Hermione's POV
Today was the day of the ball. Ginny felt like she wanted to run around the school, as she told me.
The ball will start at around 6:00 after classes end. That way, everyone will have enough time to dress up and get ready.
After classes, Ginny went straight to the dormitory and grabbed all the stuff we need to get ready for the Christmas we headed to my room to dress up in private.
We did each other's hair. I wasn't really good at it so Ginny dressed herself up while helping me.
Her hair was let down and curled elegantly while mine was piled up in a bun with a few tendrils loose beside my face.
We applied the make-up and stepped into our dresses.
I looked at the mirror and marveled at myself. Ginny did a really good job with me. Even I couldn't recognize myself. Ginny looked equally as pretty.
"You look gorgeous, Hermione!" Ginny exclaimed.
"It's all thanks to you, Ginny."
"Don't mention it. I'm an expert at stuff like this. I'm a 'girly girl' as the muggles call people like me."
"Let's get going. I do not want to be late for the ball."
"Sure, remember to put on your mask."
We found Harry and Ron waiting for us outside the Great Hall. We went inside together.
A little while later, Professor McGonagall came onstage and made an announcement," Good evening, students. Welcome to the Christmas Ball for the 5th to 7th years. As you all know, the theme is masquerade. You are not supposed to know anyone in this room. Professor Flitwick here will cast a temporary memory charm on the Great Hall so no one will be recognized on the opposite gender."
I sighed. At least I could still recognize Ginny. I'll just have to be careful with whom I dance with.
Professor Flitwick immediately casted the charm and I lost sight of Harry and Ron, typically.
Ginny and I decided to get some punch on the refreshment table.
While sipping our drinks, I looked around the room. A particular person caught my eye. He looks both familiar and unfamiliar to me for some reason.
The person wore an all black suit with black dress shoes. He has a silver mask like Ginny's, only less feminine.
He was with a guy with a silver suit, black dress shoes, and green mask with silver linings.
They look like Slyhterins, but I'm not one to judge for I am a Gryffindor wearing the Slytherin colors.
Both of them were staring at me and Ginny while we stare back.
Finally, I saw the guy with the silver mask look beside him to the guy with the green mask.
They nodded at each other and walked towards us.
I felt Ginny go stiff beside me.
The man with the silver mask approached me and asked, "Care for a dance?"
He held out his hand to me.
I took it.