What happened. " the words were practically hissed out.

I forced out a laugh and tucked a strand of my hair behind my ear,
" You really do not want to know. "

He continued to stare at me.

I quietly answered. " I did not get that Anastasia. " I flinched as he used my full name.

"Cat fight. " I said looking very sheepish. It wasn't my fault the bimbo attacked me.

My father pinched the bridge of his nose and fetched a cream. "This will take the bruise and swelling away. " I smiled, gave him a peck on the cheek and ran out of the room before he could question me more.

Peter Nightshade.

Chapter 17.

Today was the day. The ball was today. Students and teachers were running around in a frenzy getting last minutes preparations ready for tonight. My bruises had healed thankfully.

The castle was almost deserted of the female population. Excluding me of course. I was wondering around the castle trying waiting for time to go buy. I wouldn't need to get ready for several more hours, it was past lunch time, I have no idea why some of them wanted to get ready it so early what were they going to do for all those hours .

I kept walking bored and not wanting to go back to the dungeons, no one was around so I softly started to sing to myself ,one of my favorite songs from a Disney movie.

" The snow glows white on the mountain night
not a footprint to be seen
a kingdom of isolation
and looks like I'm the queen
the wind is howling like a swirling storm inside
couldn't keep it in
Heaven knows I tried. ....

Don't let them in
Don't let them see
Be the good girl you always have be
Conceal don't feel don't let them know.....

Well know they know ......
Let it go
Let it go
Can't t hold it back anymore ..
Let it go
Let it go ....
Turn away and slam the door
I don't care what they're going to say ....
Let the storm range on .....
The cold never bothered me anyway "

I did a few spins and giggled at my self for being so silly.

"Its funny how some distance
makes everything seem small
And the fears that once controlled me
Can't get to me at all
It time to see what I can do
To test the limits and break through
No rights no wrongs no rules for me
I'm free.....

Let it go.....
Let it go .......
I'm one with the wind and sky...........
Let it go......
Let it go......
You'll never see me cry ......
Here I stand and here I stay.....
Let the storm range on .......

My power flurries through
The air into the ground
Frozen fractures all around
My soul is spiraling ........
In frozen fractures all around .......
And one thought crystallizes
Like an icy blast.......
I'm never going back
the past is in the past ......
let it go.......
Let it go ......
And I'll rise at the break of dawn......
Let it go....
let it go...
The perfect girl is gone ....
Here is stand in the light of day............
Let the storm range on ....................
The cold never bothered me anyway .."

I trailed off as the song finished but I couldn't help it I had to say it one more time, well in my case shout. I might as well add a twirl.

"let it g-" I froze halfway on my twirl and gave a yelp of shock taking a step back and stupid me ended up tripping over my own foot.

Ouch. I looked up knowing my face was aflame and awkwardly scratched the back of my neck trying to avoid direct eye contact.

Before me stood, my father ,Riddle, McGonagall ,Flitwick, and Dumbledore. Oh Merlin this is embarrassing.

"You have a lovely voice. " Riddle just had to open his big mouth.

I shot him a glare from my place on the floor ignoring the fact my cheeks were still aflame.

" Shut up. " I grumbled.

"Anastasia. " my father warned.

" I apologize, I didn't not mean to snap at you. " I forced through gritted teeth not meaning any of it but if he noticed it he did not comment or chose to ignore it.

"Anastasia, that was very lovely singing, would you mind doing us a favour and sing tonight at the Ball? Our singer could not make it. "Professor Flitwick almost pleaded with me. He must be desperate.

"uhhh, s-sure. " oh Morgans tots what have I gotten myself into.

"splendid, my girl .know you best be off there are only three hours until the Ball starts and you are to o the opening dance with your date as the other champions as well. " Dumbledore said, eyes twinkling bright as ever. with that he gave me a little nudge towards the dungeon obviously wanting to get me out of their hair.

I gave Riddle a glare as I passed him, which me just returned with a single smile and wink. Uggghhh the nerve of him.

I stalked towards the dungeon groaning when it hit me. I agreed to sing in front of over a thousand people, just my luck. I sighed and dragged my feet towards my room, and to get prepared for this Ball.

Hairstyle and eye colour.

Lips and skin tone

Dress (pretend she has pink hair! )

shoes

Eye makeup

I Looked in the mirror when I was done and I had to admit I looked nice. I could of done something better with my hair but it preferred it lay in its natural curls that reaches my shoulders only just.

I had exact four minutes to get to the hall. I walked out of the my room and made my way to the dungeons entrance where Peter was leaning against the wall, my father had already left several hours ago, having to do his professors duty .

Peter looked goods as he always did. His strawberry blonde hair was brushed to the side making several strands fall into his eyes and obviously new suit for him fit like a glove, you could clearly see his muscles. How well build his body was build. Including his vampire beauty he was stunning.

"Peter." I greeted him with a huge once I met him and he spun me in a circle making me squeal from surprise.

"Anastasia, looking beautiful as ever ,you really outdid yourself "
I couldn't help but blush at his comment, he always said I was beautiful but I never believed him. I was just to plain.

" Thank you Peter, you look dashing yourself ." I spoke with a put on snobbish high pitched accent as spoke.

He stared at me for a few seconds eyes wide and terrified before we both broke down in laughter. Maybe his wife truly did scare him. Shame maybe she can have an accident and unfortunately die. Family helps family after all.

" Shall we, milady. " he held out his arm.

I hook mine with his and gave him smile "we shall"and made our way to entrance of the hall were the other champions and their dates were with a very flustered looking McGonagall. As soon as she spotted me her shoulders sagged in relief ,her eyes stopped searching looking for something and they widen as she fully took in me and my date. The best part was as her gaze was on him McGonagall cheeks become a rosy pink. Oh Merlin, I did not want to know what was going on in her mind. Then again they would probably be the same age.

"professor McGonagall. " I greeted and noted from the side of my eyes that Fluer, the French champion was practically undressing Peter with her eyes. Ewe.

" Oh yes Anastasia, I've been looking for you you and your ....date will go in last, everyone get ready we will go in soon. " she then walked in the hall to probably get them ready for our arrival.

"Ello,my name is Fleur, I don't think we ave met before ." she poke her French accent thick, she was practically leaning into trying to him trying her best to show her cleavage, that was not already showing from her dress.

"Pleasure, Fleur ." He said taking her hand and laying a kiss on it.
The idiot doesn't know what he's getting into, I discreetly brought my foot down hard on his and he immediately let go of her and while putting a hand around my waist.

" I assume you know my date Anastasia. " wrong this to say Peter, I thought we I saw a vein in her forehead twitch.

" I'm afraid we haven't gotten the pleasure to have a conversation but I hope we can be great friends. " I said my voice sugary sweet.

Peter could tell I was lying, the arm around my waist tightened and his teeth were clenched, trying to hold in a laugh. To s normal person walking by you wouldn't notice it but I have known Peter for some time and well I know when he hides his emotions.

Before anything else could be said McGonagall walked back towards us and order us in a line.

" You look stunning dear. " she whispered in my ear and before I could reply she was in the hall leading the first couple in.

"Ready ." Peter asked, knowing I hate crowds.

" No, but I'm as ready as I've ever been. Just don't let me fall. "

" Never. " he said ,holding out his arm.

" let's do this. " I spoke taking his arm and together we walked into the hall.

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Song
Let it go - Idina Menzel