Disclaimer: See Chapter 1

Told you I'd update soon! LoL. This is also a longer chapter like I promised. Thank you for all the reviews, they inspire me greatly. I really hope you guys enjoy this chapter, I enjoyed writing it, lol. The next chapter shouldn't take too long, hopefully my finals won't stress me out. Thanks for the support! Please review! (By the way, remember this is set around 30 years ago, so that's why the music is older.)

"Professor?" Riley beckoned, seeing Dumbledore sauntering down the hallway in his usual relaxed stride. He stopped and turned, smiling at the young woman as she dashed up to his side with something tucked under her arm.

"Yes, Miss Brannigan?" He asked in his usual laid-back tone.

"Professor, I was wondering.. if I could-"

"Play one song of your own at the Ball?" he asked, cutting to the chase for her and finishing her sentence. Riley quirked her dark brown brow in curiosity.

"Yeah.." She mumbled, mystified still.

He looked down at her from his height and smiled, he admired the girl very much, she amused him with her stubborn attitude and defiance. Riley looked back at him, she normally did not like administrators very much, but Dumbledore had this certain mysterious intrigue like he always knew what you were going to say and he respected everyone. He reached down and gently clasped Riley's shoulder.

"Of course, Miss Brannigan, I'm sure it be a great cultural experience for the school." He told her with a twinkle in his eye. Riley softly grinned and pulled the record out from under her arm.

"The Guess Who." She told him, showing him the cover, "'American Woman'?" she asked, seeing if it was okay. Dumbledore smiled and the twinkle in his eye brightened, sparkling mysteriously.

"Yes, yes. Hmm..The Guess Who, a very good Muggle band indeed."

Riley looked surprised, "You like The Guess Who?" she uttered.

Dumbledore nodded, "I do indeed, Miss Brannigan."

Harry and Ron watched as Sirius waited in the Gryffindor common room looking rather nervous and happy at the same time. He looked even more handsome that night, in his crisp, 40's styled tuxedo with tails, white vest and white bow tie. His hair was brushed until it shone and hung around his face, no hair out of place. The school was going all out this year for the Ball, making it incredibly formal with a 40's theme. The other boys around him looked a bit more nervous than he, also waiting for their dates. Some paced, some sat, some even looked like they were going to be sick. Harry and Ron quietly chuckled under the cloak watching the boys in the room.

Suddenly, a door upstairs shut loudly and someone descended the stairs from the girls' dormitory. The boys were all hushed with a nervous silence, then the person appeared. Sirius stood involuntarily without noticing and his jaw dropped. His eyes grew enlarged with the sight and Ron looking around noticed all the other boys' eyes had widened a considerable width. Riley looked absolutely gorgeous, she blushed slightly, one of the rare times in her life, under Sirius' penetrating stare. Her ball gown was crimson red silk that clung gently to her body. The dress was tight around the bosom, emphasizing the area, and her waist, showing off the slenderness. The v-neckline brought the two sides of the top together to hook into a halter-top. The back scooped down to the mid-lower back and held snug and close. The skirt was full and held up slightly with black lace crinolines that rustled gently under the silk with movement. Her hair rivaled the silk shine and softened fabric of her dress, up in its 40's styled, ironed tight curls. Her makeup fit the time era with its red lipstick, black mascara, perfect eyebrows, and even skin, until you noticed her smoky eyeliner and eye shadow. She finally stepped down, picking up her skirts in her hands, so she could walk. Sirius walked over to her, still in awe, and offered her his hand. She took his hand and finally noticing his formal appearance, she couldn't help but stare. He looked so handsome, but she thought he was handsome no matter what.

"Where were the other girls?" Sirius asked, curiously as they walked towards the Great Hall. Riley grimaced and in a mocking tone replied, "'We have to wait until everyone is done getting ready.' That's exactly what they told me."

Riley looked down and glanced at her nails, "So I told them it was ridiculous and they take forever, so I left."

Sirius laughed, "My kind of woman." He said with a wink. Riley looked up and gave him a petite smile.

They entered the ball, gazing around in wonder, seeing all the beautiful décor and time transformed marvels. Everyone was in 40's elegance as they walked into the room. Students began to whisper and peer secretly at the couple as they were seen, gazing in envy, jealousy, and awe. The live orchestra was tuning up and Professor Dumbledore stood up on a platform, the students and teachers became silent. Sirius and Riley spotted James with Lily and waved.

"Ladies and Gentlemen," Dumbledore spoke powerfully, "Let the Ball, begin!" and with his final words the band struck up and bounded into their first swing number.

Riley laughed when they had finished the first five swing numbers, sitting out for the six. Sirius actually was a pretty good dancer and a bit of show off as well, though she didn't care. But he had kept her hypnotized throughout every dance, throwing her up and down, just like the real swing dancers from a time before them. He grinned back, sitting down next to her at a table, watching her tap her foot along with the flow of the song. He would have never guessed he would like dancing this much, but she inspired him in a way he didn't know. Suddenly, Riley jumped to her feet at the sound of Dumbledore's voice.

"I had a request for a certain song..." he said, his voice loud above the others.

Dumbledore opened up a record player and placed a record in, putting the needle down and magnifying the music with a spell. Riley grabbed Sirius' hands and pulled him to his feet.

"My song!!!" she cried, happily.

Sirius appeared puzzled when the music started out, so did everyone else, it wasn't from the 40's, it was from their time era. The guitar riff started out and Riley pulled Sirius on to the dance floor. She bobbed her head to music and laughed softly when Sirius watched her dance. "American woman, stay away from me!" the song belted out and Sirius laughed.

"Your kind of song, huh?"

Riley nodded, and finally got him to start dancing with her. Sirius' brow arched with a sly grin watching her dance in front of him.

"Now, if that isn't sexy, what is?"

Riley grinned back, grabbing his arms, dancing with him. Dumbledore watched from the other end of the room and smiled to himself.