You Are Cordially Invited to the Yule Ball!

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The Yule Ball



How to play
① Tag in
② Go to RNG and roll 1-10. That's your scenario!
③ Tag around!
④ Have fun. :)

Cross-canon/canon/oc's are all welcome! Just note how your character has been invited to the ball or if they're a student! We welcome it all. ♥

Scenarios
① Ask Your Date to the Yule Ball - Invite that special someone or ask your best friend. There is nothing wrong with going as friends!
② Dress Shopping/Dress Robe Shopping - It's time to find that perfect outfit! Or have one mailed to you and ask someone to alter it for you if need be.
③ Getting Ready - It's time to get ready for the ball, do you feel that nervous flutter?
④ Picking Up Your Date - Go and pick up your date, the ball is about to start!
⑤ The First Dance - It's time for the first dance. Are you ready?
⑥ Refreshment Table - Let's hope someone no one spiked the punch! We're looking at you Marauders. We see that flask, Sirius...
⑦ The Courtyard - Need a break from dancing and people? We get that. Go into the courtyard and get a breath of fresh air. Just be sure no teacher catches you making out with your date.
⑧ Wardrobe Malfunction - The absolute worst timing, a wardrobe malfunction! What do you do?
⑨ Chaperone - Are you a chaperone for the evening? How'd you get stuck with that gig? Better make sure the Marauders aren't creating havoc or spiking the punch!
⑩ Free Choice - You know what, you do your thing!

Comments

[minhalilia]

Cassie smiled, earnestly and looped her arm through Fleur's. Let the rest of the room say something about it. "And then we can escape somewhere with a flask and cigarettes for a little bit, hm," she said with a little grin before they started with the Minister for Magic.

As much as she wanted to, she wouldn't be able to stay away for long.

She'd been told a few days prior that they'd like for her (and other champions if they so chose) to say a few words as part of the evening's program. Truth be told, she had half a mind to give everyone in that room a piece of her mind. Especially those who were there as a means to be seen. But, as much as she wanted to do that (and truly, she did), she'd learned over the years during Auror training to have some finesse in what she said and did. There would always be another time and place, no doubt.

[beaubaton]

Fleur got the letter as well, though she was allowed to decline - and has, in fact, done so - but it would still send her into a fit to know that Cassie was not given the same chance. At the moment, they mingle and charm the guests, and stay close to one another until it's time for the speeches.

Apparently, before anyone is allowed merriment of any kind, there must be speeches that glorify and underline how morbid the ball actually is.

Fleur will be there, at the end of the speech, waiting for Cassie with a bottle of champagne in her hand, open, a determined look of don't fuck with me on her face, and her hand out for the younger woman.

"Let's go outside."

[minhalilia]

It was an unfortunate side effect of being The Girl Who Lived (Died and then Lived again) that people expected certain things from her such as speeches. It had become normal and she grew used to it. So it would surprise her, even if just a little, that Fleur would be upset on her behalf.

When the speech was over and she stepped off the stage, she grinned at the bottle of champagne in the other woman's hand. "Yes, definitely," she agreed and took her hand. She only gave the Minister a small nod before they completely left the Ballroom and headed outdoors.

"No matter how many times I've done something like this and how used to it I am, there are times when I would rather be doing just about anything else."

[beaubaton]

"You should not have to be paraded about like a trophy for them," Fleur mutters unkindly, with a rude hand gesture towards the ballroom they've left behind. "You've already done more than you should've ever needed to, Cassie, they should allow you to just...rest. Yes, definitely they should."

[minhalilia]

Cassie's mouth curled up as she walked with the other woman. It had been a while since anyone came to her defense like that. Hermione had throughout the years but they were both adults and had other responsibilities these days.

She was quiet for a moment. "I haven't experienced it in other countries but those here in Britain... many of them believe I still have some sort of duty or obligation to them. Whether that's a fair assessment or not, I'm not sure but I've learned to pick and choose my battles. Some I can't seem to get away from. Like tonight."

[beaubaton]

"Well, it is still a pile of steaming excrement," she mutters unkindly, then fishes out the cigarette holder from her pocket, and enlarges it back to its normal side. "Do you mind if I smoke?" And after a pause adds: "Actually, do you want one?"

[minhalilia]

Cassie laughed and nodded in agreement. "You're not wrong," she agreed and watched her with an amused smile before nodding. "I don't mind in the least and I would love one," she said before reaching for the open champagne bottle the woman held and brought it up to her mouth. Because truly, who needed glasses.

They were a good distance away from the castle now and Cassie looked for a place they could sit. "This is much better than being in there." She wouldn't admit it but even before the speeches, she'd started to feel over crowded.