Hadrian Romanoff and the Beginning

Chapter 24

"Hadrian!"

Hadrian moved just out of the way, letting Terry squeeze into the armchair next to him. "What's up?"

"We need to do something for Lisa's birthday next week."

Hadrian's eyes widened. "Her birthday is next week? Since when?"

"I'm going to guess since she was born but I could be wrong," Terry rolled his eyes. "How did you forget? Leanne and her were talking about it last month."

"They were?" Hadrian almost shouted.

Terry leaned in close to his friend's face, his eyes narrowed. "You don't really pay attention to special announcements, do you? First Dumbledore's warning about the third floor corridor and now Lisa's birthday. Hey! Do you know when my birthday is?"

"Not next week," Hadrian hedged.

"It's in April. So you have a whole month to forget. Wayne's is in July, by the way."

"Oh, so are mine and Neville's," Hadrian said happily.

"At least we know who like the most, huh?" Terry teased, throwing his arm around Hadrian's shoulders. "But anyway, I was thinking we could throw a little surprise party for our dear Lisa and you could sneak her family into the castle."

Hadrian glowered at the Ravenclaw. "And have all the questions start up again. No, thanks, I'm good." Even as he spoke an idea started forming in Hadrian's mind. He would need Tony's help but he didn't think the man would mind too much.

"Yeah, yeah, I know that look so go ahead and do whatever you're going to do but make sure I get credit," Terry said. "Neville and Wayne have something going on so they won't be able to help with the party but they said they were gonna get her presents. Neville said something about a broach and I think Wayne's gonna get her something muggle."

"And you already blew your monthly allowance so this party and whatever I do is gonna be her gift from you," Hadrian added.

Terry nodded, unrepentant.

Hadrian sighed. "We can use my training room so we don't interfere with the defense club and we can ask the house elves to cater and decorate."

"They'll love that."

"And then we can just let a few people know about it. Us, obviously, Neville and Wayne. Dean and Seamus. I guess all the first year Ravenclaws and Leanne."

Terry looked thoughtful. "Hagrid might enjoy coming. We can just tell him not to bring any food."

"That should be fine, right? And if anyone gets upset about not being invited we can just invite them to yours next month."

"Perfect. Now that that's all done," Terry shifted and leaned into Hadrian's side, resting his head on his shoulder. "What're you reading?"

"I'm studying for the tests to move up a grade at my old school," Hadrian explained. He rolled his shoulder a little until Terry got the hint and moved his chin so it wasn't digging into him.

Terry hummed. "Oh, yeah, your mum wants you to keep up with them. When you're done can I take a look at it?

"Sure, but don't you have that research essay to finish? About spellcrafting?"

"I gave it to Professor Babbling to look over the part on how runes play a part in it. After that I just have to revise it then seal it and hand it in for review."

"Cool," Hadrian nodded. "Hey, how mad do you think Lisa would be if we gave her a book full of typos and grammar mistakes?"

"I like the way you think."