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Y/N found herself standing in front of the bathroom mirror, smoothing out her outfit before taking a deep breath, she didn't realise the nerve would hit her so hard but she really couldn't blame herself, she had to open the ball and practically be in the center of attention with the other three champions.
Nervously, she checked her phone once more, it was almost time for her to leave. McGonagall had told the champions to meet in a chamber for preparation before they enter the Great Hall which will be filled with hundreds of people.
The Ravenclaw let out another deep sigh with a shake of her head, attempting to calm down her nerves as she grabbed her phone and exited the bathroom, noticing the beautiful blue dress that Lizzy wore that fitted her perfectly, she let out a gasp as she nodded in approval.
"That looks amazing on you." Y/N breathed as Lizzy rolled her eyes playfully along with a playful scoff, "Not too bad yourself." she retaliated smugly, earning a chuckle from the Ravenclaw as she shrugged, "Appreciate it while you can."
"Seriously, you look brilliant." Lizzy stated genuinely as she trailed behind the Ravenclaw to exit their dorm, "Honestly, I don't understand why you hate dressing up."
"Not everyone loves to have heavy fabric all over their bodies, Liz." Y/N retaliated as she held the door open for Lizzy to exit before shutting the door, "Besides, you know I'm not really fond of formal events like these."
"You'll need to learn to love them soon, they're....magical." Lizzy expressed as they descended the stairs down to the common room, earning a scoff from the Ravenclaw, "I think my life is already magical enough."
Just then, a whistle sounded from the common room as the two girls averted their gaze to the sound, noticing the two fully dressed boys who eyed them with playful smirks.
"Hello, boys." Lizzy sounded as she motioned beside Caleb, intertwining her hand between his elbow as the dark-skinned boy nodded playfully, "Hello, stunning ladies." he complimented as the Ravenclaw scoffed and rolled her eyes, "Please, have you seen yourselves, the both of you look like the stunning ones here."
"Is that a compliment coming from Y/N?" Aidan joshed as he faked a surprised look, earning a playful nudge to his side from the Ravenclaw, "I'm serious you two look good in your dress robes." Y/N complemented genuinely as they descended the Ravenclaw tower.
"We know but thanks, besides not looking too bad yourself." Caleb hummed as he turned back to Lizzy beside him, "You too." he beamed, earning a thankful grin from the blonde-haired girl.
"Okay, I'll catch up with you all later, McGonagall wants to meet the champions first before we enter the Hall." Y/N stated as the three hummed and nodded understandingly, "See you later then, Y/L/N. Good Luck opening the ball." Caleb teased, earning a glare from the Ravenclaw.
"Oh shut up, McLaughlin and enjoy yourself while you can." Y/N retorted before she turned down a different corridor. Though, the thought of her opening the ball with a certain girl made a grin break out from her lips as it widened at every step she took.
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"Hi Professor, sorry got a little caught up with my friends." Y/N apologized as she entered the chamber, realising Fleur, Viktor and Cedric were already there along with a not so happy McGonagall.
"Finally, you're here. Took you long enough." McGonagall grumbled as she shot the Ravenclaw a scolding glare before she turned away towards the three champions that are already gathered at the other side of the chamber, the Ravenclaw quickening her pace to follow up behind.
When the Ravenclaw had reunited with the group, she sent Viktor and Fleur polite greetings, though a playful nudge towards Cedric. The sound of a clearing of a throat seemed to silenced the four champions as they averted their attention towards Professor McGonagall who stood in front of them, "I'll only be keeping all of you for a little while, when you're partners arrive-"
Just then, the doors of the chamber bursted open revealing Professor Filtwick who was gasping for air, "Sorry for the delay, Minerva, had to search the entire castle for them." he told as his chest heaved up and down, gasping for air.
"You got them, FIlius?" McGonagall questioned as she rushed over to the doorway, whispering a conversation with Filtwick before a smile curled up her lips.
"What'd you reckon this is about." Y/N questioned the brunette-boy standing beside her as she kept her gaze glued to the doorway, she could sense the shrug given by the Hufflepuff, "No clue."
Just then, McGonagall turned away from Filtwick and faced the four champions, confusion was what filled the Ravenclaw when she noticed the big grin curled up on McGonagall's face as she stepped aside and clicked her tongue, "Let's welcome, your dance partners."
Then, four students appeared, though one among the four had caught the Ravenclaw's attention as she felt her heart flutter immensely. Without realization her jaw had dropped wide open as she watched the bushy-haired girl slowly make her way towards her side.
She was in an elegant pink dress that wrapped around her body just perfectly, the lower hald of the dress seemed to layered itself to a darker pink, but what was most breathtaking was her features that were more prominent than ever, her hair was in a graceful knot, she was...breathtaking.
"I see that you like it?" Hermione questioned with a hint of playfulness in her voice to which the Ravenclaw scoffed at, "Mione, like it? You're breathtaking.." she breathed, earning a chuckle from the latter as she intertwined her hand with the RAvenclaw's elbow.
"You look incredible too, Love." Hermione responded to which Y/N shook her head at, "Honestly, compared to you, I'm a zero." she retaliated genuinely, earning an unamused glare from the bushy-haired girl to which she shrugged playfully at, "Technically, I'm already sweating standing next to you."
The bushy-haired girl rolled her eyes unamusingly as she sent the Ravenclaw a nudge on the side, "Alright, enough now." she retorted, earning a chuckle from the latter.
Suddenly she heard a familiar voice call out to her, "Y/N! Oh la la! You look fantastique!"
Thinking she heard it wrong, she wheeled around and to her surprise, it was Angelique, in Krum's hands. Her eyes widening in surprise as she eyed the two before she broke out a polite smile, "Angelique! I didn't expect to see you here..."
Then, the sudden thought of their conversation back at the library, Angelique did tell her that she knew Krum wouldn't be at the ball with Hermione, suddenly everything just clicked, she knew that because Krum had asked her out.
"Hermione! You look....incroyable!" Angelique gasped as she eyed the bushy-haired girl's appearance, earning a snicker from the Ravenclaw, "I know, amazing isn't she?" she expressed as she glanced over to the bushy-haired girl, letting out a chuckle as she noticed the pink hue that flashed on top of her cheeks.
"You and Viktor look lovely too." Hermione responded, earning a sheepish grin from Angelique, "Ah, vhank you."
Just then, McGonagall had once more stood in front of the champions, clearing her throat as everybody's attention was now towards her, "I assume that each an every one of you will be on your best behaviour, just in case you forgotten, you will be the center of attention towards hundreds of people and so I wish you all the bestest of luck."
Y/N could feel butterflies beginning to swarm her stomach as the nerves began to creep up her skin, she was about to dance in front of hundreds of people, no pressure....
Hermione seemed to sense the girl's nervous demeanor as Y/N felt a squeeze being sent to her bicep, "You'll be alright, love. Relax." she comforted , though the Ravenclaw couldn't seem to get herself to relax at all.
"It's time." McGonagall sounded as she motioned to a different door across the chamber, the door which leads to the Great Hall. She beamed at the for champions before she slowly swung the door open, gesturing for the champions to proceed, "Once again, Good Luck, to all of you."
Just like that, Y/N found herself now inside the beautifully decorated Great Hall, the walls had been all covered in sparkling silver frost with hundreds of garlands of mistletoe and ivy crossing the starry night ceiling.
Applauds sounded from every corner of the Hall, Y/N could make out a few gasps and whispers which she assumed was towards Hermione, considering how much she outdid herself.
Snapping herself back to reality she found herself now stood in the center dance floor as the hall fell silent from the signal given by Filtwick's baton.
The Ravenclaw took it as her cue to prepare for the dance as she motioned one of her hands down to the bushy-haired girl's waist and the other extended to interlock it with Hermione's.
"Ready?" The bushy-haired girl questioned in a hushed tone, earning a playful snicker from the Ravenclaw, "Can't really say no now, can I?"
Just as Filtwick's baton drops, the waltz music begin to ring through the Hall as the four champions were now moving gracefully towards the music around the dance floor.
At every step Y/N took, she couldn't help but grin at the sight in front of her, she was dancing hand in hand with the most prettiest and beautiful girl she'd ever met in her life, what an opportunity she thought to herself.
She couldn't help but feel like she was in a dream, both of them eyes locked with each other lovingly, not noticing the other champions passing by as they were all in their own worlds, dancing gracefully to the music.
Dumbledore then took this opportunity and led McGonagall from the Tall Table and with a short bow, sweeped her onto the floor where they began to dance formally and beautifully.
Quickly, the remainder of the staff paired off and joined them. Even Madame Maxime yields to Hagrid and his horrible suit, though she casted eyes askance while in his arms. Only Moody remained on the sidelines, eye whirling madly in time to the Waltz.
Finally, the students converged to the dance floor, led by none other than Neville Longbottom, who glides like Astaire, much to the astonishment of his partner, Aidan Gallagher.
Lost in the moment, Y/N felt her nerves no longer with her as all she had and ever wanted was right in her arms. She never felt so proud, not even as proud as when she defeated the Horntail, that she could call Hermione Jean Granger, hers.
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Y/N and Hermione were now seated on one of the small lanterns lit tables that have replaced the large house table, they were sharing the table with Viktor and Angelique as they were all indulged in a very cheerful conversation.
Though, not everyone was having the time of their lives. Across the hall there were two familiar boys who sat on a table, looking extremely glum with Parvarti and Padma at their sides.
Harry was staring glumly at Cedric and Cho, while Ron was staring glumly at Lizzy who apparently was now dancing happily with a random good-looking durmstrang boy. Parvati looked like she was about to point a gun at her head until suddenly, a handsome looking durmstrang boy approached her, "May I haff your arm?"
Parvati immediately lit up, not thinking twice as she intertwined her hand with the boy, "Arm. Leg. I'm yours." she spluttered as she followed the boy to the dance floor, looking extremely relieved.
Just then, Lizzy drops down onto the vacant chair, looking flushed from dancing as she fanned herself, "Whew! Hot, isn't it? Aleksi's gone to get drinks. Care to join us?"
Though, Ron didn't seem so amused as a scowl started to form on his face, "Aleksi?" he grumbled lowly to which Lizzy nodded at, "Yeah, he asked if I wanted to join him for a dance since Caleb was busy impressing some Beauxbaton students that surprisingly seemed interested in him."
"Well then, no thanks, we will not care to join you and....Aleksi." Ron growled harshly, earning a quizzical look from Lizzy from the sudden harsh tone, "What's got your wand in a knot?"
"He's from Durmstrang! You're fraternizing with the enemy!" Ron snapped to which Lizzy gasped unbelievably at, "The enemy? Y/N and Hermione are sitting there right now, talking happily with Viktor and I don't see you having the slightest problem with it! Besides, the whole point of the Tournament is international magical cooperation. To make friends!"
Lizzy's harsh voice seemed to have caught Y/N's attention as she glanced over across the hall, noticing the angered expressions spread across Lizzy and Ron's face. She sensed something bad was happening as she abruptly stood up and sent Viktor, Angelique and Hermione polite smiles, "I'll be right back."
She could sense the very puzzled look she was given from her girlfriend, though she only returned her with a genuine smile before she left the table and headed towards the two boys, just when Padma and Lizzy had stormed off.
"What's happened?" she questioned curiously, though Ron didn't seem to happy with it as he angrily stood up and forced a smile towards the Ravenclaw, "Nothing, I'm going for a walk."
Just like that he stormed off, Y/N's eyebrows furrowed deeper together as she eyed the raven-haired boy quizzical, though he seemed to be staring gloomily off to the distance.
Curiously she followed hsi line of sight, landing herself on Cedric and Cho who were happily chatting with Fleur and Roger. Sighing to herself, she patted the raven-haired boy on the shoulder, "Come on, let's go for a stroll." she suggested as Harry nodded and stood up to his two feet, "Yes please."
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based on last chapts comments ...ive decided to make y/n top and occasionally hermione 😚 thanks for responding!💗