Chapter 9: a dance, an attack, wands and love

Belle walked down the steps in a pale periwinkle blue dress. Barry looked at Belle, in awe.

"That's Hermione," he said softly.

Barry took Belle around the ballroom.

Then a crash. Gaston came in to attack. Belle dragged Barry to the west wing where they were safe.


Gaston followed them and then shot at Barry. Belle couldn't bear it. In the glass case were 2 wands and other essentials. Belle smashed open the case and grabbed an arrow. She thought about the love for Barry.

Belle shot at Gaston's heart. He died immediately. "Dear Barry. I realised I have always loved you!"

A white light engulfed them. Hermione was looking at Harry and they went to grab their wands from the case. Crookshanks miaowed pitieously.