Shadows of Slytherin Book 1

Pansy

"Seriously?" she asks, her disbelief evident in her voice.

I nod, my grin widening. "Yes, seriously. It's going to be a celebration you won't want to miss. So go on, get yourself showered and dressed. The boys will be waiting for us," I say with a playful wink.

"Alright," she says.

"I'm going to go change too. I'll be back in an hour," I inform her as I turn to head towards my own quarters. As I walk away, I can't help but feel a surge of anticipation and excitement for the night ahead. The Slytherin party is sure to be a night to remember. It's the first one of the year, and I can't deny that these parties are the reason I love it here.

After I quickly change into more sexy attire, I make my way back to Dani's room. I knock on her door this time, announcing my arrival before I enter. As I step into her room, I'm immediately struck by her stunning appearance. Dani is standing in front of the mirror, dressed in a short, skin-tight black dress that perfectly defines her hourglass figure. Her hair is elegantly curled, falling down past her shoulders, and she radiates confidence.

"Wow, you look absolutely amazing," I can't help but compliment her, my admiration evident in my voice. Dani smiles at me through the mirror, her eyes twinkling with mischief.

"Thanks, I learned from the best," she says with a playful wink, teasingly shaking her head as she continues to admire her reflection. It's clear that she's pleased with the transformation and the way the dress fits her like a second skin.

"I have a feeling you're going to make quite the impression tonight with a certain you-know who..." I say with a mischievous grin. "Who knows, you might even catch someone's eye and end up back in their room," I tease playfully.

"Pansy!" Dani laughs

"No, seriously, Dani," I continue, my smile widening. "You look absolutely stunning. Own it, enjoy yourself, and don't be afraid to make some mistakes. Tonight is all about having fun and letting loose. You deserve it after today."

Dani nods, a small, grateful smile on her face. "You're right," she says. "Let's go out there and make some mistakes, then."

I return her smile, feeling proud of her adventurous spirit. "That's my girl," I say, ready to turn heads and create some unforgettable memories.

As we approached the Room of Requirement, my heart was pounding with anticipation. This room had been our safe haven for years, and I couldn't wait to step inside and escape reality for a while. We halted in front of the plain wooden door, and I raised my hand, knocking twice.

"Password?" A voice called out from behind the door, its tone guarded and wary.

I leaned in closer to the small opening in the door and spoke in a low, confident voice, "Pure-Blood."

The sound of a lock clicking open echoed through the corridor, and the door swung inward with a creak. My eyes were immediately assaulted by the bright green strobe lights that were spilling out of the room, casting an eerie glow over everything in their path. 

With a deep breath, I stepped over the threshold and into the room, and the smell of alcohol and sweat hit me like a wall. The sound of music blaring from the speakers was deafening. From the outside, you wouldn't even tell that we were having a party. It's why Slytherin is the best, the other houses haven't figured it out how to not get caught. 

Looking around, I could see the room was packed with people, all chatting, dancing, or playing various games. The atmosphere was lively, and I could feel myself beginning to relax in the familiar surroundings. It was a place where I could let my guard down and just be myself.

As I scanned the crowd, my eyes met those of my closest friends, and a smile spread across my face. This was our sanctuary, and we were free to be whoever we wanted to be in this room.

"Let's get a drink." 

Dani and I walked over to the table where bottles of liquor were on display. As I scanned the selection, my eyes fixated on the bottle of Fireball. Without hesitation, I grabbed it and poured us each a shot, savoring the cinnamon aroma wafting from the glass. Dani reached out and swiftly downed the fiery shot.

She then snatched the bottle from me, pouring herself two more shots. As she downed the second shot, I couldn't help but stare at her, shocked.

"What?" she asked, clearly amused by my reaction.

"I almost died today," she added, then proceeded to down the second shot.

"Fair enough." I grab another shot and down it.

As the last drops of liquor disappeared down my throat, Dani and I exchanged a knowing look and headed towards the dance floor.