Ginny's P.O.V.

I sat in the Defence Against the Dark Arts Classroom with Harry. Bill I mean Professor Weasley walked in. "Today" Bill stated "We will be revising how to do non-verbal spells. Now choose a partner and start practising." I partnered up with Harry. He was good at non-verbal spells. I could do it but I needed great concentration to master it. Harry helped me. Oh how I loved him. I was absorbed into my own thoughts about Harry when he said "Earth to Ginny. You need to concentrate!" Flustered I replied "Oh right sorry!" "Ginny," Harry said "try to perform a Shield Charm." Inside my head I yelled 'Protego' but then I saw Harry's green eyes and I lost it. "Ginny" Harry asked "Why can't you concentrate?" "Just thinking" I mumbled. "About what" Harry pressed on. "Nothing important" I replied embarrassed. Harry raised his eyebrows but then said "Alright Ginny concentrate. Try to do a non-verbal Shield Charm." The rest of the lesson I practised and by the end of it I could do it perfectly.

We were sitting in the Great Hall eating lunch when Professor McGonagall made an announcement. "This year we are going to hold a Christmas Ball at the end of the year" Professor McGonagall said. "There will be 4 couples to lead the dance and the rest will follow on. The first four dancers are going to be from each house and will be announced at the ball. Under fourth years aren't allowed but if an older student asks you you may go to the ball" Professor McGongall explained. "So be ready for the Ball all of you! It will be held on the 22nd of December as many of you will be returning to your families the day after. Now off to class!" She said with a smile. For the rest of the day. I was waiting for Harry to ask me to the ball but he always wore a smug expression. Hermione and I also caught Harry and Ron whispering to each other in the Common Room. By the end of the day neither Hermione or I were asked to the ball.

Hermione's P.O.V.

I lay in bed thinking about what Harry and Ron were talking about. I had heard part of it. "But Harry, how should we do it?" "We need a plan." But that's all I heard because Ginny had said the password to the Fat Lady revealing both of us standing there. At the sight of us Harry and Ron immediately stopped talking. Deciding two brains were better than one I asked Ginny "Hey Ginny do you know what Harry and Ron were talking about?" "Nope no clue" Ginny answered. "Well I did get to hear a bit of it before the portrait hole opened" I said thoughtfully. "WHAT!" Ginny exclaimed "Tell me what did they say!" "Ron was asking Harry how they would do something and then Harry said they needed a plan" I explained. "Do you think they were talking about how to ask us to the ball?" Ginny questioned. "Hmmm... that is a good idea" I answered "But why do they need a plan?" "I have no idea" Ginny replied softly before I heard a snore coming from her bed. I rolled to my side and fell into a deep sleep absorbed in my thoughts of what Harry and Ron were talking about.