[Heavy rain]
Viktor woke to the sound of rain drumming against the ship. Despite the darkened sky, it was rather late in the day. There were few people wandering around the corridors of the ship.
"Viktor! Headmaster Karkaroff wants to see you."
"Any idea why?" Viktor asked as he came up next to Alec.
"He didn't look upset," was all Alec offered in response.
Viktor took that as a good sign. The Headmaster was notorious for his bad moods. Viktor didn't know of anyone who went anywhere near the headmaster when he was in one of his bad moods.
"Mister Krum," Headmaster Karkaroff greeted as Viktor stepped into the room that served as the headmaster's office. "I am uncertain how much you know of the customs of the Triwizard Tournament, however, I am required to inform you of the Yule Ball that will take place a few days before Yule. I do hope you will find a fitting partner, as you, and the other champions, will be opening the dance. That is all."
Viktor nodded, ignoring the horror that was growing within his mind. They expected him to dance? And not make a fool of himself?
Closing his eyes, Viktor remembered every single time he had tripped over his robes, or stepped over his partner's toes as he tried to dance. Gracefulness on his part was out of the question if the dancing took all his concentration.
Viktor doubted even Harry would be able to help him with something like this. Viktor thought the real question with the entire situation was whether or not his nerves would survive the night. Or whether or not his partner would get tired of him treading on their toes the entire night, which would definitely embarrass the dance instructor in Durmstrang should she ever hear of it.