bat, grimm and the cat can fix it (Translation)

Dancing lesson

"Oh come on, this will be fun," Hermione tried to cheer up her two friends.
Ron just gave a grunt and continued to shovel food into himself.
“Take a look around the hall. How many excited faces do you see? ”Harry wanted to know.
Hermione let her gaze wander over the house tables.
“Not even the girls look happy. What is so bad about a dance event? ”the curly hair really didn't understand.
Neville, explained to her.
“Nobody is happy because it will be a ball. An official one at that. I don't know what the Muggles are like, but in our world these events are very rigid. and if you also take into account that our parents are invited, then you probably don't need any further explanation. "
The Weasley siblings almost sank under the table at the mention.
“That’s going to be sooooo funny again. gred, Feorge, do you have a parental defense spray or something like that? "
"Sorry little sister, we're still doing research," grinned Fred. But the laugh looked pretty bad.
"Honestly, are these balls really that bad, or is it the presence of parents, teachers and the minister?" Hermione wanted to know.
"A mixture of everything I would say." Ron muttered. then he buried his face in his hands.
"We will embarrass ourselves to the bone in front of the whole magical society."
Harry and Hermione looked perplexed at their friend. This time it was Ginny who told the story. and you could tell that she was very uncomfortable with it all.
“We never learned all these old traditions like dancing. With our parents it was always about one thing. "
"It won't be that bad, I can't dance either," said Hermione soothingly. Harry shook his head though.
“It's not about that, Mine. Tradition is very important in wizarding families. You learn all the customs from an early age. also how to behave in society. There are a lot of rules. And the fact that an old family like the Weasleys did not teach their children in this area casts a very bad light on them. "
Hermione gave Ron a startled look.
"Society won't blame you for it, will you?"
Ron shook his head.
“No, but that doesn't mean we won't embarrass ourselves anyway. people also complain about our table manners. ”With that, the boy threw a gloomy look at the teachers' board.
Harry had to smile. Severus hadn't just talked like that. the man had really started teaching the Weasley children good behavior.
"It doesn't hurt that you learn good manners," said Hermione. she was secretly very happy that she was no longer hit by flying food.

Then the girl turned to Harry.
"How do you know the customs of the magical society so well?"
Harry just looked meaningfully at both of his parents.
"Oh, which of the two is teaching you?" She wanted to know now.
“Mainly Severus. Sirius tries to teach me about the rights and duties of a wizard. at least when he moves in higher society. And I already do that because of my birth. Sev started his class when he was living in the leaky cauldron with Blacky and me. I can lend you the book. "
Hermione grinned. That used to be a difference. By the time Severus Snape had entered Harry's life, her friend had enjoyed reading too, but certainly not studied voluntarily. in the meantime everything had changed a lot. Hermione shot her teacher a grateful look. He stared at her helplessly, but she didn't mind.

"How was it then, with Snape and your godfather in the cauldron?Neville wanted to know curiously.
Harry grinned at his friend.
"I will tell you. If you answer me a question. Who are you going to the ball with? "
Neville blushed bright red.
"Um, why do you want to know? it is, ... I mean, ... well I, ... "
Harry grinned again.
“Doesn't it happen to be a pretty blonde girl with long curly hair and a dreamy look? Who also likes to talk about all kinds of beings? "
if it was possible, Neville blushed even more. But he nodded.
Harry smiled at the boy.
“Congratulations, she is a beauty and absolutely lovely. Don't spoil it with her. "
Now the shy Gryffindor began to shine. he looked at his dreamy girlfriend.
Then Harry told Neville and the twins all about his time with Severus and Sirius. Well, he left out a few things. Mainly because otherwise Severus would probably kill him.

a disgruntled group of teenagers stood for Transformation in the classroom. McGonagall had converted the room into a dance hall. And now she tried to instruct her students in ballroom dancing.
draco and Daphne shook their heads at once.
"We can already do it."
Minerva nodded.
"Well, who else has experience with ballroom dancing in the magical world?"
Some students pointed out.
Hermione looked around uncomfortably. she had read the book Harry had given her with enthusiasm, of course. However, her enthusiasm quickly turned into a panic. There were so many rules to follow in the magical world. Narcissa Black had offended a great many of them with her infidelity. That's why we didn't hear from her anymore. But what bothered Hermione the most was that ball. So many etiquette. what should she do if someone tried to kiss her hand? Looking for a bride was quite normal at balls. And she was already the right age. When the children were 14, the parents often began looking for suitable spouses for them. That is why the younger students were only allowed to attend this event if they were invited by someone.
she leaned against Ron.
"This will be hell," she muttered disaffected.
"I'm telling you all this dancing is ridiculous."
"I didn't mean that," the girl grumbled.
The redhead knew exactly what the girl was alluding to.
“Sorry, I didn't mean to upset you. It's just that you're sure to get a lot of looks at this event. And in contrast to the ones I will get, they will be benevolent with you. "
"What makes you think that?" Hermione wanted to know.
“Well, you read Harry's book after all. And you will certainly have it all memorized. I'm not worried about you embarrassing yourself. besides, everyone knows what a great witch you are. The parents will fight to be allowed to take such a talented, beautiful girl into their family. "
Hermione smiled at her friend.
“That's sweet of you, but that's exactly what scares me. I don't feel like doing any of this. I want to choose my partner myself. "