a/n: ok I got loads of reviews( I think its loads) and so Im a very happy typer :-P
and so anyways, this chapter is gunna have dress desriptions, and the beginning of the ball, AND the other two schools.

Chapter 16

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"Hey,Hermione."Hermione looked up at Draco," I just wanted to tell you that-I love you." Draco smiled sheepishly. Her eyes filled with unshed tears of joy, and she smiled," I love you too, Draco." She blushed a little. Damn she's cute when she blushes. And with that, he cupped his hand under her chin and tilted her head up for a kiss. They broke apart soon after though, because Ginny and Harry had started making coughing noises to let them know it was time to go down to the ball.

On the way to the Great Hall

Hermione had noticed that all of the guys were wearing black tuxedos but each one's tie changed color to their date's dress.

Right now, Harry's tie was green. Hermione looked over at Ginny's appearance. Ginny is wearing a v-neck,long sleeved Christmas tree green dress that went a little past her knees. Her long red hair was down and falling over her shoulders and back. She had light green eyes shadow, some black mascara and the rest of her features were natural. 'She is so lucky', thought Hermione.

Behind Harry, stood Derrick- his tie was a deep purple. Hannah was wearing a midnight purple spaghetti straped dress that went to her feet. She also had a black sweater over her shoulders in case she got cold. Her short black hair was hanging down and nearly touching her shoulders. Her face was free of makeup-partly because she didn't need it, and because Derrick was allergic to makeup.Ron's tie was changeing different colors-only because it couldnt tell what color Luna's dress was. She was wearing a dress that changed color whenever she took a step. Her hair was in pigtails, and she had no makeup on. She had The Quibbler in hand and her bottlecap necklace on. Luna looked up to Ron and they smiled, then Ron pulled out his copy of The Quibbler and smiled again. He seems so happy now, and even Luna is smiling-both Hermione and Ginny were thinking this.

Then there was Damien and Karen. Karen's dress was silver and had ruffley sleeves. It had a v-shape at the waist with a silver lace ruffle. She was also wearing a gold locket that Damien gave her, it had D&K engraved in the gold itself and then some diamonds on the outer edge. Her black hair was in a bun with her front red highlights dangling. No other make up besides some light sparkly eyeshadow was found on her face. And therefore, Damien tie was silver and glittery.

Marissa was wearing a gold dress that was similar to Karen's, but it had a v-neck and her sleeves were long and flared instead of ruffley. She had yellowish eyeshadow, and some blush to add color to her face, and she also had gold glitter on her torso and cheeks. Her hair was wavy and curley. Naturally, Lawerence's tie was gold. They both had huge smiles plastered on their faces.

Hiromi and Steven were holding hands and walking in front of Ernie and Sarah. Hiromi was wearing a gold and green dress-it was a simple dress, that hugged her curves in all the right places.. Her hair was back in a bun and had Japanese chopsticks holding it together, and a few strings were dangling in front of her face. She was wearing a diamond necklace and bracelet that Steven had bought for her a week ago. Steven's tie was green with gold stripes.

Behind Hiromi and Steven, were Ernie and Sarah. After Derrick had talked to Hannah about Sarah, they had started talking again. Sarah's hair was curley thanks to Hermione, and she had also added some copper highlights to her brown hair. She was wearing a white dress that had a square neck, with spaghetti strapes and a whiteish sweater. She had a thin line of sparkly eyeshadow just behind her eyelashes and some light red blush. Ernie's tie was white and went great with his tux.

Then you had Hermione and Draco-the couple everyone never thought to be. They were so happy together. Hermione's dress was black, with green ruffles and sleeves. It was a v-neck and around her neck was a 14 karat diamond and gold necklace with a matching pair of earings and bracelet. She had green eyeshadow and black eyeliner and mascara. Her hair was in a bun on the top of her head with a black pearl net thing over it. She also had a huge smile plastered to her face. Draco's tie was black with forest green stripes.

When they all got to the Great Hall, they noticed noone else was there yet except for the professors-but two of them were missing , Snape and McGonagall. Hermione and Draco looked at Dumbledore with a questioning look, but he just smiled and pointed behind them. When everyone turned around to look, they saw a very peculier sight. Snape and McGonagall were walking hand in hand-and Snape was actually smiling. His hair wasn't greasy anymore, but held back in a ponytail, he was wearing a tuxedo, and he looked happier than ever. McGonagall, was wearing a green dress and her hair was actually down. She was also smiling.

Everyonewas staring at them, even the profesors-except for the all-knowing Dumbledore, he was smiling brightly. " Good evening everyone", Snape said, oddly chipper though. Then here was silence. Until Hagrid-in an abnormally huge tuxedo walked in arm linked with Madame Maxime, the headmaster of Beauxbatons, a school like Hogwarts, but located in France. She was dressed in a black satiny dress with huge opals around her neck(I used her outfit from when she arrived in Hogwarts in GoF).

Then, when they reached Dumbledore, Madame Maxime bowed," I am sorry to announce that Karkaroff can not make it. He is sick and wasn't up for travelling."(sorry, I dont know how make the quote look how she talks like J.K Rowling, so read it as you want) Dumbledore bowed as well," Are his students here though?" She nodded her head. Then, students from both Durmstrang and Beauxbatons filed into the Great Hall. When Draco noticed this, he pulled Hermione closer to him, and they moved towards one of the walls, along with Harry and Ginny.

A/n: thanx for the vote/review from GooseyCorsair. I think chapter 16 is gunna come as installments. so even if it says chapter 17 or 18, its not. read and review, and tell me what you all think please. byezz.