*Twisted 28*

The day of the Yule ball

Harry and Neville had become the best of friends since the announcement of the ball. They had become passable dancers, and Harry had noticed Neville's trouble with magic. Using his father's wand truly did not suit him. Harry was giving him his present for Christmas a bit early.

The four of them were exchanging gifts on Christmas Eve since they were all leaving in the morning after the ball. A knock on the door surprising everyone but Harry. Harry went to the door and answered it. "Mr Olivander Come in sir, Happy Christmas!" Harry was just a bit over the top but he was the only one that knew his plan. The old wand maker came in pulling a very large case behind him.

"Happy Christmas all of you, I take it Harry my subject is here?"

"Yes sir he is. Neville this is Mr. Olivander. He has brought your Christmas Present from me." Harry was smiling at his new best friend.

Neville Looked at Harry a bit perplexed. "What are you talking about Harry?"

Harry just Smiled, "You never got your own wand, you're using your Dads. The wand chooses the wizard right Mr. Olivander?"

"Yes Mr. Potter that is true." Olivander said with pride.

"Nev my Christmas present for you is your wand, I'm sure he brought one that will chose you.

The next twenty minutes was spent with Neville going trough wand after wand until a cherry, unicorn hair wand chose him with an intense show of gold, and silver sparks.

Harry gladly paid for the wand and auror grade wand holsters for the four of them.

Soon after they all went to lunch together in the Great Hall. Ron was still with out a date and was watching the four with jealousy and hatred. He was thinking, 'Those two get everything pretty girl's money I'm stuck poor with nothing I'll make them pay tonight. Damn Longbottom gets my girl and my best mate."

Meanwhile the fearsome foursome was sitting laughing and enjoying each other's company.

The Great Hall was over the top with decorations, yet as soon as lunch was finished they were all ushered out quickly so the final preparations for the Yule Ball could be done.

The fearsome foursome and a few others were headed for the suite of Harry and pansy to ready themselves for the Ball that would start at seven that evening.

Ron wandered the halls of Hogwarts alone, blaming everyone but himself for being alone.

Even Ginny had a date for the ball and she was only a third year. He would be talking to Dean Thomas before they left.

Neville and Harry were dressed in their best dress Robes. Pansy had helped Harry chose his only a week before. They were Black acromantula Silk with green trim the matched his eyes perfectly. Neville's were also black but not silk but top quality, with periwinkle trim and tie. They both wore silk white shirts that held a certain sparkle. They were waiting for the girls in the common room when the door opened.

Both Heads turned as they looked towards the Girls. Pansy wore a beautiful deep green dress that matched Harry Perfectly. It clung to her waist and had a neckline that just hinted at a bit of cleavage, Harry was totally entranced to the point he couldn't speak, yet the smile on his Face said it all. When she reached him, his eyes still had not left hers. One word left his lips at last with a breathiness neither had ever experienced. "Beautiful!"

When Neville saw Hermione His reaction was much the same but it seemed more of Total Shock. Hermione's Periwinkle Dress just shimmered. It had a slit half way up the calf allowing a hint of leg to be seen, it was backless to just above her bottom with cleavage showing just a hint further than Pansy's. The diamond necklace she wore only accentuated the look. It took him several moments to even breathe.

Hermione walked up to Neville and kissed his Cheek. "Like what you see?"

Neville nodded his head as the blood ran South. He was Glad to be wearing robes or he would have been quite embarrassed.

Harry and the now fearsome foursome walked to the great hall followed by one jealous red head in the oldest ugliest dress robes imaginable. As the group turned the corner an incendeo was fired at there backs. Harry and Neville threw up shield charms while both girls fired reductos at the ceiling above the attacker. The ceiling erupted and sent showers of stone and wood down on the attacker. Ron Weasley would not be attending the Ball tonight.

The four with out another thought continued on there way to the great hall to enjoy their evening.

Harry and Pansy, were part of the parade of champions to kick off the ball. They were led to the dance floor for the ceremonial first dance. The couple came together and the crowd looked on as the two owned the dance floor. It was if they were watching accomplished professionals. They were beyond graceful and moved as if they were one. As the music came to an end and everyone was seated. Harry had every eye on him, one eye in particular was in a jealous rage but hid it well. A certain red headed third year was holding a vial of amortentia keyed to herself.

Dinner was finished and dancing resumed. Ginny Weasley worked her way to the champion table and added the love potion to Harry's drink. Pansy saw her do it and switched the glass with Gregg Goyles, then told Harry to watch the two.

Gregg being the glutton that he was picked up the drink and drank it to the dregs. It was only moments latter that he was seeking out Ginny Loudly professing his love for her.

Harry and Pansy went out to the entrance Hall to intercept the girl.

Ginny was incensed her plan failed miserably. Now Gregg Goyle was on the hunt for her.

Pansy caught her as she exited the Great Hall. "Did you think a potion could break a soul bond?" She screamed at Ginny. Ginny just screamed "You stole my Harry!"

Pansy looked at Ginny. "He was never your Harry, we share a bond of pure love chosen by the fates before we were born, I can't steal from you that which you never had. That potion could have killed him."

Ginny fell to the floor in tears. Gregg came out of the great hall picked Ginny up in his arms cradling her ever so gently and carried her away.