The Yule Ball

Fred and George's Canary Cream Pranks Take Over Gryffindor Tower
Gryffindor Tower becomes chaotic as students keep transforming into canaries due to Fred and George Weasley's new invention, Canary Creams. Everyone learns to be cautious of food offerings, and Harry recalls the similar incident with Dudley and the Ton-Tongue Toffee. Fred and George are secretly working on their next prank.
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Hogwarts Castle Looks Like a Winter Wonderland for Christmas
Snow falls heavily on Hogwarts, transforming the Beauxbatons carriage into a frosted pumpkin and the Durmstrang ship into an icy spectacle. The house-elves work hard in the kitchens to prepare hearty holiday meals, though Fleur Delacour complains about the richness of the food.
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Draco Malfoy Insults Hermione, but She Outsmarts Him
Draco Malfoy insults Hermione, calling her a "Mudblood" and mocking her for possibly attending the ball. Hermione outwits him by pretending Alastor Moody is nearby, causing Malfoy to panic. Hermione, Harry, and Ron walk away laughing.
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Hermione Reveals Her Magical Teeth Adjustment
After noticing Hermione's straightened teeth, Ron asks about it, and she reveals that she had Poppy Pomfrey shrink her teeth after Malfoy's hex. Hermione mischievously admits she let Poppy Pomfrey shrink them a bit more than necessary, delighting in her parents' disapproval since they are dentists.
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Sirius Warns Harry to Be Cautious After the First Task
Sirius Black sends a letter congratulating Harry on surviving the first task and advises him to stay vigilant. He mentions the importance of keeping an eye on someone they had previously discussed. Hermione urges Harry to start working on the egg clue for the second task, but Harry and Ron prioritize playing chess instead.
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Dobby Surprises Harry with a Christmas Morning Visit
Dobby wakes Harry on Christmas morning, presenting him with socks that he made himself. Harry quickly improvises a gift for Dobby, giving him some old socks. Ron adds to Dobby's collection, giving him more socks and a sweater. The morning is filled with the exchange of presents among the boys in the dormitory.
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Hermione Starts Preparing for the Yule Ball Hours Early
As Harry and Ron engage in a snowball fight with the Weasley twins, Hermione leaves early to get ready for the Yule Ball, causing Ron to express disbelief that she needs so much time. Meanwhile, the boys struggle with their own dress robes and change in the dormitory, where Ron tries to make his robes look less feminine.
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The Champions Assemble for the Yule Ball
As students gather in the entrance hall before the Yule Ball, Harry meets Parvati and Ron meets her sister, Padma, though Ron seems more interested in avoiding Fleur Delacour. The champions are called forward, and Harry is shocked to see Hermione looking completely different, having transformed her appearance for the event.
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The Yule Ball Begins, and the Champions Open the Dance
The champions and their partners open the Yule Ball with a formal dance. Harry, embarrassed and uncomfortable, tries to keep up with Parvati. Soon the floor fills with other students, and Harry is relieved to no longer be the center of attention.
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Ron Confronts Hermione About Her Date with Viktor Krum
After watching Hermione dance with Viktor Krum, Ron confronts her angrily, accusing her of fraternizing with the enemy. Hermione defends herself, revealing that Krum had been visiting the library to talk to her. Their argument escalates, leading Hermione to storm off while Ron refuses to dance with Padma.
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