The teachers' reactions would also be interesting. Dumbledore, being the open - minded headmaster, might give Harry an approving look or a little nod, as if to say he's proud of Harry for being himself. McGonagall, on the other hand, might be a bit taken aback at first but then respect Harry's choice as she is a firm believer in the students' right to self - expression.
Some might be shocked. In the wizarding world which is quite traditional, Harry in a dress would be a very unexpected sight. His friends like Ron might be initially speechless or even laugh out of pure surprise.
His friends could be either supportive or confused. Some friends might be really proud of him for being brave enough to break the mold, while others might not know how to react and need some time to adjust to this new look of their friend.
In this fanfiction about the Yule Ball, there are many possibilities for Harry and Cho. They could be initially hesitant around each other. However, the Yule Ball is a special event full of magic and wonder. Maybe they find a quiet corner to talk, away from the noise and the crowd. During their conversation, Cho might open up about her feelings for Cedric, which could lead to Harry comforting her in a new and deeper way, strengthening their bond.
Perhaps Harry asks Padma for help regarding his date with Cho. He's all confused about how to make Cho happy at the ball. Padma, being a girl, might give him some useful tips. Like she could tell him about the kind of flowers Cho might like or the type of music she enjoys. This would show Harry's vulnerability and his attempt to make his date a success, while also creating an unexpected bond between him and Padma.
His friends could be disappointed in him. In the original story, the Yule Ball was something that his friends were looking forward to, and if he doesn't go in the fanfiction, they might feel let down. This could lead to some strain in their relationships. Additionally, not going to the ball might mean that Harry doesn't get to show off his dancing skills (if he had any in the fanfiction), and he might lose some popularity among the students who were expecting to see him there.
It could be that he doesn't have a suitable partner. In the story, perhaps he doesn't want to go alone and he hasn't found someone he truly wants to accompany to the Yule Ball. He might be too shy to ask someone or he doesn't want to go with just anyone for the sake of it.
One possible scenario could be that Hermione is initially shocked. She might have been expecting someone else to ask her, like Viktor Krum. But then she realizes that Harry is being sincere. She could accept his invitation, and they start preparing for the ball together, sharing nervous laughs and excited chatter about what they'll wear.
Well, in the 'Harry and Padma Yule Ball fanfiction', perhaps Padma is really excited to go to the ball with Harry. But Harry is distracted by his ongoing battle against Voldemort. However, Padma manages to draw him into the moment. They share a beautiful dance and during the ball, Padma gives Harry some valuable insights about the wizarding world outside of Hogwarts which makes Harry see things from a different perspective.
Well, perhaps in this fanfiction, Daphne has a secret mission at the Yule Ball. She's supposed to spy on Harry for some Slytherin plot. But as she gets closer to Harry during the ball, she starts to have second thoughts. Harry, on the other hand, is just looking for a nice evening after all the Triwizard Tournament stress. They end up having a long conversation during a slow dance and start to develop a friendship that could potentially turn into something more.
Perhaps Pansy would be all dressed up in a beautiful, dark - colored gown for the Yule Ball. When she sees Harry, she decides to approach him in a very different way than she usually does, with a bit of shyness. Harry, being the gentleman he is, is polite to her. And they might share a dance that surprises everyone at the ball.
One possible plot could be that Tonks, using her Metamorphmagus abilities, disguises herself as someone else to secretly attend the Yule Ball with Harry. They share a few dances and have deep conversations about the wizarding world's future and the challenges they both face. Harry is initially confused by her disguised appearance but later realizes it's Tonks.