A/N So these are just stories about various Slug Club meetings.
"And we must welcome a new professor." Headmaster Dippet announced. "Professor Slughorn will be teaching Potions." The man in question just smiled and nodded at the polite applause. His old friend, Albus, had recommended him after that rough patch in Romania.
He sipped from the goblet, scanning the tables. He had learnt quite a few lessons from traveling, and one of them was to find talent, and help them on their way. Already, he was looking for potential recruits. He was looking at a pretty young girl in Ravenclaw. Hmm…she had potential. He asked his fellow teachers who he should be on the lookout for. They told him that Miranda Ebbercrott was talented, and Miles Nomby was quite the charmer.
Then there was Madeline Levin, a talented chaser on the Slytherin team as well as Marigold Rosaline, who was well-connected. Why didn't he throw a welcoming party for them? He mused. Get to know them, might even get a little more when they grow up.
Slughorn was just receiving the last of the dinner that the house-elves made when Eveline Rhomby came in. Eveline was known as a heart-breaker, and was quite popular too. "Welcome, welcome." He smiled at her, gesturing him. She gave off the cool confidence aura.
"Hello, Professor Slughorn." She said politely. "I was very surprised when I received your…invitation."
"Yes. Well, you see, I have invited a few other students over. I thought you might like to meet them."
She inclined her head. "Of course." She paused. "I would be delighted."
He winked at her. "Not at all, not at all. Please, do seat yourself."
She sat down calmly as other students began arriving. Eventually, all had arrived. Slughorn sat down at the head of the table. He cleared his throat loudly. All chattering ceased and every head turned to him. "Well, I see you have all become acquainted." All 13 pairs of eyes stared at him, unblinking. "I assume, you are all wondering why I have called you?" There were murmurs of assent around the table. "The reason is, is because I see something special in you. And I want you to reach that potential. Right now, we have 13 people. I hope the group can expand. I would hate to see so much talent going to waste. Now, May-Belle Evelign." He said turning to a young girl with blond hair. She jumped.
"Yes?" She asked nervously.
"I hear you are quite good at Transfiguration." He told her.
"Yes. Professor Dumbledore says I am one of the best students." There was no mistaking the pride in her voice.
"You know, remind me to introduce you to Martin Vandenborg. The head of Magical Law Enforcement." He added and there was a stir around the table. "They always need a few more people in Tranfiguration. You are a seventh year, aren't you?" He asked. She nodded shyly. "So you will graduate school this year." She nodded again. "Yes. I shall definitely tell Martin to keep an eye on you. Close friend of mine, he is." He said to the table in general. "Why don't you all get to know each other better?" He waved his hand and conversation continued. Eric Abbot started talking to May-Belle. Slughorn wasn't surprised. Eric wasn't that talented in academics, although he heard he was amazing in Quidditch. He was Quidditch captain for the Gryffindor team.
The party gradually broke up, and people said good-bye to Slughorn as they went off to their common rooms. Slughorn stretched as the house-elves came scampered in, cleaning up everything in a flash. He yawned. That had gone well indeed.
