Q's about Yule Ball

[Geoff Bannister]

No: HPFGUIDX 97744

--- In HPforGrownups at yahoogroups.com, "meriaugust" <meriaugust at y...> 
wrote:

Meri: 
> The Yule Ball is (according to McGonagal, IIRC) a traditional part 
> of the Triwizard Tournament: dancing is led by the school champions 
> and they are seated at a head table with the judges as guests of 
> honor. The Yule Ball is not a part of the Hogwarts Christmas 
> celebration. Hope this helps. 

Geoff:
Your recollection is quite correct. The relevant canon is actually....

'"Now Potter and Weasley have decided to act their ages," said 
Professor McGonagall....... "I have something to say to you all. The 
Yule Ball is approaching - a traditional part of the Triwizard 
Tournament and an opportunity for us to socialise with our foreign 
guests...."

(GOF "The Unexpected Task" p.336 UK edition)

'He (Harry) felt himself going red. "I don't dance," he said quickly.
"Oh yes, you do," said Professor McGonagall irritably. "That's what 
I'm telling you. Traditionally, the champions and their partners open 
the ball."'

(same chapter but p.338)