Chapter 5

The Yule Ball

The Yule Ball was coming fast and Kali was running throughout her dormitory.

"At least I got a better dress robe this year," said Ron looking at his black and white dress robe.

"True," laughed Harry, remembering the one from their fourth year.

As they entered the common room, they saw Hermione waiting for them, with Darian by her side.

"Hi, Ronald," Darian said blushing. She was in a purple dress with a flower on it.

"You look fantastic." Ron said as Darian gave him a kiss on the cheek.

"Ready to go?" Asked Ron.

"Not really, I'm waiting for Kali… Kali!" Darian yelled making Hermione jump and moving closer to Harry. "Are you ready?"

"Uh… Go on without me! I'll be down soon," replied Kali.

"You guys go, I'll wait," said Darian and the trio started to walk down the stairs.

"So, who is your date Hermione?"

"Neville."

"Neville?" Ron asked surprised.

"So? He dances great and he's nice."

"The next thing you know, she's going to be dating the guy and then you won't know what happens!"

"Ron!" Hermione yelled at him.

"Sorry," he said looking the other way. Soon, they were down in the Great Hall were students were slow dancing. Harry and Ron waited for something to happen…

"Kali, take off your sweater."

"I'm not."

"Kali…" Darian stared at her for a second and Kali finally gave in and she took it off.

"Darian, I can't see ANYTHING without my glasses!"

"The contacts will work fine, now go!" Darian smiled pushing Kali, almost making her trip.

"Harry," said Ron nudging him in the ribs.

"What?"

"Look," Ron pointed at Kali.

Harry looked and stared at the site of her. She was in a blue strapless dress and had her hair down that was shimmering in the light. Her hair was about as long to her waist and she has no glasses on.

"Wow," said Harry going to walk up to her but stopped, seeing all the people staring at her. He sure didn't want the attention. Kali walked down and soon sat down when everybody stopped looking at her.

"Who's that?" Someone asked.

"That's the new girl," you could hear everybody whisper. But soon the music began. Ron asked Darian and the two of them were dancing, and Hermione was sitting next to Kali.

Harry began to walk close to Kali, but waited for Hermione to leave.

"So, who's your date?" Kali asked Hermione.

"Oh, no one in particular…" Hermione said smiling.

"You know… You should be dancing with that guy over there." Said Kali pointing over to someone in the corner looking all over for Hermione.

"Oh… Uh… Yeah, but are you sure you will be okay?"

"Yeah, I'm fine. I'm just not very good with these Balls." Hermione wasn't paying attention but caught site of Harry.

"Well… Okay." She said rather fast and took off. Harry soon began to walk towards her, but then stopped feeling his stomach turn over.

"Harry," said someone. Harry turned around and saw Darian and Ron.

"Go," said Darian.

"Uh…"

"Oh, come on Harry. She likes you!"

"She does?"

"Harry, you know it!" Darian began to get irritated. Ron nodded.

Harry began to walk towards Kali and Kali looked at him.

"Hi," said Kali rather shy.

"Umm… Hi. Would you… I mean… If you want… Would you like to dance with me?"

"Uh… Sure," said Kali standing up as a slow song began.

As everyone was dancing Kali and Harry were smiling at each other. Once the song was done, Kali and Harry sat down, tired.

"That was really… tiring," said Kali as she sat down.

"Yeah…" Both of them laughed…

"Thank you, Harry," said Kali at ten o'clock at night when everyone went to sleep. The two of them were sitting in the common room on a couch near the fireplace.

"Your welcome," said Harry starting to get a little nervous…

Kali leaned in and kissed him on the cheek. Harry blushed and turned and moved in towards her lips…

After a few minutes, Kali broke away from the kiss and smiled, looking at them both as they were wrapped around in each other's arms…

"Good Night, Harry," said Kali. She smiled and walked up to her dormitory. Harry smiled.