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" Party at Gryffindor common room"
" tonight. we'll bring your favourite strawberry coconut cake "
Fred and George winked at me as we walked along the halls of the dimly light castle
"No! We're taking her tonight. She's a Slytherin" Astoria glared at the twins and pulled me towards her before I was yanked back back Harry who glared at Astoria
" she's my sister"
" she's a Slytherin" Pansy glared back at Harry, placing her hand on Astoria's shoulder
" oh, cut it out " I finally said having enough of them all " why don't we all party together? Let's call Hufflepuffs and Ravenclaws too. Oh- why don't we also call Beaubaxtons and Drumstang? Building relationships is a good thing you know" I excitedly babbled and Harry placed his hand on top of my mouth
" you talk a lot honestly " he clicked his tongue earning a kick to his shin
" but, how are we going to accommodate so many people in any of our common rooms? " Hermione asked and the other nodded along with her. Well that did seem like a valid question
" follow me " I cheerfully smiled and started walking up to the seventh floor corridor.
I walked past the opposite of the tapestry depicting the attempt. of Barnabas the Barmy to teach the trolls ballet, three times thinking exactly about the kind of room I wanted.
The others stared at me like I had gone mad and well I'll agree, I did look mad walking past a wall so many times.
The wall crumpled apart, revealing the two huge doors to the room
"Wohooo, welcome to the room of requirements" I grinned pushing the doors
" Bloody hell, what is this place? " Ron gaped looking around the room
The room was really stunning and expansive room, immediately drawing my eyes to the awe-inspiring imagery lining the walls. Vibrant colors and moving larger-than-life paintings of Harry, Cedric, Krum, Fleur and I, all displaying our triumphant moments of winning the first task of the tournament .
In the center of the room was a large table for dining, while the sides were lined with couches and chairs for relaxing and conversing. Banners of all the Hogwarts houses adorned the walls.
And an imposing welcome banner for Beaubaxtons and Drumstang students hung proudly above the entrance, adding to the opulent ambiance.
" The Room of Requirement, also known as the Come and Go Room, it only appears when a person is in great need of it. " I tell them, plopping myself on one of the couches that were even softer than my bed.
" how come you never told us about this room? " Fred or was it George? Pouted
" well, maybe I just forgot " I scratch my head
•••••
I was sitting at the infirmary, grinning at the newest article Rita Skeeter had written.
And it was all about Cedric, Krum and Fleur. There's was just a tiny mention of my brother and I successfully passing the first task and nothing more.
" you look like that again " Theo groaned, flipping onto his stomach for comfort
" I look like what? "
" Like you did something illegal " and I grinned again, passing him the daily Prophet
" you threatened Skeeter, didn't you? " he eyed me and sighed "ofcourse you did"
I chuckled giving a light slap to his shoulders " how are you feeling? I heard you had to be choked on calming draughts? " I snorted
" it's not funny. I was so scared when the ground was empty. There were a hundred of possibilities in my head "
" and none of them were about me being alive? "
" with how brash you are, I'm honestly confused how you managed it past 10 " he looked at me under under his blanket " when am I allowed to leave Poppy? " he yelled
" Until I'm satisfied. You vomited three times " she snapped at him and he hid himself back inside the blanket
" she scares me " Theo whispered to me and I nodded in agreement. Poppy could be rather scary when she wanted to be.
"She's not the one here, Theo." I taunted him and he rolled his eyes again.
We both watched as Poppy left the infirmary, and then turned to look at each other. "What is the second task?" Theo asked, and I shrugged.
"I haven't even thought about it yet." I admitted. "I've been too busy worrying about you."
"Don't bother." He snorted. "I'll be fine."
"You sure about that?" I smirked, and he nodded stubbornly. I rolled my eyes right back and he laughed softly.
"What's that old saying, something about the calm before the storm? Yeah, I think that fits perfectly here" I looked around the infirmary, taking in the peaceful scene around me, before I turned back to look at him.
"How are you feeling?" I asked and he made a face.
"Fine. Why are you asking me again?"
"I'm making conversation. I've got nothing else to do while you're laid up in here." I shrugged and he groaned softly.
We both stared at each other for a moment, then burst out laughing.
"You know I'm serious about that." I said, trying not to giggle. "Well, I'm glad you're feeling okay."
Theo snorted and rolled his eyes. "Of course I'm fine." He muttered, and then looked back to me with a sly smile. "You're still making conversation?"
"I got an extra hour to spare," I smirked " Fred and George kicked me out of my own party. Can you beleive them? " I frowned " we'll take care of everything little helion. Get out " I tried mimicking them
" I'm rather curious. How are they even going to get so many people to come "
" it's the twins we're talking about " I snorted and he snorted in agreement
" Oh look you're alive " Draco's voice echoed and he strutted down to sit beside me " you owe me a new dragon hide shoes. Your vomit just won't go away " he glared at Theo who cheekily smiled at Draco
" Dracooo ~ come one. "
" no "
" damnit "
" I heard you were planning some party with the bearable Weasleys. How come you're here? " Draco turned to me
" they kicked me out "
" Smart decision. You're shit at planning anything "
" excuse me? " I gasped offended " you can plan the next late night quidditch yourself " I scoffed
" Thanks " he smiled sweetly
That little shit
"Draco, my dear," I said as I placed a hand on my chest and smiled sweetly. "How lovely to see so positive about your planning ability. I'd be willing to put in my two cents, but I simply wouldn't want to hurt your ego." I gave him a playful wink and Theo laughed softly.
"Excuse me, but I don't think you can hurt my ego, you little shit." Draco spoke up, and I rolled my eyes.
"Oh, of course not, Draco. That would be impossible, I'm sure." I said, my voice dripping with sarcasm this time.
Draco just scoffed and Theo shook his head slightly, the two of us knowing that it was pointless to engage Draco in a verbal battle.
"So anyway, what are you doing here?" I asked draco "Don't you have other things to do?"
" what else would I have to do? " he looked around bored " you both have been quite busy "
" forgive us then. We couldn't squeeze you in our busy schedules" Theo taunted
" oh how so busy you both have been "
" haven't you been quite busy yourself with a certain Greengrass? " I smirked at Draco who visibly turned red.
" Potter! They're calling you and your lot " A Ravenclaw fifth year who I knew as Davis, yelled from outside the infirmary saving Draco from his embarrassment.
" let's go " I cheered
" Poppy? "
" Just put some pillows " Draco suggested and we assembled a body of pillows under the blanket before sneaking out of the infirmary and walking up to the seventh floor
Sure enough, when we entered the room of requirements it exploded with cheers and yells again. There were mountains
of cakes and flagons of pumpkin juice and butterbeer on every surface; Lee Jordan had let off some Filibuster's Fireworks, so that the air was thick with stars and sparks; there were students wearing their best party clothes all around the room.
Some snogging
Some talking
It was so exciting
I helped myself self to food; I had almost forgotten what it was like to feel properly hungry, and sat down with Theo and Draco.
"Blimey, this is heavy," said Lee Jordan, picking up the golden egg, which Harry had left on a table, and weighing it in his hands.
"Open it, Harry, go on! Let's just see what's inside it!"
"He's supposed to work out the clue on his own," Hermione said swiftly. "It's in the tournament rules. . . ."
" just let him Hermione. I'm sure it won't be so easy" I yelled from across the room and noticed Krum and Fleur nodding
"Yeah, go on, Harry, open it!" several people echoed.
Lee passed Harry the egg, and Harry dug his fingernails into the groove that ran all the way around it and prised it open. It was hollow and completely empty - but the moment Harry opened it, the most horrible noise, a loud and screechy wailing, filled the room. The nearest thing to it I had ever heard was the ghost orchestra at Nearly Headless Nick's deathday party, who had all been playing the musical saw.
"Shut it!" Fred bellowed, his hands over his ears.
"What was that?" said Seamus Finnigan, staring at the egg as Harry slammed it shut again. "Sounded like a banshee. . . . Maybe you've got to get past one of those next, Harry!"
"It was someone being tortured!" said Neville, who had gone very white and spilled sausage rolls all over the floor. "You're going to have to fight the Cruciatus Curse!"
"Don't be a prat, Neville, that's illegal," said George. "They wouldn't use the Cruciatus Curse on the champions. I thought it sounded a bit like Percy singing . . . maybe you've got to attack him while he's in the shower, Harry."
" Please, Percy sings worse " I shuddered at the memory of walking in on him in the bathroom.
The rest of the night was spent singing and dancing to the various muggle and Wizarding songs alike.
And so, as the night progressed, people slowly drifted into the corners of the Room. Some went into small groups, others found a secluded spot in a dark corner away from everyone else. They had come to the party looking for a fun evening, and now they were all settling down into their own little mini-parties.
I think I was enough drunk to not remember if I was actually kissing Theo or completely imagining it.