A/N: This is just a short chapter; I expect to format this quickly. I know that someone is reading this, but I have no reviews. As this is my first story, I realize that it could use improvement. Unfortunately, I know what's going to happen, and therefore I can't judge where I need to improve. I would really appreciate it if you reviewed, and as soon as I upload all of what I have already typed out, I'll ask for a beta reader. Well, enjoy!
Three: The Halloween Ball
They walked in with the rest of the students, assembling at their own tables. As soon as everyone was seated, Professor Dumbledore stood up. "I'd like to make an announcement," the Great Hall went silent, waiting for him to continue, "As many of you may have heard, there is going to be a Halloween Ball, instead of a feast. I would like to ask that all the prefects to come early, because you will be leading the dance." Whispers erupted throughout the Hall; Lily heard several "Will you go with me?" or "Hey, wanna go to the ball?" Lily automatically leaned to ask Remus from across the table, but James cut her off.
"You guys want to do the usual?" He meant that they would go as a group so that they wouldn't have to stay because they would pull a few small pranks at the table. "Count me in!" and "Yeah, why not?" greeted his question in eager response.
"Um, I have a date," Remus announced indicating Lily.
"Er- yeah, um, look guys, I guess we have to be the faithful three." James conceded.
"Or maybe this is way out, but why don't you just GET A DATE?" Lily was a bit annoyed at them.
"Er, Lil, do you think I could choose between the THOUSANDS of girls that want to go out with me? I wouldn't know how to act!" James replied.
"Well, why don't I show you?" Lily said, "Sorry, Remus, but that means I may not be able to go with you," Lily added with genuine sincerity.
"No problem," Remus replied.
Halloween night...
Lily was in her dormitory trying to pick out a set of dress robes for the ball. She had already picked out robes, but they were meant for Remus, and they were a bit more revealing than she would like James to be staring at. After all, they had only really become friends in 6th year, after Lily had covered up one of their pranks. she had no idea how James became Head Boy, but she knew that she shouldn't question Dumbledore's authority and that Remus was absent so much he couldn't be Head Boy. Lily finally settled on a dark turquoise set of robes, along with her signature emerald pendant. It was a gift from her mother when she had been accepted to Hogwarts, and she rarely went anywhere without it. The robes fell to the floor elegantly flowing as she walked. The low neckline showed off the pendant, and the sleeveless robes felt perfect for the occasion. Lily rarely wore a lot of makeup, so she just put a touch of Glitter's everlasting lip shine, a magical lip gloss that would only come off with a certain spell, so it would last all night. She then put on a bit of blush, blending the color into her porcelain cheeks. Last, as she sprayed a splash of fragrance, the aroma of Easter lilies filled the air. Her hair fell almost to her waist, waves of red-gold swirling around her. I'm ready, she thought. *~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~* Meanwhile, James was in the other bathroom of the Head Boy/Girl dormitory, putting on a set of midnight blue robes. By 6th year, he had lost most of his arrogance, but he still thought he looked terrific. James put a little Sleekeazy's hair potion on his hair, making it look windswept but decent. Lil will love this ball! James thought.
"Lil, are you ready?" James called as he stepped into their shared dormitory. "Yes," Lily replied as she stepped out of the bathroom. James felt his jaw drop. "You look, er, fabulous!"
"You don't do half bad yourself," Lily replied, eyeing James' robes carefully, "but don't you know how to iron?" Lily was referring to the wrinkle on his robes. They gave the effect of being stuffed in a trunk until this morning.