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This drabble has been written as part of the October Event over at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft & Wizardry (Challenges & Assignments).
Prompt: Felix Felicis
Word count: 348
Perfect Day
Horace Slughorn rolled the small vial of Felix Felicis between hisfingers. He knew that he really shouldn't take it, but he had to. It was the only way that he could guarantee he wouldn't screw up his interview at the apothecary.
He uncorked the vial, and drained the contents before he could second guess himself.
An owl tapped on the window of his small cottage. He flung the window open, and the tawny owl fluttered down onto his table and dropped a letter. The writing on the front was written in elegant cursive writing; he turned it over and his heart jumped when he saw the familiar symbol that belonged to Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry.
Horace wondering why they would be writing to him opened the envelope and read:
Dear Mr Slughorn,
The position of Potions Master has recently arisen, and you have been selected to interview.
The interviews will take place today, and yours is scheduled for 1pm. Please confirm by owl.
Sinceley
Armado Dippett
Headmaster of Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry
Horace couldn't believe what he had just read; it had always been his dream to teach and nurture the minds of young witches and wizards.
He eagerly wrote his response and set about preparing for his interview, forgetting about his interview at the apothecary.
Horace's interview with Armado had been a complete success. He had impressed them so much that he was sure the position would be his; after all he had Felix on his side.
He was so chuffed with the outcome that he had spent the rest of the afternoon at The Three Broomsticks, which he hoped would become his new local.
When he staggered back into his small cosy cottage, he found an envelope waiting for him on his dining room table.
He opened it and read it slowly, having to reread each and every sentence about three or four times since his inebriated mind couldn't focus. When he reached the end, he jumped for joy.
He had got the job.
The perfect end to a perfect day.
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