“Theo, darling!” she exclaimed, jumping up from the arm of the armchair that she was perched on. She held her arms out for Theo, careful to not spill her flute of champagne as she hugged him close. “I am so happy to see you! How gorgeous is this?” she asked, pulling back - - ThreadSky

zelyaevak.bsky.social • 6 days ago

“Theo, darling!” she exclaimed, jumping up from the arm of the armchair that she was perched on. She held her arms out for Theo, careful to not spill her flute of champagne as she hugged him close. “I am so happy to see you! How gorgeous is this?” she asked, pulling back -

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zelyaevak.bsky.social•6 days ago

and gesturing around the room, which had been decorated for the big event. While the hallway was lit up with flickering LED lights—clearly the designated dance area—the drawing room radiated an air of elegance and sophistication, and was kept more or less undisturbed.

zelyaevak.bsky.social•6 days ago

Gold balloons levitated in the corners of the room, floating all the way up to the tall ceiling and elegantly contrasting the emerald wallpaper covered walls. Fairy lights and candles gave the room a warm glow.

“I was so worried about where to host, you know, with our house -

zelyaevak.bsky.social•6 days ago

still being renovated, but Narcissa and Lucius were sosweet to offer the Manor.” She glanced back at Malfoy and offered him a warm smile. Hermione stared, eyes wide – she had never seen a look of genuine warmth on Pansy’s face before. The only time she had seen the girl smile -

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was when it was at someone else’s expense, and even then it never reached her eyes.

Pansy glanced back at Theo, her eyes still shining. Her gaze then shifted to Hermione. This was the time for it all to fall apart, for someone to say something, crack a joke, or a sly remark...

zelyaevak.bsky.social•6 days ago

But Pansy simply held the smile that was still on her face, straining to keep it in place. She put her arm around Hermione, giving her the barest definition of a hug. “So glad to see you too,” she said.

Pansy may be an arse at school, but she was nothing if not a gracious host -

zelyaevak.bsky.social•6 days ago

and birthday girl.

Hermione hugged her back, somewhat stunned. When you’re used to being ignored, even the most lukewarm welcome feels like being embraced with open arms.

Theo proceeded to go around the circle, greeting everyone and giving hugs and handshakes while Hermione -

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