A/N: So I wanted to wish a very Happy Birthday to my e-best friend Nathalie!! (Known to most as Witherwings.) I wrote this story for you sweets so I hope you enjoy it! I wrote in about an hour so I know it's a bit sketchy but I really hope you like it.
Happy Birthday
“Happy Birthday!” Lauren shouted, bounding down the stairs to hug Nathalie. Nathalie laughed as her friend gave her a big bear hug.
“Thanks Lauren,” she replied smiling.
“So how does it feel to be another year older?” Lauren asked, leading Nat to a spot on the couch in the Ravenclaw common room.
“I’m not sure yet silly, I just woke up,” Nat laughed.
“True, true, but one never knows,” Lauren winked. “So what do you plan on doing today?”
“Again, I just woke up. I haven’t really thought about it,” Nat answered.
“Well whatever you want to do, just let me know and I’ll do everything in my power to make sure that it happens,” Lauren winked again and took out her Prefect’s badge from her bag.
“How come you carry that thing still?” Nat asked curiously. “Everyone knows who the Prefect’s are anyway.”
“Just in case they don’t think I’m serious when I tell them not to do something,” Lauren laughed.
Nat laughed as well. She knew that was likely, Lauren was known as the free bird around the school. She knew everyone and would talk with anyone. Everyone liked her because she was always happy and smiling. Nat was her best friend who was equally as happy, though she was a little more mature when it came to talking to people. Whereas Lauren would just talk, talk, talk, Nat would also talk, but could also listen. It made them both very compatible and they never ever fought. They were like sisters.
“Well I’ll let you get ready, then we’ll go down to breakfast and then I’ll give you your presents,” Lauren told her, bounding away upstairs.
Nat took a deep breath and followed her up. She grabbed a pair of dark denim wash jeans and bright purple t-shirt. She also grabbed a white wooden bead necklace and pearly flats. She and Lauren both shared a love of fashion, it was one of the many things in common they both had. On days when they didn’t have to wear their black school robes, they also wore their favourite in fashion couture. Even when they were wearing their school robes, they always managed to come up with something so that they looked a little better, and not the same as everyone else.
Having gotten her clothes she went into the bathroom to change and brush her hair. When
she came out she found Lauren almost bouncing and she immediately grabbed Nat’s hand and pulled her back downstairs.
They went to the Great Hall where people wished her a happy birthday. She had pancakes and strawberries and whipped cream for breakfast and talked with others at the table. Lauren was chatting animatedly to everyone, and even though Nat never saw her take a bite, she managed to finish her pancakes before Nat.
And then as soon as Nat set her fork down after her last bite, Lauren hopped up and whisked Nat back to the Ravenclaw dorm. She ran upstairs after making Nat promise to stay seated on the couch. A couple minutes later she came back down and had several wrapped packages in her arms. She set them on Nat’s lap and then sat next to her, waiting expectantly for Nat to open them.
Nathalie decided to tease Lauren a little bit and opened the top one very slowly, careful not to rip the paper or even the tape. Lauren sighed and tapped her foot impatiently but didn’t dare tell her to hurry up. After a few more agonizing minutes Lauren sighed in frustration and gave Nat an evil glare.
Nat grinned crookedly and opened the presents at a normal pace. Lauren got her a gift certificate for their favourite clothing store and a new pair of flats, her parents got her more gift certificates, and the rest of her family and her friends got her articles of clothing. She gave Lauren a hug and then she decided what they should do.
“We should go to Hogsmeade today,” Nat decided, bringing her gifts up to her dorm. She set them on the bed and then she and Lauren went outside and walked to the little wizard village. On the way, she saw Draco Malfoy walking with his friends. He looked quite at ease and Nathalie couldn’t help sighing at his obvious perfection. She had had a crush on him forever, but he was the one person she was too shy to approach. Lauren was friends with him but even so Nat had never had an actual private conversation with him.
Lauren heard her sigh and looked up. She saw Draco and she looked back at Nat. The cogs were turning in her head, and she had the perfect idea. She told Nat she’d be right back and she went over to Draco and his friends.
“Hey Malfoy,” she said casually, leaning against the tree beside him. He looked up and flashed a smile.
“Hey Lauren,” he answered and told his friends he’d meet them in Hogsmeade. After they left he turned back to Lauren.
“So how’s Nat?” He asked, looking at Lauren’s friend discreetly over her shoulder.
“She’s still interested, I can tell,” Lauren answered, grinning at him.
“So we put the plan in motion then?” Draco asked.
“Absolutely. We’ll meet you on the main street in an hour.” And with that, Lauren turned and went back to Nathalie.
“Ready to keep going?” She asked Nat brightly.
“Sure,” Nat replied. As they walked she asked, “What were you talking to Draco about?”
“Oh nothing of consequence, just casual chatter,” Lauren answered lightly.
Once they were in Hogsmeade they went to Honeydukes and invested in some sweets for the day. Then they went to the local wizard clothing store to look at the weird items. They enjoyed laughing at the kinds of things the wizards came up with for fashion. They would never wear the flashing tank top or the super powered track shoes, but they were fun to try on and laugh at.
An hour later they were walking down the main street when Nat saw Draco and his friends again. She meant to keep on walking but Lauren slowed so Nat did as well. Draco walked right up to them and smiled at Nat. She felt her heart flutter in her chest.
“Hey Nat.”
“Hey Draco,” she replied, sounding confident, though her insides were like jelly.
“I was wondering if I could take you out for dinner tonight,” he said casually. “Seeing as it’s your birthday and all.”
Nat looked at Lauren to make sure it wasn’t a dream. Lauren looked back at her and smiled brightly.
“How about it Nat?” she asked.
“Sure,” Nat replied, now looking back at Draco.
“Great, I’ll meet you by the Great Hall at 6 tonight.” And with that, he smiled at her again and walked away.
Once he was out of sight and earshot, Lauren squealed. “We have to get you back to the
school to get ready!” She cried, and she pulled Nat back up to Hogwarts. Nat felt like she was always dragging behind Lauren today. She sighed and ran faster.
For the rest of the day, Lauren got Nat ready for her big date. Nat didn’t want to be too hopeful, after all it was because it was her birthday, probably only a friendly dinner, but Lauren’s enthusiasm was wearing off on her.
Lauren straightened her hair so that it hung perfectly straight, free of any stray waves.
Then she put on her makeup, making it light and natural. She then handed Nat a deep blue dressy top and a cute black skirt. She made Nathalie put it on and walk around their room several times before she squealed again and clapped her hands. It was a good thing Nat was used to Lauren’s hyperness when she was excited about something, otherwise she might’ve thought that Lauren was completely deranged.
By 6, Nat was looking gorgeous and was very excited now, thanks to Lauren’s behaviour this afternoon. Lauren walked with her to the Great Hall, but when she saw Draco leaning against a pillar, she bade Nathalie a good evening and went back to the Ravenclaw common room.
Nat went up to Draco, his eyes widening slightly as he took her in.
“Hello again,” she smiled.
“Hi,” he said, clearly a little nervous now.
“Shall we be going then?” She laughed, causing him to blush a little bit.
“Why yes I guess we should,” he answered, calming himself so he could be normal.
He reached his arm out to her and she took it, and they left the castle.
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Late that evening, Nathalie entered the Ravenclaw common room feeling very happy indeed. She spotted Lauren chatting with some fellow Ravenclaws and she went over to say hello. As soon as Lauren saw her she said goodnight to the others and followed Nat up to their dorm. When she shut the door she said,
“So tell me all about it!”
“Oh Lauren how about I tell you in detail in the morning? I’m very tired right now.” Nathalie sighed contentedly and started to put on her pyjamas.
“Fine but at least answer me one question,” Lauren demanded.
“Just one,” Nat warned.
“Did he ask you to be his girlfriend?” Lauren asked, giggling in spite of herself.
Nathalie looked shocked. “How did you know that?”
“He’s been asking me the right way to ask you for the better part of the month now. I told him the best time would be on your birthday, make it all the more special, and he came up with the idea to take you to dinner. I’ve been helping him all day.”
“Well it worked. I told him yes obviously,” Nat blushed.
Lauren hopped up to hug her best friend. “I’m so happy for you Nat!”
Nat yawned and said, “Thank you, but can I go to sleep now? I’m really tired.”
Lauren laughed. “Sure, but you are going to tell me everything in the morning!”
“You know it,” Nathalie giggled as she got into bed and shut out the light.
“Happy Birthday again my dear Nathalie. I hope you’ve had a wonderful day,” Lauren whispered in the dark.
“Oh don’t worry Lauren. It was definitely a great day,” Nathalie sighed as drifted into sleep.
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So there you have it sweet pea. Please leave me some feedback, I want to know what you think!
And Happy Birthday!! Feedback here!--x Lauren