#unity ball

[theliongrant]

Grant was in a really great mood, despite Gryffindor losing the quidditch game. This ball was exactly what he needed, to celebrate life and being together, back in the school that he loved with people that he loved more. Grant had a plate filled with sugary rainbow treats, a grin on his face as he picked up a bowl of icecream to top it all off. He saw a friend nearby and padded over, still all smiles, “They’ve got raspberry drops! Like, from home. Come eat with me, no one’s eating.”

[killianwood-blog]

swollen unity

Many eyes turned towards Killian as he stepped into the Great Hall which was beautifully decorated. He on the other hand looked eye-catching for a totally different reason. Dressed in his pitch black flower-ornated suit and elegant long coat with shiny buttons he was waddling in using the support of his wine walking stick. His trousers were ripped up to his knees revealing his swollen legs covered with red brands and scorch marks. Every step was teeth-grinding but his anger fuelled him.

“No, it’s not a fashion statement. The head boy decided to hex me in the back...”

[xiomarawinters]

surprise surprise [unity ball]

Xiomara is a vision. She's wearing a long, black slip dress, draped with a long, soft cloak. Her usually thick, wavy hair has been straightened perfectly, resting down her back. Xiomara Winters almost always takes pride in her immaculate appearance but tonight, she took bombshell to new heights.

Her date was waiting for her outside the Great Hall and she quirked a brow when she saw him. "Looking good," she commented, strolling forward to take his arm. "Ready to light some fires?"

[ares-kane]

While Gryffindor’s loss was a bit of a disappointment, Ares was excited to get to the dance and dance with Mer, even if he was a bit shit at it. His roommates had razzed him about how quickly he changed how he took special care in his appearance for once. Ares ignored them and managed to make it to the Ravenclaw tower early despite knowing that Mer would probably need a bit more time. He wasted time by attempting to answer the riddles to her common room door often asking for a different one if it stumped him and laughing if he got it correct, only to close the door again and ask again. He wasn’t normally nervous around other girls, but it was definitely different with Mer and this distraction was what he needed so he wouldn’t make a total fool of himself when she was finally ready. He was about to ask the door for another riddle when it swung open from the inside and Meredith stepped out looking absolutely stunning. “Okay, this definitely makes up for your House thrashing us in Quidditch. You look amazing!”

@meredith-halliwell

[tshilamarko]

Tshila was late to the dance. She’d made sure to congratulate each and every member of Gryffindor’s team that she could find on a great game (Killian had run off somewhere apparently) and then had a mini celebration in the change rooms with her team. After that, Tshila’s precious mirror was utilised for what was most likely going to be her last ever school dance. She had to re-apply her eyeliner at least three times because of all the crying. As always, Tshila looked her best- she was pretty handy when it came to makeup, and she had an extensive family she could borrow clothes from. 

When she walked into the Great Hall, the party was in full swing, and Tshila was beaming. After being immediately greeted by Professor McKellar, Tshila gave him the biggest hug of thanks before she spotted a friend in the corner of her eye. She grinned, hurrying away from her favourite teacher to head towards her friend. Running in heels was no small feat. “Ohhhh my gosh! You look great!”

[peace-love-piper]

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