, he had just talked with his dead parents. Somehow the experience wasn't that catastrophic, he thought that he would have kneeled down and cried his heart out over them but surprisingly, he didn't, he now walks with something he hadn't had before, contentment.
Back at the room that Harry left, Sirius and Lupin were talking.
"I still don't think we should have done that to Harry," said Lupin
"C'mon Remus, do you really want that thing hanging over Harry's head forever, all I care about is making Harry happy, whenever I look at him I always see the look on him like he has that big hole inside of him, he doesn't have to know, all we want is for him think that he talked to his parents," said Sirius
Time flew by like an instant, after Harry had his eyes fixed by Lupin, he headed back to the common room with his glasses still on, apparently he want to surprise everyone with his new appearance, he always wanted to make an entrance.
When he arrived, he found Ron already taken a bath and was now examining his self on the mirror from head to toe.
"Oh, hello Harry, it's almost time, Draco and Neville already took off to the Great Hall, I was just about to get ready myself, where did you went off to by the way?" said Ron
"Nothing, just went somewhere and fixed something, where's your costume?" Harry asked
"It's upstairs, but you can't see it yet mate, remember our agreement at The Leaky Cauldron?" said Ron
"Of course, I just thought I'd ask," said Harry
"Wait till you see it Harry, I've never worn anything like it," said Ron
"Fine, I'll just go wait in the common room bathroom until your ready, call me when you're done alright?" said Harry
"Sure mate," said Ron running up to the boys dorm
Moments later, Harry heard Ron's voice calling him from the common room.
"Harry! I'm all done, don't come out yet, because I'm already dressed up, you should probably go too," called Ron
After that, the sound of the Portrait Hole opening and closing confirmed that Ron left to go down the Great Hall to join the Ball; it was his turn now to get his costume from their dorm room and meet Ron and the others.
He was now walking at the corridor towards the Great Hall, freshly bathed, Harry walks with his uniform on, he was wearing a formal British Military dress uniform of red and black colors with matching insignias on his shoulders, he had also left his old glasses back at the dorm, Lupin told him that his eyes would go back as they were in twenty four hours, he wondered how could a man like Lupin can give him advice on make-up, good thing he left the room before he could have even start.
He was almost at the entrance Hall, the decorations were fantastic, everywhere he looked there were tiny little sparkling lights that hovered in front of him, even the Knight statues were looking shiny, he saw couple of people who were dressed up in Muggle costumes, a number of girls looked paralyzed as they saw him walking towards them, there was music already playing inside when Harry arrived.
If there were no words… no way to speak
I would still hear you
If there were no tears, no way to feel inside
I'd still feel for you
He walked inside the almost unrecognizable Great Hall, the usual four House tables were once again had vanished and was now replaced by dozens and dozens of small circled tables with matching chairs, the magical roof was now like a clear night's sky with thousands of stars can be seen, the staff table was the only thing that looked like it was not changed, although it was only the table's new sheets that matched the walls was the thing that made it elegant confetti's of petals of red roses were mildly falling down from nowhere.
And even if the sun refused to shine
Even if romance ran out of rhyme
Harry walked over to the table where a number of Gryffindors were already huddled up.
"Hey guys," said Harry
You would still have my heart until the end of time
You're all I need my love… my Valentine"Wow Harry, is that really you?" asked Dean who was wearing a Postman's uniform
"Oh thanks Dean, I like your costume too," said Harry
"Yeah, I would have worn my favorite soccer teams uniform, but then my date threatened to throw me off the balcony if I show up wearing it," said Dean "I didn't think that it was you if it wasn't for the scar,"
"Well… err."
"Harry! You look so handsome," said Lavender Brown, Seamus cleared his throat, "Oh, next to you of course honey," she added quickly
"Well Harry, looking good, wonder why," said Seamus sarcastically
"I'll go and look for the others okay," said Harry
Harry left Seamus and Dean with their dates in search for Ron and the others in the crowd, he watched as the other students danced with their partners as the song went on.
All of my life I have been waiting for all you give to me
You've opened my eyes and showed how to love unselfishly
I've dreamed of this a thousand times before
But in my dreams I couldn't love you more
I will give you my heart until the end of time
You're all I need my love my valentine
La-ra-la-la
And even if the sun refused to shine
Even if romance ran out of rhyme
Cause all I need is you my valentine oh... oh
You're all I need my love my valentine
And then at last, Harry saw Ron talking with Neville who was in a white Sailor's suit.
"Ron!" Harry called up
Ron turned around and saw him, "There you are, I was wondering when you'll finally show up," he said
"You know, I almost didn't recognize you from the back if it wasn't for your hair," said Harry
"That's the same thing I told him when I saw him," said Neville
"By the way, they told me that this was called a waiter's uniform, what do you think Harry?" asked Ron meekly
Harry thought that it was a nice costume, white long sleeves, black pants and a bow tie.
"I say you look ridiculous, well… everything that you wear Weasley makes you ridiculous, maybe because you are," came a very familiar voice behind them
"Shut up Malfoy!" snapped Ron "I don't suppose you'd tell us the number of cows that you killed just so you can make that outfit," he added
"Hey, I think I've seen that costume before, I think it was the day we bought our outfits at Diagon Alley," said Neville who was eyeing Draco's attire suspiciously
"Yeah, didn't we saw a guy wearing the exact same thing?" said Ron
"By the way Draco, John Travolta called, he said he wants his costume back for their taping on Grease: the Final Cut," said Harry
Draco, Ron and Neville just stood there and looked at Harry with puzzled faces.
"Never mind, it's a Muggle thing," said Harry, "So, have you guys seen Hermione?" asked Harry hopefully
Ron saw the anxiousness on his best friend's face that made him smile "Nope, sorry, we still haven't seen any of them," said Ron
Draco slapped Harry on the back "Settle down cowboy, no need to get so pumped up-"
Harry wondered what Draco was gawking at, but it seems like Draco was on the verge of having a stroke according to his face, he turned to see what was the thing that was preventing Draco to throw something stupid in a conversation, and then knew why, Luna Lovegood was walking towards them, she went as a Rock fanatic, just like Draco, she was wearing a leather jacket, but her's was all torn out at the elbow area as her jeans were, her hair was harshly ruffled that it looked like it had expanded a few times, her face didn't go unnoticed either, she had make up on her eye lids and under her eye, she had also used black lipstick on her lips and there was paint going across her left cheek.
"Harry, you look so handsome," said Luna as she reached them, Harry immediately saw Draco's glare at him, but of course, knowing him, it would only mean that he was jealous
"You look fantastic yourself, " said Harry
"Where are the others?" asked Ron
"Oh, Ginny and Parvati are already here, we decided to split up to find you guys," said Luna "I hope the Ball hasn't started yet," she added
"Nah, they just got bored and decided to play the music," said Neville
"My love, when you said that that Potter's handsome, did you"
"I think you look great," said Luna, a wide smile broke on Draco's face after hearing those words
"You heard that Potter? She said I look great, eat my dust," said Draco
"I think your outfits match," said Harry ignoring Draco as he always has
"Naturally Potter, it's fate," said Draco
"Could he be anymore cheesier?" Ron whispered to Neville from a safe distance
"By the way Ron, aren't you and Neville going to look for your dates? They're here somewhere looking for you, you know," said Luna
"It wouldn't hurt to wait for a couple of minutes, mind you, we might pass by each other if we go off and look for them," said Ron
"Fine by you, I'm going to get some drinks," she said to Draco, but he stopped her
"Allow me to fetch your beverages my love, just like all the things that will make you happy," said Draco
"No, no, I can get it by myself, you boys wait for me here okay?" said Luna
"Yes my bliss," said Draco mesmerized
As Luna left them, Harry heard another music began to play from the guest Wizard who has the ability to transform himself to anybody he likes, plural or single, he can sing like the person that he transforms into, this time he had transformed into a band of five men with instruments, the music of the guitar started playing as a number of couples filled the dance floor to dance with the song.
Beauty queen of only eighteenShe had trouble with herself
He was always there to help her
She always belonged to someone else
Harry stood there still looking for Hermoine; she wasn't at any place he looked.
"Maybe she changed her mind and decided not to go, but Luna said she was coming, damn, I got to stop thinking like this," thought Harry
I drove for miles and miles andWound up at your door
I've had you so many times but
Somehow I want more
"Harry look," said Ron
Harry looked over to see what Ron was pointing at, and then he saw her, Hermione was wearing Romanov princess style robes of the color of white and ice blue, along with it was a pair of white gloves that covered what the long sleeves didn't already, her hair was up like it was from the Yule Ball.
Harry couldn't remember when was the last time he had seen her like that, as a matter of fact, he couldn't remember anything at that moment, and the only thing he knows is he was staring at something who had just taken his breath away.
I don't mind spending everyday
Out on your corner in the pouring rainLook for a girl with a broken smile
Ask her if she wants to stay a whileShe looked around a while, and that was when she saw Harry and walked towards him.
And she will be loved
She will be lovedIt was almost like the dancing crowd was parting just to let her walk across the Great Hall.
Tap on my window knock on my doorI want to make you feel beautiful
I know I tend to get so insecure
It doesn't matter anymore
Harry looked into her eyes; they were brighter than any star that was up the magical ceiling. A number of men were staring at Hermione as she passes by the dance floor, she was looking directly right at him like he gazed directly at her, Harry's heart was now going a mile a second, but it felt so good.
It's not always rainbow and butterfliesIt's compromise that moves us along
My heart is full my door's always open
You come anytime you want
And he knows that everything will be all right.
I don't mind spending everyday
Out on your corner in the pouring rain
Look for a girl with a broken smile
Ask her if she wants to stay a while
And she will be loved
She will be loved
And she will be loved
She will be loved
I know where you hide
Alone in your car
Know all of the things that make you who you are
I know that goodbye means nothing at all
Come back and begs me to catch her every time she falls
I don't mind spending everyday
Out in your corner in the pouring rain
Look for a girl a with a broken smile
Ask her if she wants to stay while
And she will be loved
She will be loved
And she will be loved
She will be loved
"Harry," said Hermione beaming at him as she reached him
"Hermione," said Harry who was also smiling at her
"I almost didn't recognize you if it wasn't for your scar, you look so handsome," she said
"Thanks, and umm… who might you be?" he asked her
"Oh, this costume, I'm supposed to be Anastasia," said Hermione
"Well you could certainly give her a run for her money," said Harry
Hermione laughed at him but went pink at the same time.
"Good one Harry, good one, note to self; remember to flatter her," Harry thought
When the music stopped, the old but familiar voice of Dumbledore took every ones attention, instead of his usual robes; he was wearing a Chef's outfit, when all the focus was on him, he cleared his throat and spoke…
(AN The songs I used were Valentine by Jim Brickman and She Will be Loved by Maroon 5, I hope you guys enjoyed it even it was a little too cheesy and sappy, just like I said before, bare with me here, watch out for my last chapter)