Harry Potter - Series Fan Fiction ❯ The Gryffindor Misfit ❯ Chapter Nine ( Chapter 10 )

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It is time for the Halloween Dance! Is everyone going to have a good time? Or is there going someone getting upset. If you read the preview last chapter you know there is going to be some tears, but who is shedding them and who caused them. Don't miss the drama!

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AN: Here is the dance chapter YAY! Anyway that you for all the reviews and votes, it makes me happy to read them. I am just happy you all like my story so much. I was surprised by how much you all like Brittany. Now it just makes me smile. Here is the first chapter with a little bit of drama in it. OOOOOO drama. I hope you all enjoy it. This ought to be fun to read. I have a link to Brittany's dress on my bio page. The picture of Faia should by up by Friday. I have drawn her out, now she needs to be colored. I hope you all enjoy the chapter.

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“Talking”

Thinking

*Scene Change*

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~The Gryffindor Misfit~

Chapter Nine: A Dance to Remember

After a good nights sleep, Brittany seemed to leap out of bed. It was Halloween, and she had been invited to the dance. This made her a very happy person. She was invited to go with Blaise as just friends, but she was still happy to be able to go with someone. Harry was great and all, but his dance left much to be desired.

Brittany rushed to open her trunk, determined to find her old costume. What she did not expect to see was a brand new dress. It was a pure white silk gown. It was a spaghetti strap with a set of matching elbow length gloves. The dress had an intricate leaves and flowers design stitched into it with emerald and pink colored thread. There was the design over the chest, as well as a small potion on the bottom of the dress, and a long the inside of the two fabrics.

(AN: I have a pic of it in my profile, if you want to see it. If you are reading this after I have taken the picture down, then let me know if you still want to see it. I may put it up at Mediaminer.)

Brittany gasped in addition there was a small crown made of silver, with emerald jewels for her head. A necklace and earring set sat together inside a black velvet box. It looked as though they had been worn, but only once or twice. The earring set and the necklace were simple tear drop emeralds on a silver chain. The earrings dangled on a silver chain that was so thin it was nearly invisible from a distance.

Along with these things there was a note.

Dear Brittany,

I heard that you were asked to the Halloween Dance,

I decided to get you a new costume. The dress was

hand picked by yours truly. These earrings and necklace

were your Mother's. She wore them on her wedding day.

I thought that it was high time for you to wear them. Wish

that I could be there to see you all dolled up. I am sure

someone shall take a picture for me.

With Love,

Your Father, Christopher

Brittany smiled as she hugged the letter to her heart. It was so sweet to have her adoptive father buy her a dress, while her real father gives her such a precious heirloom. Brittany then knew for sure her father had found out about Blaise asking her to the dance. Therefore Christopher knew as well.

“Well he obviously is not mad if he let me have these.” Brittany sighed holding the velvet box reverently. “Dad must approve of the choice. Maybe that was why he wanted to let Blaise in on our secret?” Brittany thought aloud. “But we're just friends, and maybe that was his goal too.”

Brittany sighed, shaking her head. The possibilities were endless, and she did not have time to think about them. Brittany was determined to witness Ron asking Hermione to the dance. Placing the velvet box back inside her trunk, she closed it gently.

Then Brittany smiled as she woke up Faia. “I have something to show you later Faia.”

Faia opened her sleepy eyes and nodded before stretching. She looked much like a cat who had been woken up from a nice dream. One look at her mistresses mischievous and happy face made her feel better. She yipped in question.

“We are going to witness Ron asking Hermione to the dance today. Even if it kills him.” Brittany declared happily, her emerald eyes twinkling.

Faia looked Brittany up and down and yipped again. Faia flew over and picked up a brush in her mouth and then handed it to Brittany.

“I know I need to get dressed and ready. I'm not that crazy.” Brittany laughed.

Faia rolled her silver eyes and nodded her understanding. With that Brittany then began her morning routine of showering, dressing, brushing her teeth, putting on her make-up, and brushing her hair. When all was said and done, she was in a simple white turtle neck and blue jeans.

“Come on Faia. Let's go bug Ron until he asks `Mione.” Brittany declared motioning for Faia to follow.

Faia flew over to her shoulder and perched herself there. Brittany then began walking to the common room hoping to find Ron there. Unfortunately there was no Ron, Hermione, or Harry in sight.

Faia flew off her shoulder and pulled her sleeve. Brittany followed Faia's tugs over to the window facing Hagrid's hut. There she saw Harry and Ron walking up to said hut.

“Good job Faia. I guess now all we need to do is find Hermione.” Brittany praised rubbing Faia behind the ears.

Faia yipped and the two were off in search of Hermione. After about half an hour they found her in the Library, reading. Brittany and Faia both shook their heads.

“What are you doing in here `Mione?” Brittany asked quietly.

“I was just reading to pass the time.” She replied putting down her book, her brown eyes looking sad.

“What's wrong?” Brittany asked noticing the look in her best friends eyes.

“Well I ran into Ron and Harry earlier. I smiled at Ron and he just walked away quickly. Harry followed him after saying they were on their way to Hagrid's.” Hermione explained. “I do not think he's going to ask me to the dance.”

“Sure he is,” Brittany encouraged, “He probably just went to Hagrid's for advice on how to ask you.” Brittany reassured her. Because if not I am going to beat him to bloody Hades with the Quaffle next practice.

Faia was looking around the Library somewhat bored, when she spotted something with her eyes. It was Harry and Ron under an Invisibility cloak. Nyx have an ability that allows them to see what is there and what is not. It is like an Illusion breaker almost. Deciding to keep quiet for now, she sat on Brittany's shoulders for a little bit longer.

“I don't think so Brittany. He's hopeless. I guess I could accept that he does not like me as more than a friend.” Hermione sighed.

“He likes you as more than a friend. You like him back right?” Brittany asked.

“Yes.”

“Then go for it. Tell him how you feel. Besides I am a little tired of you two dancing around each other.”

Suddenly Faia leaped off Brittany's shoulder, causing both to look at her confused. Faia grabbed some of the invisibility cloak in her mouth and pulled it off Harry and Ron. Both were looking quite guilty.

Brittany and Hermione glared at the two for spying. Secretly Brittany was praising Harry for his idea. Way to go, now he has to ask her.

“What are you two doing here?” Hermione whispered angrily. “And under the Invisibility cloak I might add?”

“Ron has something he has to ask you. He was afraid to do it though.” Harry explained trying not to smile.

“What is it Ron?” Hermione asked faking anger. She was hoping that Ron was going to what she thought he was going to do.

Rom turned red in embarrassment. “I was just wondering if you would like to go to the dance with me?” he asked while not looking at anything in particular.

“Really?” Hermione gasped.

“Yes, really.” Ron said gruffly no looking right at her. “So are we going together or not?”

“Of course was can go together.” Hermione whispered back happily.

“Good.” Ron stated walking away again, still red as a tomato.

“See I told you he would ask you.” Brittany smirked. Then again I did tell him he had no other choice, but still.

Hermione smiled and blushed. Harry laughed at the expression on Hermione's face before running off to go see if Ginny was still willing to go with him. He had always taken Brittany if she did not have a date. Now he could finally ask Ginny to go with him. Suddenly Blaise was not such a bad guy in his book. He may not like him, but he did not hate him either.

“Alright well now it is time that we go and spend hours getting each other ready.” Brittany declared pulling Hermione along with her. Faia once again perched on her shoulder.

*Later That Evening*

“I refuse to come out of this bathroom!” Hermione declared as Brittany sat on the bed laughing.

“Hermione you look great as cat woman. I knew that outfit from the music video would fit you.” Brittany declared still laughing.

“But it is too…too…too,” Hermione whined trying to say the word.

“Inappropriate. It looks great on you. I don't see why you have to hide in the bathroom? Ron finally asked you to the dance, and you don't want to come out because you actually look really sexy.” Brittany asked her incredulously.

“Fine.” Hermione declared walking out of the bathroom.

She was dressed in the same out fit of Brittany's from the music video. There were some additions to the ensemble. There were now leather gloves on Hermione's hands which at the end each finger had a claw. There was a black tail now attached to the back of the outfit. In addition she was wearing a head band with cat ears on them. She had Brittany's whip as well tied onto the belt at her hips. Her hair was not longer bushy, but in much more tidy curls. She had black eyeliner on to make her eyes pop out, along with some black mascara.

“You look amazing Hermione. Ron is going to flip out when he sees you.” There is no need to worry about anything. You are down right sexy and he is going to love it.” Brittany praised happy that there was finally some progress between her friends.

“You really think so?” Hermione asked still unsure.

“Well of course I am sure. Jeez `Mione. Guys are not that hard to understand. Ron will love it.” She admonished.

“Thank you Brittany.” Hermione smiled at her. “I think Zabini will like how you look too. I bet no one will recognize you.”

Brittany blushed a little at the comment. “That was not what I was going for. Besides I am not trying to impress anyone. You are though.” Brittany said trying not to look embarrassed.

“Look at you though. You look better than I do.” Hermione praised. “I'm glad too, I don't want lots of guys staring at me.”

“Hermione people are going to stare just because I am going with Blaise. A Gryffindor and a Slytherin.” Brittany sighed.

Brittany was in her princess outfit as well. The earrings dangled from her ears, the emeralds sparkling like her eyes. The necklace hung around her neck and complimented the color of the thread design. She was wearing emerald colored eye shadow, and pale pink lipstick. The crown was held in place by her jet black hair. Her hair was done up in an up do to wrap all around the crown to hold it in place. She also had on the elbow length white silk gloves.

“I think it will take me an hour to get all of the bobby pins out of my hair.” Brittany moaned.

“But you look really good.” Hermione added.

“I guess I can live with lord only knows how many of those things you stuck in my hair.” Brittany agreed as the two walked out of their room together.

The two walked down the stairs trying to find Ron, Harry and Ginny. They soon found the three. Harry and Ginny were a match of Tarzan and Jane. It was cute to see them together, Brittany and Hermione both decided.

When the two saw Ron they tried very hard not to laugh. Ron was a very red haired Zorro. He was trying to stand in a manly way, but it only made it harder for the two to not laugh.

A cough from Brittany made the other three turn around and face them. Everyone's jaw dropped at the look of Hermione's costume. Brittany in turn was grinning like a proud idiot. Ron slowly walked up to Hermione, not believing what he was seeing.

“Bloody hell Hermione. I never knew you could look, so, hot.” Ron admitted, still slack jawed.

Hermione giggled a little bit as she blushed a brilliant shade of red. Harry and Ginny both looked over to Brittany, who was looking very proud of herself.

“You are amazing Brittany. I never thought you would be able to convince her to wear that.” Ginny told her. “When you told me what you thought Hermione she be I figured that it would never happen.”

“You made Hermione into this?” Ron asked amazed.

“I only helped convince her to wear it. She was always like this, she just never knew how to bring it out of her.” Brittany explained not wanting to take all the credit.

“Thank you!” Ron said happily.

“You're welcome.” Brittany smiled. “Now if you do not mind I must leave to get to my date. You four can either come with me, or stay here and have a nice chat.” Brittany declared walking off.

“Don't be mad Brittany. I think you look amazing too.” Harry said quickly, thinking she might be mad no one complimented her.

“I'm not mad. I wanted Hermione to have a taste of the spotlight. I will get mine as soon as we get downstairs. So hurry up. I am not going to keep my date waiting.” She declared not stopping.

The four others quickly followed after her. Brittany was smiling the entire way, wondering how Blaise would look as a Prince. She was excited to see his reaction to her costume. A small part of her thought about what the real Slytherin Prince would think of it. She brushed that aside, and hurried along.

After a few minutes she reached the area she was supposed to meet Blaise at. Blaise was no where to be found, and she felt a little sad. I hope he did not forget. She checked the clock. I am only a minute late. Brittany thought angrily.

Suddenly there was a male kneeling in front of her, holding her hand. “My Princess forgive me for the wait. I simply could not let my fellow Prince wait for his own Princess on his own.” Blaise's voice came out of the man, whose face she could not see.

The male lifted his head and looked up at Brittany. She gasped it really was Blaise. He was in a silver and emerald Prince costume. He even had a sword at his side. He was smiling at her with a twinkling in his caramel colored eyes.

Blaise then stood up and presented her with a rose. “I hope this token is enough to excuse my lateness.” Blaise stated valiantly.

“Of course handsome Prince. How could I not forgive a wonderful Prince for a small delay, for an Honorable cause?” Brittany told him happily taking the rose.

It was then that Blaise was able to get a really good look at Brittany. She looks stunning. Draco will be so jealous. I still can't believe he agreed to take her to the dance. He thought. “Wow Brittany you look amazing.” Blaise told her taking her hand.

“Thank you.” Brittany said with a small blush. “You look quite dashing yourself.” Brittany added.

“Thank you as well. I am glad you think so. Now shall we go?” He asked her kindly.

Brittany nodded and the six of them all walked to the Great Hall together. Quickly they went and found a table to set their things down. There were eight chairs at the table, and the six quickly set about securing the table for themselves.

Soon afterwards Blaise stood up. “I must go and get my friend. I promised him and his date they would be able to sit with us.” Blaise told everyone. “They both gave their word they would be civilized.” He added before going off.

Once gone, Brittany was bombarded by questions, and statements. “He looks really good Brittany. I never thought that a Slytherin could clean up so well.” Ginny admitted.

“I was surprised he is so nice.” Hermione added. “I guess when they say he is the nicest Slytherin they mean it.”

“I am just glad he's not being a prick.” Ron grumbled, still not thrilled about having to share a table with a Slytherin.

“He's not that bad Ron. Besides he's been nothing but kind to her. I think we can lay off him for a while.” Harry added.

“I can lay off him, and grill you about taking my little sister to a dance then.” Ron shot back.

“Shut-up Ron. I am old enough to decide who I go to a dance with.” Ginny defended.

“Ron you better watch yourself.” Hermione warned. “We do not need you to annoy your sister and ruin the dance for her.”

“Yeah, if you do I'll ruin your face in practice tomorrow.” Brittany added.

“That is not a very Princess like statement Brittany.” Harry scolded.

“Yeah, well what would Mr. King of the Jungle know about it?” Brittany teased.

Harry glared at her playfully. That is until hen saw Blaise returning to the table, with a very unlikely pair. Harry pointed, discreetly, trying not to laugh. Everyone turned and regretted it. They too now had to hold in their laughter.

“He did not agree to go with her did he?” Brittany asked trying to contain her mirth.

“I think he did.” T he others responded quietly.

“Okay everyone, take a deep breath, and hold it in.” Brittany commanded.

Everyone did as they were told and they all took a deep breath. Blaise and the pair were coming closer to the table. They let the breath go and controlled their laughter.

“I can't believe we are going to have to sit with…” Ron started to whine, before the three came up to the table.

“So we are sitting here?” Draco asked his ice blue eyes showing he was not thrilled.

“Yes. And remember you promised to be civil.” Blaise whispered in his ear.

“Hello there Kai.” Pansy said coming from behind the two males.

Blaise sat down next to Brittany, Pansy sitting next to him, and Draco was next to Ginny. Harry was sitting beside Ginny, next to him was Ron, next to Ron was Hermione, and then back to Brittany.

“Hello Parkinson.” Brittany replied back in a kind tone.

“Have you seen my date?” Pansy bragged. “He finally agreed last night. I see you did get the second best Slytherin as your date. You seem to have good taste.” She commented in a bragging tone.

“At least I look better than you Parkinson.” Brittany told her haughtily.

She then laughed, and Pansy laughed as well. The two had agreed on a truce. They would be kinder towards one another. They were not friends, but they were also not enemies. It was nice to have another female who did not hate her Brittany decided.

Draco meanwhile had spent the majority of his time looking at Brittany, with amazement. She really does clean up nicely. She is still annoying though. She does have a point though. She looks better than Pansy. I only asked Pansy to go with me because I figured it would piss them off. Now they are laughing together. Why are all my plans backfiring on me? He wondered.

“I would not say that.” Blaise told her. Everyone looked at him amazed. “She looks better than anyone here.” He finished.

Brittany blushed again. Draco caught the proud look in Blaise's eyes. Why do I even care. She's a stupid Gryffindork who can clean up well.

“I disagree with you Blaise.” Draco said flatly.

Brittany rolled her eye. “You're just jealous that his date looks better than yours.” She challenged. “Try not to piss me off Malfoy.” Brittany warned.

“Or what?” Draco challenged back.

Suddenly Brittany jumped up. The song, Thanks for the Memories, by the American Muggle band Fall Out Boy, started to play. “Oh I love this song. Come on Blaise.” She begged pulling him out of his chair.

“I'm coming, hold your horses.” Blaise told her trying not to fall over.

The other six watched as the two ran off to the dance floor. “To answer your question, Malfoy.” Ron started.

“We'll hex you until even Parkinson would not look at you.” Harry finished, pulling a `Fred and George.'

Draco glared at the two, and their dates sensed the impending fight. “Let's dance.” The three chorused pulling their date like Brittany had.

The males followed them onto the dance floor. After a few songs the earlier threats were forgotten. Draco was not having a fun time with Pansy though, and would sneak glances at Blaise.

Why does he get to have fun with the Gryffindor Misfit, when I am miserable with a Slytherin? Draco wondered. What does he honestly see in that girl?

Blaise was secretly watching Draco as well. His smile grew wider and wider. Not only was Brittany an excellent dancer, Pansy was just as equally horrible. Blaise smirked. This is almost too easy. I'll have the two dating by Christmas. Well as long as nothing goes wrong.

After another half hour the group all found their way back to the table, one pair at a time. Once they were all there the girls wanted punch. Draco stood up and pulled Blaise with him.

“We'll be back soon.” Draco told them, before storming off.

“I wonder what's up with him?” The rest of them wondered.

Blaise knew what was wrong, but pretended to be ignorant. When the two arrived at the punch bowl they stood there for a few minutes.

“Alright what is wrong mate?” Blaise asked.

“I can not stand that Pansy. She can't dance, and she is trying to seduce me.” Draco admitted.

“I told you it was a bad idea to ask her. I mean you only did it to anger Brittany. I guess I forgot to mention they have decided to be nicer to each other.” Blaise explained.

“You knew why I wanted to ask Pansy?” Draco growled. “Yet you did not tell me this important detail.”

“Well yeah, I mean you do kind of deserve it. You have been acting like an ass recently. Besides I figured it would be good for you to spend sometime with your number one fan girl.” Blaise smirked.

“You know what else is pissing me off?” Draco asked trying to control his anger.

“What?” Blaise asked.

“The fact that you are having fun with that misfit. I mean she's a Gryffindor Blaise. Our sworn rivals in everything. She's your biggest threat in Quidditch.”

“Your jealous that I have a talented date, and that I am having fun with her?” Blaise asked him pretending to be taken aback.

“Yes. She's just a worthless loser. I mean come on, she may be pretty, but that's it. She's not worth anything.” Draco shot back growing louder.

Neither male noticed that the others of the group were coming to find out what was taking so long. In fact the two only grew louder. The song Because of You, by the Muggle singer Kelly Clarkson started playing.

“Admit it Draco, you are jealous I have the better date, and that you are miserable.” Blaise declared now becoming angry.

“Why would you care for this worthless Gryffindork?” Draco yelled angrily.

“I don't care about her!” Blaise yelled back, forgetting a few important words. `In that way.'

With that the song reached its chorus. The six, in addition Professor Snape, Professor Dumbledore, Professor McGonagall, and the rest of the Gryffindor and Slytherin Quidditch Teams heard the last two sentences.

Because of you
I never stray too far from the sidewalk
Because of you
I learned to play on the safe side so I don't get hurt
Because of you
I find it hard to trust not only me, but everyone around me
Because of you
I am afraid

Twin tears began to form in Brittany's eyes. She glared at Blaise and Draco and ran off. She was embarrassed that they were yelling about her. She was not mad at Blaise for what he said. She knew that he was her friend, and Draco was probably trying to make it out like Blaise loved her. She blamed Draco for ruining her night.

No one could ever love a misfit. She thought as she raced as fast as she could out of the Great Hall and to the Gryffindor Tower.

Harry, Ron, Hermione, and Ginny turned deadly glares onto Blaise and Draco. “That came out wrong. She's just a friend, I meant that I did not care about her the way Draco was making it out to be.” Blaise tried to defend himself.

Harry and Ron seemed to understand. Draco did have a way of making people lose control of themselves. A fine example was when Hermione punched him third year. Hermione and Ginny were still angry as hornets. A good friend had just been humiliated, and they were going to get some retribution.

“Good going you bloody gits.” Hermione hissed. “You made her cry. I hope you're all happy.”

She then walked over to Draco and slapped him as Ginny slapped Blaise. “That is for Brittany.” They declared before running off to their friend.

Ron and Harry laughed at the look on both Slytherin's faces. Sure they wanted to beat the crap out of the two, but their dates beat them to it. They gave one last glare before following their own dates out of the Great Hall.

Blaise look ashamed of himself. He was determined to explain himself to Brittany. The looks that they received from the Gryffindor Quidditch Team spelled death at the final match between them. He decided he would wait and let her cool down a little.

Draco felt the something in the back of his mind grow a little bit, but he shook it off. The look Brittany gave them kept coming up though. He sighed and stormed off, pulling Blaise with him.

“Let's go to the common rooms mate.” He said more for the ones watching him angrily.

He could not get the image out of his mind though, and he tried to get rid of it. I did not mean for her to hear it. She was supposed to stay there and wait. What am I saying? I do not care about the girl. Draco thought, never realizing that he had not thought of her as a Gryffindork at that moment, but a female.

A small piece of his icy heart fell away, unnoticed. And somewhere far away a star brightened. Fate was happy with the development, a little angry at how it happened, but still happy. The blasted male was slowly beginning to feel.

§Brittany and Hermione's Room§

Brittany was out of her costume, which was being folded nicely by Hermione. The earrings and necklace were back in the velvet box. Ginny was pulling the bobby pins out of Brittany's hair. Faia was curled up in Brittany's arms trying to comfort her mistress. The whole room was quiet except for Faia's purring. Brittany was lost in thought.

Well that could have gone better. I mean jeez, those two idiots ruined the dance for me. I hope that dad was able to get a picture of me before this happened, to send to Christopher. Ugh! Why did they have to get mad about me? Why is it that I can't help the nagging feeling that Draco was jealous of Blaise. (She never noticed she used Draco's first name.) Of course he was jealous, I mean he had a boring date, and Blaise was having fun. Anyone would be jealous. Stupid Draco Malfoy and his kiss, and his jealousy. I am the Gryffindor Misfit, and I had a horrible night.

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Mizu Kai: (Smacks Plot) That was not how we planned the confrontation.

Plot: I am sorry, this just seemed better!

Mizu Kai: Now we have to fix all this!

Plot: Don't worry I have it all planned out!

Mizu Kai: You better you little bugger.

Plot: Just start on the next chapter and you will see it work out.

Mizu Kai: Whatever. Under here is the Poll Results so Far, in addition, there will be no preview for the next chapter. I am having to change some ideas around because Plot was a bad boy this chapter. Do not worry, it does not change that Chapter Fifteen a big plot surprise will show up. Remember to review. It makes my world go around, and I update faster.

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Poll Results so Far:

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