The ball (fluff)

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This story is not canon and I edited some things, hence the things that don't match up

During breakfast in the great hall, while everyone was sitting down talking and laughing, Dumbledore stood at the podium to make an announcement.

"As you may all know every year we host a yule ball for fourth years and older, as a new tradition, this year the ball will be before you all leave for holiday. Classes will end early the day of the ball and it will end at midnight. As always there will be parts of the castle that are off limits, and once the ball ends all of those who participated are expected back in there own dorms. This weekend there will be a trip to Hogsmeade so that those who need to prepare have the ability. I will inform you of more details as the ball comes closer, now, please finish your meals and head to class. "

The hush on the great hall almost immediately ceased as loud conversation and excitement spread. While first, second, and third years were not allowed to attend the ball, it did not stop them from also being excited. Meanwhile the older kids were animatedly talking even the Slytherin table had erupt with excitement and chatter. There were of course those who were dreading the ball, or just didn't care, they could be seen sighing and not taking part in the excitement. At the Gryffindor table Ron had noticed that Harry had dropped his head to the table and groaned loudly.

" you 'right mafe?" He asked Harry through a mouthful of food attracting Hermione's attention with a glare

"Ronald how many time do I have to remind you to not talk while your eating?" Hermione says prodding him with a finger, then she notices Harry.

"Harry? What's the matter?" Hermione asks, her voice full of concern, as its odd for Harry to not be joking with Ron or bantering with Dean and Seamus.

Harry just grumbles into the table and picks up his head sighing, taking a glance at the Slytherin table towards Draco who looks just as grim as Harry, the two quickly lock eyes but look away before anyone notices. Harry turns to Hermione and asks

"Do you remember what happened at last year's ball and the weeks before? I was almost mauled by crazed girls"

Hermione cringes " yeah I remember, but you can't help that everyone thinks your attractive".

"Excuse me?" Ron says, Hermione rolls her eyes and punches Ron's shoulder.

"You know what I meant, you know I don't think of Harry that way."

Harry sighs again and finishes his breakfast as quickly as possible before he starts getting attacked like last time. His head swimming with thoughts about what to do. In truth Harry didn't mind all the girls asking him out, he found it just more of an inconvenience than anything. He knew he wasn't straight and had no interest in girls but he was nowhere near ready to tell the entire school just so they would leave him alone. Even his best friends didn't know he way gay, the only one who did know was Draco.

As he finished eating and got up to leave for class, he glanced at the Slytherin table, where a certain blonde was looking miserable. Harry then walked out of the hall. Draco watched Harry go and wanted to follow but didn't want to look suspicious so he stayed seated between Pansy and Blaise who were already taking about what they were going to wear to the ball and if they were going to ask someone. Pansy stopped and looked at Draco

"Who are you gonna ask? Got any one in mind?" Pansy asked while sipping her pumpkin juice, Blaise then raised an eyebrow waiting an answer .

"No, because i'm not going" Draco huffed

"oh yes you are, date or not, you are leaving that dorm room of yours even if the two of us have to drag you" Pansy threatened. Blaise nods in agreement

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