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FORTY SIX ____
"And...that should enchant it well." Professor Garlick clapped her hands together, stepping a few feet back and admiring her work.
I sat there in the Herbology classroom, surrounded by my Gryffindor friends while we adjusted the last of the masks.
"Well?" I stared anxiously, my eyes peeking clearly through the mask.
Natty and Nellie stared at each other's smiling, almost in excitement from the ball itself.
"It looks beautiful, Y/n. If I had known Professor Garlick was making masks, I would've chosen too instead of a Hogsmeade one." Natty sighed.
"Oh, I'm sure everyone's attire should be amazing no matter what!" Professor Garlick cheered, "Y/n, thank you for trusting me in designing your piece!"
I smiled.
It wasn't difficult to find what to wear. There were multiple days where only the girls were allowed in Hogsmeade to shop for dresses and another day where it was just guys. Hogwarts was very creative.
I wasn't fond of the mask choices, so I did take a risk of asking Mirabel Garlick. Not a negative risk. I was afraid she'll decline at such last minute offer, but I was wrong. It was almost exciting for her.
"Oh, how thrilling this is! A Hogwarts Ball! How I wish I could've experienced such a beautiful night!" Professor Garlick smiled widely.
"You can always join, Professor Garlick." I encouraged, dusting off my dress.
"Oh, thank you, but I have several plants that need an eye tonight! I'm sure I can take a glimpse during a break though!" She smiled.
I nodded, taking a breath.
"I say this all the time, but you manage to make everything you wear look absolutely incredible, Y/n." Cressida confessed, eyeing my dress.
Natty and Nellie ended up going together as friends. They agreed that they shouldn't rely on men to take them, plus, it benefited Natty since she wasn't allowed to go with a boy. Along with Cressida, she was all solo tonight, as expected.
"What time is it?" I asked as we carefully walked through the exits of the Herbology center.
I hope our dresses weren't stumbling over each other, and there were several moments where Cressida and I almost tripped down the stairs. It was just new.
"It's almost a quarter until eight!" Nellie stated.
I took a breath knowing I had a few minutes to take in the fact that I will have to confront Sebastian Sallow in the Grand Entrance stairs. That in a few minutes, the curiosity about what he will wear tonight will finally die down.
