Hermione and Viktor bowed to each other and began to waltz together-officially welcoming the school to the ball.

Stepping regally, twirling slowly, performing steps danced by lovers from ages ago, in the times of kings and queens, Hermione smiled as bright as the stars, reveling in the power of history to come alive.

She knew her friends would laugh at her bookish nature after the ball, but for now, she was content to enjoy the romance of dancing under Hogwarts' enchanted sky.

The violins played softly as she and Viktor twirled and dipped, danced a timeless waltz under the moon.