Their hair had been in the process of getting done for nearly three hours. Their makeup was almost finished. All that was left were the costumes, which lay scattered upon one bed, Lee-lee's to be exact. They were gathered in the bedroom she cohabited with four other girls, four other girls who were glaring daggers at her every time she walked in with her friends.

"Lee-lee darling, you've got to try this mascara. Seriously, it's amazing." Caroline said, handing her the tube.

"Do you guys think I look alright?" Lily asked, looking at herself in the makeshift mirror they had constructed.

Pippa nodded. "You look gorgeous, Lils. Really." She smiled sincerely.

"I think we all look bloody brilliant," Caroline said with a laugh. "We're stunning now, imagine us in our costumes!"

Lily grinned at her three best friends. She looked at each of them thoughtfully. Caroline and Lee-lee were sitting beside each other, legs crossed Indian style. Caroline was passing Lee-lee certain makeup elements that she thought would best compliment Lee-lee's tanned skin. It was kind of funny if you thought about it. At first it had seemed like Caroline couldn't stand Lee-lee and now it was obvious she cared for her a lot. It was like they were sisters. Caroline helped Lee-lee cope with her jealous roommates and Lee-lee helped Caroline stop stressing so much about school.

Pippa was busy making faces at herself in the mirror. She could rarely stand to look at herself without making a face. To Lily it seemed like Pippa tried defuse any sentiments people may have had about her looks, which were striking to say the least. Pippa had short blonde hair that curled at the edges, just like Grace Kelly's. It was uncanny how much Pippa resembled her. However, Pippa couldn't decide whether she was good-looking or not. There were many days where she stared in the mirror and wondered why people thought she looked good. She wasn't particularly thin, like Lily or Caroline or Lee-lee. The three of them were teensy. No, Pippa had a 30-inch waist that drove her mad with confusion. She wore smalls in all of her clothes but she wasn't sure whether she was ever thin or fat. Who knew? To all of her friends and those who saw her on the street, however, Pippa was stunning.

Lily pulled her three friends over. "Photo opportunity!" She shouted, pulling out a camera. She turned to one of Lee-lee's roommates. "Will you take a picture of us, please?"

The girl, Teresa, shrugged. She got off of her bed and walked over and took the camera from Lily.

Lily, Caroline, Pippa, and Lee-lee arranged themselves in a line but not quite. Their arms were comfortably swung across each other's shoulders, smiles wide. Lee-lee was leaning on Caroline while Pippa blew a kiss. Lily was sandwiched between Pippa and Lee-lee and she had never felt safer in her life. It was an amazing feeling, the girls sitting together and smiling. It was friendship at its best.

"Here you go," Teresa handed it back to Lily, who waved her wand to make it develop faster. She copied the picture three times, handing it to each of the girls.

"We're perfect," she said with a smile, "absolutely perfect."

Pippa laughed, her voice filling the room. "Yes Lils, I believe we are."

Lee-lee grinned. Who would have thought she would have friends like these?

Caroline didn't say anything. She just smiled across at her three best friends in bliss.

Their moment was short lived, however. A knock at the door brought about a warning.

"Can I come in?" A small first year girl asked nervously.

"Sure," Lee-lee nodded, beaming at her.

"Um… the Marauders wanted me to tell you that it's almost time." She fidgeted a bit.

"Thanks so much." Lily smiled at her.

"You guys look beautiful," the little girl whispered.

"Aw thanks so much!" Caroline said gratefully. "You're such a sweetie."

The little girl grinned back at her. "Nah, merely honest." She winked and her courage tripled. "Want me to tell the Marauders anything?"

Lily nodded. "Can you let them know that we're almost done? Just got to get into the costumes." She smiled and pointed towards the stack upon Lee-lee's bed.

"Can do!" The girl waved goodbye before skipping down the steps.

"She was cute." Pippa said, looking at her. "Too bad my step-sisters and sisters are nothing like that."

"How many step-sisters do you have?" Lee-lee asked curiously.

"Too many," Pippa laughed. "I've got eight step- or half-sisters. Five are step-sisters, three are half. Then I've also got three real sisters who live in Paris and are Muggles."

"Wow, that's a lot of estrogen." Lee-lee's eyes widened. "I thought I had it bad with five siblings."

"I've been wondering this for ages," Caroline began. "What are their names? I know Christiana and Liana are two of the real ones but what of the others?"

Pippa sighed. "Toss me some parchment and a quill please? It'll be easier that way." She caught the load Lee-lee had thrown her and began to scribble.

Gavin and Charlotte Frigg

(the original parents)

1. Christiana Frigg

2. Pippa (me!) Frigg

3. Liana Frigg

4. Diana Frigg

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Edward and Evelyn Downer

(the step-father and his first wife [she died)

1. Megan Downer Johansen

2. Samantha Downer Powers

3. Elizabeth Downer

4. Caitlyn Downer

5. Tracy Downer

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Edward and Charlotte Frigg Downer

(the step-father and my mother)

1. Elena Frigg-Downer

2. Charity Frigg-Downer

3. Daniela Frigg-Downer

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She tossed the quill and parchment back. "That's my family," Pippa explained. "Of them, Megan and Samantha are married with kids. Megan's got three and Sam's got one. Elizabeth is engaged. They're all Muggles but they don't really know about my magic. I kind of keep it hidden. Only people who know are my mum, dad, and real siblings. As far as Edward and the others are concerned, I'm at boarding school in England, some boring one. They haven't a clue I've got powers." Pippa grinned. "I drove my mum mad last summer, casting little spells."

"You're evil, darling," Lily said.

"Of course I am." Pippa winked at her. "I'm so evil it's not even funny."

Caroline smiled at them. "Sorry to interrupt but it's time for us to dress!"

They jumped up and transformed themselves completely.

They were a sight for sore eyes, the ten of them. Since Lily and James were the Heads, they had arranged for an announcer to call their friends and themselves out, in code, as they entered the Great Hall by using a special staircase that had been created.

"And now, I'm honored to present to you the Hogwarts Procession. Leading it are the infamous Barbie and Ken." The announcer called out from his stand near the staircase. He was hidden behind the marble.

Barbie and Ken, better known as Lee-lee Parker and Remus Lupin, walked down the staircase together, holding hands. Lee-lee was dressed in a hot pink mini-dress with pink and white heels. Around her waist she wore a large white belt that showed off her amazing hour-glass figure. Her long blonde hair was down, brushed out and sparkling. Her eyes shone with delight as she glanced at her date, Ken. Remus wore a pair of black pants with a white shirt and a thin hot pink tie. He had opted for the more formal Ken look, slicking his hair back like Ken's. Grinning, they walked down and took their place in front of everyone.

"Prince Ranier and Princess Grace Kelly," The announcer said, smiling as he watched from his hidden spot as they came down.

Pippa's blonde hair was done up like Grace Kelly's, gently curled but not completely. She wore a slinky and fairly short black dress, curving around her figure. She knew she looked amazing. Charles stood beside her, wearing a crown upon his brown hair. He had chosen to wear a suit and tie, smiling at everyone he knew. It was fate that he had gotten mixed up with Pippa, fate that he was most grateful for.

"And now, Mr. Rhett Butler and Miss Scarlett O'Hara."

It was hard not to gasp when Sirius and Caroline walked down together. Sirius looked every bit the dashingly handsome ruffian that Rhett Butler was. His hair fell onto his face perfectly, looking amazing. His suit was completely in character, as were his mannerisms. However, Caroline stole the cake.

Miss Scarlett O'Hara wore a long gown that reached down to the floor. It was obviously hoop-skirted, with the ruffles falling beautifully. Her waist, which was normally small anyway, was confined with a corset and had been brought down to exactly 16 inches. The beauty of it was that she could still breath and quite easily. Her hair had been teased into curls that gently framed her face. They were jet black and upon them rested a jaunty scarlet red cap that matched her dress. Her shoes, which weren't seen easily beneath the ruffles, were a stunning collection with tiny pearls sewn onto them. Her neck, which was uncovered by material nearly down to her cleavage (which was drastically enhanced by the corset), held a stunning necklace with a diamond set in gold, surrounded by pearls.

They walked down the steps together, smiling widely. When they reached the bottom, they stopped and turned to watch Peter and his date, a short Hufflepuff girl named Adelaide, walk down.

"And now, John Smith and Pocahontas!"

Adelaide and Peter walked down. Adelaide was smiling widely, excited at the opportunity to present herself with the Marauders. She hadn't even cared that her date was the least desirable of the four. It didn't matter; she was in the company of the greats today!

Her normally short black hair had been lengthened by magical extensions and plaited into two perfect braids. She wore a Native American style dress, the deer skin on the outside but lined with silk on the inside. She wore tiny moccasins with quills on the outside as decoration on the fringe. Peter, beside her, stood tall in a pair of blue pants and dark boots that he rolled over them. His white shirt didn't help hide his pudgy stomach. He wasn't extremely pleased to be with his friends, to have so much attention being called to him, but he couldn't have avoided it.

Finally the two of them made it down the stairs and it was time for the last couple.

"Allow me to present to you, our infamous Heads who made this ball possible, King Arthur and Lady Guinevere!"

Lily and James entered together, shocking everyone. For weeks it had been whispered that they would come as the Little Mermaid and her Prince (whose name everyone had forgotten).

James walked in with a huge smile upon his face. He wore a pair of black leggings, which he hated but agreed to wear, and a green puffy sort of shirt. Upon his head was a golden crown and in his left hand, the one not holding Lily's, was a replica of the Holy Grail. It got laughs as he walked down, clutching it with a grin.

Lady Guinevere, however, cast everyone into silence with her beauty. Lily had worn her auburn hair up, placed into a dignified bun near the nape of her neck. Her dress was a startling emerald green that brought out her eyes and the delicate coloring of her skin. It was low cut and she had chosen to wear a corset. Her waist was so small that James could encompass it with his hands, something he did with a laugh and a whisper that he liked her better without being able to do that. The dress had a trail in the back. Bordering her neckline were tiny diamonds (real) that James had specially ordered for her. They glistened as they walked down, shining the light off of the candles. On top of her hair she wore a pointed hat, much like a witch's one, except for the color. It was a matching emerald green, framing her beautifully.

They walked down together, where they smiled at everyone. James began to speak.

"Thank you all for attending this year's Halloween Ball. As it is our last year here, we wanted to ensure that it would be the most spectacular one ever." James nodded at Sirius, Remus, and Peter. The three of them, covertly, pointed their wands up towards the enchanted ceiling. Within an instant, snow began to fall from it. "Enjoy your night."

The snow wasn't heavy. It was a delicate type of snow that stuck but created an amazing effect. It wasn't cold, allowing for all the girls in their tiny dresses to relax. It fell beautifully, lighting the room alongside the candles that were strategically placed. Circular tables were arranged with small placards, placing couples together. Each setting had a small photograph of the couple, one in which both looked spectacular, and a golden goblet that refilled with the drinker's choice. It was a wonderful sight.

The dancing, the eating, the laughing. All of it was filled with pure joy. It was one of those nights that nothing could ruin, one of those few perfect nights in which everything was glorious.

Perhaps it was best summed up with the theme that had been chosen? "A Fairy Tale".