Christmas Ball

Professor McGonagall stood gracefully on the podium, coughed once, and then began to speak.

"Christmas is just around the corner, and as a tradition and a way to interact with foreign friends, Christmas Ball is held at every Triwizard Tournament, and this year is no exception."

Before Professor McGonagall could finish speaking, murmurs arose from below. This was perfect for the Slytherin students; they were born for the ball! Elegance and nobility were their hallmarks!

"Oh, Pansy, I wonder if that dress I prepared during summer vacation is finished yet. I want to be the most beautiful queen on the dance floor!" Callis imagined herself appearing radiantly in the center of the dance floor. It would be amazing!

"Ahem, hold on a minute, there are some rules I need to mention beforehand."

Hearing the increasingly loud discussion below, Professor McGonagall had no choice but to speak up and remind them.

"This dance is only open to students in fourth grade and above, but you may invite younger students if you wish, however, their participation must be voluntary."

"Inviting a female student? That would be fantastic!"

"Inviting junior students? That would be fantastic!"

Callis and Blaise said in unison, then turned around and snorted at each other.

"And one more thing! Ahem! Let me finish! You absolutely must wear your evening gowns! The ball will be held at 8 p. m. on Christmas Eve, right in the main hall, and will end at midnight! You must keep all of this in mind."

"Please, why does it have to end at midnight? Are you fairy godmothers (from Cinderella)? You turn back into your original forms at midnight? And then the whole of Hogwarts has to search for the girl who lost her glass slipper?"

Malfoy complained loudly, "It's only midnight and it's already over? How boring! I want to drink until dawn!"

Professor McGonagall glared at Malfoy but didn't answer his question. Instead, she looked at Su Yu and then at Daphne beside him.

"Furthermore, every Champion must have their own dance partner! I'm not worried about you Slytherin on that point, after all, you have a good 'First Master,' who has set a good example for you."

As she said this, Professor McGonagall gave Su Yu a look of disgust, as if she were looking at a scumbag.

Wait, how did they suddenly start attacking me while we were talking?

Su Yu looked completely bewildered. Couldn't they just talk things out? Did they have to come at him like that? Was this blatant revenge for his earlier antics?

All the students in the room looked at Su Yu with smiles. Even if Su Yu had a thick skin, he couldn't stand being criticized to his face.

Moreover, Daphne had already secretly reached out and pinched Su Yu's waist hard. This scumbag has offended quite a few women. Let's see what he does this time!

As Christmas draws ever closer, the professors at the Hogwarts Academy seem determined to leave a lasting impression on students and faculty from other houses. The entire Hogwarts is being decorated, and this time the scale surpasses all previous decorations. Even the handrails in the corridors are adorned with ice ornaments that never melt. The armor lining the paths is not only polished to a gleaming shine but also enchanted, singing Christmas carols whenever a student passes by.

However, these armors seemed to have only learned half of the song, because they only sang half of it each time. Until one day, Kurama actually heard one of the armors finish singing. Although it was a mess and full of vulgar language, it still shocked Kurama. In the end, Su Yu went over, pulled off the mask of that armor, reached into the throat of that armor, and dragged the mischievous Peeves out by the neck.

"Oh, Su Yu, are you here to use the restroom too? What a coincidence!"

"Cho Chang, I've heard this line sixteen times this week. We're such good friends, there's no need for such formalities. Is it because you want to dance together at the Christmas Ball? Are you really sure?"

Ever since the whole school learned about the Christmas Ball, he'd been approached by girls every time he left the restroom. He was used to it by now. However, he knew Cho Chang already had plenty of girls around him, and he simply couldn't spare enough arms to put his arm around every single one of them. So, he hoped Cho Chang would think it over carefully. He could accept it all, but he didn't want Zhang Qiu to have a change of heart, right?

"I've made up my mind. I've thought about it for a long time. This is my decision. So, Su Yu, at the Christmas Ball, could you dance with me?"

Cho Chang took a deep breath, her cheeks turning red all the way to her ears.

"I should be the one saying that, Miss Cho Chang. Would I have the honor of dancing with you at the Christmas Ball?"

"But..." Cho Chang was eager to agree.

However, Su Yu covered her mouth and said, "Let me finish. I'm a scumbag, but I like every girl in your family. I may not be able to give you everything you want, but I will try my best. However, I also know that this is not fair to you. So, I'll ask you one more time, Miss Cho Chang, would you be my dance partner at the Christmas Ball?"

"I do, Su..."

And so, Su Yu single-handedly won over six girls: Ginny, Hermione, Daphne, Cho Chang, Fa-jie, and Ka-jie, making him the public enemy of all the boys in the school.

Harry was a step too late. He had many girls asking him to be their dance partner at the Christmas Ball, but he turned them all down because he was also attracted to pretty girls. However, in the end, after one girl after another had been invited by others, he couldn't invite anyone anymore.

That day, he finally mustered up his courage. He didn't even listen properly to Professor Snape's Potions. He even forgot to put the Bezoar in his cauldron. As soon as the bell rang, he rushed out.

When he finally reached the Defense Against the Dark Arts classroom, panting, he saw Cho Chang walking out. Amidst the chattering laughter of a group of girls nearby, he mustered his courage and said, "Um... Cho Chang, can I say something to you?"

Cho Chang didn't laugh. She thought Harry had come to find her because of something, so she went with Harry to a place where the other students couldn't hear them.

Harry looked at Cho Chang, his heart pounding with anxiety, as if he were on a rollercoaster. He opened his mouth with difficulty and let out a soft "Ugh..." sound.

Cho Chang looked at him in confusion, Harry slapped himself hard across the face—a trick Su Yu had told him back then.

Finally, Harry came to his senses.

"Can I dance with you?"