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"Potter! Weasley! Will you pay attention?" The strict voice of Professor Mcgonagall echoed through the classroom. Rose looked and saw that they were having a sword fight with fake wands that Fred and George had made. She didn't exactly blame them. The class was basically over and the bell would ring at any moment.

"Now that Potter and Weasley have decided to act their age," Mcgonagall started, sending a strict look at the two boys. "I have something to say to you all."

"The Yule Ball is approaching. The Ball is a traditional part of the Triwizard Tournament and it allows for us to socialize with our guests. The ball will be open to fourth years and above but you may invite younger students if you wish-"

Lavender and Parvait let out loud giggles at her words and turned to look at Harry. Rose glared at them and they quickly turned around. Rose found it a little unfair that Mcgonagall didn't say anything to the two girls, as she had just called out Harry and Ron.

"Dress robes will be worn and the ball will start at 8 on Christmas day and end at midnight. Now then-" Mcgonagall paused and looked at the class, her face showing some displeasure. "The Yule Ball is a chance for us to...let our hair down."

Several students giggled at her words and even Rose thought it was a little funny. The Professor didn't look like she was used to wearing her hair down. It was placed in a tight bun every single day.

"That does NOT mean that we will be relaxing our standards of behavior. I will be most disappointed if any Gryffindors disappoint the school," Mcgonagall finished. The bell rang and most students quickly picked up their bags and started leaving.

"Potter, Black, a word?" Mcgonagall said. Rose and Harry looked to each other and shrugged before approaching the professor.

"The champion and their partners-" Mcgonagall started when the class was empty.

"What partners?" Harry interrupted, looking slightly panicked.

"Your partner for the Yule Ball. Your dance partner," Mcgonagall explained. Rose felt her heart sink, as she never learned how to dance.

"I don't dance," Harry and Rose said at the same time.

"Oh, yes, you two do! That's what I'm telling you. Traditionally, the champions and their partners open the ball," Mcgonagall informed the two students.

"I'm not dancing," Harry declared.

"Yes you will. You are a champion of Hogwarts and you will represent us. Do I make myself clear?" Mcgonagall asked, lowering her voice. Harry went to argue but stopped when Rose elbowed him in the ribs.

"Crystal clear, Minnie," Rose said with a smile before quickly pulling Harry out of the classroom. Sirius and Remus had told her about their time at Hogwarts, including that they called Mcgonagall Minnie all the time.

"Minnie?! She's going to kill you!" Harry laughed once they were far enough away that she wouldn't hear.

"I don't think so," Rose said with a smile.

She was right, of course. Although neither of them knew it, the professor had sat down in her chair with a fond smile on her face and was remembering when life was much easier.

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"Why do they have to move in groups? How are we supposed to ask one?" Harry asked Ron as they passed by multiple groups of girls. Neither boy had asked anyone to the ball yet.

"I mean, quite a few boys have asked me, even when I was standing with other people," Rose pointed out. Harry and Ron both turned around to look at her.

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