Chapter Nineteen
Halloween At Hogwarts
September flew by and before anyone knew if it was the night before Halloween. The Great hall was loud with chatter when Dumbledore stood to speak. The man had a way of bringing a room to a complete halt, within a minute the room was so quite that you could hear everyone's breathing.
"I have a surprise for everyone. Tomorrow at eight o'clock Hogwarts will be having a Halloween ball for all 6th and 7th year students, a roar of cheers erupted from the crowd, "All underclassmen will have parties in their common rooms, visitors from other houses may attend. All those attending the ball should be in costume, the theme of the ball is Mythical Beings. As a special treat all classes tomorrow have been cancelled," again the great hall broke out in cheers, "With that said please enjoy your desert and I wish you all a very spooky Halloween."
The next day was full of excitement. Students traveled between houses asking people for dates. Costumes were being made and parties where being planned. Harry, Ron, and Hermione decided to go together. Neville asked Ginny to go and she accepted. They were going as Dracula and his Vamp wife. Ron went as a knight and Harry went as a dragon slayer. Hermione had a bit of trouble deciding finally pulling inspiration from her fairy and went as Titainia the Fairy Queen. Over in the Slytherin Common Room, Draco was gritting his teeth asking Pansy to the ball. She was such a git jumping into his arms, kissing his face. When he finally peeled her off him, he informed her that they would go as Vulcan the Roman Sex God and Venus his wife.
"No way, Albus! I'm not going to a children's party, much less in a costume."
"Ahh but my dear Severus, you will and you will dress up. Minerva has so graciously agreed to go with you, she has also made outfits for you. The two of you will be going as Orion and Isis."
Severus rolled his eyes "what will you be going as Albus?" he pushed out through clenched teeth
"Why Zeus of course," smiling he turned and left the room leaving Severus with clenched fist, ready to spit fire.
Off in another part of the castle Professor Lockheart was getting ready to be Trivia, Roman Goddess of the Dark Side of the Moon and Magic. She had agreed to allow Hagrid to escort her, he was going as Terminus the Roman Guardian of Boundaries.
Eight o'clock came and the party was in full swing. Jack-O- Lanterns and orange and black candles floated above everyone's heads. Enchanted bats flew around the room and a thick white fog floated in the air. The tables had all vanished except one that was piled high with all kinds of food and treats. The students mingled, chatting and laughing. Professor Dumbledore had got the band from their 4th year to come back and play. Every one way having a great time. They danced like a hippogriff and boogied down like unicorns all night long. Even the Professors danced, it was comical to see Mc Gonagall drag Snape to the dance floor. Everyone could see he was pissed as he barely moved even though she danced her heart out. Hagrid and Lockheart were having a great time. He was lifting her in the air and spinning around like she weighed nothing. Dumbledore stood quietly watching with a smile on his face. The party was going well and he could not be happier. Around one in the morning he signaled the band to wrap up and they played Magic Works the last song of the night. Couples took the floor while everyone else back to the walls. Ginny and Neville held each of tightly and swayed to the music. Draco was dragged to the floor and did his best to stand as far away as he could from Pansy when they danced. Hermione grabbed the boys hands and pulled them out for a three way slow dance. Lockheart and Hagrid looked so cute with her barely reaching the lower part of his chest, and of course Snape kicked and screamed as Mc Gonagall pulled him into a waltz style hold and forced him to dance. When the dance was over everyone said their goodnights and headed back to their common rooms. Snape gave Hermione a look and she lagged back saying she needed to use the bathroom. Once alone Snape handed her the timeturner and whispered to he to go back to before the party he meet her in the dungeons. Hermione placed the gold chain around her neck spinning the hourglass. Moments later she was in Severus' chamber, dancing with him like they wanted to do all night long. When both had their fill, they went to his bed and did a whole new dance that would never be allowed on the dance floor.