Ball of Dreams

"Hermione was gazing at him as if she had never seen him before. There was a palpable pink to her cheeks. Her face grew only more flushed as she glanced away. She even started... fanning herself a little. Unconsciously, it appeared. "Gracious," she breathed quietly. "What would I want to go with you for?"" What if Ron had manned up and asked Hermione to the Yule Ball? Enjoy!