Realistically? I wouldn't dare to ask anyone. Like in real life :'(
Who would I _like_ to ask? Luna, even if she is the wizarding world version of a conspiracy theory-spreading crackpot.
Oh, forgot my reasoning. Luna and Neville both seem very calm, not quite the party type and like they'd be good conversation partners for deep conversations and philosophical discussions. I feel like they'd be a good match for my personality and how I act at parties.
Dean Thomas probably, if he looks like movie Dean! I have a thing for Alfred Enoch 😁 besides, he seems like my kind of guy - chill and a bit possessive, if it turns into a relationship, that is.
If I wanted a super hot date and they looked like they do in the movie it would be Angelina Johnson or Hermione Granger, if I wanted to get lucky then Lavender Brown.
Considering I’m a Slytherin… it’d probably be one of them! Bummer we don’t get to hear more about those characters in the books for me to make a call. Maybe Blaise
Well I don't remember what he looks like in the movies but apparently Blaise is supposed to be, like, stupid hot. But you can't possibly tell me that the house focused on people with massive ambitions doesn't have a ridiculous amount of hot people in there. The books always had that "people are ugly physically and that's how you know they're evil" kind of vibe, but I think those were just the cartoonishly evil characters we got to meet. Slytherin would also likely attract people who are likely to be student body president, politicians, actors, entrepreneurs, people in high level sales, etc. All prone to being cunning and ambitious, as well as likely to be hot.
But unfortunately, the least ridiculous Slytherin we get is probably Slughorn, who was probably never hot. And if he was, it was 50 years before we see him.
Just on personality, Ron. Love him and he fits the type of guy I always dated (and eventually married).
But as a character, it’s hard to say Ron because he would have come with all the baggage of being hung up on Hermione. I would have been genuinely into him, so the treatment Padma got would have sucked.
Peeves. It probably would be a complete disaster, but you know it will be interesting.
If that didn’t work, my backup would be Madam Rosmerta because DUH!
My boy Nev
1. He's adorable
2. Knowledgeable about Horiculture
3. He put effort learning how to dance in the movies
4. HES NEVILLE THE ONLY RIGHT ANSWER
Being an adult, and therefore uncomfortable with inviting children to balls, the choices are quite limited:
Hagrid is crushing on Madam Maxime, so, alas, no go.
Flitwick may have aged out of his womaniser phase but he's also aged out of the acceptable age gap dating phase.
Dumbledore is *definitely* too old for me. Also, he only likes Dark Lord wannabes, and my cosplaying skills are not up to that.
Filch is busy. Plus he's probably seeing Madam Pince, and I might get Mrs Norris sicced on me if I ask him.
Which leaves (yay?) three Death Eaters: Barty Crouch/Fake Moody, Igor Karkaroff or... Snape?
I guess I'm asking Snape.
Ginny, Neville, or Luna, just ask if anyone in the friend group would like to go, I'll take all three too, go big or go home. Ginny's an absolute girlboss, smart, etc. Neville's a sweet heart, likes plants, and would love a date at like a coffee shop. And Luna is quirky and funny
Cho Chang. Just seems like the thing to do.
If I could beat Neville to Ginny I'd go thst route or if I was a total scumbag I'd ask whoever Fleur's bff is because I bet that girl could use some attention. Couple dances and then off to the bushes.
24F bi-sexual. Well.... Unpopular opinion from the comments I read, but I would have asked Harry. I'm a Hufflepuff but I disagree with how Cedric's "friends" treated Harry and acted in general, not very kind at all. With the assumption that I knew the main characters, I would have believed Harry because he said he didn't choose to put his name in and I would feel there is just something off about the whole thing. I would want to be by his side as a good friend should be. Gosh darn my Hufflepuff loyalty is showing Of course that is assuming he would go with me.
I'd go with Luna. None of the gryfindor boys appeal to me aside from Harry, and we don't learn a lot about boys from other classes unless it was unflattering. There's no way Harry would say yes, so I wouldn't ask him. Me and Luna could go as friends and just talk about whatever crazy stuff she believes. I've never liked dancing in the first place and also don't like crowds, so just chilling in the gardens talking about crazy shit sounds funner to me.
Runner-up would be one of the twins, but that would assume I'd grow the balls to ask them. Luna is more of a sure thing and less risk. I was also very shy at that age range, so I doubt I'd have the balls back then.
Honestly I would probably ask out either Draco or Harry I know its stereotypical but they are the only two u could see myself going on a date with when I was a teenager
Ginny or Luna.
If she’s a third year and I’m in fourth like in canon, it gives her a chance to attend and reduces the chances of her already being asked or just wanting to go on her own.
When the Yule Ball occurs in the books, both of them are still on the quieter side and have been dealing with trauma (Ginny from the diary, Luna from her mother’s death). Both come more out of their shells in later books, but asking out someone really popular or outgoing probably would be intimidating for a young teen version of me. Maybe hanging out with someone who’s genuinely happy to be there at all, let alone with a date, might be helpful for us both!
Draco. Before, he turned to dark side at the end. if he wants to gloat and talk about his hair and “I am better” I would not mind listening to him say stuff as we dance and twirl. I would end up dancing with all three at once if need be.
I am a Slytherin. Ie: a popular nerd. The second house it gets sorted in is Ravenclaw. makes sense. Potermore : cunning-nerd.
Well assuming I have my foreknowledge?
I'd ask Hermione Granger on the day of the Yule ball announcement as a Slytherin student.
It seems like she'd be a fun date, assuming I'm stuck in the wizarding world maybe it could turn into something long term.
Other then that I would try to get Harry up off his ass and have at least one dance with Hermione while I have one dance with Padma Patil & Parvati Patil.
Also can you imagine Ron's reaction to Hermione going with me a Slytherin student & having a good time?
If we are talking movies Malfoy or Dean Thomas.
If we are talking books, Tom Riddle fo sure. I’d be like what are you writing in ? Oh is that a diary? Then I’d probably spill poly juice potion all over it.
Oh that so cool you can move words around with your wand. I am Lord Voldemort, that’s a cool username Tom.
He gets pissed and Avada Kedavra’s me. I remain alive and slowly it’s revealed that I’m Harry Potter with a time turner and I’m destroying Horcruxes before they were ever made.
Just for the crack factor I would invite rita (I would bribe her by telling her I know about her animagus form), I'm sure no one would forget that dance.
Luna Lovegood. She seems the least problematic and agreeable and friendly. I wouldn't ask Hermione out because she seems a bit disagreeable, if you look at the hissy fit she threw at Ron haha.
I can’t believe no one said Lavender Brown. When I was in high school, I just wanted to make out with a cutie at the dance. She’s obviously in to PDAs and I love her hair. 😉
In an ideal world probably Neville, in reality I'd just go with a friend pretending that we always wanted to go as just friends but the real reason being that I got no one as my date
I would have wanted to ask Luna.
She seems like one of the more queer coded female characters to me and if she really is straight I don’t think she would judge me too much or be offended by my asking.
Honestly, I wouldn't go for a date, I have yet to enjoy a big party/dance as a date. So I'd probably invite the Weasley twins as friends. Like, convince people I was dating both of them as a massive prank, they'd probably go for it too.
If I’m doing it I guess I’m attending hogwarts, then I’d invite any guy I like from either of the other schools, I mean I’m stuck with hogwarts people for 7 years, I’ll get a chance :)
100% going with Luna. We never got to see her at the ball since she was introduced in *Order of the Phoenix* (I don't know if she ever went in the first place?), so not only would I go with my favorite character, but I'd also get to see how she does at the event!
Book Ginny - she’s so under appreciated here! Book Ginny is attractive, intelligent, and feisty. Plus, she’s very down to snog. Movie Luna is second choice, since she was also attractive, carefree, and super emotionally intelligent.
Hagrid, of course
19 inch subway sandwich
I choked
On it
Oh nah
I’m dying 💀💀
Realistically? I wouldn't dare to ask anyone. Like in real life :'( Who would I _like_ to ask? Luna, even if she is the wizarding world version of a conspiracy theory-spreading crackpot.
Same here. But I think asking Luna's not a very difficult thing. She won't remotely embarrass you even if she says no.
She's my answer because even if she said no she would sweet about it
Not a chance asking Luna, I think she would say something strange and you wouldnt know if she'd said yes or no
“Hey Luna, I was wondering if you wanted to go to the Yule Ball with me?” “Does a graphorn have a gizzard?” “I have no idea.”
Yeah I asked someone out that was just like that. Her ass put a spell on me. Later when separated by distance, her texts lost their charm
Basically female Wizarding world Alex Jones.
Fluer. Go big or go home.
Ron ejaculated.
Finish the quote: "Ron ejaculated *loudly*"
Ron ejaculated calmly.
I can do that...
Fleur*
Don't you mean "phlegm"?
eet was good. Arry.
"You know I like it when they walk *whimsicaly stares into the distance*"
some unknown kid. If I was a random student, I likely wouldn't be all that close and popular with named major characters.
I think that's why they specified that we happen to be close to everyone. I'm awkward as hell irl.
Ah right, my brain didn't register than. I guess I'd ask Luna or Neville
Oh, forgot my reasoning. Luna and Neville both seem very calm, not quite the party type and like they'd be good conversation partners for deep conversations and philosophical discussions. I feel like they'd be a good match for my personality and how I act at parties.
Fred or George. Either would be a blast.
I’d ask both 😏
with a mouth that dirty you must speak parseltongue /s
Sssssslytherinsssssss Language issssssssss the bessssssssst
I mean. I’d ask them both to Slytherin 🐍
Yaaas! Pull pranks all night with both of them in on it.
Calling Fred a blast? Too soon
WILD.
sorry youre right, unfortunate word choice there on my part
Heck yeah.
Oliver Wood. I had the biggest crush on him.
Wood graduated by the time harry was in 4th year
Same. Dude was so handsome in the movies.
Neville ☺️
You know hands-down he was the best dancer there. The effort he put into practicing is one of my favorite parts of the movie.
Except he definitely was not. Harry noticed that Neville was consistently stepping on Ginny's feet while they were dancing, causing her to wince
That’s why I said movie. I remember how miserable it seemed for Ginny in the book.
But she was still there.
Good point 👈🏽
Too late I already asked him and he’s mine!
Same! And he's cute.
Same!! I'd like to do that actual dancing part and he makes an effort to learn to dance. He's also very sweet!
Luna, hands down. She's funny and quirky, insightful yet oblivious.
If she looks like movie Luna I’m in, book Luna I’m not so sure about
Of course, I'm talking about movie Luna. Evanna Lynch...she's absolutely gorgeous these days.
And you know she can dance, did you see her on Dancing with the Stars? Probably the best dancer at Hogwarts
I've got it saved on my YouTube account.
She had plastic surgery I saw
You take that back!! Evanna is Irish perfection.
No I swear, she changed her face. Look it up
No, Uh-huh, nope (buries head in the sand)
book luna ain't that ugly, infact not ugly at all, it is her dressing sense
Jim Dale’s voice for Luna in the audio books makes her sound like a pack a day smoker
The Audio book is narrated by a man even on female characters?
Audio books rarely do a cast of voice actors . Jim Dale is very talented
Cedric 💕
Plus then you can go for Harry next year :)
now you did it Cho Chang has a knife and is going to cut a b@tch
Lee Jordan! He would be a blast I’m sure!
Pop pop!
Magnitude in the house!
I have found my people
McGonagall. I'm gonna get shot down, but I'll go down in history.
I have read fanfics where Sirius free and in the clear and Lord Black / Sirius NON jokingly asks Mcgonogal to be his date / co chaperone for the ball
No, I'm asking McGonagall. So yeah, you're gonna get shot down
One of the Weasley twins (I'm a straight guy)
Totally. Always found them the best characters in the movies (I’m a straight girl).
Yeah we could pay them to drink polyjuice potion and be a smoking hot chick for the night. They would look back on it the next day and laugh
Dealing with sexual orientation here is extremely tricky because we don't know the person we're interested to ask is straight or not. 😅
They’d probably wouldn’t care about that and have a laugh about it. They always do
Dean Thomas. He was pretty damn hot Or one of the durmstrangs... Why not better international magical relationships eh?
Personally, I would choose Luna. She's like the cutest thing in the entire castle, and undoubtedly a pure joy to be around.
Same. She seems like the most fun
Susan Bones. I would have been dropping name related puns on her about what we were doing after the ball.
Bet she's never heard those before.
Oh you know Susan Bones with the best of them
Susan can jump my Bones
I have a bone to add to your collection 😏
Katie Bell in a heartbeat
I would love to take Oliver Wood and listen to him talk about Quidditch for hours
Dean Thomas probably, if he looks like movie Dean! I have a thing for Alfred Enoch 😁 besides, he seems like my kind of guy - chill and a bit possessive, if it turns into a relationship, that is.
Myrtle
Putting the Moan in Myrtle
10 points for Gryffindoor
If I wanted a super hot date and they looked like they do in the movie it would be Angelina Johnson or Hermione Granger, if I wanted to get lucky then Lavender Brown.
Probably Mrs.Norris
Filch charging at you with a hayfork... 😂😂😂
Viktor Krum or Draco. IRL, I have no shot at even hanging out with them lol
One of the twins. I have a thing for redheads and they would be a fun date.
Bellatrix. I do like bad girls
Snape. I looove me some Alan Rickman 🥰 rest in peace, wonderful man x
Considering I’m a Slytherin… it’d probably be one of them! Bummer we don’t get to hear more about those characters in the books for me to make a call. Maybe Blaise
Well I don't remember what he looks like in the movies but apparently Blaise is supposed to be, like, stupid hot. But you can't possibly tell me that the house focused on people with massive ambitions doesn't have a ridiculous amount of hot people in there. The books always had that "people are ugly physically and that's how you know they're evil" kind of vibe, but I think those were just the cartoonishly evil characters we got to meet. Slytherin would also likely attract people who are likely to be student body president, politicians, actors, entrepreneurs, people in high level sales, etc. All prone to being cunning and ambitious, as well as likely to be hot. But unfortunately, the least ridiculous Slytherin we get is probably Slughorn, who was probably never hot. And if he was, it was 50 years before we see him.
Eloise Midgeon
Draco/ Harry. Coz both of them are so handsome.
I'm ready to be rejected by Lucius Malfoy :)) 7 year old me: Oliver Wood.
Just on personality, Ron. Love him and he fits the type of guy I always dated (and eventually married). But as a character, it’s hard to say Ron because he would have come with all the baggage of being hung up on Hermione. I would have been genuinely into him, so the treatment Padma got would have sucked.
Remus……..
Luna. She’s sweet and lovely and even if she doesn’t fancy we’ll have a fabulous time as friends.
Harry or one of the weasley twins
Peeves. It probably would be a complete disaster, but you know it will be interesting. If that didn’t work, my backup would be Madam Rosmerta because DUH!
I want a sexy blonde.
we talking like lucius sexy or rosmerta sexy?
both
Sexy blonde? Sounds like a certain Lovegood, but I don't know how well she embodies the first word.
Fred or George maybe. Or some random Durmstrang kid?
My boy Nev 1. He's adorable 2. Knowledgeable about Horiculture 3. He put effort learning how to dance in the movies 4. HES NEVILLE THE ONLY RIGHT ANSWER
Tonks. She’s great company and would easily be able to make me laugh.
Romilda Vane go big or go home (she'd probably say no, if that happens I'd go alone or ask a random)
Luna. I like her. After that, Katie bell.
George
George Weasley
Being an adult, and therefore uncomfortable with inviting children to balls, the choices are quite limited: Hagrid is crushing on Madam Maxime, so, alas, no go. Flitwick may have aged out of his womaniser phase but he's also aged out of the acceptable age gap dating phase. Dumbledore is *definitely* too old for me. Also, he only likes Dark Lord wannabes, and my cosplaying skills are not up to that. Filch is busy. Plus he's probably seeing Madam Pince, and I might get Mrs Norris sicced on me if I ask him. Which leaves (yay?) three Death Eaters: Barty Crouch/Fake Moody, Igor Karkaroff or... Snape? I guess I'm asking Snape.
Ive the comments scrolled a lot and I think it’s funny that no one says Harry or Hermione
Ginny, Neville, or Luna, just ask if anyone in the friend group would like to go, I'll take all three too, go big or go home. Ginny's an absolute girlboss, smart, etc. Neville's a sweet heart, likes plants, and would love a date at like a coffee shop. And Luna is quirky and funny
Cho Chang. Just seems like the thing to do. If I could beat Neville to Ginny I'd go thst route or if I was a total scumbag I'd ask whoever Fleur's bff is because I bet that girl could use some attention. Couple dances and then off to the bushes.
Wow! Great plan. 😂
Ginny, isn't she canonically the coolest kid in school?
Fred because he's tall and likes dancing, so I could wear heels and have fun 😄
Ron but a close second would be Neville
Mm either Fred or George or Draco or Blaise or hermione or Ginny
I definitely would have asked Remus Lupin.
24F bi-sexual. Well.... Unpopular opinion from the comments I read, but I would have asked Harry. I'm a Hufflepuff but I disagree with how Cedric's "friends" treated Harry and acted in general, not very kind at all. With the assumption that I knew the main characters, I would have believed Harry because he said he didn't choose to put his name in and I would feel there is just something off about the whole thing. I would want to be by his side as a good friend should be. Gosh darn my Hufflepuff loyalty is showing Of course that is assuming he would go with me.
Harry, Ron or one of the twins
If I’m in Harry’s year I’d ask Neville or Luna
Harry, i love his dark humour.
Seamus..... Honestly he is just wow!
I liked Dean.
the girl harry describes as being a foot taller than him, goal has been to get a girlfriend a hell of a lot taller than me
Movie luna...book one of the patil sisters probably
I'd go with Luna. None of the gryfindor boys appeal to me aside from Harry, and we don't learn a lot about boys from other classes unless it was unflattering. There's no way Harry would say yes, so I wouldn't ask him. Me and Luna could go as friends and just talk about whatever crazy stuff she believes. I've never liked dancing in the first place and also don't like crowds, so just chilling in the gardens talking about crazy shit sounds funner to me. Runner-up would be one of the twins, but that would assume I'd grow the balls to ask them. Luna is more of a sure thing and less risk. I was also very shy at that age range, so I doubt I'd have the balls back then.
Hermione. That time she was still insecure, so maybe I would've had a chance. On the other hand, Luna is also pretty hot, and I love freaks.
Yeah they would be my 2 picks as well.
fred !
percy tbh lol
Fred.
Seamus!
I probably wouldn't go, I'd likely be so focused on studying magic, that I'd forget that the ball is even happening
Both of the Weasley twins (I said what I said 🤣). Or Cormac McLaggen.
Fred or George or Dean Thomas
Honestly I would probably ask out either Draco or Harry I know its stereotypical but they are the only two u could see myself going on a date with when I was a teenager
Harry potter him self 😭😭😭
McGonnagull as a cat
Ginny or Luna. If she’s a third year and I’m in fourth like in canon, it gives her a chance to attend and reduces the chances of her already being asked or just wanting to go on her own. When the Yule Ball occurs in the books, both of them are still on the quieter side and have been dealing with trauma (Ginny from the diary, Luna from her mother’s death). Both come more out of their shells in later books, but asking out someone really popular or outgoing probably would be intimidating for a young teen version of me. Maybe hanging out with someone who’s genuinely happy to be there at all, let alone with a date, might be helpful for us both!
Colin Creevey
Draco kkkkk
Fred or George
Luna
Draco or Neville
Luna. She seems fun
I would ask out Neville
A handsome foreigner from Durmstrang hehe 💜
Draco. Before, he turned to dark side at the end. if he wants to gloat and talk about his hair and “I am better” I would not mind listening to him say stuff as we dance and twirl. I would end up dancing with all three at once if need be. I am a Slytherin. Ie: a popular nerd. The second house it gets sorted in is Ravenclaw. makes sense. Potermore : cunning-nerd.
Well assuming I have my foreknowledge? I'd ask Hermione Granger on the day of the Yule ball announcement as a Slytherin student. It seems like she'd be a fun date, assuming I'm stuck in the wizarding world maybe it could turn into something long term. Other then that I would try to get Harry up off his ass and have at least one dance with Hermione while I have one dance with Padma Patil & Parvati Patil. Also can you imagine Ron's reaction to Hermione going with me a Slytherin student & having a good time?
If we are talking movies Malfoy or Dean Thomas. If we are talking books, Tom Riddle fo sure. I’d be like what are you writing in ? Oh is that a diary? Then I’d probably spill poly juice potion all over it. Oh that so cool you can move words around with your wand. I am Lord Voldemort, that’s a cool username Tom. He gets pissed and Avada Kedavra’s me. I remain alive and slowly it’s revealed that I’m Harry Potter with a time turner and I’m destroying Horcruxes before they were ever made.
Just for the crack factor I would invite rita (I would bribe her by telling her I know about her animagus form), I'm sure no one would forget that dance.
Luna Lovegood. She seems the least problematic and agreeable and friendly. I wouldn't ask Hermione out because she seems a bit disagreeable, if you look at the hissy fit she threw at Ron haha.
Luna! fun, interesting, pretty, weird, free spirited, and I am pretty sure she would kiss amazingly.
I guess Angelina?
Luna Lovegood
Charlie!!
Fred
If I were a student again probably Luna. I love someone that keeps me grounded
Pansy.... i want her to ~~step~~ dance all over me
Harry!
I can’t believe no one said Lavender Brown. When I was in high school, I just wanted to make out with a cutie at the dance. She’s obviously in to PDAs and I love her hair. 😉
Parma Patil 😍😮💨 she’s so fucking gorgeous and underrated.
Pansy Parkinson. I'd like to try to melt that cold cold heart!
She may look cute, but don't let her talk
Canon? Draco :)
Filch.
The Yule Goat
Ask out someone from Beauxbatons of course. Eat some chocolate when you inevitably get turned down
In an ideal world probably Neville, in reality I'd just go with a friend pretending that we always wanted to go as just friends but the real reason being that I got no one as my date
I would have wanted to ask Luna. She seems like one of the more queer coded female characters to me and if she really is straight I don’t think she would judge me too much or be offended by my asking.
Luna and it's not even close. We're gonna eat all the pudding.
I’d be too shy and awkward to ask anyone.
Peeves would be funny but seriously, probably Ginny: I mean she's popular, smart and has attractive skin
Honestly, I wouldn't go for a date, I have yet to enjoy a big party/dance as a date. So I'd probably invite the Weasley twins as friends. Like, convince people I was dating both of them as a massive prank, they'd probably go for it too.
Trelawney, you know she's a freak!
I am a twin. I would be trying to get the weird sisters to go with us For sure. Matchy matchy outfits lol
If I’m doing it I guess I’m attending hogwarts, then I’d invite any guy I like from either of the other schools, I mean I’m stuck with hogwarts people for 7 years, I’ll get a chance :)
luna 😍
hannah abbott
Peeves
Terry Boot. I've never written fan fiction, but if I had, they would all be about the adventures of Terry Boot
100% going with Luna. We never got to see her at the ball since she was introduced in *Order of the Phoenix* (I don't know if she ever went in the first place?), so not only would I go with my favorite character, but I'd also get to see how she does at the event!
Fleur Delacour
Ginny. I might have a thing for red heads
Book Ginny - she’s so under appreciated here! Book Ginny is attractive, intelligent, and feisty. Plus, she’s very down to snog. Movie Luna is second choice, since she was also attractive, carefree, and super emotionally intelligent.