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Tamaki Suou ([personal profile] ouranhostking) wrote in [community profile] imperturbatus2016-02-14 01:41 pm

EVENT: Valentine's Dance! February 13th

Dinner in the great hall was not only early, but fairly short. Everyone had to be out of the hall by six so that preparations for the party could be made, and when everyone was allowed back in at the start of the party it had transformed entirely.

The large tables normally used for meals now lined two sides of the great hall, holding a great variety of finger foods, drinks, and desserts that would continuously refill throughout the night. The ceiling above still reflected the night sky, but along its edges and throughout the walls were balloons, ribbons, and flowers of vast variety, with the most numerous of the flowers being white, pink, and red roses. All of of the flowers seemed to be emitting just enough light to effectively illuminate the Great Hall, giving it a - for lack of better term - rosey feel. At one corner near where the staff table normally stood was a group of string instruments, charmed into playing a selection of classical dance music as soon as the first students not involved with set-up stepped into the hall.

That was when Tamaki Suoh, a sixth year student and primary organizer of the dance, appeared at the front of the hall, smiling wide and dressed in an ivory-white tuxedo. He waved his wand briefly before he spoke, his voice magically projected with a charm so that he could be heard above any din that might happen with everyone's arrival.

"Welcome, everyone! I'm pleased to present you with our Hogwarts Valentine's Dance, and I hope you enjoy your time here tonight! Feel free to eat, drink, dance, and be merry in a break from studies and winter cold! Also keep in mind the Dance King and Queen contest, which can be anonymously voted for by you, the students, for the final spotlight dance at midnight tonight, as well as a prize of house points to the winners! Now, let the party begin!"

Prompt 1: Desserts, Drinks, and Wallflowers
Perhaps you're taking a break, enjoying the spread, and watching the other students dancing at various paces in different styles on the floor. Maybe you don't intend to go out onto the floor at all, because the chairs at the sides of the hall are just too comfortable or because you don't want to look like that idiot on the left. You know the one. Either way, congregating at the hors d'oeuvres can be a perfectly acceptable way to pass the night.

Prompt 2: Shut up and Dance
It is a dance party, after all! Grab a partner, whether it's ballroom dancing or just doing your own thing! Granted, the latter might get you some funny looks, but who cares as long as you're having fun? The smell of flowers is quite invigorating, the stars of the enchanted ceiling are above, and there's nothing more important than you and whoever your partner is, whether you know them intimately or have only met them for the first time tonight.

Prompt 3: A Breath of Fresh Air
Maybe the party is a little overwhelming, and you need to step away further from the hall than just sitting near the walls. Although no one is really supposed to leave the dance area for an extended period, who will know if you decide to use the loo as an excuse to get away for a few minutes? Maybe you just want to be somewhere more private, either by yourself or with someone else. Be careful not to get caught though, or it might be detention for you!

Prompt 4: "Love" is in the air?
Uh oh! We have no idea who, but someone seems to have spiked one of the punch bowls with a love potion! This potion is scentless and tasteless, and because the punch bowl is huge (and ever refilling) the effects are, thankfully, greatly weakened in comparison to a normal love potion. This little bit of mischief might result in some of the student body (or even some of the faculty) being a little more openly affectionate than usual with the first person they meet for the night, so a little bit of caution might be necessary. At least it's not at full potency!

Prompt 5: A moment in time that lasts forever!
A professional photographer has been hired to take pictures of students throughout the night! Although it might not be the last memory of the school year, it could be a night you want to cherish forever even if it’s just in a photograph! Is a photo an embarrassing moment or a precious time captured on a special slip of paper?

Prompt 6: Write your own Love Story!
Come up with your own prompts and have a ball AT the ball!

OoC: A note, there will be separate threads for Dance King/Queen contest sign-ups, as well as a contest for best-dressed and an attendance register that will be used to award a door prize drawn by lottery! The prizes are as follows; 50 House Points to 1st place, 25 to 2nd place, and 10 to 3rd place in their respective contests, and a 20 galleon gift receipt for Honeydukes (courtesy of Tamaki pulling some strings with the owner) as a door prize!

There will be a thread below for students to vote on Dance King/Queen, and the best dressed will be decided by members of staff specifically. RNG will be used to determine the door prize. Alright, have fun guys!

A NOTE ABOUT DANCE KING/QUEEN: Although the titles are gendered, who can be entered into each category is not! A boy can be the queen, a girl can be the king, and any combination can happen. The only limitation is that there will be two winners selected from the entrants in the contest!
seasaltkeys: (Huh)

[personal profile] seasaltkeys 2016-02-26 05:32 am (UTC)(link)
Well, that's good at least. I didn't know they offered dance lessons.
really_sketchy: Kingdom Hearts 3 (Smiles)

[personal profile] really_sketchy 2016-02-29 12:43 am (UTC)(link)
He taught me as a favor.

[Namine feels a little bit embarrassed to say.]

Before that I would sometimes dance at home but it was nothing like this.

[She still sometimes dances with her sister.]
seasaltkeys: (I don't know)

[personal profile] seasaltkeys 2016-03-01 06:23 am (UTC)(link)
It's more than me. Dancing wasn't really something I ever did.
really_sketchy: Kingdom Hearts 3 (Huh)

[personal profile] really_sketchy 2016-03-04 03:56 am (UTC)(link)
Now you are.

[Namine smiles before noticing the song ending. It feels a little short.]

Oh, do you want to dance again or stop?
seasaltkeys: (I tried my best)

[personal profile] seasaltkeys 2016-03-05 06:58 am (UTC)(link)
We can go for another song. I think I've got the hang of this.
really_sketchy: Kingdom Hearts 3 (Smile)

[personal profile] really_sketchy 2016-03-05 08:39 pm (UTC)(link)
[Her lips curl into a bright smile.]

I'd like that.

[She waits for the music to start again and then for Roxas to lead. She can already tell that he's more relaxed which makes her happy.]
seasaltkeys: (Face to Face)

[personal profile] seasaltkeys 2016-03-07 04:48 am (UTC)(link)
[He's getting the hang of this dancing thing and can lead with a little more confidence. For once he's not actually looking at his feet.]

It's some party, huh?
really_sketchy: Kingdom Hearts 3 (Smiles)

[personal profile] really_sketchy 2016-03-07 05:40 pm (UTC)(link)
[Namine smiles brightly at Roxas having more fun now that they are able to move a little more easily.]

yes, I'm really enjoying myself.

[She doesn't remember Hogwarts having so many in the past; its nice.]

What's your favorite part so far?
seasaltkeys: (I don't know)

[personal profile] seasaltkeys 2016-03-08 03:26 am (UTC)(link)
That's good.

I guess the food. I've...never been great with big parties.
really_sketchy: Kingdom Hearts 3 (Fond Memories)

[personal profile] really_sketchy 2016-03-08 02:19 pm (UTC)(link)
Me too.

[Though she's trying to be better around others. She still finds herself feeling shy midway through a conversation and wanting to retreat.]

I had some of the snacks here with my sister.
seasaltkeys: (Friends)

[personal profile] seasaltkeys 2016-03-09 03:59 am (UTC)(link)
Yeah, the food's pretty good. I had a plate earlier.
really_sketchy: Kingdom Hearts 3 (Laughing)

[personal profile] really_sketchy 2016-03-09 04:04 pm (UTC)(link)
[Namine laughs softly as they step together. The music is nice, drifting and floating weightlessly in the air as it moves and surrounds them.]

Just don't eat too much.

[She teases light thinking of Roxas with a tummy ache.]
seasaltkeys: (Hmmm)

[personal profile] seasaltkeys 2016-03-10 03:49 am (UTC)(link)
I won't. I'm not that hungry.

[He'll probably just take some for later. Besides, Roxas with a tummy ache would mean everyone have to deal with him being pathetic.]
really_sketchy: Kingdom Hearts 3 (Fond Memories)

[personal profile] really_sketchy 2016-03-12 11:37 pm (UTC)(link)
[Namine laughs brightly as the song once more comes to an end. She's a little sad, having enjoyed their dance.]

Ah, it's over.
seasaltkeys: (I don't know)

[personal profile] seasaltkeys 2016-03-13 05:20 am (UTC)(link)
Yeah. Unless you wanted another dance.
really_sketchy: Kingdom Hearts 3 (Yeah?)

[personal profile] really_sketchy 2016-03-13 09:32 pm (UTC)(link)
I'd like that.

[She smiles while a light dust of pink colors her cheeks.]
seasaltkeys: (With Namine)

[personal profile] seasaltkeys 2016-03-13 10:16 pm (UTC)(link)
Alright. Let's go then.

[And He'll do his best to lead again.]
really_sketchy: Kingdom Hearts 3 (Fond Memories)

[personal profile] really_sketchy 2016-03-13 10:39 pm (UTC)(link)
[Namine follows with elegant steps and the more they move, the easier it is to move together. The skirt of her dress spins and flares as they move, the blue fabric glittering in the candle light.]

You're getting a lot better.

[She smiled at him as she spoke, her expression warm.]
seasaltkeys: (Face to Face)

[personal profile] seasaltkeys 2016-03-15 05:07 am (UTC)(link)
This is my chance to practice.

[He's managing to look at her now and not glance down at his feet at least.]
really_sketchy: Kingdom Hearts 3 (Smiles)

[personal profile] really_sketchy 2016-03-15 08:58 pm (UTC)(link)
[Namine laughs softly feeling her cheeks flush.]

I’m happy to help.

[He might enjoy these sorts of things if he’s more confident at dancing after all.]
seasaltkeys: (Helping hand)

[personal profile] seasaltkeys 2016-03-15 09:56 pm (UTC)(link)
It's appreciated.

[He does feel more confident at least.]
really_sketchy: Kingdom Hearts 3 (Fond Memories)

[personal profile] really_sketchy 2016-03-16 05:25 pm (UTC)(link)
[Namine smiles enjoying the rhythm of the music as they move across the floor. She can't help but feel happy as they continue their dance and as they move she finds herself getting lost in the lovely tunes.]
seasaltkeys: (Default)

[personal profile] seasaltkeys 2016-03-17 03:12 am (UTC)(link)
[ooc: I feel this is a good place to leave things off?]

really_sketchy: Kingdom Hearts 3 (Yeah?)

[personal profile] really_sketchy 2016-03-17 09:01 pm (UTC)(link)
[occ: sounds good! all the fun handwaved dancing!]