“You had another drink, danced like a moron, tried to snog with Charlotte Wood – which is why your jaw is probably sore right now. She punches pretty hard. Then you spent most of the evening drinking more and hiding from Lewis who wanted you dead for hitting on his sister. I found you by the pond with half a bottle of fire whiskey mumbling about how much you loved me, and then proceeded to hug everyone and tell them you loved them until your dad helped me get you into your bed. All in all you did a superb job of embarrassing yourself.” Scorpius summarized.

The students, for the most part were all chatting in their various groups, but Albus noticed how Laura Smith stood away from the others. Leaning against the stone wall, she seemed to be having an intense staring contest with the floor. Her hair was pulled into two French braids, and it seemed as if she was wearing an unnatural amount of make-up. Albus saw her cousin, Eliza steal looks every second or so as she talked amongst her friends. But Laura did not notice these, and it wasn’t until the doors to the charms classroom opened that Laura looked up from the floor.