Yule Ball

[Helle Bells]

After showering and magically drying her hair, Helle thought it'd be cool to wear a silver dress for the ball. Changing her bright purple hair to perfectly straight with silver streaks in it and also her tail and ear fur to a jet black, the Slytherin began applying her silver makeup to accent her dress and hair. Adding glitter to her hair, makeup and upper chest, Helle was ready to go. Walking down to the Common room and out to the corridors, the Cat Demoness slowly made her way to the Dance Hall. Apoun reaching the door, she wondered if the ball had already started or were people just a little late. Opening the door, she walked over to the Headmistress. "Hello Headmistress!" Helle said with a ball. "I'm Helle by the way, and I love what you did with the Dance Hall. It looks so much better!" She said with a laugh. SCanning the room for Anthony, Helle looked back at the Headmistress and smiled.


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[Lizabeth Riddle]

Lizabeth thought for a moment "because a really nice guy asked me to come with him and I said yes, so I'm heres so do you know where he is by any chance" she smiled "just kidding so do you want to go hunting afterwords because thats where I'm headed after I get out this dress" she said looking down at the white jewels then looked back at him witha inocent smile just in case he didn't laugh at her joke.

[karii409]

Sage walked into the room without a date seh really didtn like dances but she thought why not try it out so she imediatly walked over to the refreshment table...she was looking just like this:

[amywolfe]

"I deserve that, I know," Amy told her niece, "And I'm terribly sorry for not telling you ahead of time. Can we please just have fun tonight? What's done is done. Where's Leki? I thought he was your date?"

[Kira]

The hall was beginning to fill up, more and more students filing in through the doors to her left. Kira remained unmoving against the wall, an amused smirk appearing on her face. It seemed that with each student through the doors came a new bit of drama. The small group a short distance away was particularly amusing- the lycan girl seemed rather upset at her aunt's apparently unexpected appearance. The lycaness quirked an eyebrow at this, wondering why anyone would be upset to see family. She quickly decided it wasn't her problem and shrugged, turning to give the hall another cursory glance.

Her eyes landed on Richard, another lycan, who she knew from the forest. He seemed to be with a vampire, of all things. She snorted, searching the Dance Hall once more for something more interesting. After a moment's study, she decided that entertainment, if it was to be found tonight, would find her.

((Don't worry, she won't bite. At least, not here *Evil smile*))

[Kevin Lupin Phoenis]

Kevin returned the kiss, and looked into her eyes. It seemed so long, but yet it also seemed like yesturday that he had met Sarah, as she did homework on the ledge.

"You do everytime I see you. But I love you so very much, you're still the only one I wish to spend my life with." he said, his forehead resting on her, listening only to Professor Sparewell saying hi and passing them.

[Leki Kekipi]

Leki wandered into the dance hall, dressed in black dress robes which were lined with a semi-bright blue, accompanied with his shark tooth necklace. He also had a wide brimmed hat that looked a lot like a musketeer hat. It also had a large feather sprouting from the side, a shark tooth ornament hanging from the tip of it. He made his way over to Gem, putting an arm around her shoulders.

"Hi." He said, not having noticed who he didn't know at the moment was Gem's aunt.

[Sheena Ayala]

Sheena walked in with her hair in curls and her brilliantly colored emerald green gown that matched her eyes beautifully. Although she had no date she decided to come anyway just to mingle. She went to the refreshment table. Hopeing that this would be the night she would meet her special someone.

[ditzen]

Gem felt an arm around her shoulders and realized it was Leki. "Oh good, you're here," she sighed with a grin. "We've been waiting for you. It turns out you will be meeting two people tonight!"

She pointed to Sammy. "This is Sammy, the one you were supposed to meet."

She then pointed to the woman in front of her. "And this is my aunt, Amy. Or Professor Wolfe-Martinez as it is now. She didn't tell me she was going to teach now so it's a surprise for all of us!" She faked a smile.

[Leki Kekipi]

Leki tilted his head up so that he could look Sammy face to face. He held is hand out to offer a handshake. "Nice to meet ya." He said to Sammy, he then turned his head to Gem's aunt, nodding. "Nice to meet you as well." he said to her, putting up more of a formal tone for her.

[amywolfe]

"It's very nice to meet you Leki. And Cynthia also. Well I'm going to go speak with the Headmistress and some other teachers and students. Have a great night all of you."

She waved goodbye as she walked toward the entrance to greet people coming in.

[rael]

Sammy took Leki's hand and shook it. "Nice to meet you finally!" He grinned. "So, the second man to capture Gem's heart. She thinks fondly of you. Hell of kisser ain't she?"

[ditzen]

"Samuel Eric Porter!" Gem snapped at Sammy. She gave him a dirty look but she was embarrassed by what he said. She really thought he was going to say something civil for once.

[Leki Kekipi]

Sammy would grab the yet again gloved hand of Leki. Leki made sure to squeeze his hand firmly, giving a manly handshake. "We already agree on somethin'" He said, his tone melting down to the laid back, casual sound it always had. He let go of Sammy's hand and turned to Gem, giving her a quick kiss. " An' how's my little lady tonight?" He asked.

[ditzen]

Gem sighed. "I don't know. I'm all dolled up, I find out my aunt's teaching here, and my new boyfriend is meeting my ex-boyfriend. How should I feel?"

[pearl]

Pearl walked in, her hair cleverly straightened. She smiled neverously at the people in the room, rather selfconcious as to her appearance. She knew she looked stunning.

her dress: www.katrinamariedesigns.com/RG207EvelynS.jpg

[Leki Kekipi]

Leki simply shrugged. "Beats me."

[Mercy Rosenburg]

The hall became more and more crowded and other than Ian, it seemed as if no one wanted to talk to Jill. Am I too intimidating as the Headmistress, or what? She wondered if maybe that was the reason.

Students entered the hall dressed their best and Jill saw many very pretty dresses and wished she was younger and had the body to wear some of the dresses she saw. Well, there's no much use wishing...besides, I had my turn to dress up while I was at Hogwarts, so I shouldn't be jealous of theirs.

Lost in her thoughts, Jill hadn't noticed that Professor Sparewell had arrived. "Oh hello, George! And thank you. I have to say that I'm really enjoying being dressed up for such a wonderful occasion. And you! My - you look simply dashing tonight!" She smiled at him, glad for his company.

(OOC: I forgot to post my dress! Click on the link: Headmistress Jill Rosanna Briarson's Dress!)

[amywolfe]

Amy made her way past students and over to the Headmistress.

"Hello Professor," she said to her, "Lovely evening isn't?"

[George Adam Sparewell]

He smiled, he rather took pride in how well he treated his possesions. He looked around the room, and turned back to the Headmistress.

"I must admit, it does do good to get away from all the stress of the Ministry, and my classes. Ironic though the last report I happened to be working on was on Kevin Phoenis. It looks like he's doing well. I think there is something special about Hogwarts that makes someone feel welcome in even the worst of cases, don't you think?" he said, pointing out the boy.

[Mercy Rosenburg]

As she talking with Professor Sparewell, one of the newest professors Amy Wolfe-Martinez approached her. "Hello Amy! Yes, it is a lovely night - a wonderful Christmas Eve. So, how are you enjoying my old job?" Jill laughed. She wasn't sure if it was the Christmas Spirit or what, but she was in a very good mood.

Turning back to Professor Sparewell, she smiled. "Yes, Hogwarts has always been a very special place to me. And I agree that this break from work is very refreshing - I myself have been extremely busy lately, but tonight is a night to relax and enjoy!"

[amywolfe]

Amy noticed the Headmistress already speaking to another teacher. Amy listened to the teacher talk about a student of his before she introduced herself.

"Hello," she said to him, "Amy Martinez, Muggle Studies teacher. And you are?"

[amywolfe]

"Oh yeah, I like it," she said to the Headmistress. "Great night isn't it?"

[George Adam Sparewell]

George turned to a rather new professor, one he didn't think he'd met yet. Smiling, he held out his hand.

"George Sparewell, Magical Government. Good to meet you. I must say you also look rather lovely this evening."

Looking up, he realized that someone was missing from the picture. He had to hand it to Jill, she did a spendid job preparing, but she too had been very busy, and it was alright.

"By the way Jill, the Hall is missing someone, I'll take care of it." he said, waving his wand and enchanting the ceiling to let loose snow to teh ground, which would fall everywhere but the dance floor.

[Claire DeLour]

*Claire stood in the Ravenclaw Girls Dorm, frantically searching for her silver eyeshadow. Thank God Gen was there with all her makeup, so together they had just about any color, shade, tint, stick, or consistency you could dream up. Gen handed her the small cup holding the shadow and Claire smiled gratefully.*

Gen you're a doll, thanks so much!

*She said happily. It was two hours before the ball was set to begin, but she wanted plenty of time to be ready. She eventually finished her makeup, and looked beautiful as she was. Next, she and Gen set to making Claire's hair gorgeous as well by putting it up with hundreds of clear bobby pins, and putting random pearl pins in, giving her a regal appearance. The last thing they did was get Claire into her dress. She'd been waiting months to slip into the gown and the moment had finally arrived. As the satiny softness surrounded Claire, she began to glisten. Carefully, Gen helped Claire slip on the white satin 4 inch healed shoes she'd gotten to go with the dress, and then Claire put on her pearl earrings, while Gen fastened a delicate pearl choker around Claire's throat. With only a half an hour to the Yule Ball, Claire and Gen gave each other two kisses on each others cheek for good luck, and Claire went downstairs, grabbing her white satin clutch on the way out. Gen had told Claire she'd be down for the ball later that night, she needed to be alone for a while though. Claire understood, and was just happy that Gen was there to help her get ready.*

*Claire walked downstairs and exited the common room. She made her way down several more staircases until she reached the Dance Hall, where the ball would be held. She scanned the area looking for Ben, but didn't see him yet. She decided to wait until he came to go into the hall.*

[Rachel Duly]

*Rachel walked up to the front of the Hall. She had a couple of friends with her. She was wearing a red sweatshirt, with a black shirt underneath. She had some jeans with tears on, and black low-top Chuck Taylors. She had a couple of guitar-pic necklaces on. She was carrying a guitar case. She went straight to the Headmistress.*

"Headmistress, I'm sorry I'm a little late! This is my band, Newthaetch. I hope its ok that I went for muggle clothes. Thats what I'm used to wearing at my shows."

PICS OF ME:

[Mercy Rosenburg]

"Oh George, what a nice touch! I wish I thought of that. Perhaps I should've made you the Decorating Committee!"

A Slytherin, who introduced herself to Jill as Helle, commented on the Dance Hall decorations. "Nice to meet you, Helle, and thank you!" Jill was pleased that at least some of the students were talking to her.

A few minutes later, Rachel Duly entered with her band. "Ah, Rachel! I'm glad you're here. Oh and that's fine about the muggle clothes - whatever you're comfortable in! Now, do you know if you want to perform first or last, or somewhere in the middle?"

(OOC: I apologize to Helle - I just saw your post now!)

[Richard "Wolf" Canis]

"Yea sure if i am not doing anything."

[Kelsey Weasley]

Kelsey walked into the Great Hall. Right now she was just going solo. She was wearing
it occurred to her that she should have brought a jacket, as she was cold. The dress hugged her slim body, and her red hair fell in large, messy curls to her midback. She carried a small black handbag that had a white necktie on it, with a silver chain for handles. She wandered over toward the corner of the great hall where she sat quietly while music was playing.

[Stephine Nelson]

Stephine was in a state of Panic, she had never been to a dance like this before and she was having a hard time finding what went well with her dress seeing that she had just got her dress that night before.

Finally finding the right accessories Stephine slipped into her dress and went over to the mirror in the Ravenclaw girls dorm. it fits you nicely don't worry. She thought looking at the dress.

She put a stray of her long black hair behind her ear she had curled it tonight so it wasn't in it's normal boring straightness. It was in a ponytail that was curly and had to loose curls in front of her face but her bangs still looked the same.

Deciding that she looked alright she walked out the Ravenclaw girls dorm and made her way to the Dance hall. When Stephine walked in and looked around searching for Drake or a different formailer face. Finding one she saw Clarie she then walked over to Clarie smiling. "Hey Clarie i thought you weren't coming?" Stephine said still smiling at Clarie.

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