A romantic adventure

Chapter 21- Slughorn's birthday Party

The day of the party rolled around in a flash and I told Severus that I was going with Charlie Weasley on Wednesday. He kept me behind for about 10 minutes discussing how we could find somewhere private to go when we got bored. "I'm not entirely sure where we could go but there's got to be somewhere," I said.

"Yes, in all honesty I still cannot believe you're going to this party with Weasley," Severus replied.

"Severus, you know I had no say in this it was all Rowan and Penny, but still it'd be a bit suspicious if I went with you, everyone would know about us,"

"I guess you're right, love. Go on and get ready and I'll see you there, I'm sure you'll look stunning,"

"Thank you, I love you," I walked up closer to him and hugged him to grab some of his warmth before I went.

"I love you too, (y/n)," to this i pecked his lips and went off back to my dormitory to get ready for this party. In all honesty, I was looking forward to going with Charlie but wasn't at the same time. For instance what if I didn't get any time with Severus? I hope I do.

5 minutes later, I got outside the entrance of my common room and knocked on the middle barrel in the rhythm Hel-ga Huf-fle-puff, resulting in the satisfaction of the doors folding revealing our cozy common room. I headed up the small ladder to my dormitory to find Rowan and Penny, hair wet and dresses on. "Hi girls," I greeted happily.

"Hey, perfect timing it's your turn to take a shower," replied Penny.

"Cool thanks," I hopped into the shower and spent a nice 25 minutes in there washing my hair and body, singing and contemplating life. ORANGE IS THE ONLY COLOUR YOU CAN TASTE.

Moving on.......

I got into an insanely cute yellow dress matching the signature hufflepuff yellow. I also did my hair up nice with a couple flowers to make it look pretty. My makeup was done simply but elegantly and I must say the three of us looked flawless. Also put on my obsidian necklace that Severus bought for me for my birthday, it made the outfit pop.

We arrived at the tent at 6:45 seeing a massive crowd of students at the entrance of this tiny looking tent. Is he sure that everyone will fit in there? There he was under a tree in all his glory, freckles on every part of his face with flaming red hair. My good friend Charlie. Rowan gestured me over to him and oh my god she's asking for a fucking slap. "Hi Charlie," I greeted happily.

"Hi, wow just wow, you look gorgeous," he replied.

"Thanks, you look great yourself," and so he was. He was wearing a cute checkered shirt with a tint of red and orange with some baggy blue jeans, which I'm guessing originally belonged to either Bill or his dad, Arthur as they looked old.

"Thanks this is just nothing, though, it's all we can afford," he then looked over at the tent and gestured. "Looks like old slug is letting people in, how are we all gonna fit with how small that freaking tent is?"

"No idea, let's go," we then entered the tent we were greeted very happily by Professor slughorn. "Evening professor and happy birthday,"

"Yes, happy birthday professor slughorn, we hope you enjoy yourself,"

"Thank you so much, you two go and enjoy yourselves," he said opening out his hand to show us the party. My eyes immediately scanned the room to see where Severus was, nowhere to be seen as of now. He might be talking to McGonnagall or something.

It was insanely cool in here, though. Tables filled the room, there was a bar in the far corner surging butterbeer and some firewhiskey, all around a dance floor. "Holy Merlin, if only my family were here, Ron and Ginny would go mental,"