𝐀𝐏𝐏𝐋𝐄 ✧ l. jeno, n. jaemin ✓

seven

surprises at the slug club.

yujin finished her makeup with a swipe of her watermelon-flavored lip gloss. she wore a periwinkle tulle dress and a silver necklace, which had a pendant in the shape of a snowy owl.

"you two are stunning!" karina cheered. "man, i wish i was part of the slug club."

"hey, maybe some hottie from the hufflepuff quidditch team or something will take you to the christmas party," hyunjin grinned. she was dressed in a light yellow gown and wore silver platform heels.

"not sure, but you two have fun!"

"thanks, karina!" yujin smiled. she linked arms with hyunjin as they left the ravenclaw common room and headed for professor slughorn's office.

as the two best friends walked with their arms linked, yujin asked, "who else do you think will be there?"

"hm, definitely mark lee, because slughorn's friends with his dad," hyunjin responded. "i think kyulkyung will be there— from what i've heard, she's talented in potions."

"do you think there's gonna be anyone else in ravenclaw?"

"probably donghan, because slughorn likes him," hyunjin commented. "i mean you're invited because you're an ace in potions and i'm invited because slughorn knows my mom."

hyunjin's mother was an alchemist who met professor slughorn during her active days. now, hyunjin's mother stays at home, teaching very young wizards and witches how to safely brew simple potions.

"slughorn only invites who he likes. if he doesn't like you, there's no way you're getting in the club."

the pair arrived in front of slughorn's office, which was rather large. as they entered, they saw professor slughorn, who stood in a toffee-colored suit holding a glass of champagne.

"welcome, miss jung and miss kim!" professor slughorn greeted with a kind smile.

"good evening, professor slughorn," the two ravenclaws responded in unison.

"yes, a beautiful evening it is tonight...oh, please do take a seat at the table over there!" professor slughorn instructed, gesturing at a large, round dining table with plates, napkins, and silverware already prepared.

the two girls each took a seat next to each other near the fireplace. yujin looked around the table, barely recognizing anybody until her eyes landed on a boy in a white polo and silver rings.

she made eye contact with jeno, who sweetly smiled at her. yujin smiled back, glad to know someone else in the slug club.

as the seats filled up and yujin got more and more uncomfortable with the large amount of people she didn't know, two seats were left empty at the table.

"ah my boy, i was wondering when you were arriving!" professor slughorn exclaimed at the entrance.

"sorry professor, i was just discharged form the hospital wing today," a familiar voice apologized.

"oh yes, yes i've heard of your quidditch injury...glad that's all patched up now! take a seat, mr. na."

yujin's eyes widened as she looked at hyunjin, who was in the same state of bewilderment. the ravenclaw watched as jaemin took a seat, professor slughorn following in suit and taking the seat next to jaemin.