A/N: Umm, a reminder: These vignettes are absolutely unrelated to each other, so don't try to make sense of the order they're coming out in, it'll only confuse you, nakedmolerat.

Err, where have I been? I was still at home but I just didn't want to write much, and then BAM! school's about to start again. I figured I'd at least post something up before going back. I know I won't have time for anything once it starts so yeah.

Once again, all fluff. Can't waste brain cells thinking up of a good plot; I must save those for school. And I know I could have picked a better song, but I didn't really want to look and I had This is the Night lyrics so I was like, 'what the hey? Why not?'

This was written before the sixth book came out, so disregard anything you learn after reading Half-Blood Prince…or any other book for that matter, this fic is complete and total fluff.

Disclaimer: This story is based on characters and situations created and owned by J. K. Rowling, various publishers including but not limited to Bloomsbury Books, Scholastic Books and Raincoast Books, and Warner Bros., Inc. No money is being made and no copyright or trademark infringement is intended. This applies to all chapters. I don't own the selected lyrics of the song either, which is by Clay Aiken, This is the Night.

#8 Grand Entrance

"I must say, you look very sexy," Draco Malfoy complimented with a devilish smirk. "Simply ravishing. Makes me want to pull you into my room right now and just rip the dress off." There was, indeed, a hungry gleam in his eyes.

Ginny Weasley, the recipient of his flattering remark, smiled. She was dressed to kill in a curve- hugging emerald dress that had a dangerous cut in the back, revealing her shoulders and the expanse of her backside. The front of her dress was also a tad divulging but not too daring. She figured that one sinfully exposing cut was enough. From the front a person looking couldn't see the daring feature, but Ginny was sure that when it came time to dance nobody could miss it.

"Ready to make a big impression?" She asked her escort.

"Never more ready in my life," Draco grinned, dressed in formal, tailored, dress robes that matched Ginny's dress.

He wrapped his arm around her waist just a little below where was considered proper and led Ginny through the Great Hall doors, which automatically opened upon their nearing. The entire dance, by now in full swing, stopped and stared. Silence hung in the air, crystalline clear. Not a person moved or spoke.

Draco raised a graceful eyebrow, "My, I didn't know that arriving fifteen minutes late was worthy of this much attention. I should do it more often."

Still no one moved. Finally, Albus Dumbledore, from a circle of teachers, walked over to greet the couple. "Ah, I see you two have made it safely. Certain students were growing quiet restless with worry about you." His eyes twinkled.

Ginny spotted Ron, Harry, and Hermione staring at her with stunned, and a tad bit angry, expressions. Ginny silently giggled. And they hadn't even seen her back yet. Draco saw Pansy, among other Slytherins, gaping at him stupidly. He snorted.

Dumbledore continued, "I must comment on your attire: you both look absolutely smashing."

Slowly, conversation and movement started to trickle back to the Hall, but eyes remained on the couple that had just entered.

"I trust the two of you will enjoy the Winter Ball."

Ginny smiled genuinely at the old wizard, "Thank you, Headmaster, we're having fun already."

Dumbledore walked away and signaled to the band to start its music. For the formal occasion the Head Boy and Head Girl had picked out a fine collection of muggle and wizard music, all slow songs. The first one started.

When the world wasn't upside down

I could take all the time I had

But I'm not going to wait when a moment can vanish so fast

Cause every kiss is a kiss you can never get back

Ginny scanned the dance floor as the words to the song filtered into her head. The floor was empty. Obviously the school was still waiting for a couple to take the lead.

"Want to open the dancing?" She asked Draco, who looked like he was thinking the same thing.

"It'd be very fun," He answered, sweeping her over to the dance floor.

Lift me up in your eyes

If you told me that is what Heaven is, well, you'd be right

I've been waiting forever for this

This is the night

When the answer to all my dreams is as close as a touch away

Why am I here holding back what I'm trying to say?

"We should do this more often," Ginny said. "The silence was very satisfying and Ron was absolutely enraged when he saw me with you."

Draco smiled, pulling her closer. "He's just disappointed that Granger isn't dressed like this."

Other couple tentatively moved to the dance floor.

Hold me close to your heart

I would go with you to the ends of the Earth and we'll fly

I've been waiting forever for this

This is the night

This is the night where we capture forever and our tomorrows begin

After tonight, we will never be lonely again

After a little while the song ended, Draco led Ginny off the dance floor. She immediately caught sight of Ron making his way over to her. Ginny rolled her eyes and looked around in the few seconds before Ron reached her.

Ginny caught sight of Dumbledore again. He smiled and his eyes twinkled at her.

Ginny readied herself for Ron's impending tirade. It was going to be a long night. Ah well, she knew the consequences when she made her grand entrance.