Hundred-Fifty-Five: Time to Dance Part One

She’s back!

.Tanya Faith.The Yule Ball

“It feels so good to be back here,” I said as I put on my makeup in front of my vanity mirror. “So much drama in France. Il était tellement frustrant!” I sighed as Colin looked at me with suspicious. “Sorry. I guess I’m not fully used to not speaking French. I said it was so frustrating,” I laughed.

“I know. It appears we came at the right time. If it wasn’t for Harry having that vision….well we don’t need to talk about that.” Colin quickly changed the subject. “I’m excited for the ball tonight. Jazmine and I will be dancing the night away,” Colin said fumbling with his hands.

I rolled my eyes but tried to retain myself. “You and Jazmine still close? I thought that’d be over for sure. Well you better save me a dance,” I looked at him in my mirror as he nodded.

“Speaking of dances, why did Kaden come into your mansion soaking wet and stealing you from Harry?” Colin seemed to have that question on his mind for quite some time. I could read it in his thoughts.

“He didn’t really say,” I replied. “I have no idea.” I shrugged my shoulders. “Will you zip up my dress?” I asked as Colin quickly obliged. “All I know is tonight, we’re going to have an amazing time. When I sing, you better cheer for me and only clap for the special guest. I don’t know who it’s going to be or why, but they will not move in on my slot!” I insisted.

Hours later, it was time for the ball. Colin was long gone to get ready himself. I gave myself one final glance before heading toward the door.

“You look beautiful,” Kaden stood at my door frame with his hands in his pockets. “Do you think this will be a good wrist-piece of Kayleen?” He cleared his throat as he showed me a corsage with pink and white flowers on it.

“She’ll love it,” I smiled widely at him. “So you’re taking Kayleen?” I quizzed as he hesitantly nodded. “You’re going to dance with me though, right?” I asked as he again nodded. “Don’t’ be so nervous. Your tie is too tight – here!” I helped him loosen his tie as he began to get chill bumps. “What is wrong?” I laughed timidly.

“Nothing. I’m sorry I got your house wet and everything, and stole you away from Harry…actually I’m not!” He laughed as we began to walk out the door. “I mean I am sorry that I got your house wet.”

“It’s fine, Kaden. I had fun.”

Kaden and I walked into the ballroom. The decorations were absolutely stunning. Zeke was waiting for me at our table. He, too, had a corsage for me. It was gorgeous.

“You ready for this?” I asked him as I took in the scenery.

“Always,” Zeke smiled back.

Harry walked into the room with Hermione. I greeted him with a smile as he did the same. Colin and Jazmine were sitting at the table with me, as well as Kaden and Kayleen. She appeared more than uncomfortable.

“Hello professors, staff, and students. Welcome to the Yule Ball!” Dumbledore exclaimed. “Tonight is going ot be filled with dancing and excitement! Let’s celebrate the midterm!” He put his hands together as everyone cheered. “Let’s begin!” Music filled the air as everyone got up to dance.

Zeke grabbed my hand as we began to dance the night away.