different // calum hood + hogwarts

7. the yule ball

*yule ball dress photos are at the end of the chapter*

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"you look amazing!" alison smiles, looking at elena in her dress.

it was a long navy blue sleeveless gown, with an a line silhouette. the neckline was cut so that elena's chest and back would show a little bit. it was elegant and simple, and the pattern on the dress made her feel like the night sky.

"me? look at you!" elena giggles, gesturing to ali in her gorgeous yellow dress. hers was long as well, but had a slit down the side for her leg to be exposed. the top of the dress had intricate white detailing that drooled down the dress.

"we look hot." alison nods, making elena giggle.

"let's go," elena says, grabbing her clutch from the bed. "oh! you never told me who you're going with."

alison smirks as she walks out of their dormitory with her friend. "you'll see."

as the best friends make their way to the great hall, they pass other students on the same mission. everyone was dressed so nicely and full of excitement. chatter fills their ears as they turn the corner and stand at the top of the large staircase.

elena spots calum leaning against a pillar with his hands in his pockets in front of the great hall doors. he was wearing a black and white suit that fit him handsomely. the boy turns his head, noticing his date and smiling.

as elena and ali make their way down the stairs, calum bites his lip, walking to the end of the staircase to meet them. "you look... wow." he says, looking elena up and down.

she giggles, twirling in her dress from side to side. "thank you. you don't look too bad yourself." she winks, poking his chest.

before the two could say anything more, they're interrupted by a tall blonde haired boy joining the group.

"yeah elena, you look pretty good, but what about my date?" he asks smugly, wrapping his arm around alison's waist. she rolls her eyes playfully at the boy and smiles.

"aw! you finally asked her!" elena claps.

"well, he sort of screamed at me, really." ali says, looking to luke.

"i was nervous!" he defends himself.

"alright students! anyone who isn't a triwizard champion, please make your way into the great hall. we will begin momentarily." professor mcgonagall announces.

calum holds his arm out to which elena links her own with. they smile and walk into the great hall with alison and luke following close behind.

walking into the fully decorated dining commons, the four long wooden tables had been replaced with many circular tables, embellished with a grey tablecloth and an ice sculpture centerpiece, as well as cups and cutlery. the walls were lined with sparkly silver curtains, creating a shimmer all around the room. many of the students had already arrived and were now just waiting for the opening ceremony to begin. the four friends join a group of students standing to the side of the dance floor.

magical snow begins to fall from the sky and formal music begins to play. the large great hall doors are opened, revealing the champions and their dates. the ceremonial ballad gets louder as everyone claps at the players making their way to the dance floor.

the introductory music ceases as professor flitwick prepares for the next song. his choir begins playing a classical song and the four pairs of students are the first to dance. then, professor dumbledore joins them with mcgonagall. more teachers and students step out onto the dance floor, taking part in the elegant dance before the rock band interrupts the calm atmosphere.