It's really short, but I'll get the ball in the next chapter. Please review, big thanks to cande-dhrmspotter and adreanna Edwards for reviewing. I really appreciate it.

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Hermione was panicking. It was less an hour till the ball and she still wasn't ready. She had relaxed in the pool-sized bathtub for a half hour before getting dressed. After she was dressed, Hermione had gotten distracted by her stereo (Dumbledore had made it run on magic). Turning on her favorite muggle band she began to dance. Full out dancing. The kind you do when you know you're alone. Except Hermione wasn't alone. When the song finished she heard loud clapping.

"Bravo Hermione, Bravo." Ginny Weasley stood in the doorway laughing already in her costume. "That was one impressive guitar solo you had going on."

Hermione blushed and went to turn off the stereo, "Ginny, you're early. I thought you were coming at six?"

"Um, Hermione? It's six already!" Ginny laughed, pointing to the clock. "It's time for hair and make-up! I'll turn you into the perfect Juliet!"

Last weekend at Hogsmead Ginny had come with Hermione to find a costume for the ball. Their top four choices had been a princess, (Too girly according to Hermione, but Ginny loved it and bought it) a Greek Goddess, (That's what I was last year Hermione had complained) a tourist, (It would be fun Ginny had said. For Ron maybe, Hermione had replied.) and finally Juliet (It's perfect! Ginny had stated. You and Blaise are going together and its like Romeo and Juliet. Two rival houses, except without the killing, kissing and suicide.)

Twenty minuets later Ginny stepped away from Hermione. "Tada!" she exclaimed, "I'm finished!"

"About time," Hermione complained, she turned around in her chair and gasped when she saw the mirror, "It's perfect!"

"Thank you, thank you! I know I'm good," Ginny stated. "Now lets go, Harry and Blaise are probably waiting."

"Okay, I think I'm ready," Hermione said as she grabbed her wand. "Lets go."

The two girls walked out of Hermione's room and down the stairs to the common room. Like Ginny had said, the two boys were waiting. Blaise looked up first and nudged Harry on the shoulder. Harry looked up also and stared.

Ginny was positively glowing. Her jade colored gown fit her perfectly and came with white gloves. Her long red hair was let down in waves with a tiara on top and natural make-up completed the look. Hermione walked shyly after Ginny her deep red gown flowing. Her curly hair was up with pieces surrounding her face. Just a little eyeliner had Hermione's chocolate eyes stand out. Once she got to the bottom of the stairs Blaise held out his arm, which she took. Blaise was dressed as Romeo, Ginny had told him what Hermione's costume was so he could match. Harry was a prince to go with Ginny's princess costume. Harry took Ginny's arm and the two couples walked down to the Great Hall.