Make me Hate You - Matteo Riddle

Chapter 5 - the Party

As the weekend approached, tension lingered in the air of Hogwarts, especially between Aurora and Matteo. They remained at a wary distance from each other, their interactions marked by fleeting glances and unspoken words. The pranks had calmed down. Finally. And if they ever caught the other one staring, they'd quickly look away. Despite this, Aurora found solace in the company of Mara and Ashley, their friendship blossoming with each passing day.

On the eve of the weekend, Aurora and her friends Mara and Ashley found themselves in the library, their noses buried in textbooks as they attempted to focus on their studies. However, their concentration was soon disrupted by the arrival of Faize Longtrotter and Tyler Beasley, their smirks suggesting mischief afoot. Taking a seat beside the girls, Faize's gaze lingered on Ashley, though she appeared unfazed by his attention. Aurora thought, 'Ah, I see. Ashley, huh? She seems to either not notice or not care for his attention much. Weird since he is quite handsome. I've seen her date worse looking men.'

Tyler wasted no time in extending an invitation to the upcoming Slytherin party that night, his words laced with charm and temptation, "Friday is here, girls. You should not be studying – you are far too pretty," Tyler remarked, his eyes twinkling with mischief.

Aurora couldn't help but scoff at his comment. "Too pretty to read?" she retorted, her tone playful yet skeptical. Tyler flashed a grin in response. "No, too pretty to not have fun tonight," he quipped, his gaze lingering on Aurora, "Look. A classing Slytherin only party. No b.s. - only booze, what do you say?"

Mara laughed at his words, her amusement evident. "Booze? Where do you get alcohol?" she inquired, her curiosity piqued.

Faize finally chimed in, his voice low and smug. "Matteo placed the booze in some 1st-year girl's suitcase as well as a few bottles in Professor McGonagall's suitcase – they'd never suspect that," he revealed, his words sending a shiver down Aurora's spine,

'I don't think I've heard him speak much, it's strange. He almost never says anything. Wait, is this actually the first time I hear him speak more than a word?'

The revelation sparked laughter among the group, Aurora realizing the depths of Matteo's cunning nature. Tyler's gaze returned to Aurora, awaiting their response to the invitation. With a shared smile, the girls agreed to attend the party, eager for a much-needed break from their studies. "I definitely need a break from potions. This essay is killing me," Aurora confessed, her voice tinged with exhaustion.

As they made plans for the evening ahead, Aurora couldn't shake the feeling of unease that lingered within her. Little did she know, the events of the night would unravel secrets and revelations that would forever change the course of their lives.

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In their dorm room, the anticipation for the party pulsed through the air, mingling with the excited giggles of Aurora, Mara, and Ashley. Each girl carefully selected their attire for the evening, their choices reflecting their individual styles and desires. Aurora slipped into a tight black satin dress, its fabric clinging to her curves with an air of confidence and allure. She also wore matching kitten heels and fishnet tights. She was determined to get attention that night, her silver eyes sparkling with anticipation,

'There are so many cute boys in Slytherin - almost all wealthy and purebloods. Time to get more acquainted with them.'

Meanwhile, Ashley opted for a light pink fluffier dress, exuding a soft and feminine charm. As she adjusted her outfit, she turned to Aurora with a playful smirk, "So, Aurora. You and Tyler?" she teased, her eyes twinkling with curiosity. Aurora chuckled, her mind wandering to the charming Slytherin boy. "I don't know," she admitted, a hint of uncertainty in her voice, "He's kind and cute, and he keeps looking at me. Maybe he just does that to all girls, though."