Song: Not Your Birthday- Allstar Weekend
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The day before New Year's Eve I went back to the Potter's for the party after a hug from Mr. Abbot, Hannah and Dad which would be staying there. Ginny had gotten me a dress when she and Lily went out to get some and I had just gotten out of the shower and opened my closet to see it. I was amazed when I opened the doors. Inside was a floor length, sleeve less, royal blue dress. The fabric was organza and it was a little bit a-line. It was a v-neck and it had pleating all the way down the dress. The bodice was formed by a band that went from around the back at the waist until the middle of my chest were it had a single twist then it flowed out below. At first glance it was a simple dress but once you looked closer it had intricate detailing in the draping and molding of it.
Smiling I set it on my bed and set to work on my hair and make-up. I decided to put my long dark hair up in a loose side bun and left my bangs down having them sweep over my right eye. I applied a bit of powder to even out my skin tone and line my eyes with a black liner and smudged it a bit before sweeping on a bit of mascara and charcoal eye shadow then some clear gloss letting the natural color through. Deciding that I was pleased with what I had accomplished I walked over to the bed taking the dress off the hanger and slipping it on, a reached around pulling up the zipper. Looking over into the mirror over my vanity I realized I needed jewelry and added a small silver clip in my hair beside the bun, the bow necklace and ring Freddy had gotten me and a silver bracelet that Vic had gotten me for my birthday one year. Satisfied I slipped on the silver heels that Ginny had gotten me I turned to the door and went out into the hallway just as Albus was leaving his room in his dress robes.
"Wow," I heard him mumbled making me laugh a little bit.
"Wow to you to," I giggled slightly looking over his black and white dress robes that had green accents the brought out the green in his eyes. His messy hair that was just like his brother, and fathers was left unstyled basically because I don't think there was much you could do with it. Then of course he had his black framed square glasses, unlike me which had my contacts in. "Have James and Lily gone down already?"
"I don't think so, I didn't hear them go down." We both went and knocked on the other's doors me going to Lily's door and she came and opened it revealing her dark green, short, strapless, a-line dress.
"Almost ready?" I asked looking over her she had left her long red hair down but it was curled a bit, and had on black shiny flats.
"Yeah I just need my jewelry, can you get this?" she asked holding out the gold heart necklace that Harry and Ginny had gotten her about 2 Christmas's ago and it had her initials inside. Walking over I fastened it and watched her slide on a black bangle. "All set." She smiled, "I told Mum that would look great on you."
"Thanks Lil."
"Are you guys coming," Albus spoke into his sisters room and we both glared at him as we walked out.
"Woah," James said looking over both of us. "No way am I letting my sisters go down there looking like that."
"Oh move James," Lily said as we linked arms and carefully walked down the stairs the boys trailing behind. As soon as we came to the door you could audibly hear all of us take a deep breath as the boys opened the door and we all walked in.
As soon as we walked in the door we split up to cover more ground and I had been talking to Chloe and her mother and father for 15 long minutes when I was finally saved by none other than Roxie Weasley.
"There you are Mari, my brother has been looking everywhere for you."
"Oh well excuse me Mr. and Mrs. Jones," I gave a small smile and a head nod then quickly pulled Roxie away. "Thank you so much."
"No problem, plus he really is looking for you since he didn't get to see you Christmas Eve." She giggled a little bit leading me over towards the Kitchen door. Once inside I saw that not only Fred had snuck in but also Albus, James and Lucy. "Guess who I found talking to the Jones." She smiled going over to Lucy.
Instantly a smile broke out on Freddy's face and then when he looked over my outfit a look similar to what Albus had when he first saw me. "That's some outfit." He mumbled as he walked over placing his hands on my hips and kissing me. Almost instantly I wrapped my arms around his neck kissing him back much to the displeasure of the people sitting in there.
"Ok that's good," James yelled and I pulled away giggling slightly when I looked up at him and saw lip gloss smudged across his lips, and reached up running my thumb across wiping it off.
Just then the door swung open revealing Louis smirking slightly, "You guys might want to vacate Audrey's coming this way." Quickly we all exited out the other door which leads to the hallway and walked around to the other entrance to begin socializing before dinner.
"You look beautiful Mari," Fred said in complete seriousness as he arm wrapped around my waist and he looked down at me.
Feeling a deep blush spread across my cheeks I smiled, "Thank you Freddy."
Smiling he bent down and kissed my temple as we moved through the room. We had been walking around the room for a little while and just finished talk to Padma and Terry Boot who had a 6 year old little girl who was the cutest thing ever, and they were actually pretty entertaining so talking to them were better than others.
"Rose and Scorpius are together now?" Freddy asked and I looked up at him.
"What made you ask that?"
"Because if they aren't then why are they holding hands and kissing over by that corner." He commented looking over the crowd and I began walking in that direction. When I had finally wound my way around the people with Freddy in tow I smiled seeing them cuddling up in the corner Scorpius' arms wound around her waist.
"Well aren't you two darling," I smirked.
"Only as cute as you two," Rose smirked right back walking over and giving me a tight hug, as Scorp quietly walked forward behind her.
Rose slowly pulled away and I raised my eyebrows looking over at him as she nudged him forward. "imsorry," he mumbled together.
"Sorry I didn't get that."
"I'm sorry Mari," I said clearly and instantly my straight face turned into a smile.
"That's better." I went over giving him a huge hug.
"Yeah, yeah," He commented laughing a bit.
Soon enough dinner was announced and we all made our way into the dining hall.
Dinner went by quickly and uneventfully except for the delicious food of course. Now we got to go to the other room and dance until midnight, and I was starting to wonder if Freddy had anything special planned like last year.
Smiling he pulled me to the dance floor spinning me as a song began playing from the small band over to the side of the dance floor. He pulled me back in then twisted me back out making my skirt spin around before pulling me back into the traditional dance pose as the song picked up into waltz and more people joined gliding around the dance floor.
A little while after we had decided to stop dancing he led me out of the room and walked up the stairs to my door. "So James and I have something planned and it might not be as romantic as last year but you need to go up and change, regretfully might I add…"
"Regretfully?" I smiled leaning against my bedroom door and he nodded slowly. "Do I get a kiss while we are alone?" I asked sliding my hands up against his chest.
Smirking he leaned down just brushing his lips against mine waiting for me to respond which I gladly did pressing mine fully against his in a passionate kiss. I felt his hand glide up my side and over my shoulder to my cheek caressing it softly and he slide his tongue into my mouth exploring. Pulling away for a breath I heard footsteps quickly coming up the stairs and opened my door pulling Freddy in and closing it right before the people rushed by then leaning back against it and pulling him back in for a kiss picking right back up where we left off.
He pulled back breathing heavily and I moved my lips down to his neck placing gentle kisses below his ear. Deciding to try something a little new I opened my mouth slightly and flicked my tongue across his skin then sucked lightly. I felt his head tip back a soft moan escaping his lips and his hands went down to my hips bringing us away from the door and he sat down in the edge of my bed placing me between his legs standing up. I looked over his face biting my lip slightly as he brought a fingertip up and tracing over my features; around my eyes then down my nose to my lips which were swollen slightly. He fingers then slowly went down my jawline to my neck where he gently went across my pulse point and I was sure he felt my heart beating rapidly because a slight smile went to his lips. Next a single finger ran down along the edge of my strap on my dress to just above where my breast was then back up and around to my back down to my shoulder blades. Slowly he brought me in pressing his lips against mine in a loving way molding our lips together perfectly. His hands started slowly sliding down my back to my butt and I felt a smile form on his lips when I didn't move away or move his hands.
"It makes it quite difficult to kiss with you smiling like that," I whispered pulling back slightly my lips still brushing against his.
"Oh I'm very sorry," he whispered back making a smile form on both our lips as he brought his hands up to my lower back.
"Ahem," a cough came from the door and I turned slightly seeing Rose there with a bag in hand. "James told me to come up and change. Should I come back later?"
"Oh yeah the plan, we need to get changed." He stood and leaned down giving me a small kiss before making his way to the door. "Make sure to dress warm."
"Do you know what we're doing?" Rose asked a smile on her lips.
"No clue." I said walking over to my closet and pulling out some jeans, a long sleeved tops and a sweatshirt with some thick socks and my wellies. Unraveling my hair I pulling on my new grey and blue hat from nana Molly and a white scarf, and outfit very similar to what Rose had changed into except her hair was in a side plait.
Heading down the stairs I saw Scorpius, Albus, Dom, Lorcan, Lysander, Hugo, Lily, Freddy, and James who was still in his dress robes all standing there Scorp and Fred both holding our coats. "Ok James you go get the rest and I'll lead this half outside."
"Sounds good to me," He said and walked back into the party.
"Follow me," Fred said and we started towards the kitchen sneaking past the door and then outside.
"Freddy where are we going," Lily asked buttoning her coat and pulling on her gloves.
"The pitch," He remarked and it was true as soon as we went over the small hill tiny lights were draped across the area and blankets were piling on a table with a couple of drink canisters. "It's a party for us."
"This is a great idea." I smiled up at him as we walked closer and I heard music playing.
"I hope you don't mind we borrowed your iPod," he said and I laughed shaking my head. "Also we have a karaoke machine for entertainment, which I hope you'll use."
"Go, right now." Freddy said pushing me up towards the little stage like area which people had been doing karaoke none stop it was about 20 minutes to midnight.
"Why not just let the music play its almost time for the count down," I muttered seeing James take the stage and I knew I was in for it.
"Next up is…drum roll please… Mari Longbottom," Loud supportive cheers were heard by the people James had made multiple trips to get, which included Teddy, Vic, and the Wood twins which were really kids but they counted.
"I'm going to kill you two," I glared as they pushed me up on stage and then went and scanned through the songs until finding the perfect one.
I smiled as the music started moving slightly to the beat as I took the mic out of the stand and move it over to the side.
Every clock is tickin' faster
Takin' trips around the sun
Another year, another chapter
5 and 4 and 3 and 2 and 1
I counted down on my fingers.
Drop your calls, lose your keys
Before the drinks are gone
Get yourself out your seat
Oh, oh
Quit your bitchin' move your feet
Until the break of dawn
Because nobody gives a damn about the day that you were born
I smirked down at Freddy who was smiling up at me.
This song is for everyone who it ain't your birthday
You gotta party like it's not, party like it's not
This songs for anyone who's havin' the worst day
You gotta party like it's not, party like it's not
I started moving a bit more as the song picked up.
Party like it's not, party like it's not
Like it's NOT YOUR BIRTHDAY
Party like it's not, party like it's not
Party like it's not, party like it's not
Like it's NOT YOUR BIRTHDAY
Party like it's not, party like it's not
As the music settled a little bit I moved off the stage walking out onto the dance floor.
Take a sip in of the high life
Chase it down until ya fall
Three hundred and sixty five nights
Why just one if we can have 'em all?
Drop your calls, lose your keys
Before the drinks are gone
Get yourself out your seat
Oh, oh
Clap your hands, move your feet
Until the break of dawn
Because nobody gives a damn day that you were born
This song is for everyone who it ain't your birthday
You gotta party like it's not, party like it's not
This song is for anyone who's having the worst day
You gotta party like it's not, party like it's not
Moving over to where the girls were dancing we started jumping up and down as the music pick up again
Party like it's not, party like it's not,
Like it's NOT YOUR BIRTHDAY
Party like it's not, party like it's not
Party like it's not, party like it's not,
Like it's NOT YOUR BIRTHDAY
Party like it's not. party like it's not
Moving up to the stage I jumped up.
Okay let's lose control
I wanna see everybody on the floor
Go and send your invitations
Do it now 'cause time is wasting
Life is tough so fill them cups
One life to live I'ma live it up
Drinks go up, drink 'em down
Turn it up, wake up the town
Okay, take it down, here's the plan
We gonna dance 'til we cannot stand
Move your feet to every beat
Bump that, bring it back, put it on repeat
We gonna party 'til the break of dawn
I don't even know how I'm gettin home
But it's alright it's okay
It's not even my birthday
Party like it's not, party like it's not
Party like it's not, party like it's not
Like it's NOT YOUR BIRTHDAY
Party like it's not, party like it's not
Party like it's not, party like it's not
Then started jumping again to the music along with the crowd.
This song is for everyone who it ain't your birthday
You gotta party like it's not, party like it's not
This songs for anyone who's havin' the worst day
You gotta party like it's not, party like it's not
Like it's NOT YOUR BIRTHDAY
Party like it's not, party like it's not
Like it's NOT YOUR BIRTHDAY
Party like it's not, party like it's not
Party like it's not, party like it's not
Like it's NOT YOUR BIRTHDAY
Party like it's not, party like it's not
Bowing slightly I jumped off the stage, smiling as people clapped.
"See you were fantastic," Freddy commented bringing me into his arms.
"I'm still at least hexing you two," I smiled as James once again took the stage announcing that it was 15 minutes to midnight and that we should all grab a blanket and set it out on the ground facing the house. Freddy and I worked our way over to the pile of blankets slowly might I add because people kept stopping us and telling me I should sing again. Eventually we made our way and had settled down onto the blanket me laying against his chest as I sat in between his legs sipping a hot chocolate.
"Ok everyone ready? 10, 9…" We all started counting down.
"3, 2, 1" Suddenly Wildfire Whiz-bangs set off into the sky and I smiled staring at the beautiful colors until Freddy pulled my chin gently to the side to face him and we shared our first kiss of the New Year.