Forever Young
Hello! Just got back from a Halloween parade I was performing in and felt like updating! This is just a sweet funny little chapter to lead us into the mess happening next chapter. I hope you like it. If you want to see her dress and shoes and stuff just remember to go to my pinterest page! Links in my bio. Check it out!
Chapter 7: A Little Party Never Killed Nobody
Cassidy's POV:
It was Wednesday evening, three days until the winter holiday's started and two days until Slughorn's Christmas party and I was still without a date. Originally Andrew had asked me to go with him but he left school this afternoon to go home because his grandmother had Dragon Pox.
"I'm going to be the only person without a date," I complained to Lily and Marlene that night as we finished up our homework.
"I'm sure you won't be the only one." Lily ensured me "Why don't you ask James to go with you?"
"He already has a date." I mumble annoyed.
"How about Sirius then?" Marlene suggested. I think for a moment then shake my head.
"He probably has a date already." I tell her. I mean he's Sirius freaking Black. Of course he already has a date.
"Well why don't we ask him." She says with a devious look in her eyes. She then proceeds to call over Sirius who is across the room with the Marauders.
"Marlene!" I hiss at her.
"What can I do for you ladies?" He asked as he approached us.
"Cassi was wondering if you had a date for Slughorn's party on Friday." She said "Do you?"
"No I don't as a matter of fact." He said looking at me.
"Would it be a huge bother to go with me?" I ask with pleading eyes. He pretends to think for a moment and finally nods his head yes.
"I'd love to accompany you Miss. Clark." He said with a quick wink. I roll my eyes as he walks back to his friends. When I turn back to Lily and Marlene they are both staring at me intently.
"What?" I ask innocently "Is there something on my face?" They both just gave me small smiles and went back to work. I rolled my eyes once more and did exactly the same.
Two days later I'm finishing up packing for Winter Vacation before it's time to get ready for Slughorn's party. The train was leaving at 9am the next morning and I had to be prepared. As I was finishing up writing a list for last minute things I was gonna need tomorrow Marlene came bounding through the door with Lily grumpily walking behind her.
"Time to start getting ready!" Marlene squealed heading towards the bathroom to get out her make-up and hair supplies. Lily and I let out a groan. Marlene wasn't going because she has a detention for hexing a Slytherin after they made fun of my father so she was really excited to help Lily and I get ready before she left.
"Can I do my own make-up?" I asked as I saw her digging through her bag to find Merlin knows what.
"Fine but I'm doing your hair," she agrees with a stern look as she started to do Lily's hair. I quickly shower and place my hair in a bun on top of my head. I wash my face and start on my make-up. I put on foundation and concealer before I get started on my eye make-up. I apply different shades of gold across my eyelids, swipe some mascara on my lashes, and color in some eyeliner on my waterline.
"Cass you look gorgeous!" Lily admires as she moves to start her make-up. I look in the mirror and nod my head.
"Thanks Lil!" I beam "So do you!"
"Ok everyone looks beautiful," Marlene said with a slight eye roll "Now it's time to work on your hair." She dried my hair with a simple charm then used Sleekeazy's Hair Potion to flatten out my mess of curls. She then curled them with the iron and placed them in a complicated up do with a braid across the side.
"Fabulous!" Marlene exclaimed pulling me out of the chair. She handed me my dress, robe, and shoes and pushed me into the bathroom to change.
"Come down stairs as soon as you're ready!" She called through the door. I rolled my eyes and started to change.
Sirius POV:
James and I wait downstairs for our dates to show up. James is taking some 5th year. She eventually comes down and James and her start to make her way out the door.
"Do you want us to wait for Cass?" He asked.
"If you want." I said with a shrug. I know he just wanted to see Lily. Soon Marlene came down in sweats with Lily right behind her in green robes.
"I think you're a bit underdressed McKinnon." I joked. She glared at me then punched me in the arm.
"Ha-ha very funny Sirius," she said with a fake laugh.
"Going by yourself Evans?" James asked moving forward with his date.
"No I am not, I'm going with a boy from Ravenclaw." She said in an annoyed tone.
"Poor girl, having to spend the night with some stuck up snob," James teased.
"I can't believe you have the audacity t-"
"Hey!"
We all turn to the staircase and saw Cassidy standing there with her hands on her hips.
"Do I have to split you to up before the party even begins?" she asks as she finishes descending the staircase. We all stare with wide eyes and open mouths. She's… Gorgeous.
Her make-up is simple but elegant along with her hair. She has on a golden dress with sparkly straps that wrap around to the back. She's lift her dress a bit so she doesn't fall and you see the black strappy heels she has on underneath. On top she has a black cloak with gold lining underneath.
She's simply stunning.
"What are you all looking at?" She asks as she reaches the bottom of the stairs.
"Cass, you look great." I replied breathlessly. A light blush crossed her pale face.
"Thanks, you clean up nice as well." She said gesturing towards my dress robes. I nod and extend my arm for her to take.
"Shall we?" I ask as I bring her closer to my side.
"We shall."
Cassidy's POV:
We arrive at Slughorn's party soon after leaving the common room. Lily's date Alex was waiting outside the party when we arrived. She went off with him and James went off with his date leaving me and Sirius alone by the door.
"And then there were two," He said with a laugh. I giggle as well and we head towards Slughorn to show him that we came.
"Mr. Black! Miss. Clark! How wonderful it is to have you here! How is your father Miss. Clark is he doing better?" He said in practically one breath.
"He's doing fine sir, I'll be heading home on the train tomorrow to see him." I said with a smile. Just thinking about going home and being with my dad made me feel much better.
"And how about you Mr. Black, got any holiday plans?" he ask looking to Sirius.
"Spending the holidays with the Potter's this year." He told Slughorn. We talked for a while longer and then went off to get something to drink.
"Dear Merlin, could this be any more boring?" Sirius whined as he gulped down his punch.
"Gee thanks Sirius," I said sarcastically. He gave me a sorry look.
"Sorry Cass, didn't mean it like that." He said with a guilty expression on his face. I shrugged it off. Eventually he asked me to dance.
"I'd love to," I said with a slight curtsey. We made our way to the dance floor and began to dance. I wrapped my arms around his neck and he placed his on my waist. We dance for a while before I finally couldn't stand the loud noise of drunken Hogwarts alumni.
"Wanna get out of here?" I whispered into Sirius's ear. A smirk grew on his face and he nodded. He grabbed my hand and we slowly maneuvered our way out the door.
"Thank Merlin, I thought I'd never get out of there." I breathed as we made our way into the corridor.
"I know what you mean." He said nodding in agreement "We still have another two hours before we're have to be back in the Common Room." He pointed out as we made our way up the stairs.
"Well, have you got any ideas of what to do?" I asked as we reached the 7th floor. He was silent for a moment before his silver eyes light up. He turned left and started walking down the corridor. I had to pick up my dress and run to catch up with his long strides. Finally we came to an empty wall. He started walking back and forth and after 3 or 4 times a door appeared out of thin air. I stare at him in question but he only smiles and pulls me into the room. It looks like the Gryffindor Common Room except there is only a couch and an arm chair instead of all the other desks and chairs.
"What is this place?" I ask in amazement
He grins, "It's the Come and Go room. More commonly known as the-"
"Room of Requirements," I gasp in shock. He nods his head with a sheepish grin. "You found the Room of Requirements?" He nods once more.
"When?" I ask him wanting to know.
"In 3rd year. I was looking for a quiet place after I had gotten that howler from my mum." He started.
"About not coming home for the holidays," I said nodding "I remember that."
"Well I was walking past here and the door showed up and I went in and this was what it gave me." He said with a shrug of the shoulders.
"I can't believe a 13 year old boy found the Room of Requirement," I said amazed.
"Are you impressed?" He teased. I laugh and nod.
"I am truly impressed." I told him "You know what would make this even better?"
"I think I do." He said going over to the couch. He lifted the cushion off and pulled a bottle out. When he gestured me over I saw that it was a bottle of Fire whiskey. I look at him with wide eyes.
"Where did you get this?" I ask grabbing it out of his hands.
"I borrowed it from my dad." He said with a mischievous smirk.
"Borrowed?" I tease.
"Ok stole, but same thing he won't miss it." He said taking the bottle back and opening it. He took a large sip and cringed. He then offered me the bottle.
"You don't have to but I figured with the night we've had you deserve it." He said passing it over. I hold it in my hands and stare at it then back at Sirius.
'Let's go Clark!' I chant to myself 'Don't be a wuss!'
I hold the rim of the bottle to my mouth and knock some of the alcohol in the bottle. As I swallow the amber colored liquid it feels like fire is racing down my throat. I gasp trying to bring in fresh cold air into my lungs to stop the burning sensation.
"Mother of Merlin!" I gasp thrusting the bottle back into his hands. He places the bottle to the ground and guides me to the couch.
"Bloody hell Cassidy," He said patting me on the back as I coughed and hacked.
"Sorry," I once I finally recovered. I then look at the bottle and grab it out of his hands taking another sip. I cringe and make a face at the fire going down my throat.
"Damn that's nasty." I said handing him the bottle back. Sirius only stares at me and laughs.
"You are one crazy ass girl Clark." He murmured as he drank from the bottle as well. I laugh and take of my cloak and drape it across the back of the couch. Then I pull the numerous pins out of my hair letting the mess of curls tumble across my shoulders. I slipped off my heels and settled onto the couch.
"Much better," I said as Sirius passed the bottle.
Sirius's POV:
We continued to talk and drink for about an hour or so and I too shed my cloak
"Excited to go home and see your dad?" I asked as we calmed down from laughing at a story she just told.
"Yeah," she said giggling and hiccupping from the alcohol "I just hope he hasn't tried to kill himself again."
My expression soon turns somber and serious.
"What do you mean again?" I asked me all trace of my drunken state gone.
"Well that's why he went to the hospital last month silly," Cassidy said taping my nose with her finger "He drank poison! The doctors say he mixed it up with a pain potion but my dad's smarter than that." she giggled completely oblivious to the words spewing from her mouth. I look at the bottle she's bringing to her lips and snatch it away and throw the remaining liquid into the fire making the flames go high and burn brighter.
"Hey!" she snapped reaching for the empty bottle "I was still drinking that."
"I think it's time for bed." I said standing up.
"No I think It's time for something else." She whispered standing up and reaching for top button of my shirt. I quickly grab her hands and bring them away.
"Cass," I said wearily "What are you doing?"
"What do you think?" she slurs. I back up and she follows but trips and tumbles to the floor. I quickly grab her cloak and shoes and place a light as a feather charm on her to make the trip back to the common room easier.
"Where are we going?" she mumbled into my chest.
"Nowhere, just stay asleep." I whisper as I reach the common room and whisper the password. As we make our way in I suddenly realize that I won't be able to get her up the stairs.
"Damn it," I curse as I set her on the couch laying her things next to her. Lucky for me James and Lily walk in bickering as always.
"Well you didn't have to set him on fire Potter!" Lily hissed at him.
"How was I supposed to know that gits were flammable?" I hear James answer cheekily. I then hear him let out a yelp and see him rubbing his face as he and Lily come into view. They both take one look at Cassidy and say the same thing.
"What did you do?"
"Nothing!" I say in defense.
"Why is she laying passed out on the couch in her dress?" Lily asked crouching down beside her "And why does she smell like Fire whiskey?" she said glaring at me. James glares at me as well and moves to help Lily get her up the stairs.
"I wouldn't do that James." I called out to him.
"And why not?" He snapped back at me.
"Remember 4th year?" I ask with a smirk on my face. His face pales and he lowers Cassidy back onto the couch. Lily rolls her eyes and pushes past me and James and heads up the stairs.
"Get her up before I get back." She called over her shoulder. James slowly shakes her awake which results in him getting slapped once more.
"Go away daddy," she mumbled as we pulled her up.
"But I'm not…" James trailed off as I shook my head. Lily came back down the stairs with Marlene who looked particularly grumpy. The each took hold of her and brought her up the stairs.
"Why would you get her drunk Padfoot?" James hissed as they disappeared up the stairs.
"I don't know we had time to kill before curfew and I remembered a bottle I stashed in the Room of Requirement last year after Easter break. I didn't think she'd drink of she didn't want to." I admitted sitting down on the couch rubbing my forehead.
"Have fun explaining that to her in the morning." He said turning to go upstairs.
Well shit…
Guess who's getting an earful in the morning? Hope you all liked it. I would just like to point out I do not support underage drinking. I just like to add it into my stories to make my characters more fun to play with. :) Please review! Love you all!
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SophieElizabeth630