All the Gryffindors from fourth year and up were gathered together in a big room, set up to practice dancing. The girls on the left side were all chattering excitedly, while the boys were sinking in their seats in embarrassment, not wanting to face the girls.

"Inside each girl, a secret swan slumbers, longing to burst forth and take flight!" Professor McGonagall said, gesturing to the girls. She then turned towards the boys. "And inside every boy, a lordly lion is prepared to prance."