-1This is a Repost…I edited this chapter a little…that's all.
AN: Sorry it's not longer, I was going to write about what they wrote after the Ball in this chapter, but I just didn't feel like writing anymore today. So you'll have to wait till the next chapter. Sorry.
Hope you enjoyed it, please review….good or bad, I'd like to know what ya'll think. Thanx!
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AN: I feel so bad about not updating sooner...I've been meaning to, but then I bought Kingdom Hearts 2...and it's been a struggle to pull myself away from it long enough to even eat. Great game :) I beat it now though...so on with the update. Here's what happened at the ball...hope you enjoy. I'll try to describe their costumes as best I can...one of my friends told me she'd draw them all together at the ball, but I'm not sure when she'll get the chance. When she does finish it, I'll put the link in my profile. :) Oh, and this'll prolly be a pretty long chapter. Please R&R. Oh yeah, and this chapter makes mention of malexmale couples, but not much, hope it doesn't bother anyone.
Chapter 9:
November 1st, 12:00noon
I just got up, the ball went until midnight, and most of us didn't even get back to our common rooms until almost 2am. Dumbledore told everyone that that was our curfew tonight, but that teachers would be patrolling still, to make sure we weren't getting into trouble. I went to bed once I got back to the common room, but from what Ginny told me when she came in to bring me some food, since I missed breakfast and wouldn't be down to lunch in time, that there were people down in the common room until sunup. Luckily it's Sunday, so there are no classes. Otherwise we'd probably all be screwed. She never did say how she knew that people were up that late, I assume she must have been down there with them. Anyways, the ball. It was wonderful. dreamy sigh My costume couldn't have been more perfect for the night. I went as a princess, my dress was dark green velvet, the top went up around my neck, like a halter-top, and the skirt just brushed the floor when I was in high heels. There was an open, triangular area showing my collarbone area. I had black high heels, that tied up my calf. Only the part over the toe was closed. I also had a black velvet hooded cloak to wear over the dress. Ginny did my hair and makeup for me. She used some spell to make my hair look soft and wavy. Instead of it's usual frizzy-ness. She decided it would look best down, then she braided in a few dark green ribbons throughout it, and to complete the look was a delicate silver tiara. Makeup wise she kept it light at my insistence (I don't really like wearing makeup). Just some powder cover-up, a light peach blush, a light sparkly green eye shadow, and some mascara.
We (as in the girls of the school) talked Dumbledore into having everyone meet their dates in the entrance hall, to make it more of an entrance. So as soon as Ginny was finished helping everyone (and I mean everyone, girls and guys, she must've gotten ready HOURS early in order to help all the other Gryffindors), she joined me to go down to the dance. All of the guys were already down there. The entrance hall was very crowded because of all the guys waiting for their dates, but since a lot of people (mostly lower years) went with groups of friends instead of dates, it wasn't too bad of a crowd. Ron had somehow managed to get a spot to wait, right at the bottom of the stairs I had to take to get to the entrance hall. Ginny informed me that it was because Ron and Harry had come down early (they were the first two guys she'd helped finish their costumes). Although Harry must've already went in, because Ron was alone. He looked very handsome. Ginny did a great job with helping us pick the best costumes.
Ron was my Knight in shining armor, literally. Although the armor didn't really shine so much, since it was most of a dark metallic gray. His costume hugged his body, the only parts that were really a metal material was the chest-plate, arm-guards, and shin-guards. So it's not like he looked like one of the suits of armor that are through-out the castle. He also had a black cloak, we had decided to forgo the helmet. His bright red hair looked mussed, and wet, almost like he was sweating, or had just gotten out of the shower and only towel dried his hair. It was a great look on him, that I'm sure Ginny deserves the credit for. She had told me her part of improving his look was only a small one, I can only assume it was his hair. I'm sure he didn't need help with putting on his costume. And it's a simple costume, not much to it really. Anyways, I went to Ron, and Ginny went to search the crowd for her escort. Ron told me that I looked amazing, which of course ended in me blushing. Then told me that Harry was already inside and had promised to save us a place at his and Luna's table. Once inside (the great hall was unrecognizable...), we quickly found Harry and Luna.
Harry was dressed as a pirate, it was a very 'Jack Sparrowish' costume. He even had the eyeliner, which made his emerald eyes stand out even more. Actually, I wonder if his costume was a Jack Sparrow costume, same hat and everything (although, Harry wasn't wearing the hat at the moment, it was sitting on the table. And he didn't have a wig or anything, his hair was all messy, as usual...but seemed to have that same, wet quality as Ron's. ) Luna was a gypsy, which suited her quite well. She had her hair down, with ribbons braided in (like mine, except hers were all different colors, and there were more of them), She had big hoops in her ears and bangles on her wrists. Oddly, their costumes seemed to compliment each others quite well. Ron went and got us some drinks (bottles of butterbeer, because he had heard some of the guys talking about spiking the bowl of pumpkin juice, and knew I wouldn't want anything that might be spiked). Then we danced and chatted with our friends for most of the evening. Ron must've been practicing his dancing, Ginny had warned me that he wasn't the best of dancers, and to watch my feet. Apparently he never took much of an interest in the dance lessons his mother insisted all her children take. But he didn't step on my foot once, and although he seemed kind of awkward at first, once he got the hang of it, he was quite a good dancer.
Dumbledore did a good mixture of music, although there were quite a bit more slow songs than fast ones. I always knew our headmaster was an old romantic at heart. About an hour or so before midnight, Ron asked me to take a walk outside with him, because he needed some fresh air. Outside was a beautiful garden, with a huge fountain. Ron brought me over by the fountain, and we sat together on a bench just enjoying each others company, and the crisp autumn air, when he suddenly brought his hand up to my face, cupping the side of my face. He gently turned my face towards his and brushed his lips softly against mine. It was short, but soft, and wonderfully romantic. It left my lips tingling, and gave me a slight chill up my spine. dreamy sigh It was the absolute best kiss ever. Not that I've had many, the only other guy to ever kiss me was Victor. (and that was only once) Unless you count back in kindergarten, when this boy in my class told me I was cute and gave me a quick peck on the mouth before running off and hiding behind a tree. After our moment outside, we were interrupted by a pissed Ginny stomping past us, followed by a distressed Blaise, who was apologizing...but apparently he wasn't the one who had Ginny pissed. (I'm going to have to ask her about that today. ) Ron almost when running after them to find out what was wrong with his sister. But I convinced him that it'd be better to let Ginny solve the problem herself, since she'd most likely just get more peeved that he interfered, and then her anger would be focused on him. Even Ron knows better than to piss Ginny off too bad. So we went back to the dance instead. After the dance, Ron walked me back up to the common room, and gave me a kiss on the cheek before I went up to bed. Knowing him, he was probably one of the ones up until sunup. It was a most perfect night :) Well, I suppose, I should get ready for the day, and hunt down Ginny. My curiosity can't take it anymore, I have to know who pissed her off so bad last night.
Love,
Hermione.
November 1st 12:30 pm
I actually didn't sleep at all last night, I didn't tell Hermione this, but I wasn't one of the ones in the common room until sunup, I didn't come back to the common room until sunup. That's right, I was out ALL night. Luckily Ron was NOT one of the people I ran into when I got back. No, it's not what your thinking, I did NOT hook up with some guy after the dance. I was alone, most of the time anyways. I guess I should begin at the start. Well, like I said before, Blaise and I decided we'd go to the dance together. Mostly to avoid having a date. I got this great devil costume. It was a garnet red dress. The top was a corset, and the bottom was this flowy material, that swayed around my knees when I walked. I had red stiletto's that matched. (but killed my feet...I actually spent a lot of the night barefoot). I had a headband with red sparkly horns, and had red glitter throughout my hair. I decided to wear my hair down, with soft ringlets. And had red lipstick, and sparkly red eye shadow. The whole effect was really great. :)
So after getting myself ready, (I finished getting ready about an hour after the other Gryffindor girls started, I knew I needed to be the first one done, because a lot of people had asked for my help with perfecting their costumes) I helped the girls who needed it, then headed over to the guys dorms. They were much easier than helping the girls, but more clueless. At least with some of the girls I just gave advice, or told them which charms to use, but with the guys I had to do all the work. A lot of it by hand. Once finished helping everyone I joined Hermione to go down to the ball. Hermione and Ron looked adorable together. Finding Blaise turned out to be fairly easy. Seeing as he stood out like a sore thumb. He was dressed as Cupid. All he was wearing was a pair of red boxer shorts with white hearts on them, and a pair of small white feathered wings that were charmed to flap. He also had a small quiver of fake arrows (the ones with the suction cups as tips) strapped on his back in-between the wings, and he was carrying a small bow. As silly as his costume was, he was still drool-worthy. That boy has one nice body...I was surprised that I didn't find fainting and drooling girls all around him.
Although there were a few glares directed at him (I assume he did have a few fans, who's boyfriends weren't too happy about it). He was talking excitedly with Malfoy, who just stood there all stoic like, nodding occasionally. Would it kill the guy to smile more often? His dark hair kept falling down into his amazing green-blue eyes, now I know it sounds like I got a thing for Zabini, but really, I don't. I just know how to appreciate good looks. Not to say I never had a crush on the guy, I did. But once we became friends, and I got to know him better, I knew we'd never work. Malfoy was also dressed as a devil...and if I thought Blaise was drool-worthy, it didn't compare to Malfoy. He had his white-blonde hair down (instead of gelled back), and like Blaise's it kept falling down into his eyes. He was wearing a bit of eyeliner that made the mercury color of his eyes stand out even more. His costume consisted of a headband like mine, with devils horns (though his weren't glittery), a garnet red silk shirt open at the top, showing off his collarbone, and giving a glimpse of his toned chest, a pair of black leather pants that hugged him so close around the butt and hips that they could be a second skin, they had flames going up from the bottom of the flared out pant-legs to his knees (where the tightness began.), and a pair of black boots. Suddenly, he looked up and made eye contact with me, I blushed and looked to Blaise instead and started over to him. And that's where the trouble began. Maybe if I had been able to keep myself from blushing when we made eye contact things would have been fine.
Once I got to Blaise I noticed the girl on Malfoy's arm. I recognized her as Blaise's sister, Kira. She was dressed as an angel. She had a white glittery spaghetti strap dress that went down to just above her knees, and a pair of white feathered wings like Blaise's, also charmed to flap. Her dark hair was pulled up into a loose bun, with several ringlets framing her face. She also had a headband with a fuzzy white halo on her head. And silver glitter in her hair. Oh and white high heels. She looked as innocent as her costume implied. It was rather ironic to see her on the arm of Malfoy as a devil. She was talking excitedly to some friends next to her, oddly enough about some Ravenclaw boy. Malfoy didn't seem to even notice she had her arm attached to his, let alone that his 'date' was talking about another guy. (although I found out later, that he was 'escorting' her, much as Blaise was me, partly to keep Pansy away from him, and partly to help hook her up with the Ravenclaw she'd been talking about.)
I could still feel Malfoy's eyes on me as we entered the Great Hall. We all sat at a table together, and as the guys went to get us some drinks, Kira and I started to talk. Turns out her personality is much like her brothers. She's nice, and outgoing, but not an attention seeker. She also seems to have a 'mischievous' and 'rebellious' streak. But for the most part her costume seems to fit her quite well. Apparently, Malfoy is almost like another brother to her, although not as protective as Blaise. He knows the Ravenclaw (who's name is Ryan), quite well. And when he found out she liked him, he decided to play match maker. She also told me that at first she declined, telling him he should go to the dance with a girl that he liked. but he told her that wasn't possible because not only had she asked someone else, but she wouldn't go with him if he had asked. By the time the guys returned, I was starting to see a different side to Malfoy, from the stories Kira was telling me, he does have some endearing qualities, he just doesn't let them be known too often. We all danced (not just with each other, yet oddly we did seem to stay near each other, and always returned to our own table) and talked for most the night, well, Malfoy didn't talk much, he mostly just listened and nodded. About halfway through the night, Malfoy and Kira didn't come back from a dance, and I saw them across the room talking to a certain dark-haired Ravenclaw. Kira didn't end up returning at all that night, but Malfoy showed up a few dances later.
He surprised me by asking me to dance, if it was okay with Blaise of course. It was all very gentlemanly of him. And he turned out to be a wonderful dancer, very graceful. He, of course, had taken lessons as a child, every pureblood did. Even my family, and we're 'blood-traitors.' Of course he had to ruin the moment. Just couldn't keep the comment to himself. He commented on how he was surprised I was such a great dancer, that it was nice to see even though we were blood-traitors we still had enough pride to learn to dance properly. I about punched him. I know I should have just brushed it off...there was a little of a compliment in there. But I couldn't, so I slapped him and stormed off. He had the most adorable look of confusion on his face as I turned away. It wasn't long before I had Blaise trailing after me. I just got more and more pissed as I went. but then it just faded, and I was left with a lot of very confused feelings. I remember passing Ron and Hermione by the fountain in the gardens, looking all cozy and dreamy. I was happy for them, but still too pissed at the time to do anything but storm past. I was actually surprised that I didn't end up with Ron as well as Blaise trailing me.
By the time Blaise had caught up with me, I was sitting on a rock overlooking the lake, and my anger had passed. He must've sensed that I wasn't angry anymore, Blaise knows better than to mess with me when I'm mad, because he sat down next to me and just stared out at the lake. He asked me about what happened, and I told him, as well as telling him that I think I over-reacted. He agreed but also said that Malfoy shouldn't have said that, at least not the way he did. That made me feel a little less guilty. He asked if I wanted him to walk me back to my common room, seeing as the dance was probably over by now. But I wasn't ready to go back, I needed to think. so he left me there and went back alone. I ended up staying out there until the sun began to rise. Just thinking. Mostly about Malfoy. And how when he was holding me while we were dancing, how badly I wanted to kiss him, and never leave his arms. And how good he smelled and looked.
And how when he wasn't spewing insults, his voice was intoxicating. And how I could drown in his metallic eyes. Then about how he always insulted and put down almost everyone I cared about. How he was arrogant, and stuck-up, and cruel. But then my thought went to how lately he hasn't been as cruel, the insults are at a minimal, even towards Harry. And how I kept catching him watching me, with a look I'd almost think was longing. So most of my night was spent trying to figure out one Draco Malfoy, and how I feel about him. And honestly...I don't think it did much more than confuse the hell out of me. Hopefully things will become clearer in the next few days. First though...I think I'll apologize for slapping him. With the look he had after I did it, I don't think he quite knows what he did wrong.
Love,
Ginny
November 1st 12:30pm
The dance last night went well, until near the end that is. I met up with Kira at the entrance hall, then we waited with Blaise for Ginny. Blaise kept going on and on about all the dates he was going to have the next week, his Cupid costume proved to be quite popular with the girls. But then, seeing as he was practically naked, I'm not surprised. He oddly enough even got a few offers from guys. I wasn't aware we had any gays at our school. Not that it bothers me any, as long as they don't try to get in MY pants. Blaise actually took a few of those offers. He's bi himself. Anyways, during one of his excited rants (sometimes I wonder how he made it into Slytherin...he can be so un-Slytherinish sometimes) I felt someone watching me. not that it's unusual, it's usually Pansy doing it though. And I wasn't getting the creepy stalker vibe, so I looked up. My eyes met cinnamon ones, her cheeks turned slightly pink, and she turned towards my best friend. Ginny Weasley had been staring at me, maybe it was a good thing I went with the devils costume. It seems to have gotten the attention of the youngest Weasley.
She was also dressed as a devil...very subtle Blaise...his costume defiantly fits him. He just loves playing matchmaker. Gets hella annoying. But this time, I don't think I mind that much. At least he's trying to get me with a girl I'm actually into. Things went pretty smoothly, we found a table, got the girls drinks, danced and just had a good time. I was really enjoying myself. Which is rare at these things. Pansy left me alone the whole night, which had me worried (she may be planning to ambush me on my way to the common room), until Kira caught me looking around nervously and informed me that she'd 'taken care of the Pansy problem', I'm not sure what she meant by that, and knowing Kira as well as I do, I'm not sure I WANT to know. A couple hours before the dance ended, I decided I should get on with my plan, as much as I was enjoying myself, I knew I had to hurry up. Now that Kira was relaxed and enjoying herself, completely forgetting that I would be setting her up with her crush, it was the perfect time to do it. So after one of the dances, i pulled her off in the opposite direction of our table, and 'accidentally' bumped into Ryan.
I've known him for quite a few years now, we went to the same dancing lessons (even though he's 2 years my junior), and our mothers went to Hogwarts together. So I started up some casual conversation, and once the two of them were caught up talking to each other, I just slipped away. Worked out wonderfully...later, after the 'incident', when I was on my way back to my dorms, I saw him giving her an (oddly enough, innocent), goodnight kiss in front of the entrance to our common room. Now, the incident I mentioned, is where my night went to hell. After setting up Kira, I decided to take advantage of Blaise's not-so-subtle matchmaking attempts, and asked Ginny to dance. She was a wonderful dancer. Which kind of surprised me. I don't know why, since she's seems so graceful in everything else she does, from flying, to simply walking. Maybe I thought that her fiery attitude wouldn't allow for her to let someone else lead so easily. But, stupidly, I commented on my surprise of her dancing abilities. I'm not sure if it was the 'blood-traitor' comment, or the fact that I was surprised she danced so well that offended her. But she slapped me across the cheek and stormed off. I just stood there in a daze until Blaise rushed over, asking me what the hell I did. I just kept holding my cheek (I wasn't aware I was doing that till this point), shrugged, and headed the opposite direction in which she had fled.
With some of the looks I was getting, people probably though I'd grabbed her butt or something. Of course, some people were probably still a little stunned by the fact that a Malfoy and a Weasley were dancing together in the first place. I myself was shocked we'd danced that long without an angry Ron Weasley attacking me. (I found out later from Blaise, that the Weasel was out in the gardens with Granger during our dance) After that, I decided it was pointless staying at the ball, and returned to my dorm. Although sleep didn't come for me. I stayed up all night thinking about a fiery red-haired devil. Blaise explained that it was more the blood-traitor comment than anything that set Ginny off. And with the way she was acting when he caught up with her, to not be surprised if I got an apology the next time I saw her. Although, if her temper won out, I might be bat-bogeyed. so, I guess fate will decide. He also advised that if I want to stay in her good graces, I should try thinking before I speak. I think I'll take that advice.
-Draco
November 1st, 12:30pm
I had such a blast at the ball last night. Susan looked great. She had asked me if I'd ask Ginny to meet her in the transfiguration room at 2pm, because she needed Ginny to charm her hair. Susan's hair is normally red with a slight wave to it. But last night it was pitch black and straight, it also only came to about her chin now, when before her hair was to her shoulders, and there were lots of little braids in ther hair. She had on this Egyptian head piece, and black eye makeup that made her eyes look like they slanted slightly. Her dress was a white and goldish color, with this meshy fabric. And went all the way to her feet, she also wore some Egytian looking jewelry. Her costume looked great. My costume was pretty much a toga-like thing (that's what Ginny had called it),with a maroon sash going over one shoulder, and a lot of gold sequins on the edges and belt. I also wore sandals and a weird leaf crown thing.
The great hall looked amazing. There were orange and black streamers hanging over the open doors to the great hall. And a huge lighted pumpkin was floating a couple feet above the ground on either side of the doors. Inside there were lots of smallish round tables circled around a large open area in the middle of the room for dancing. Each table had a pumpkin (not huge like by the doors) floating above it to give more light to the table. The room was dim, but not too dim to be able to see across the room. The refreshment tables were on either side of the great hall, and also had huge pumpkins on either side of them. The head table was still there with the teachers at it. And there were bats circling above the dance floor and fog covering the floor of the entire room. The tables could only comfortably fit about 4 people, so me and Susan sat with Dean and Seamus.
They were dressed as two characters from some muggle show they called an 'anime.' I was surprised that they actually went to the ball together, since not many people knew that they were a couple. (AN: Sorry, but I decided I wanted at least one not het. couple, and I couldn't think of anyone else to put together.) We all had fun talking and dancing, although I think someone put something in the Pumpkin Juice, because after having a couple glasses of it Seamus and Dean were acting really weird, and in the end, ended up making out right there at our table...Susan and I decided to take a walk in the gardens at that point. We saw Hermione and Ron share a kiss when we got out there, and thought it'd be best to let them have their privacy and went to sit by the lake instead. We ended up talking until about 1:30, about everything and nothing. Then i walked her to her common room and after debating the whole walk in my head about whether I should kiss her or not, she kissed me goodnight before going inside.
I was on cloud nine the rest of the night. I ended up staying up with a few other people in the common room until the sun came up. At which point we witnessed Ginny coming in, still in her costume. Good thing Ron wasn't there, they would have woken up the entire house with their fighting. Harry told us after Ginny went upstairs that she'd been dancing with Malfoy when she suddenly slapped him across the face and then stormed out of the room. Blaise had been the one to go after her, not Malfoy, so she had probably been out fuming all night.
Well, off to find Susan.
-Neville.
November 1st 3:00pm
Hermione looked like a dream last night. She had on this dress that made her look literally like a princess. I about drooled when i saw her coming down the steps with Ginny. We spent the night hanging out with Luna and Harry. Luna wasn't being quite as weird as she normally was, so the conversation was pretty nice. Hermione complimented me on my dancing so much, I thought I'd be permanently red. But the best part about the night was when I asked Hermione to go walk with me. We went out into the gardens and found a huge fountain. So we sat by it in a comfortable silence. i knew this was the perfect moment, and I oddly enough, didn't screw it up. I cupped her face and softly kissed her. Her lips were so soft. But I don't want to scare her or make her think I just want to sleep with her. So I didn't do anymore than that.
Hopefully we'll have plenty more kisses, that go further than that. i wanted our first one to be perfect. Not slobbery and inexperienced. Unfortunately, right after that, Ginny stormed past us is one of her infamous rage's. Hermione talked me into not chasing after her. As little as I like her being friends with that Slytherin, Zabini, I gotta admit he doesn't seem like a bad guy. He was trailing her trying to catch up with her to calm her down. And from the looks of it, he wasn't the one to piss her off in the first place. Maybe it's not such a bad thing that they're friends, even if he is Malfoy's best friend. Although, Malfoy hasn't been as much of a git lately either. It worried me at first, but now, I'm quite enjoying the fact that I don't have to listen to him insulting us every time we pass in the halls. Now that I think about it, he's probably the one who pissed off Ginny last night. Other than me and our other brothers, he's the only one I've ever seen rile her up like that. I almost feel sorry for the guy...almost. Well, Hermione just showed up in the library for our 'study session,' forgot to tell her I have nothing to study ;)
-Ron
November 1st 3:30pm
I amazingly have the entire common room to myself. Hermione just left to go meet Ron in the library, Ginny mumbled something about an apology before disappearing a couple hours ago, Seamus and Dean are the reason I'm not writing in our dorm, and Neville is off with Susan. I'm not sure about the rest of the house, probably out enjoying what will more than likely be the last day without snow for the next couple of months. Last night turned out to be not only enjoyable, but entertaining to. After me and Ron were both ready we went down to wait for our dates in the entrance hall, as planned. But I was surprised to find Luna already there. Actually, she was the only person there. So we were the first 'couple' into the dance. She was dressed as a gypsy. she had on a colorful layered skirt that swished around her ankles as she walked. And a top that ended just below her chest and had long flowy sleeves and was low cut, showing off her collarbone and cleavage. Her stomach was completely bare, as were her feet. She had a number of necklaces around her neck and many bangles on her wrists that jingled as she moved. She wore her hair down and had ribbons braided in. All in all, she looked amazing.
We danced a bit, and talked with Ron and Hermione, but Luna is more of a watcher than an interacter. Which I don't mind at all. It was nice just sitting with her, holding hands and watching everyone. That's pretty much what we did after Ron and Hermione left. It was comfortable. Then she pointed out something I found quite amusing. Ginny, dancing with Malfoy. Normally I would have been a bit upset, and worried. Seeing as I think of her like a sister. But not only has Malfoy been being decent lately, and the fact that Ginny would skin me alive if I tried to interfere in her personal life, but I also noticed Blaise Zabini had a careful eye on the two as well. So, instead of getting all protective, I was mostly amused. They danced beautifully according to Luna. She said they looked as though they were dancing on water rather than the solid floor with how graceful they were. I had to agree they were amazing dancers.
But then, halfway through the song, Ginny smacked him across the cheek and stormed out of the castle. From the look of shock and confusion I saw on Malfoy's face, and the way he was holding his now probably stinging cheek, I don't think he's quite sure what he did to deserve it. Which means he didn't grab her ass or anything. (She had her back to me when it happened, so I know for a fact he didn't do that). Seconds later Blaise said something to him, he shrugged, put his 'mask' back on and left. (presumably towards his dorm). Blaise however went after Ginny. I decided to let him figure out what was wrong with her (I'd ask her later), and continue my night with Luna. We ended up dancing a few more dances, then took a very slow walk back to her common room. I kissed her goodnight, and just as I was about to turn away she grabbed me and pulled me into another kiss...this one a much deeper kiss. I found out she tastes like strawberries.
I ended up staying up all night with Neville, Seamus, Dean, Colin, and a few younger guys I don't know. We all chatted and played games and traded stories until the sun came up. Which also happened to be the time Ginny finally came in. She glanced at us, gave me and Neville a little wave and sleepily headed towards her dorm. I ran into Blaise on the way to breakfast, he told me not to worry, she'd said she needed to be alone and think, and he'd left her that way. She'd probably just got lost in her thoughts and lost track of time, or fell asleep out there. Plus, Malfoy had been in the dorm all night. I saw Malfoy around lunchtime. He looked just as tired, but more grumpy and confused than usual. I wonder if that's who she was going to apologize to.
-Harry
AN: Okay, that's it. I'm pretty sure I got a pretty good description of everyone's costumes. I hope you liked it. Please review, I love hearing what everyone thinks. I'm actually pretty happy with how this chapter turned out:) Hope you all like it as much as I do. I'll try to update sooner next time...