You Still There, Ferret?

Chapter 4

"Bow down mortals, Your Goddess is here", announced Nace as she entered the Slytherin Common Room where the rest of them were seated around the fireplace.

The first bottle of "fine wine" seemed to be already consumed as even Draco Malfoy humoured her theatrics.

Seated at the sole heavily cushioned chair he had claimed his throne in the first year, he gave her an exaggerated bow saying, "Bless my soul, Goddess. Now that I have had the honour to be in your sacred presence, I shall end my meager life peacefully."

He gave her a lopsided smile as he looked up to her laughing at his expense.

Landon, sitting between Neville and Theo questioned them, "Is it just me or is Malfoy more tolerable when drunk?"

"I agree with Landon", said Ginny raising her hand as Nace settled next to her on the carpet leaning against the sofa the boys occupied. They ignored Draco as he exclaimed, "I AM NOT DRUNK!".

Meanwhile Blaise only shook his head as he watched Draco gazing at Nace every alternate second.

The next bottle was opened and evenly distributed, this time with Nace being handled a glass as well.

"Since we are drinking an exquisite delicacy", started Theo "it should be accompanied by an equally elegant gossip cliche. Let's play : Never Have I Ever!" He completed by raising his drink in the air as if punctuating a toast which was followed by everyone else raising their glasses as well.

"I'll start, Never Have I Ever peed in the Black Lake" said Ginny scrutinizing the boys.

With extreme confidence Landon and Theo each took a huge sip of their drinks.

Nace bemoaned at their antics and said, "That's disgusting." And after a beat passed added, "I'm telling mione, Theo."

A look of extreme horror replaced Theo's amused face as he whispered, "Nooooo. Please No Nace. Don't tell her."

Nace smirked, "Yeah and why should I do that?"

Desperate to save his reputation he replied, "I'll do whatever you want."

"Oooo, big mistake Nott. You never tell a Slytherin that you'll do whatever they want. Especially that one." Said Malfoy shaking his head with a disappointed expression.

Going easy on them Nace said, "Go sit on Malfoy's lap for the next four rounds."

The group laughed as Neville asked, "When did the game turn into truth or dare?" And Draco looked as though someone told him he is a Secret Weasley and his hair would turn red within the next hour.

Determined Theo made his way to Draco's chair, ignoring the blond boy's protests and sat down atop him. Defeated Draco threw his head back and let out a frustrated groan, "Why me?"

The remaining semi drunk mortals doubled over in laughter at the sight of a straight faced Theodore sitting on a grumpy Malfoy's lap.

The commotion subsided as the laughter died down. Seconds before Ginny opened her mouth, Neville took a small sip of his drink.

Surprised, Nace questioned, "Oh Merlin, Tell me Neville, you haven't!"

All eyes turned to him as he quietly mumbled, "It was freezing and I was only eleven" face resembling a tomato.

Safe to say stomachs hurt that evening.

Remembering her query Ginny leaned forward and asked, "What about you two? You boys haven't graced the Black Lake with your holy water?", Making Blaise choke on air.

Recovering from his coughing fit, Blaise fist bumped Draco saying, "We are Men."

"Men who don't piss in public waters" continued Draco.