Halloween Ball E-mails

HALLOWEEN BALL E-MAILS

To: All Students

From: Minerva McGonagall

Subject: Halloween ball Sent: Weds 18^th October 1995, 10:04

Dear Students,

As announced this morning over breakfast, the school will be holding a Halloween ball this year, which will be taking place directly after the usual feast on Halloween night. This of course means dress robes will be required, so if anyone wishes to purchase any new ones then please make sure you do so in Hogsmeade by Saturday 29th October.

This ball will be open to students of all ages this year and there will be no foreign visitors to this ball, unlike the Yule ball last year. This does not mean that you should not be on your best behavior. I do not expect to see anything that will cause a disturbance, for example, jinxed sweets or people turning different colours. Of course I am not referring to any specific people and I do hope that the entire school shows how responsible they can be on the night.

I hope the ball will be as enjoyable as the Yule ball was, but let's not allow the thoughts of this upcoming ball to cloud our mind too much as we still have plenty of schoolwork to do before that time.

Regards,

Professor M McGonagall

(Deputy Headmistress & Head of Gryffindor)

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To: Fred Weasley

From: George Weasley

Subject: Order forms Sent: Weds 18^th October 1995, 11:16

Dear twin of mine,

You don't suppose McGonagall could possibly mean us do you? How could she think such things eh?

Down to business. I've been making up a new order form after mum shredded our last one and I actually think this one looks much better. I've kept all the prices the same and have added the new Weasley Wonders. Now we've just got to figure out how to sneak all our treats into the ball, I mean, we can't have a celebration without our wonderful stock.

George (the smart twin)

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To: George (the smart twin)

From: Fred (the good looking twin)

Subject: Weasley wonders Sent: Weds 18^th October 1995, 14:12

Hey George,

We haven't tested those ones yet. I thought we were going to test them on Ron.

Fred

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To: Best Ickle Brother

From: Fred Weasley

Subject: Help Sent: Weds 18^th October 1995, 17:15

Ron,

Hey, you know that you are my favourite younger brother? Well, wanna help my other and me with something very special. We promise you won't go blue this time.

Lots of hugs from Fred

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To: Fred

From: Ron

Subject: Yeah right.... Sent: Thurs 19^th October 1995, 16:06

I'm your only younger brother you git. I'm having a difficult enough time with this ball already so I don't need to become one of your guinea pigs as well. Go test your stuff on Ginny.

Ron

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To: Harry Potter

From: Ron Weasley

Subject: Stupid brothers Sent: Thurs 19^th October 1995, 16:08

Hey, guess what? My brothers really are stupid, the twins anyway....although, Percy is a bit strange at times too. They actually think that I still fall for that "please help us out bestest little brother" line. No doubt they are wanting to test one of their strange sweets.

Anyway, have you found a date yet for this bloody annoying ball?

Ron

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To: Ron

From: Harry

Subject: Re: Stupid brothers Sent: Thurs 19^th October 1995, 16:10

Ron,

I'm sitting at the computer right next to you. Why are you e-mailing me?

Harry

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To: Harry

From: Ron

Subject: Re: Re: Stupid brothers Sent: Thurs 19^th October 1995, 16:13

You didn't answer me. Are you planning on asking my baby sister, is that it? I've already had a word with a couple of guys about that.

Ron

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To: Ron

From: Harry

Subject: Re: Re: Re: Stupid brothers Sent: Thurs 19^th October 1995, 16:15

Ron,

I am still right next to you. Turn your head you lazy git.

Harry

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To: Complete Git (a.k.a. Ron)

From: Your Annoyed Sister (a.k.a. Ginny)

Subject: Quit it!! Sent: Fri 20^th October 1995, 10:21

Excuse me dear brother, but did you tell the twins to test their stuff on me? I am not so stupid as to fall for their techniques. Also, dearest annoying brother that you are, why are Neville and Colin suddenly avoiding me like the plague? What have you said to them? I do want a date for this ball you know. How am I supposed to get one if you keep threatening any guy who comes near me. Quit worrying about my love life and start worrying about your own!!!! If not, I'll make you worry about it!!

Ginny

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To: Hermione Granger

From: Ron Weasley

Subject: Bunny Sent: Fri 20^th October 1995, 10:33

I love you, please be my sex bunny.

Yours,

Ron

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To: Ron Weasley

From: Hermione Granger

Subject: What? Sent: Fri 20^th October 1995, 13:16

Ron, are you feeling quite all right? I hear your brothers are on the look out for more guinea pigs. Did they get to you?

Regards,

Hermione

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To: 'Mione

From: Ron

Subject: Re: What? Sent: Fri 20^th October 1995, 14:02

'Mione,

What are you talking about? Are you sure my brothers didn't get to you?

By the way, have you got a date yet for this ball?

Ron

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To: Ron

From: Hermione (NOT 'Mione).

Subject: Fwd: Bunny Sent: Fri 20^th October 1995, 14:16

I received the following from you earlier. Explain please.

Hermione

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To: Hermione Granger

From: Ron Weasley

Subject: Bunny Sent: Fri 20^th October, 10:33

I love you, please be my sex bunny.

Yours,

Ron

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To: Hermione

From: Ron

Subject: WTF?? Sent: Fri 20^th October 1995, 15:46

I never sent that. I need to have words with my dear little sister I think....oh and change my password.

So about the ball, you got a date yet? Just wondering.

Ron

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To: Ginny (a.k.a. The Devil)

From: Ron

Subject: Sex Bunny??!!?? Sent: Fri 20^th October 1995, 17:19

What are you trying to do to me?? I know it was you who sent that to Hermione!! This means war!!!!

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To: Ginny Weasley

From: Hermione Granger

Subject: I'm a little lost.... Sent: Sat 21^st October 1995, 12:08

Hi Ginny,

Did you happen to hack into Ron's e-mail account yesterday and send me something? If so, why? Also, I don't know if you are aware and if you are not then you should hear this from a friend but, there is a big banner hanging in the common room that reads "GINNY WEASLEY LOVES HARRY POTTER".

Thought you should know as it was found after you went off to breakfast this morning.

Regards,

Hermione.

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To: Dead Man Walking (a.k.a. Ron)

From: Ginny

Subject: You git!! Sent: Sun 22^nd October 1995, 10:05

HOW DARE YOU!! It took Hermione and me ages to get that stupid banner down yesterday!! Oh well, it gave us plenty of time to chat!!

About the mail I sent. Well, you shouldn't use such an obvious password. Honestly, as if I couldn't guess it was "HERMIONE". I thought you and Hermione needed a bit of a shake up. Everyone knows you two fancy each other. Deal with it!!

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To: Ginny Weasley

From Harry Potter

Subject: Ball Sent: Sun 22^nd October 1995, 11:54

Ginny,

I was wondering if you would like to come to the ball with me. This isn't because of that banner by the way. I had some choice words to say to Ron about that I can tell you. He did tell me what you sent Hermione though. That was a good one Gin. Of course I couldn't tell him that, although I did say he should hurry up and ask Hermione. You can only guess what his reaction was.

Harry

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To: Ron

From: Hermione

Subject: Date and other things Sent: Sun 22^nd October 1995, 12:13

Ron,

I don't know why you and Ginny are fighting, although she did tell me some strange things yesterday whilst taking that banner down, which I can only guess was put up by you. By the way, how did you get it so high?

About the ball, I've had a few offers but I can't decide yet. What about you? Is there anyone you are thinking of asking?

Hermione

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To: Harry

From: Ginny

Subject: Re: Ball Sent: Sun 22^nd October 1995, 15:19

Harry,

I would love to go with you. I don't think Ron will be too pleased though. Well stuff him. That's all I can say. Best not tell him for a while though, I don't want you getting into trouble.

Ginny

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To: The Boy Who Lived (but only while I let him)

From: Ron Weasley

Subject: My sister Sent: Mon 23^rd October 1995, 13:14

Harry (my supposed best friend),

Excuse me, but please would you just put me straight on this. I heard from Seamus, who heard from Lavender, who heard from Parvati, who heard from Padma, who overheard Ginny telling Colin that you had asked her to the ball. Is this correct?

Your dear friend (pending decision) Ron

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To: Hermione

From: Ron

Subject: Re: Date and other things Sent: Mon 23^rd October 1995, 15:36

So, you haven't made up your mind yet? Wow, sounds like you have sooooooo many offers. I guess you don't need anymore then.

Oh and to answer why I'm fighting with my sister, she is THE DEVIL incarnate.

Ron

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To: Ron

From: Hermione

Subject: Re: Re: Date and other things Sent: Mon 23^rd October 1995, 15:56

Ron,

Are you angry at me? If so, why? I'm getting confused about recent events. First, I get a strange e-mail from you, then you say it was Ginny, then you put up that banner about her, Harry has now vanished and now you are annoyed with me for no reason.

The reason I haven't decided yet is because the right person hasn't asked me yet, although it's starting to look like he won't at all.

Hermione

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To: Hermione

From: Ron

Subject: Harry Sent: Mon 23^rd October 1995, 16:16

So where is he then? I know he's hiding from me. I suppose you heard about how he's taking my 'not so innocent' little sister to this ball?

Who's this right person then?

Regards,

Ron

P.S. Sorry about being annoyed with you. I'm just having a bad day, actually a bad few days.

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To: Harry

From: Hermione

Subject: Snape Sent: Tues 24^th October 1995, 15:41

Harry,

If you are still getting this, I better warn you. Snape was looking like he was about to explode when he saw you weren't in class again today.

Ginny and I are worried about you and I'm sure Ron isn't that angry. You can't really hide forever, it's better to face him than Snape.

Regards,

Hermione

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To: Harry Potter

From: Severus Snape

Subject: Potions Sent: Tues 24^th October 1995, 18:56

Mr Potter,

I do not happen to find it funny that you have not shown up for the last two Potions lessons without good reason. If this continues I will be deducting 100 points from Gryffindor every time you do not show up in future.

Regards,

Professor S Snape

(Head of Slytherin)

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To: Lee Jordan

From: Fred Weasley

Subject: For your information.... Sent: Weds 25^th October 1995, 11:12

George and I would like to thank you for testing those sweets. I realize we sort of tricked you into it, but nevertheless, you are ok. Don't worry though, the green spots should wear off soon.

Thanks again old pal.

Fred

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To: You Evil Buggers (a.k.a. Fred & George)

From: Lee (former friend)

Subject: You will pay.... Sent: Weds 25^th October 1995, 11:44

Dear gits,

What do you mean SORT OF tricked me???? You said they were old stock that were completely harmless and were trying to clear them to make room for new things. Also, what do you mean SHOULD wear off soon??!!?? The ball is in under a week and Megan will not be impressed if I show up looking like this!! If there is no cure then you better keep clear of me or I will personally make sure you never graduate!!

Lee

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To: Hermione Granger

From: George Weasley

Subject: Green spots Sent: Thurs 26^th October 1995, 10:15

Hi Hermione,

My dear twin and I need help. We tried some new stock on Lee and now he's come out in green spots. For a start the spots are supposed to be red and only last for an hour. He's had them for two days now. It's our necks if we can't sort this and we know how brainy you are about these things so please could you come and have a look and give us a hand.

If you do we promise to have a talk with our little brother about asking you to the ball. We know he wants to ask, but we both think that little Ronniekins is a little shy when it comes to you.

Thanks in advance,

George & Fred

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To: Ron

From: Hermione

Subject: Harry and other things Sent: Thurs 26^th October 1995, 14:16

Ron,

Harry was found this morning. Dean and Seamus discovered him wondering around the Quidditch stadium. He was cold and wet (even though it hasn't been raining) and refuses to say where he's been. He seems quite shaken up so please be kind.

Also, thank your lucky stars that your brothers didn't trick you into testing their new sweets. They've messed it up and Lee Jordan seems to be suffering from green spots all over his body. I took a look earlier and I think he'll be ok if he takes some Deverdetum potion.

Hermione

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To: Ickle Ronniekins

From: George Weasley

Subject: What are you waiting for.... Sent: Thurs 26^th October 1995, 14:20

Ron,

Get it together man. Ask Hermione to the ball. She wants you to ask her. Just do it. Even Ginny has a date for Merlin's sake.

George

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To: Hermione Granger

From: Ron Weasley

Subject: Lee Sent: Fri 27^th October 1995, 15:23

Hi Hermione,

When you say you took a look at Lee's body, I presume you meant whilst he was fully clothed.

Ron

P.S Iwaswonderingifyouwouldwannagototheballwithme?

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To: Ron

From: Hermione

Subject: Re: Lee Sent: Fri 27^th October 1995, 15:59

Hello Ron,

Of course he was fully clothed. I don't think he would have wanted me to see him naked.

Also, are you trying to make my eyes go funny? I finally managed to pick out the words in your P.S and the answer is yes, of course. I'd love to go with you.

Love,

Hermione

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To: Harry

From: Ron

Subject: Hermione Sent: Fri 27^th October 1995, 16:23

Harry,

What am I going to do? I asked Hermione to the ball and she said yes. She also replied by signing "Love". What does this mean? I mean, I know what love means, but she's never done that before. What does SHE mean by it?

Ron

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To: Ginny

From: Harry

Subject: Your brother Sent: Fri 27^th October 1995, 17:46

Hi Ginny,

Ron has gone a little crazy I think. He seems to have forgotten that he's mad at me and forced me into hiding.

Hermione seems to have got him all crazy, well, even crazier. She agreed to go to the ball with him and now he's all confused. Can't you two make up so you can talk to him please? I'm no good at talking about girls. Apparently Hermione signed her reply to him with "Love". He doesn't know why she wrote that or what she means and neither do I. You girls are all a mystery to me. Although you are a lovely mystery waiting to be cracked by me.

Harry

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To: Harry

From: Ginny

Subject: Ron Sent: Sat 28^th October 1995, 11:24

Harry,

"you are a lovely mystery waiting to be cracked by me" - Is that supposed to be you talking dirty?

Anyway, I will try to make up with Ron as he is totally clueless about the opposite sex and I suppose he can't help being a prat at times. I can't believe he finally asked her. I knew she'd say yes, it's so obvious they fancy each other.

Love (am I making you all confused now??)

Ginny

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To: Ginny

From: Hermione

Subject: Ron Sent: Sat 28^th October 1995, 16:37

Hiya Ginny,

Ron asked me to the ball and I said yes. He hasn't replied to me or even talked to me since. I'm so confused. I signed my e-mail "Love" and I think I scared him away. Please Ginny I need advice.

Hermione

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To: Ron

From: Ginny

Subject: Ok.... Sent: Sun 29^th October 1995, 13:04

Ron,

I don't want to fight anymore. Ok, that's a lie, it's fun and I was winning, but that's beside the point. First of all, write back to Hermione and tell her you are glad she said yes and that you can't wait to take her to the ball. Also, "Love" just means that she is trying to express her feelings to you because she fancies the pants off of you, you idiot!! She told me a couple of months ago. Ok, that was a disturbing image, but it's true. Also, try to tell her that you think she's beautiful as we all know you do and girls like to hear that.

Ginny

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To: Ginny

From: Hermione

Subject: I'm going crazy Sent: Sun 29^th October 1995, 14:08

Hi Ginny,

Sorry about the previous e-mail. I re-read it this morning and realised I was starting to sound like Lavender and Parvati. This scared me out of my stupor. Anyway, Ron spoke to me earlier and said that he was glad I said yes and that he couldn't wait to go to the ball with me. He also told me that he thought I was as pretty as a Wronski Feint. This did strike me as odd, but if you consider how much he loves Quidditch, then I suppose that was a pretty good compliment.

Hermione

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To: Ginny

From: Harry

Subject: Talking dirty Sent: Mon 30^th October 1995, 11:13

Ok, maybe talking dirty isn't my strongest point. Maybe you can give me some pointers on the dance floor tomorrow night.

Love,

Your ball date (Harry)

P.S. You're not confusing me. I know you love me really!!

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To: Harry

From: Ginny

Subject: Re: Talking dirty Sent: Mon 30^th October 1995, 11:31

Harry,

Oh, I'll give you some pointers all right.

Blimey, I'm beginning to sound like a scarlet woman!!

Also, why did you add your name after "Your ball date". How many dates do you think I have to this ball?

Love,

Ginny

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To: Ginny

From: Hermione

Subject: Panic Sent: Mon 30^th October 2004, 12:35

Ginny,

Panic has just set in. Tomorrow is the ball and I just thought about something. What if Ron wants to kiss me? I've never kissed anyone before, not even Viktor (I really didn't fancy him). Also, I don't want him to think that he should kiss me because it's a ball. I mean I would love him to, but I don't want to force him or make him think I'm forcing him.

Hermione

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To: Ron

From: Ginny

Subject: Wronski Feint and ball Sent: Mon 30^th October 1995, 14:32

I can't believe you told Hermione she was as pretty as a Wronski Feint. She still seemed impressed though. I thought it was funny. I wish I had been there to witness it.

Ok, two things about the ball tomorrow. One, do not even try to interfere with me and Harry, and two, are you going to kiss Hermione?

Ginny

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To: Ginny

From: Confused brother (Ron)

Subject: Kissing?? Sent: Mon 30^th October 1995, 17:12

Oh no!! That thought hadn't crossed my mind. Does she want me to? Should I?

Also, if I see Harry even try to kiss you he shall become The Boy Who Lived Until He Met With A Very Nasty Accident Involving A Blast-Ended Skrewt. Am I clear?

Ron

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To: Ron

From: Harry

Subject: Kissing Hermione Sent: Tues 31^st October 1995, 11:16

Ok, Ginny wanted me to tell you that you should go find Hermione as soon as possible and kiss her. Apparently it will ease the tension for tonight. By the way, why am I telling you this? What have you said to Ginny now? She didn't seem very impressed with you earlier. I'm surprised she offered to give you any advice. Of course, she also said that you should go stick your head down a toilet bowl and flush several times, but I didn't think that was the best thing to do.

Harry

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To: Ginny

From: Very Happy Hermione

Subject: Kiss Sent: Tues 31^st October 1995, 16:14

Hiya Ginny,

Looking forward to tonight? I'm just going to get ready so I don't know if you'll get this before the ball. Just wanted to tell you that Ron kissed me. I feel like I can't stop smiling. He just came up to me, grabbed me and kissed me. It was all very strange but nice. Afterwards though, as he left to get dressed, he was muttering something about toilet bowls. Anyway, see you later.

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To: All Students

From: Minerva McGonagall

Subject: Halloween ball Sent: Weds 1^st November 1995, 08:46

Dear Students,

I think we can all say that the ball went as smoothly as could have been expected. I thank you all for your help in making this a mostly peaceful event and do hope that everyone had a good time.

On a further note, please can the following students report to my office as soon as possible:-

Fred and George Weasley (please make sure you bring the cure for Neville Longbottom's tail)

Ron Weasley (an explanation for Harry Potter's black eye will be required)

Lee Jordon (I think I have something for that the remaining green tint in your skin)

Until the next ball.

Regards,

Professor M McGonagall

(Deputy Headmistress & Head of Gryffindor)