Chapter 16

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DADA with Snape was nothing like she expected, potions class was always a fun time learning, making new things, and a lot of laughter from the Slytheirns but DADA was just miserable. She didn't understand anything, nothing seemed to make sense, and she just wanted to cry. Severus moved very fast and she was worried about asking stupid questions and holding up class. Once class ends she quickly packs up her things and leaves with her head down.

Arriving back to her dorm after class she is greeted by her dormmates and a few other friends getting all decked out in Slytherin garb and rain jackets.

Setting down her things she addresses the room, "What are you guys getting all dressed up for? It is raining cats and dogs out there." She sits on her bed as Ari begins to pull out black sweatpants lined with fur, a large green sweater, black gloves, a large black scarf, her black cloak, and some earmuffs.

Ari hands them to Lily and pulls her to stand, "Lils it's the Gryffindor, Hufflepuff quidditch match, and as you so eloquently put it, it's pouring, so we have to bundle up."

Following directions, Lily wears many layers, thick socks, and boots. As the girls walk to the common room they see a pre-game celebration with the entirety of Slytherin house, even those who won't be in attendance, Draco in the centre of it. Rushing over she gives him a big hug, happy to see him.

Draco hugs her close, laughing as well. As the part Draco takes in her outfit, fingering his cloak he frowns at the material. "Oh no, my darling this simply won't do. I'll be right back, do not go anywhere." Draco rushes back upstairs leaving them with their classmates.

Lily and Ari begin chatting, laughing as some boys in their house start roughhousing. Before things get too crazy Draco rushes back down the stairs with a huge box. It was a dark purple with a lavender bow.

Draco has her sit on the couch and sets the square, shallow box on her lap, "This is a very late birthday present from my mother. She says to tell you a happy birthday from her and she hopes you enjoy it."

Lily excitedly takes off the bow, setting it gently to the side, before lifting the box's lid. Inside is a beautiful fur coat. Gasping she pulls it out, mesmerised by the softness of the light-green fur, she removes her thinner cloak before pulling it on over her clothes tying the sash in place to hold it closed. "Draco, it's beautiful. I can't possibly keep this, it must've cost a fortune." She hugs the coat, turning so he can see it before giving him a shy smile.

Draco smiles, loving the look of the coat, and knowing it'll keep her much warmer than her regular wool cloak would. "Oh yes you can, it's a gift. Don't worry about the cost." He stands before holding out his covered arm, two umbrellas tucked under his other arm. "Now let's get going, the game will start soon."

(This is the coat, it is $811 USD and 647 ish pounds.)

Reaching the castle exit, Lily pulls Draco to a stop before they go out in the rain

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Reaching the castle exit, Lily pulls Draco to a stop before they go out in the rain. "Draco I don't want to ruin the coat, I'll drop it back in my room." Before she can leave Draco stops her, "My mother put charms on it, it's waterproof and self-heating, it'll be fine in the rain. Now come on before we miss it."

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