7. The Giant Squid is not an appropriate date to the Yule Ball.


"Professor McGonagall, I have a problem," Fred Weasley announces.

"And what is this…problem, Mr. Weasley?"

"My date needs to be in water for the Yule Ball."

McGonagall's face is priceless. "And…who is your date, Mr. Weasley?"

"The Giant Squid," Fred answers promptly.

McGonagall's mouth falls open. "But—what—never, in all my years of—entirely inappropriate—" she sputters.

"So, someone'll take care of that then?" Fred asks brightly.

"NO! Find another date, Mr. Weasley!" McGonagall almost shrieks.

"Alright, Professor." Fred leaves for Gryffindor Tower—maybe he'll ask Angelina…


That's all today, folks! Until Friday!