Walking into the Great Hall, Fred and George Weasley ran up to them. "You'll never believe it! The school. is doing." Fred said before he noticed Professor McGonagall standing behind Harry.

"Mr. Weasley and Mr. Weasley. I'm not sure how you found out about what the school is doing, but I must ask that you not give away the surprise to the other students," Professor McGonagall asked, with a look that would certainly make them think twice before spilling the beans.

Disappointed, the seven of the sat down, joining Hermione and Ginny at the Gryffindor table. Neither of them knew anything of the announcement, but both were hoping very much it was a dance. The last time they had had a dance, Hermione had been the envy of the school, and she was looking forward to an opportunity to do it again, this time with a partner other than the surly Viktor Krum.

Across the hall, Fred and George noticed Draco Malfoy sitting at the Slytherin table with Crabbe and Goyle. Judging by the look of anger on his face, he was as clueless as Harry, Ron, Seamus, Dean, and Neville as to what it would be. The pale faced blonde had had yet not to know what was going on in the school.

"This is so unfair," Malfoy complained to his 'bodyguards', "Father always tells me what will be going on in this school. Maybe Dumbledore didn't even tell him! When I find out what this surprise announcement is, I'm owling Father straightaway. Maybe he can convince the governors to sack him for not sharing the information with them. Nobody keeps anything from a Malfoy without a damn good reason! Right Crabbe?"

Crabbe and Goyle nodded, looking about as intelligent as the suits of armor around the school. On second thought, Draco decided that the suits of armor were probably smarter, since they occasionally made up stupid songs and had stupid contests. The day Crabbe and Goyle won a contest would be the day he went out with that Mudblood Granger.

Over at the Ravenclaw table, Cho Chang was talking to Padma Patil about the announcement as well. Ever since Dumbledore had announced that there would be an announcement, it was all anyone who was anyone had been talking about. "So you think it's a dance then?" Cho asked, eyes shining.

Padma nodded. "For sure, Cho, what else would it be? I can't wait! I hope this time I get a date other than that Weasley. He's so boring! But his oldest brother Bill is so hot! Why couldn't Ron be more like him? Even Fred and George aren't awful, and Percy would be hot if he wasn't so stiff," she said, giggling.

Cho laughed. "You're lucky! At least you could have a date! I don't even know if anyone will ask me!" she said, frowning. Padma rolled her eyes. "You're kidding me! You're the most popular girl in school! You're a seeker, and a Prefect, and everyone loves you!" Cho grinned. Maybe Padma was right. She certainly hoped the announcement was a dance.

The Gryffindors were having a similar conversation. Mostly it was Hermione reassuring Ginny that Dumbledore was going to allow the younger girl's year to go to the dance. "Oh this is going to be so much fun, Hermione!" Ginny squealed, sneaking a peek at Harry, who didn't notice. Her brother Percy did, though. "Ginny, you don't even know whether or not there's going to be a dance yet," Percy said in a long suffering tone, "You can stop sneaking glances at the boys." Hermione and Ginny rolled their eyes. Both though perfect Percy was way to stiff. He needed to loosen up. If there was a dance, they decided they would set him up with a girl who would maybe loosen him up a little bit.

Everyone was so deep in conversation and in eating breakfast that they didn't even notice when Professor Dumbledore banged his spoon against his glass in an attempt to get their attention. "Professor Snape, would you kindly get everyone's attention? You seem to have a gift of getting people to pay attention," Professor Dumbledore asked, eyes twinkling.

Professor Snape sighed. It was true, he did have a gift. Of course, in his opinion, he was gifted in everything. Except for getting Dumbledore to tell him about the surprise announcement. He hadn't even told the teachers about what was happening. Of course, he had probably told Minerva, the 'Deputy Headmistress'. She was such a Headmaster's pet. But still, the sooner he got everyone's attention, the sooner he could find out the announcement himself. So he stood up at the table.

"QUIET!!!!!!!" he shouted, making his most severe expression. The entire student body fell silent, looking up at the greasy-haired professor. "Professor Dumbledore has an announcement to make, and if you could all try to remain silent for just one minute, you might find out what it is!" Snape snapped, sitting back down. As he sat down, Professor Dumbledore stood up, and the students relaxed a little.

"Thank you Professor Snape. And on to the announcement. Students, you have all heard many interesting rumours about my little announcement. I heard a particularly interesting one myself that I would be adding an addition to the castle that would contain a Snogging Room and indoor Jacuzzi available to everyone in 3rd year and up," he said, pausing. Everyone cheered at this prospect, especially Malfoy, who was banging his goblet on the table with a sickening expression of 'I'm better than you' on his face.

After the cheering died down, he continued, "Sorry to disappoint everyone, but that is not true. Besides, that would take away the fun of teachers finding students in compromising situations in the classrooms. Anyway, I've been informed by two representative students, who wish to remain nameless for fear of being killed for keeping it a secret, that this surprise is going to be almost as good. Hosted by students, and being played by student and some professors alike, I am pleased to announce that Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry will be taking part in-"