Somewhere Only We Know (Scorbus & Drarry)

Chapter 14

Albus's point of view

Scorpius was off to the quidditch trials and Albus wished that he could join him there and support him. But since he hadn't paid enough attention at muggle studies he had to stay longer after class.

Afterwards he left the classroom hoping to catch up with Scorpius. The trials had ended so he would probably be back any minute. He made his way to the entrance hall but stopped as he noticed something that was pinned on a board. A note titled Halloween party. Could it possibly be the one that Scorpius mentioned the other day? He took a closer look to read.

Halloween party - 31/10

Welcome, students from third year and up, to this year's Halloween party, organized by Elizabeth Winston, Wendy Davis, Isac Wells and Joseph Price.

The party will take place at 8.00pm - 1.00am in the great hall, with permission from our caretaker.

Dress up as whoever or whatever you want. Snacks and dricks will be served. Remember: Go easy on the butterbeer!

Go easy on the butterbeer, Albus quoted and grinned. What's the worst that could happen?

"Any plans on going?" Albus jumped as he turned his head and saw Bianca standing there.

"Um... I don't know. Probably," he said.

"Of course you're going," said Bianca. "I think Joe is expecting you to come. It's a special day you know, and he's planning on celebrating it."

"What do you mean?"

"Think about it. It's on October 31st of 2021, which makes it forty years ago since your dad became the boy who lived."

"I knew that." I've seen it.

"Joseph has always been a huge admirer, as you may have noticed. By the way. If you're planning to go. Could you take Scorpius with you?"

Before Albus could answer he heard Scorpius calling for him full of excitement.

"Albus!" He was running towards him. "Guess what. I'm in the team!"

"Really?! Oh congratulations!" said Albus and jumped on him for a hug.

Scorpius picked him up and spun him around. He put him back down as he noticed the board and took a closer look.

"So... are you going?" Bianca asked him.

"Well. Yeah. Right?" he said and turned his head to Albus.

"I guess. But do we have to dress up?"

"Yes you must! I could help you out," said Bianca.

"I think it's clear though what Albus is dressing up as-"

"Drop the cheerleader-idea!" Albus interrupted as Scorpius burst into laughter.

"You, Scorpius, would be cool as a vampire," Bianca suggested.

"What about me?" Albus asked. Bianca took a look at him, trying to figure out something.

"Something popular from the muggle world perhaps? Like a character from a horror film or something. That's what I'm planning to dress up as."

"We'll see how it turns out," said Albus.

"So I guess I'll se you two at the party then? Bye!" And then she was off.

* * * * *

"A character from a horror film?" Albus questioned back in the dormitory. "I don't even like horror films!" He picked up his record player form his trunk.

"You brought that thing here?" Scorpius asked in surprise.

"Incase I get bored. About time to play some Halloween-related music is it?" He turned on a playlist and the first track was a song that Veronica used to play every year at Halloween when they were kids.

"Isn't this song from a horror film?" Scorpius questioned.

"I dunno," Albus mumbled. "I used to listen to this as a kid. Awful but also very creepy which is perfect."

The door opened and the boys turned their heads. It was Joseph.

"Is that thing yours?" he said and pointed at the record player. "Looks a bit old doesn't it? How come it's still working?" Albus looked at it and then back up at Joseph.

"It's enchanted," he explained. "I guess the curse gave it some kind of everlasting function. But what's interesting is that it's able to play any song you like. Both muggle music and from the wizarding world."

"Ah. Like Spotify?" The boys looked at him in confusion.

"What's a Spotify?" the two of them asked.

"It's how the muggles listen to music these days. It's on computers and phones and it works the same way as you described that thing."

"Tell my grandpa about it. He'll be impressed. So... how do you know about muggle products?"

"Mum is a muggle. Another reason that I'm surprised to be a Slytherin. But as some people say. You don't have to be pureblooded to be sorted here," said Joseph. The boys nodded in agreement. "Could I borrow that record player for the party?"

"Sure," said Albus. "Just take whenever you want."

"Thanks dude."