A/N: Now, I don't have much to say again except, surprises are in order for yall. Don't forget to review.

Insane-angel-maegen- Welcome on board and I'm really glad that you like my fic.

Strider405- Glad you like the comment to Malfoy. I had fun writing it. Um, about the godfather, I think people might have a few ideas. Please don't say anything. The going back and forth between friends thing, um, just read on and find out what's that about. That should be uncovered either in Christmas or in the spring.

krillball6- I don't want you to be totally in the dark, but I know there's a lot of mystery going on. Everything is to result soon. Somewhere around Christmas, that's what I've been saying to everyone. Christmas. Now, I know it doesn't seem like a romance fic right now, but I know what I'm doing. The romance is coming. Christmas.

ErikandChristine- Thank you for all your kind words.

Mandrake Queen- I hope to update once or twice a day for the next week. Maybe not tomorrow, cause I think I'm going to go see GOF.

superspunky7- You like her getting detention now do you?

batbones- Um, are you still with us? If you are, go get on that computer, check your mail, read, and review. Plus, I know where you go to school.

A nice little threat is always nice in the morning.

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Ron, Harry, and Jacqueline walked silently down the corridor. Harry then whispered, "Why, Jacqueline?"

She looked at him with cold eyes, "Because neither one of you said anything. The Professor wanted an answer, and now she won't have to worry if this happens again." Harry and Ron gaped at. Jacqueline continued with the same sharp voice, "What? Why do you always gape? Say something intelligent for God's sake?"

The guys swallowed, but sound still didn't come out. Jacqueline chuckled and then said with a smirk, "Plus, you two owe me now."

"No, we don't. You chose to speak up so we have nothing to do with it," said Ron.

Jacqueline's face stiffened and her dull eyes became colder. "Would you like for me to go back and tell McGonagall the truth? Admit it, you owe me."

The boys mumbled consent. "Thank you," and Jacqueline's step quickened and she walked off briskly.

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In the morning, Jacqueline was acting distant. When the mail came in, the same black owl landed in front of Jacqui. She took the letter from it calmly and read it. Her expression didn't change as she looked up. There were four silver owls heading down to her. The first owl dropped off a large rectangular box with gold wrappings. The second owl dropped off a slighter smaller box with purple wrappings. The third owl dropped off a smaller box which was taller and in green wrappers. The fourth owl topped the pyramid with an even smaller blue box. Jacqueline looked at the pyramid with wide eyes.

"Well, what are you waiting for? Open them," said Ron with his hand reaching for one of the boxes.

Jacqueline slapped his hand away, throwing him a warning glance as her pendant glowed red. She took the card and read it.

"Jacqueline,

You will find everything needed for the masquerade ball on October 31. Open all of this in your Common Room. Further instructions will com later."

"Well, what are you starring at? Help me carry these."

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When they arrived in the Common Room, the boxes were set down and Jacqueline reached for the largest one. She opened it carefully as Harry, Ron, and Hermione watched her with curiosity. When Jacqui unfolded the tissue paper inside, she gasped.

The golden box contained a dress. It was styled in a Renaissance motif. The dress was of a scarlet color. It was short sleeved; softly set on the shoulders. The cut was not too low, enough to allow a necklace. Everything was trimmed in gold. There was rich black and gold embroidery on the bodice that traveled down into the puffy skirt.

Jacqueline ran her hands over the rich (not to mention expensive) fabrics. She reached for the purple box and opened it. It contained a matching mask. It was of a simple design. A red velvet, only meant to cover the eyes. Jewels were trimming the edge and the eye wholes.

The third box contained had matching shoes; red and black velvet adorned by diamonds.

The smallest box was the largest treasure yet. The blue box had the matching jewelry and a pair of ruby gloves. The jewelry set included a tiara, necklace, and earrings. The crown was in a shape of a flaming fire. The necklace was of slithers of flames, as were the earrings. All three pieces were made out of diamonds.

Jacqueline looked at the treasures in front of her, astounded. The trio was dumbfounded.

Yes, she now knew it.

Jacqueline was to go to the ball as fire.