The Worn-Out Dancing Shoes
1 part Complete MatureApril 16, 1746 - The Battle of Culloden is not merely limited to the Muggle World, and the Scottish wizards fight for independence, but are unsuccessful. There are many casualties, leaving several young witches and wizards without mothers and fathers.
September 1, 1746 - Hogwarts Castle is again opened for young witches and wizards to learn how to be proper within the Wizarding World, with many tutors on hand to educate them in history, Transfiguration, charms, Defense Against the Dark Arts, Herbology, and potions. Albus Dumbledore soon announces a Christmas ball, and all is well.
December 1, 1749 - Dumbledore bans Christmas balls from Hogwarts castle, because he is tired of wasting Galleons on dancing shoes.
December 12, 1749 - Harry, Ron, and Draco devise a plan to still have Christmas balls, which is where our story begins...