Ron Embarrasses Himself by Asking Fleur Delacour to the Ball

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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.