The Unexpected Task

Professor McGonagall Announces the Yule Ball to the Class
During a Transfiguration lesson, Professor McGonagall informs the students about the upcoming Yule Ball, a formal event for students in their fourth year and above, as part of the Triwizard Tournament. She sternly emphasizes that the champions and their partners are expected to open the dance, causing Harry to panic at the thought of dancing.
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Harry Worries About Asking a Date for the Yule Ball
Harry starts to worry about finding a date for the Yule Ball, especially when he realizes how many girls seem interested in the event. He reflects on his feelings for Cho Chang but struggles to find the courage to ask her, while Ron offers humorous advice about “lassoing” a girl.
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Girls Begin Asking Harry to the Yule Ball
As Harry struggles with the idea of asking Cho to the ball, he is surprised when several girls, including a Hufflepuff third-year and a fifth-year student, ask him to be their partner. Harry awkwardly declines, feeling embarrassed and unsure how to respond.
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Hagrid's Interview with Rita Skeeter Doesn't Go as Planned
Hagrid shares with Harry, Ron, and Hermione that Rita Skeeter was more interested in writing about Harry than about magical creatures in their recent interview. Despite Hagrid's positive comments, he senses that Skeeter was disappointed he didn't criticize Harry, and the group is relieved no negative story about Hagrid has appeared in the The Daily Prophet yet.
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The School Prepares for the Yule Ball
As the term progresses, rumors about the Yule Ball and its festivities spread across Hogwarts. Filius Flitwick relaxes his lessons, allowing the students to play games, while other teachers, like Professor Snape, continue to give assignments, including a test on poison antidotes right before the holidays.
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Fred Asks Angelina to the Yule Ball, Prompting Ron and Harry to Panic
Fred Weasley confidently asks Angelina Johnson to the Yule Ball in front of the entire Gryffindor common room, much to Ron's surprise. His boldness makes Ron and Harry realize they need to hurry and find dates for the ball before they are left without partners.
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Harry Fails to Ask Cho to the Yule Ball
Harry finally works up the courage to ask Cho Chang to the Yule Ball, but he is devastated when she tells him she is already going with Cedric Diggory. Harry's confidence plummets, and he spends the rest of the day feeling disappointed and bitter towards Cedric.
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Ron Embarrasses Himself by Asking Fleur Delacour to the Ball
Ron awkwardly asks Fleur Delacour to the Yule Ball in front of everyone in the entrance hall, only to be humiliated when she doesn't respond and walks away. Ron regrets his boldness and is comforted by Ginny, who reveals she is going to the ball with Neville Longbottom.
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Hermione Reveals She Already Has a Date for the Yule Ball
Ron is shocked when Hermione tells him she already has a date for the Yule Ball. He refuses to believe her, assuming she's lying to avoid Neville. However, Hermione insists she is telling the truth, leaving Ron and Harry confused and speculating about her mystery date.
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Harry Asks Parvati to the Yule Ball, and She Agrees
With time running out, Harry finally asks Parvati Patil to be his date to the Yule Ball, and she agrees. Parvati offers to ask her sister, Padma, if she will go with Ron. Harry and Ron now have dates for the Yule Ball, though Harry feels the entire situation is more trouble than it's worth.
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