~~I kept what i wrote like two weeks ago for the begenning part so you know when i wanted this done. gonna watch one piece now.

~~~~~Ha- ha another chapter in less than twenty four hours!!!! Okay I don't have workouts next week so I might try to have this done before July 13. It's a sixteen hour drive to my Nana's which is perfect to watch every Harry Potter movie!!! And in case you're wondering Chicago....

~~~Quinn's pov

Finally a normal morning. Christmas wasn't far away not too much excitement but at least I get to spend it with my friends. Although Christmas gifts would be an issue, and I couldn't decide if I should get Draco anything.  (And for the record I never took the locket he gave me off I just never let him or anyone else know it.)

"Parcel for you Mr. Weasley."

"Oh thank you Nigel."

The boy stared at Harry with this strange look like he was expecting something. It was creepy, even though he wasn't looking at me. Ron finally noticed that he was still standing there and nudgged him a bit.

"Not now Nigel, later."

The poor boy walked away like his heart was just broken.

"I told him that I'd get him Harry's autograph," Ron explained. "Oh look mum sent me something."

Ron pulled out the ugliest dress robes ever. They looked more for a girl.

"Mum sent me a dress."

"Well it does match your eyes," Harry joked. "Is there a bonnet? Ah- ha."

"Put that down Harry. Ginny this must be for you."

"I'm not wearing that."

Hermione laughed apparently realizing what they were.

"They're not for Ginny they're for you. Dress robes."

"Dress robes? For what?"

Later Ron got his answer. We got called for a mini meeting. So Professor McGonagall could explain the upcoming event.

"The Yule Ball has been a tradition of the Triwizard tournament. Since its inception, on Christmas Eve night we and guests gather in the Great hall for a night of well mannered triviality. As representatives of the host school I expect each and every one of you to put your best foot forward. And I mean this literally because the Yule Ball is first and for most a dance."

All the girls sounded really sort of happy. I was upset like the boys.

"Silence. The house of Gordric Gryffindor has commanded the respect of the Wizarding world for nearly ten centuries. I will not have you in the course of a single evening scratch that name my behaving like a babbling bumbling band of baboons. To dance is like to breath. Inside every girl a secret swan slumbers longing to burst free and take flight. Inside every boy a lordly lion prepared to prance, Mr. Weasley. Will you join me please?"

Ron reluctantly got up and followed McGonagall to the center of the room.

"Place your right hand on my waist," she instructed

There was a loud whistle. I tried not to laugh because I didn't want to go up there.

"Mr. Flitch if you please."

The music started. It was the type I'd never listen to because I couldn't dance.

"Everyone come together, boys on your feet."

Neville was the only boy that stood, and I was the only girl who sat.

Draco pov

I had to find Quinn as soon as possible before any other guy asked her to the Yule Ball. She doesn't know that I like her so she would accept some other guys offer. Still there was a possibility that she would reject me.

I saw her with Granger walking down a corridor. They were talking about something so I tried to get closer to find out.

"Hermione even if he did ask me I can't say yes."

"Just ask someone to teach you how to dance. It's only a matter of time. Also you should learn to say no."

"Why?"

"Because a ton of guys are going to ask you."

"Quinn."

I didn't mean to call out to her but I did. She and Granger looked surprised when they noticed I was behind them.

"Hey, um, how much of our conversation did you hear?"

"Not much."

"I'm going to go."

Granger excused herself and then it was just me and Quinn.

~~~Quinn pov

Somewhere in the back of my mind I was hoping that Draco would ask me to the ball. But after standing there with him for a few minutes I began to lose hope.

"So you already heard about the Yule Ball Christmas Eve right?" I asked trying to at least bring up the subject.

"Yeah I was hoping-,"

"HEY QUINN WILL YOU GO TO THE BALL WITH ME!"

A guy I didn't know screamed it out. And he had an entire crowd of people with him which made it awkward for me. I looked from the guy to Draco and bolted. I've never ran so fast in my life, I made sure not to stop until I was far away. I couldn't say yes when.....

~~~Draco pov

I didn't think that Quinn could ever run so fast. I should've asked her before Allen showed up. I'm almost positive that she doesn't even know him. Allen went after Quinn and I went in the other direction.

~~~Quinn pov

Eventually the other guy caught up to me and I was too tired to start running again.

"I'm sorry but I can't answer you."

"It's okay I shouldn't have asked you like that. I at least want to give you this."

I opened the piece of paper he gave me and I stared at it in disbelief.

"Sorry I never told you earlier. I was kind of afraid of what you'd say. My full name is Allen Eric Nash. I wrote to you using my middle and last initials."

~~~~Draco pov

I knew that Allen was E.N. he told me a month ago in the common room. I have to ask Quinn the next time I see her or I might lose my chance.

~~~~~~~I left my old old writing from before to prove that yes I was slacking. But I got inspired when I saw Harry Potter and the Half- Blood Prince. I was like I wanna get that far! So I came back. But was anyone expecting that!?!?! Not me I just came up with the guy. The whole name came from Allen: no idea just a name, Eric: that 70's show, and Nash: my uncle. So hurray this'll create problems. :0 J <3