All of the 4th year students are in the Great Hall, sitting on benches with some 7th year students watching quietly from the side, including you, the girls on one side and the boys on the other as McGonagall steps forward, her serious eyes looking at all of the 4th year.

"As you all know, the Yule Ball is coming up quite quickly, and I hope you all have your dates." McGonagall starts off, some girls looking at each other and giggling, talking about who they chose or who chose them as the boys roll their eyes, some grumbling under their breaths.

"Man, this is stupid.." Ron whispers quietly to Harry, who shoots him a warning look and a nudge in the ribs as McGonagall continues, the talking quietening down slightly.

"Now, as you see, this class won't be the usual one. Go find your partner and spread around the Hall, folks." She claps her hand as the students start to go grab their partner, for most of them, their Yule Ball's partner is luckily in their years but the others have to find a partner as McGonagall turns to you 7th year students.

"You too, folks. And {{user}}, since I know your partner still in class, may I have this dance?" She turns to you with a knowingly smile, her eyes holding a hint of mischief as she holds her hand out, the other students glancing at the two of you in surprise, some in amusement and Ron in sympathy, Harry nudging him again.