Diggory Is A Loser

12- Yule Festivities

Celia was completely out of her depth, sat in the Prefects bathroom with her roommates, surrounded by hundreds of creams and lotions.
Despite the fact that they were technically breaking the rules, no one seemed particularly concerned.
There were dozens of Prefect girls and their friends in the room, from all of the four houses.
But there were more Gryffindors and Ravenclaw's, because getting ready in the Prefects bathroom, meant that they didn't have to descend from their towers in high heels.
The room was also very large and full of mirrors, so it was the perfect place to get ready for a ball.

Celia and her roommates had started getting ready hours before the Yule Ball, so that they didn't have to rush.
Although Celia had no experience in make-up or fancy hairstyles, her friends had stepped up and taken charge of the situation, doing it all for her.
It was rare for Celia to get involved in social events, so they wanted to enjoy the experience and look pretty.
Celia had tried several of Fleur's dresses on, before settling on a dark blue, strapless one, covered in sparkling sapphires.

Once all the girls were ready, Celia looked at herself in the mirror, and she could hardly recognise herself.
Her normal straight hair, had been styled into bouncy curls that hung at her shoulders. And her face was covered in more make-up than she had ever worn in her entire life.
But even so, she still was not as glammed up as her roommates, and her heels were nowhere near as high as theirs.

Even though her heels were not that high, Celia still had trouble walking in them, as she was not very experienced.
But she managed to waddle along, without falling over, to the corridor outside the great hall, where everyone was to gather and meet up with their partners.
When Cedric saw the 5th year Ravenclaw girls arrive, he made his way over to them.
He kissed Cho softly, and placed his arm around her waist.
"You look beautiful" he commented.
Cho blushed, "Thank you".

"You look very nice as well" complimented Cedric, as he turned to look over at Celia, who was stood beside them.
"You sound suprised" replied Celia, as the rest of the girls went off to find their partners.
"Well, I know that this isn't really your thing" admitted Cedric.
"It's not. But even I can try out something different every now and again"
"This is definitely a look you should do again"
"Thanks. Although don't expect me to start attending classes looking like this".

A few minutes later the Beauxbatons students arrived, and Fleur headed over to Celia before joining Roger Davies.
Fleur was wearing a gorgeous silver dress, and she was the most beautiful person Celia had ever seen. She looked like a goddess.
"My dress looks great on you" admitted Fleur.
"Thanks for letting me borrow it" replied Celia.
"I don't want it back, you can keep it"
"Are you sure?"
"Yes. Now, if you'll excuse me, I must join my date".

Once Fleur had gone, and Cedric had joined McGonagall and the other champions, Celia began to look for Benjamin.
For a nasty moment she thought that she had been stood up, but then she saw him coming into view.
His dress robes were pure white, making him look like an angel.
Celia felt as if she had stepped into a dream.
Everyone around her was smiling at her, and the most beautiful boy she had ever seen was making his way towards her.

"You look stunning" praised Benjamin.
Celia felt her cheeks go bright red.
"Thank you. You don't look too bad yourself" smiled Celia.
Benjamin grinned, "I must have to up my game, if I want to impress you then".
"I'm looking forward to the exciting night that you promised me" replied Celia.
"Well then, let me escourt you into the great hall, my lady"
"It would be my pleasure, kind sir".

Celia took hold of Benjamin's arm and allowed him to guide her into the hall.
Once everyone had assembled, the champions entered with their partners by their sides.
Celia rolled her eyes as everyone clapped loudly for her brother.
But her thoughts quickly left Cedric, when she saw Hermione Granger walking beside Viktor Krum.
"Now, I wasn't expecting that" mumbled Celia.
"Do you know her?" Questioned Benjamin.