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It was now in the middle of December, the Yule Ball had been announced this past Tuesday. Carla already had a date. Marnie was hoping that Lee would ask her but it's complicated again.

She wasn't looking forward to writing her dad and telling him that she wouldn't be able to come home for Christmas.

Dear Dad,

I hate to tell you this but I won't be able to come home for Christmas this year. To celebrate the Triwizard Tournament, Hogwarts is throwing a Ball. Fourth years and above can attend. I need some dress robes.

Love,

Marnie.

She finished the letter and made her way to the Owlery. She ran into Kyle and Elia again.

"Nobody's asked you to the Yule Ball?"

"No, have you asked anyone?"

Her stepbrother shook his head.

"You could go with Jaq," Marnie suggested.

Kyle thought for a moment. "I guess she'll do."

"You wish Sasha could come, don't you?" Marnie asked empathetically knowing what's it like not being able to attend the Ball the person they wanted.

"That's the problem when I'm dating a muggle, I mean I love Sasha with all my heart but it's difficult."

Marnie nodded.

"So, why don't we go to the Ball together?" Elia asked her casually.

"I'll think about it."

Elia nodded. They reached the Owlery and Marnie sent the letter. The three of them walked back to the castle. Marnie walked towards the Ravenclaw common room.

"Ugh, save me. Marnie," Atticus complained.

"What's wrong?"

"Roger won't stop bragging about who he just asked to the Ball."

Marnie nodded. "Who did he ask?"

"Fleur Delacour, the Beauxbatons champion."

"Apparently, she's a veela or at least part."

Marnie sat down. "That explains why half the male population was drooling over her."

"I need to ask someone to the Ball," Atticus said.

"Maybe you can ask another girl from Beauxbatons. I was asked to the ball by Elia."

"You were?"

"Yes, although, I told him that I would think about it."

Atticus said. "Still holding out that Lee will ask you."

"Maybe a bit. Although, he doesn't think I would say 'yes' to him since he doesn't know that I know the truth."

Atticus smirked. "You'd say yes in a heartbeat."

"I would."

Before Atticus could respond Jaq walked in.

"Hey Jaq." Marnie greeted.

"Hey there."

Marnie asked. "Do you mind going to the Ball with my stepbrother?"

"No."

"Good, I set you two up."

Jaq nodded.

It was a few mornings later, Marnie was sitting at the Ravenclaw table when Owl Post came. She received a medium-sized box. She opened the box and it was a set of beautiful burgundy dress robes. She saw a note from her gran.

These should do just fine.

Love,

Gran

She glanced over at the Gryffindor searching for her sister. She noticed that Madison had received a similar sized box but it looked like it contained a set of royal purple dress robes.

"These look beautiful," Jaq commented.

"They do."

"Speaking of the Yule Ball, have you decided if you're going with me?" Elia asked.

"Isn't it obvious, Hansen?"

The blonde boy shrugged. "I suppose so."

"You know we're going as friends."

"Of course, I know you have your eye on someone else."

Marnie nodded.


I know this is extra short but I have a few chapters left.