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 -
“I was so worried about where to host, you know, with our house -
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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...
Pansy may be an arse at school, but she was nothing if not a gracious host -
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 -
“Love what you’ve done with the place, Draco,” Theo said cheekily when he reached Malfoy, clapping Malfoy’s hand in a firm clasp.
“Mother and Pansy had the time of their lives doing it up for the party,” said Draco, the corner of his mouth -
Pansy snorted. “We didn’t do that. That was probably on there from the last time you went into London to party after a big win."
Malfoy simply smirked -