Hogwarts, Unplottable Location, Scotland, Great Britain
Thursday the 10th of December 1994
12:30 PM
"What does she have to say to us? She's cutting into our lunch period" groaned Ron. Bella nodded, dismissively. Ron sighed. She still hadn't completely forgiven him for ditching her when her name had come out of the goblet.
"It must be something important. I wonder if it's just something for Gryffindor" Hermione said to Bella. Bella shrugged and she sighed. McGonagall looked at all of the Gryffindors.
"I have something to say to you all. The Yule Ball is approaching—" McGonagall said. Hermione and Bella stiffened and exchanged very excited looks. Most of the boys in the room let out a collective groans.
"That's why we needed dress robes! Oh, mine have been sitting in my trunk for so long that I almost forgot about them!" Hermione gasped. Bella nodded with a goofy and excited grin.
"It is a traditional part of the TriWizard Tournament and an opportunity to socialize with our foreign guests. The ball will only be open to fourth years and above, although you may invite younger students if you wish. Dress robes will be worn and the ball will start eight o' clock on Christmas Day, finishing at midnight. You may go now" McGonagall sighed. There was chattering and Bella stood up, bouncing excitedly with Hermione.
"Potter! Potter, a word" McGonagall called out after the loud noise of the Gryffindors. Bella turned and looked at McGonagall before grabbing Hermione's hand and pulling her forward.
"Potter, the champions and their dance partners are to open the ball. I trust that you know how to dance" McGonagall said, sharply. Bella nodded with a smile.
"I do. I was raised as a pureblood in some ways. I do know how to waltz" Bella said. McGonagall nodded and then cleared her throat.
"Also, I…you are a very pretty girl, Potter. Be sure to pick a…desirable partner and not someone whom is…less desirable and unmannered. Understood?" McGonagall asked. Bella tilted her head in confusion and looked at Hermione for a translation. Hermione cleared her throat.
"Don't accept an invitation to the ball from a foreign rapist. Stick to Hogwarts."
McGonagall pressed her lips together in amusement but nodded once. Bella laughed and nodded.
"Thank you for the concerns, Professor but I'm sure that I can manage."
Bella and Hermione walked from the classroom and almost immediately someone was grabbing Bella's wrist. Bella gaped at Seamus Finnigan and Dean Thomas. They were staring at her, earnestly.
"Bella, will you got to the Yule Ball with me?" they asked at the same time. Hermione shrieked with laughter as Bella looked bewildered from boy to boy. Her eyes held horror and she jerked her wrist form Seamus' hand.
"Uh…no."
They looked at her in shock before looking at each other and suddenly looked rather nervous.
"Please?" begged Seamus. Bella blinked.
"No."
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