"Why?" Katy asked sleepily, "It's only Valentines day!"
"Exactly wake up!" Emma screamed in her ear.
Lily got out of bed and took one of Katy's arms. Emma took the other arm and with a tremendous pull they got Katy on her feet. "I hate you guys so much," Katy said rubbing her eyes from the lack of sleep.
"I love you too," Emma said.
Katy gave Emma a sarcastic look and Lily rolled her eyes, "Come on we have to start getting ready!" she said.
"Must we?" Katy asked.
"Yes, we must!" Lily ordered going to the closet and pulling out their dresses.
The other Gryffindor sixth years hurriedly got out of bed. It was a tradition for all of them to get ready together. Lily, Emma, and Katy shared a dorm with Isabella Figg and Amy Rivers. Isabella Figg was a nice girl with a big temper. She was loud, but sweet. Amy was a pretty girl, with a shy personality. But, when she was with her friends she is really funny. "I'll do make-up," Amy offered.
"I'll do hair," Lily said cheerfully.
Isabella who shared Katy's hatred of make-up said, "Must we use all this make-up?"
"Well maybe not as much eye make-up since we will wear masks but, yes," Amy explained.
Isabella and Katy groaned while Emma rolled her eyes and said, "Ok, since we only have three showers I get to shower first along with two others!"
Lily said, "It should be Amy and I so we are ready to help you guys."
The others nodded and Emma, Amy, and Lily walked into the bathroom. Katy and Isabella sat down on Amy's bed. "So are you seeing anyone?" Katy asked Isabella.
"Oh, yea Lucas the ravenclaw," Isabella said, "What about you?"
"I suppose i'm seeing Felix, but I think I might dump him," Katy explained.
Isabella nodded in understanding and the two talked until the showers were free. While Isabella and Katy showered Lily and Amy set up the beauty products. Lily conjured up to desks one for hair and one for make-up. Emma quickly changed into her dress followed by Amy and Lily. When Isabella and Katy came out of the showers it was time for make-up and hair. Amy applied Lily's make-up first. She used a light blush and applied a natural looking lipstick color. Then she used mascara on Lily's eyelashes. She used a little amount of eye shadow to make Lily's pretty emerald eyes stand out. Lily did her hair up in an elegant bun pulled into a knot at the back of her head.
Amy applied her own make-up next. Amy had hazel-eyes and gold-blonde hair. She applied a light blush and lipstick color. Then she used black mascara and a little eye shadow. Lily let Amy's straight blonde hair down and used her wand to make Amy's hair have a face frame. Then Amy put on her mask and the girl's gasped at her beauty. Amy blushed slightly and beckoned for Emma to go next.
Amy chose not to use mascara on Emma's eyelashes and applied very little eye shadow for she thought Emma's blue-green eyes stood out enough. Then she used a light blush and a natural lip color. Lily made Emma's light brown hair curl slightly so that it tumbled down past her shoulders and to her mid back. Emma put on her mask and the girl's once again gasped in admiration.
Isabella went next. Isabella has a very dark brown hair color that is always straight. For a change in style Lily curled Isabella's hair and left it down. It went just past her shoulders. Isabella has baby blue eyes. Amy did not apply mascara or eyeliner but chose to apply a little eye shadow. Then she applied a light amount of blush. She did not use lipstick. Isabella put on her mask and the girl's showed their appreciation of her new look by each giving her a hug.
Katy was the last to go. Lily left Katy's slightly curly black hair alone. Amy applied eyeliner around Katy's midnight blue eyes. She applied a natural lip color and no blush. Katy placed her mask on her face and the girl's gasped once more. Katy looked different with make-up; more beautiful.
Now the girls were ready so they decided it was time to make an appearance. They came down the stairs and.
James, Sirius, and Felix stood waiting by the stair case. James' jaw dropped. Sirius' eyes grew wide. Felix gulped. Ted who had just joined them gasped slightly. Lily was first to emerge from the stairs. She was wearing an emerald green dress. It was very tight at the top and hips but then it began to puff out a bit. It reached the floor. Jerry Seinfeld offered his arm and Lily graciously accepted. The two walked out of the portrait hall James lagging behind on his way to meet his Ravenclaw date.
Isabella next emerged clad in a beautiful light blue dress. It clung at the top and hips, like Lily's, but stayed tight down to her ankles. There was a darker blue sash tied around her waist with an extra piece that hung down and reached the floor. Isabella walked out of the portrait hall to meet up with Lucas.
Amy emerged from the dormitory next. She was wearing a beautiful light purple dress. It had one sleeve and was very tight around the top and waist. Then it began to puff out but only a little bit. On the top of the dress there was three small diamonds in a row. Sirius stepped foward and offered his hand. Amy placed her hand in his and he kissed it softly. The two walked out of the portrait hall just as Emma emerged.
She looked around as if looking for someone and spotted ted. She smiled slightly and he returned her smile with a smile of his own. Emma looked beautiful in a light green dress. It was sleeveless and clung to her waist. It went out slightly after her waist and had a small slit going up to just a bit below the knee. Ted and her walked hand in hand out of the portrait hall.
Katy was the last to emerge. She was wearing a dark blue dress. Her dress was also sleevelss. Her dress resembled more of a ball gown. As it flowed nicely to the grown. The dress matched her eyes making her look prettier than usual. Felix offered an arm and she took it. Together they joined the other couples in the Great Hall.
The Great Hall was decorated very nicely indeed. Above the doors hung a gigantic pink heart the read, "Hogwarts' First Valentine's Masquerade." When you entered the room itself their were several pink-clothed tables floating in the air. The chairs remained on the ground so when you sat down you would rise to the table. Each table had a lovely vase of red and white roses. There was a pink stage where a bad stood for music. There was a dance floor where many people stood. "Wow, it's beautiful," someone whispered as Dumbledore stood up.
"Welcome sixth and seventh years to Hogwarts' first ever masquerade!" Dumbledore said opening his arms in a grand gesture.
The band struck a note and couples moved onto the dance floor. Remus and Erica
"Would you like to dance?" Remus asked offering his arm to Erica.
"Yes," Erica said taking Remus' arm and striding onto the dance floor.
The two stared into each other's eyes and began to dance. After dancing to a few more dances the two sat down at a table and began to eat. "So Remus, where did you say you had to go tomorrow?" Erica asked.
Remus' eyes darkened slightly and he said, "To my Grandmothers' house she's not feeling her best and hasn't been since last month."
"Oh, well I am sorry about your grandma," Erica said softly.
"Thanks, but i'm sure she will get better soon," Remus said leaning across the table to kiss Erica. Felix and Katy
Felix and Katy had been dancing for a while before deciding to sit down at a table. "So, Felix, I think we need to talk," Katy said.
Felix's expression darkened at once knowing what was coming. "I don't think things are working out," Katy said gently laying a hand over his.
"Er, alright, I guess," Felix said, "I'm just going to sit down somewhere else do you mind?"
Katy shook her head to say no she didn't mind. Felix got up and left. Katy sighed to herself.
Emma and Ted
"Hey, Ted do you think we could take a break to eat?" Emma asked Ted.
"Sure," Ted said leading her towards a vacant table.
"Well, can we sit next to Katy she's kind of lonely," Emma said beckoning towards Katy sitting alone.
Ted nodded and the two sat next to Katy. Katy looked up and smiled thankfully. "Thanks," she whispered to Emma glad for company.
Emma made a small gesture to say no problem as Ted ordered their food. The three began conversation and were soon in a deep discussion of Quidditch. Lily and Jerry
Lily and Jerry danced happily. Looking into Lily's eyes Jerry said, "You have the most beautiful eyes."
"Thank you," Lily said blushing slightly.
"There's no need to thank me I am just stating the truth," Jerry said.
Lily blushed more and said, "You have really nice eyes too," and then cursed herself for how stupid that sounded.
"Thanks I've been told many times before," Jerry said jokingly.
Lily gigled a bit and smiled. The two danced in silence for a while unti Jerry asked, "So what do you think of this band?"
"Well they are okay, but their name is slightly weird," Lily responded.
"Yeah, who calls themselves the Bloody Brilliant Band Boys?" Jerry asked.
"Well just them I supposed," Lily said laughing.
Jerry smiled and ask, "Would you like to take a break and have a bit to eat?"
"Yes please," Lily said.
Jerry smiled and led her two one of the tables. He waited for her to sit before taking his own sit. From afar a jealous teenage boy watched with anger. 'How dare he steal my Lily?' the boy thought to himself sitting down next to his own date and eating some of her food. The other couple remained unaware of the jealous teenagers' glares.
"Would everyone please put on a mask!" Dumbledore ordered
The students complied to his wishes and put on their long forgotten masks that sat on the plate in front of them. A small heart appeared on each student's plate as the food disappeared. "Each heart has a number find your match!" Dumbledore said.
The students began to form a big crowd as they searched for their pair. Once they were all paired up the music began again and the students danced wondering who their partner was.
Katy danced with a boy wearing a blood-red mask. She had decided it was in fact a Gryffindor but wasn't sure which. She thought of all the sixth and seventh year boys. Their was James Potter, Sirius Black, Remus Lupin, Peter Pettigrew, Felix Mardo, and Sean Rivers of sixth year. Then their was Ryan Prewitt, Ted Anderesen, Jerry Seinfeld, Luke Smith, John Ashton, and Mark Meadowes of seventh year. She knew it wasn't Ted or Ryan. It certaintly wasn't Sirius or James for her partner was much to polite.
Emma danced unusually close with her partner as she thought of who he might be. She was certain it wasn't Ted or Peter. He was too tall to be Peter, but to Short to be Ted. She knew it wasn't James because she was positive he was dancing with Lily. He had darker hair so she knew it couldn't be Remus or her brother. She knew it wasn't a Slytherin by the way he was dancing. She figured it might be a Ravenclaw. "Would you like to have some punch?" her partner asked her.
"Sure," Emma agreed and he led her towards the punch table.
Emma sighed whoever he was sure was nice.
Lily danced with her partner happily. Whoever he was she liked him alot. They had been talking for the past five minutes. He said, "So, Lily what type of music do you prefer rap or rock?"
"Er, rock," Lily answered, "Hang on how do you know my name?" Lily asked curiously.
Her date leaned closer to her and whispered in her ear, "Your eyes."
A chill ran down Lily's spine and electricity shot through her hand as he touched it. "Well, what type of music do you prefer rap or rock?" she asked him.
She felt comfort in the fact that he wasn't a Slytherin since he didn't call her mudblood. "Rock," he answered, "Do you want some punch to drink?" he asked.
Lily nodded and they walked over to the punch table to join two people that looked like Emma and someone Lily didn't quite recognize.
Dumbledore signaled for the music to stop and it did just as he signaled for. "Well it is now time for a little game we called Cupid Love Tag!" Dumbledore said
Silence and confusion spread throughout the crowd. Dumbledore than began to explain, "Cupid Love Tag is a new game. First everyone get in a line."
The students formed a very long line as Dumbledore ordered. "Now close your eyes and take off your masks," Dumbledore said, "Keep your eyes closed and re-arrange your line."
The students bumped into each other as they triend to re-arrange their line. Once it was re-arranged Dumbledore spoke again, "Open your eyes. Sit down at your original tables."
The students sat back down with their original dates. "Now a piece of parchment lies in front of your write a Valentine to anyone you please. Then tap the paper with your wand and it will travel to the giant pink heart above us!"
Everyone looked up to see a humungous pink diamond heart the size of a small bedroom haning above them. "Then when everyone is finished Cupid," Dumbledore said gesturing Cupid, "Will shoot an arrow at heart. The heart will shatter, don't worry the diamond shards won't touch you. The parchment will go to whom they are adressed to. Whether you chose to sign or not is dyou choice not mine."
As Dumbledore concluded his explanation parchment appeared in front of each student. The students began to write with the pink quills that also appeared in front of them. Parchment by parchment disappeared from plates and re-appeared in the humungous heart. Once it was filled with Valentines that were charmed to do all kinds of things Cupid shot his arrow into the heart. The heart shattered and Valentines appeared in front of students.
Katy, Emma, and Ted
Three Valentines landed on Ted's plate. Ted smiled at Emma and she smiled back even though she knew none of the Valentines on his plate were from her. Ten appeared on Katy's plate and she grinned happily. Ten appeared on Emma's plate and she smiled at Katy. They grinned it was always a little contest between the two to see who could get more Valentines.
Five of Katy's Valentines said:
Dear Katy,
You are my secret crush. Your eyes are so pretty and your personality is great.
You are the best chaser on your team and maybe even our school. Would you go to
Hogsmeade with me? I'd really appreciate it. Enclosed are some candy hearts!
Love,
(Tim/Liam/Mike/Nick/Mark)
She also received four anonymous messages reading:
Dear Katy,
You are the greatest thing in my life. Will you be my Valentine?
Love,
Your secret Admirer,
P.s. I am better than all your other
admirers!
Katy rolled her eyes at the poorly written Valentines and picked up the last one it read:
Dear Katy,
I am quite sure you have received many more Valentines than just this simple one.
How could you not? With your enchanting midnight blue eyes that have a glint of purple in
them when your mad and your beautiful black hair that I love som much. When you smile
it makes even the darkest time show some light. I better stop writing as this note is
beginning to sound to corny and typical. Could you show me some of your chaser moves
sometime? I don't play on the team but, I've always admired the game and cheered for
you in the stands. Happy Valentines Day!
Love,
your Masquerade Partner
p.s. i'll leave you more letters. I'll sign them as
your Masquerade Mystery Man, it sounds
interesting or maybe Triple M...what do you
think?
Katy blushed as she read this letter. She folded it carefully and pocketed it.
6 of Emma's notes were signed anonymously and read:
Dear Emma,
You are the greatest thing in my life. Will you be my Valentine?
Love,
Your secret Admirer,
P.s. I am better than all your other
admirers!
Emma giggled. It was such a typical thing to say on Valentines day. Her next two letters were also signed anonymously, but instead read:
Dear Emma,
You are my secret crush. Your eyes are so pretty and your personality is great.
You are the best beater on your team and maybe even our school. Would you go to
Hogsmeade with me? I'd really appreciate it. Enclosed are some chocolates!
Love,
Secret Person in Love
At that Emma laughed out loud earning questioning glances from other students. Her next Valentine was from Ted. She really like it, but her favorite Valentine was the last one.
Dear Emma,
Wow, it's kind of weird to be writing a Valentine this year. I've never actually felt the need to. I guess I didn't have enough guts. Oh, well anyway I am not going to write any of the stuff about your eyes or your hair. Yes you are beautiful and yes you are like what I live for, but it seems so many people write that kind of stuff. Anyway I'll cut straight to the point. I'm pretty sure i love you. But, I can't tell you who I am.
Love,
Well, I guess me
All the boys got letters from fans
------------------------------------------------------Lily-
Dear Lily,
I love you so much. I've had my eyes on you since I first saw you on the train.
And in the sorting I wanted so badly to be sorted into Gryffindor after you
were. There was just something about you that drove me crazy. Maybe it was
your fiery red hair. Maybe it was your emerald green eyes. Or maybe it was
your smile. Whatever it is still drives me crazy to this day. At first I was a
little embarassed to admit to my friends that I liked you. I mean we were
eleven and already is was crazy about you. I was so crazy about you it
scared me. In second year I told my friends and got used to the idea of liking
someone so much. In third year all I could talk about was you. In fourth year
all I could think about was you. In fifth year I realized I loved you and I drove
my friends insane from talking about you so much. And now I'm telling you.
I may be to scared to tell you who I am but, it is a pretty big deal to be
writing this all down. My feelings for you are to big to fit on a single
piece of parchment. But, this is basically the main idea of how I feel about
you. To sum it up in three words: I love you.
Love,
Your secret admirer
p.s. sorry this letter is so long i just felt you ought
to know how I feel-
Dumbledore dismissed everyone and the students came pouring out of the Great Hall. The crowd split into four groups according to houses on their way back to their common rooms. Katy and Emma were soon joined by Lily, Amy, and Isabella. "Did you like the Masquerade?" Isabella asked the others.
"Oh, yeah it was fun!" Emma said.
"Eh, it was okay," Katy said.
"It was great!" Lily exclaimed.
"It was good," Amy stated.
James came up from behind them, "Did you ladies get any Valentines?"
The girls looked at each other and in unison said, "Well,"