Reality Bites Harry Potter

Pansy's Plan

Thank Merlin that drama is over. I'm going to enjoy it while I still can. Christmas is literally three days away and I have no idea what I'm going to get people. If you haven't already figured it out, I'm a bit of a procrastinator. I guess it wouldn't hurt to sneak off to Hogsmeade to see all the options I have.  "Where are you going?" Theo asked me as I was about to head out. I had my heavy winter coat and Slytherin scarf on.

"I'm going to Hogsmeade to look for Christmas presents for everyone." I said shrugging.

"Can I come along?" He asked eagerly.

"I don't mind. But when I'm buying yours, you have to leave the store." I told him, narrowing my eyes at him.

"You have my word." He said chuckling. "I might get you something, too."

"You don't have to do that." I said feeling embarrassed for some reason.

"I want to because you're my friend, too." He said grinning.

"Okay, I'll wait for you." I said blushing slightly. He nodded and took off to his room. It didn't take him long to get back and he looked a little out of breath. I didn't say anything though, but I was definitely curious about it. Plus it was kind of cute if I do say so myself.

"I'm ready!" He said and then the two of us headed off to Hogsmeade. We found a few shops that looked good for finding gifts. I decided to get Fred and George some new elbow and knee pads for Quidditch. I noticed that theirs were really worn out. They probably got them from Bill and Charlie. For Shay I got her a necklace  with a diamond encrusted eighth note on it. I hope she likes it. I got Hannah and Susan some stuffed animals, a fox and a bear. I got Susan the fox because she can be pretty sly. I got the bear for Hannah because it was cute. I got Pansy a headband with roses on them. I think they'll look really good in her hair. I got Draco some candy because I'm not really sure what to get the Slytherin Prince. I got Harry some Berty Bott's Every Flavor Beans because I know he likes those a lot and I found a few books that I think he might like. I got Blaise some candy and a coupon from Madam Puddifoots. You know, in case he wants to take Susan there for a date. And last, I need to figure what I'm going to get Theo. I made him leave the store. I would be so mad at him if he knew what I'm getting him. I decided to get him a new cloak. I wasn't sure what color I should get him, but black seemed like a safe color. In addition to that I got him some chocolate frogs. Okay, that's everyone. I went outside the store and Theo wasn't anywhere in sight. I frowned. Where did he go?

"Pyper, sorry!" I heard and saw Theo running up to me. He had a bag in his hands. "I just went and got your present."

"Oh, that works out. Since we have some time before we need to get back to the castle, do you want to go get some Butterbeer?" I asked him.

"Yeah, it's really cold out today." He said smiling. I nodded and the two of us went into the Three Broomsticks. We got the Butterbeer and sat down in one of the booths. It wasn't long before Shay, Hannah, and Susan walked into the Three Broomsticks and joined us.

"Hey guys!" Shay greeted us.

"What are you doing here?" I asked her curiously. I was a little irked at her. I was enjoying my morning with Theo.

"I was looking around for some last minute Christmas presents." She said shrugging.

"Plus, Susan wanted to get Blaise something." Hannah said grinning.

"What about you two?" Susan asked curiously.

"We were out getting Christmas presents too." Theo said smiling.

"Oh, it looked like you two were out on a date to me." Shay said smirking at me. I rolled my eyes, trying not to blush.

"I guess it was kind of like one, wasn't it?" Theo said thoughtfully. I nearly choked on my Butterbeer. I wanted to crawl under a rock and never come out. "Are you okay?" He asked when he noticed that I spilled Butterbeer down my chin.

"Yeah, I'm fine." I said wiping it off with a napkin. Shay just smirked at me and I scowled at her. I will get her back. We eventually made it back to the castle. I went back to my room to wrap the presents. Luckily, my roommates went home for winter break. So I don't have to deal with them doing something to the presents when I'm not looking. Plus I get to actually sleep! So I'm going to use this time to catch up on my sleep. Oh yeah, Shay and I need to figure out what we're going to get for Minerva. She's done so much for us already. I decided to go find Shay after I finished wrapping the presents. It was lunch time anyways. Theo, Blaise, and Pansy went with me. Somewhere along the way, Pansy and Blaise shoved Theo and I into a corner. "What the hell?"

"Oh, look it's mistletoe! Now you two have to kiss!" Pansy said smirking at us. I glared at her.

"Only because you two shoved us." I grumbled. Damn it, Shay! Why did you have Fred hang mistletoe everywhere! Oh, she didn't say where we had to kiss each other. I grinned and kissed Theo on the cheek. He blushed a lot, but returned the gesture.

"No fair," Pansy grumbled, crossing her arms. I just shrugged.

"You're just lucky Mr. You-Know-Who isn't here," I said grinning and winking at her.

"What?" Blaise asked wide-eyed.

"Not Voldemort. That's why I said mister." I said rolling my eyes at him. Pansy blushed.

"You wouldn't..." She said narrowing her eyes at me.

"Do you even know me? You know I would." I said smirking. She sighed.

"Fine, I'm sorry." She said pouting.

"I forgive you," I said smiling and then we continued to walk to the Great Hall for lunch.

"Did we miss something?" Shay asked when she noticed Theo blushing and avoiding eye contact with everyone and Pansy still pouting.

"Nope," I said grinning and sitting down at the table. Blaise just put his hands up as if he wasn't about to get himself hexed when Susan gave him a questioning look. "Just don't pout if your mistletoe goes missing."