Chapter 89 - Who to Choose?

Inside the Transfiguration classroom while class began wrapping up. Professor McGonagall stood at the front of the classroom in her emerald green robe and her greying hair tied up.

"I have something to say to you all. The Yule Ball is approaching — a traditional part of the Triwizard Tournament and an opportunity for us to socialise with our foreign guests. Now, the ball will be open only to fourth years and above — although you may invite a younger student if you wish —"

While he knew this was coming, Harry discovered a problem. Who would he take? Does he take Daphne or Fleur? There also Luna and Susan that are an option not to mention Katie. So he found himself groaning with the others who were distressed on who to ask.

"Oh, and Harry please stay behind for a moment after class." Professor McGonagall said before continuing on.

When class finally ended, Harry silently listened to him having to find a dance partner to open the ball. He didn't protest like last time nor whine about it about not having confidence in finding one. In fact he has the issue of having too many to choose from, which he didn't feel like sharing with her.

'I hope Daphne has an idea on what to do.' Harry thought to himself.

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In truth, Daphne did have a few plans but he wasn't much of a fan to a few of them. He managed to track her down inside the library. She was currently finishing up her potion essay that was assigned to her.

"Well, Harry I see you have a few options. The first you can just take everyone and basically announce you have a harem." Daphne said.

"I rather not. Mainly it would be a pain as the paper would have a field day." Harry sighed. "Then we would have to deal with others who would be looking to join."

Sliding the black book out of her bag, Daphne just raised her eyebrow at him as she flipped through over a hundred pages. While it was funny in his opinion, it also basically nulled his concern.

"Next we will set up a rotation system for nights like this."

Harry shook his head once more. "I don't think that would work. Besides for this Yule Ball, I doubt all of us would be attending a dance together again. Well maybe on rare occasions."

"I think it will be more common than you think as we would be hosting different parties throughout the year. There will be birthday parties, dinner parties, holiday balls and more." Daphne answered shortly.

Harry looked away as he didn't think of that. Now he thought about it, it was a silly thing but he already said no for the time being. So it left him a bit stumped on what to do next.

"If Fleur and I didn't have to attend, I would say we just had a wild night together." Harry grumbled. "One without clothes personally."

Shaking her head at him. "Harry, as much as I love getting sweaty with a bunch of naked ladies and you. We can do that after the party, right now we are deciding who you will be taking."

Thinking for a few minutes, "Daphne will you go to the Ball with me?"

A smile blossomed as she nodded. "Gladly."

Behind them they heard a loud bang as Hermione stood there blushing as she appeared to be eavesdropping. Looking at her strangely, they watched her rush out of the library still sprouting the blush.

"You would have thought she would be used to this by now. I doubt her roommates are as shy as her about this." Harry answered.

Rolling her eyes at him, "Maybe you should claim her V-card. It's been a while since you got a small boost to your magic."

"Maybe?" Harry hummed. "She hasn't been following me or overbearing this year about finding a cure for me."

Daphne nodded as she noticed this also. While she wasn't much of a fan of Hermione due to her stunts of yelling at her in the great hall in the past. She would admit that she did have a bit of charm should she put some effort into it.

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After breaking the news to the rest of the girls, besides Luna most were grumpy at having to find a friend to go with. While the lovely Ravenclaw blonde just left it up to chance if an older student asked her or not. The others had swallowed a bitter pill of being someone else's date.

By the end of the week, they all managed to find a date to the Yule Ball. They were all beautiful women after all. How many will end up getting cursed or bones broken, Harry wasn't sure.

Now sitting beside the half giant of Hogwarts. He was listening to the man drone one about this mysterious woman he fell for. The man could barely contain himself as he spoke about her and bragged about having her as a date to the ball.

"Hagrid, is this your first date?" Harry asked.

"No," Hagrid answered in a long tone. "Just one in a long while."

Harry just slowly blinked at Hagrid not really believing him, however will accept it. "Do you want me to be your wingman so you can get a second date?"

Bursting out laughing, Hagrid shook his head. "You should just enjoy yourself Harry."

"If you say so, Hagrid."

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While Harry was chatting with the groundskeeper. Inside the castle Fenrir and Stormy were playing under the watchful eye of Daphne and Hedwig. The sight of a wolf that was large as a golden retriever playing with a large blue bird was unique for first timers. However, it was a common sight among the bonded.

"Fenrir," Daphne sighed. "You know better than to put your paws on the table. Stormy, don't tease him either or you will be put into your cage."

With a slight pout from both, she watched the two running in circles as they played tag.