Disclaimer: I do not own anything in this story but the plot

So time went by. I would like to say it flew but that only happens when you're having fun and well…neither Alice of Frank had any. The heat of the summer faded into the windy rain of the fall and things went as they usually did for the two. Alice excelled in all her classes and as did Frank and no one cared. Frank suffered because he spent almost all his time alone and Alice suffered because she never had any time alone and was forced so spend it with annoying people like Jessica and Micheal. I suppose the most significant thing that happened was that the times darkened. Voldemort had began his rise (though no one was aware that it was him yet) and for the protection of the school dragons (believe it or not) had been set up around the school for the protection of the students.

It was now a particularily chilly and wet october day. Alice was sitting peacefully (for once) in the common room finishing up her transfiguration essay. But not for long.

" Alice DARLING!" cried an all too familiar voice.

" Oh…hello Jessica." Said Alice trying not to sound too annoyed at her presence.

" Darling, you will never belive the absolutely DARLING news I'm about to tell you." She paused for dramatic effect before continuing. " Darling…THERE IS GOING TO BE A DARLING HALLOWEEN DANCE!"

Before Alice could react Amy, Kelly, and Micheal all burst into the room too. Kelly who was into the lead stopped abruptly at the sight of them and let out an ear piercing scream.

" A DANCE! OMIGOD WE ALL HAVE TO GO SHOPPING!"

Alice almost sarcastically put her hands on her ears: there was no way it would do any good.

Frank, on the other hand was actually feeling cheered by the thought of a Halloween dance. He had always liked this kind of dance because most people (himself included) would go so overboard with the costume that they were unrecognizable. This was the only time of year he could ask any girl he wanted to dance and have them say yes. He had danced with Alice almost every year and they were memories he still treasured. This would be his last chance .

Yeah I know…short and with an abrupt ending. But don't worry, my next chapter will be a lot longer…and more serious and to the point.

HUGE thanks to: Hoom, Nocturnal007, and Medea Smyke for your reviews they inspire me soooo much! Will update soon. bibi