The school seemed almost deserted; everyone must've been in their domitories getting ready for the Ball. When you did see someone walking around, it was almost always a boy. The doors to the Great Hall had been sealed closed with magic, so no one could see what was going on in there. Ever since lunch had finished, Lavender, Parvati, Padma and their helpers had been setting up the Hall for the Christmas Ball.
Harry walked down a staircase. He couldn't find Hermione anywhere. He was thinking of giving up, when he saw Ginny walking along the third floor corridor.
"Ginny!"
Ginny looked over and saw him. She looked startled, and...afraid?
He rushed over to her. "Hey, Ginny, have you seen Hermione?"
"Erm..." Ginny said. "No. Why?"
"Oh...I was just...looking for her." Harry turned around, disappointed. He turned around slowly again. "Oh yeah, and sorry about before."
"That's okay." Ginny smiled slightly at him.
"Do you have a partner for the Ball yet?" Harry asked.
"Yes, actually." Ginny smiled. She looked very happy.
"Really? Who?"
"Don't sound so surprised, Harry."
"Right, sorry. So who is it?"
"Seamus."
"What? Didn't you just go out with Dean-"
"That was ages ago, Harry. And don't bug me about this! Please, don't!"
Harry nodded. Okay, so he didn't really have much of a problem with Ginny going out with Seamus. But he knew that Ron would have something to say about this when he found out.