❦ 𝐋𝐨𝐯𝐞 𝐡𝐮𝐫𝐭𝐬 ❦

Dinner party

I WOKE UP TO A letter sitting on my windowsill as I looked at it confused. I unwrapped myself from my warm covers getting up to grab the mystery letter, quickly tearing it open the scent of fresh parchment invading my nose as I began to read it.

To: Mrs. Rowel
From: Professor Slughorn

Dear, Mrs Rowel I am welcoming you to attend my Christmas dinner party happening tonight after all classes end, I hope you can make it. (Bring a plus 1)

Dinner party? I mean I don't mind going.. but who am I going to bring as a plus one..

I entered the great hall making eye contact with Harry as I quickly looked away sitting next to Blaise.

"What's wrong with you?" He asked eating.

"Professor Slughorn invited me to a dinner party? He said I should bring a plus one, who am I going to bring for fucks sake." I groaned.

"No way- I was invited as well, I'd go with you but I'm already going with Daphne." He smirked.

"Daphne huh?" I teased poking him.

"Cormac two a clock." Said Blaise motioning his head to the boy approaching me. He's a good looking kid and all but from I heard he can be a total snob.

"Hey Arabella." He smirked.

"Hey Cormac." I said with a friendly smile.

"I heard you were invited to attend Professor Slughorns Christmas party.. would you like to go with me?" He suggested.

I thought for a second. I am really desperate for a plus one..

"Sure!" I said smiling.

"Wait, really? Alright uh Ill meet you there?" He said walking back to the Gryffindor table.

"Cormac, really? He's a complete jerk." Scoffed Malfoy as I just noticed he was there.

"And your not?" I shot back glaring.

The day went by fast as I started to prepare myself for the Christmas party. I decided to put on a black tight bodycon dress with a nice pair of heels and a few accessories. No need to over do myself.

I left my Dorm walking down the stone steps as my heels clicked by every step, catching a certain Slytherins eyes.

"Where are you going in that." Said Malfoy slowly looking me up and down as his tongue poked the inside of his cheek.

"The Christmas party?" I said in a duh tone.

"Have fun with Cormac." He scoffed standing up walking passed me.

"Jealous?" I asked challenging him as he turned around snaking his cold hands around my waist from behind as his lips skinned my ear.

"How could I be jealous for a filthy blood traitor." He whispered making my skin tingle as he stroked his hand down my arm before walking away.

"Dick." I mumbled walking away.

I arrived at the party smoothing out my dress and fixing my hair before walking in catching a few peoples eye including Cormac as he approached me looking me up and down.

"Looking good Arabella." He said licking his lips trying to act seductive. Ew gross.

"Thanks." I said trying to not sound disgusted by his action.