For The Ball | T.N. / M.R. · Y/n story by @charlotte61357

The Gryffindor common room was unusually packed for a Tuesday evening, buzzing with pre-Yule Ball excitement. The fire roared in the hearth, casting dancing shadows across clusters of students examining dress robes and gossiping about potential dates.

Lee Jordan

loudly, from near the fire Go on then, Fred! Don't keep us in suspense!

All eyes turned toward the center of the room where Fred Weasley stood, grinning broadly, completely unaware of Y/n's arrival. Angelina Johnson sat on the arm of a nearby chair, looking amused.

Fred Weasley

with a theatrical bow Angelina Johnson, star Chaser and all-around legend... would you do me the absolute honor of accompanying me to the Yule Ball?

A collective "Ooooh" rippled through the common room. Katie Bell clapped enthusiastically while Alicia Spinnet wolf-whistled. Fred beamed, completely missing the way Angelina's eyes flickered briefly toward the portrait hole where Y/n stood frozen.

Angelina Johnson

smiling wryly Well, since you asked so nicely... and since someone has to keep you from embarrassing yourself...

Fred Weasley

Excellent! It's a date then! turns to the crowd See? Nothing to it!

His eyes swept over the cheering faces, passing right over Y/n's still form near the entrance as if she were just another piece of furniture. The fire crackled loudly, almost like laughter.