There's a million different ways to handle the Yule Ball and they're all excellent.
However, I'm sticking with Harry being bet by George and Fred to ask Dracy to the ball. She'll say yes, and have a wonderful time. And yes, I'd have them share their first kiss here.
@caspereux I think earliest fanfiction was even before that. 2012 or something. I was a fan of this ship from 2022, I was so happy when it blew up in 2026.
@ConformingImage No. Stop with the gay nonsense. Romance art is great, lewd art has it's place. The whole anti lewdness movement is only meant to spiritually castrate all men. Seek balance.
Listen up. There is a way for Harry and Malfoid to have dates. Post-Goblet of Fire, Harry spends 5 weeks & 3 days isolated at the Dursleys, traumatized by Cedric's death. The challenge for fanfic writers? Reimagine that torturous summer into a beautiful romance for both of them