Surprise Party in Room 1

[lady_moon]

Moon and Miniver have been working hard since Mia had taken Draco out on their date.

Decorations (in the colours Miniver had suggested instead of Moon's rainbow idea) are hung in the room. Crepe paper braids of orange, greyish blue, and green streak the ceiling. Moon's put up little paper decorations of cakes, balloons, and cartoonish animals dancing. Along with the cardboard balloons, there are huge groups of orange, grey-blue, and green helium balloons scattered all over.

On a table, with a colourful tablecloth depicting very happy cats and dogs partying, is the cake Skill had artfully created for Draco. It's wide sheet cake; the white icing is the basis for the artistically piped images of Martin and Dart flying over a huge forest full of winding paths. The forest ended where the words 'Happy Birthday, Draco!' were written in flowing script. It was the sort of cake a tarot card would make.

Moon giggles as she sets a stack of gifts (all from her family for the birthday boy) on the table beside the cake. She turns to Miniver and grins.

"I hope he's surprised," she says proudly.

It was definitely bright and cheerful and there's glitter everywhere, including on Miniver and Moon.

Comments

Idle Chatter

[lady_moon]

There's time before Mia brings Draco along for the guests to talk. Mingle and mix, as people are wont to do.

Re: Idle Chatter

[young_tmriddle]

Door was called away at the last minute, Gavroche is busy with lessons (Tom will not mention they are with a rat called Kennis), and Ingress might be collected later.

But Tom is here now, complete with sharp grey suit and Slytherin tie, in honor of their shared heritage.

Re: Idle Chatter

[cheevy.livejournal.com]

"Hi Tom!" Miniver grins at him. "Been a while. Welcome!"

Re: Idle Chatter

[iambetadraconis]

As soon as he spots Moon [how can anyone miss her?] he heads straight over to her side and gives her a kiss on the cheek.

"Hello there my lady," he says, smiling. "Where is the guest of honour?"

Re: Idle Chatter

[lady_moon]

Moon grins and beams.

"Mia has him out on a date. We wanted to be sure we could have everything ready. It has to be a surprise." She takes his hand in hers and almost bounces. "I'm so happy you came!"

Re: Idle Chatter

[bright_daughter]

There's a lovely little blonde, with an idle but bright smile, who's nodding to people who note her, and sipping a purple drink.

Skill was, after all, making tonight one of those "I had an idea" extravaganza's and Star planned to enjoy it all.

Re: Idle Chatter

[sanguimmuno.livejournal.com]

Right. This could be interesting. At some point, Slytherin had found himself back in Milliways and receiving an invitation from someone to attend a surprise birthday party for Master Draco.

Slytherin is feeling just a little at odds with himself, which might be evident in the obvious stand-offish behavior.

Re: Idle Chatter

[lady_moon]

Moon smiles at him.

She doesn't know many of the people that were invited personally, but if they mattered to Draco...

The Surprise!

[lady_moon]

The lights are shut off and everyone takes their places.

It amuses Moon, as she crouches giggling.

All the could do now was wait for Draco's arrival.

Re: The Surprise!

[young_tmriddle]

Tom's heard of surprise parties, of course. But he's never actually attended one. Hiding in the dark waiting to ambush someone tends to have less than positive connotations for him.

And yet, here he is. Hiding in the dark. Maybe he ought to throw in a Jelly Leg Jinx just for the hell of it.

No. That would not be an appropriate birthday surprise.

It would be bloody funny, though.

Re: The Surprise!

[iambetadraconis]

Hiding in the dark would make Rabastan nervy too, and for pretty much the same reasons.

He's not thinking of any of that because this is a birthday party for Draco, and he fully intends to have fun. Dangit.

Oh cool, he muses to himself, looking about the dark room for a sign of Draco's arrival. I can see everyone. Even in the dark. Marvy!

Cake & Gifts

[lady_moon]

Moon gives Draco a gentle shove towards the cake.

"Skill make it especially for you!"

She wasn't aware of the whole 'candles lit on the cake for the number of years you've been alive'. Just be happy it's all one flavour and colour!

When they were done with the whole cake thing, he could open his presents.

Re: Cake & Gifts

[young_tmriddle]

Tom gave Draco one present already. It was a small thing, a token of their friendship. He has another one for him, as well. This one's a little more special.

Re: Cake & Gifts

[dragonofgrey.livejournal.com]

"Thank you, Tom. Again." Hey, Draco likes multiple presents. If people want to give him more, well he deserves it, right? Or at least, he won't complain. For once.

Re: Cake & Gifts

[bright_daughter]

She's, not the biggest in the room but she is, a big fan of Draco and so she's grinning cute and small, holding a wrapped gift in her hands.

Though she's absently looking toward the cake.

She's really missed home.

Re: Cake & Gifts

[dragonofgrey.livejournal.com]

"Hello Star, thank you," Draco peered down at the gift before opening. "Liked the reception you gave Mia and I."

Re: Cake & Gifts

[dragonofgrey.livejournal.com]

Well, be hard to guess his age really. Somewhere around 18-19 now, since it was shortly after his 17th birthday when he first arrived in Milliways. And that will be two years next fall.

He stared at the scene briefly, recognizing Martin and Dart easily. It was odd, not even the birthday cake looked anything like this. Usually it was more understated, or much more lavish that this.

Re: Cake & Gifts

[iambetadraconis]

What Rabastan has to give does not come in a box, or an envelope or even a gift bag.

No. What he's got is something far more important than anything material, and Merlin knows Draco's never lacked when it came to material things.

When Draco comes over he'll give what he has to give to the young man.

Re: Cake & Gifts

[gorgonfondness]

Mia and Draco are not very different. Or at least, judging from their upbringings, they were not encouraged to be very different. As a result, she's not skilled in much beyond magic herself.

That doesn't stop her from making a present for Draco, though.

Re: Cake & Gifts

[cheevy.livejournal.com]

Miniver has his hidden. He brings it out when he has Draco a little to himself for a moment.

Into Draco's hands gets shoved a small, square package, neatly wrapped in brown paper and twine. The paper's been decorated with squiggles in gold ink. It's actually kind of pretty.

Re: Cake & Gifts

[smallestopener]

Tom has fetched Ingress for the cake portion of this party. How could he not? She'd never forgive him if she knew she was missing out on icing roses.

Besides, she has a special present for Draco.

"Hi! Happy birthday! Draco, we have the same star sign; my birthday was just a little while ago. I'm eight. How old are you?"

She might have gotten a bit of icing on the way in.

Dancing

[lady_moon]

As she had promised Mia, there is music.

After presents and food and preening, Moon turns on the music Miniver had chosen for dancing. Of course, the little poet owed her a dance...

Re: Dancing

[bright_daughter]

Star loves to dance and she's got her toes already over the line of the dance floor and she looking for a ready partner among those standing next to her.

She dances most her life, but having a partner to dance with is a rare joy.

Come join her!

Re: Dancing

[gorgonfondness]

The joy of music knows no status; it can be enjoyed regardless of how much money you may have in your purse, how many titles people may want to give you.

The flow of Mia's white dress while she moves suggests it's time to dance.

She holds out a hand to Rabastan, a bright smile on her face.

Draco's had her nearly all day. Surely he can wait his turn while she makes sure his uncle lives up to his word.

"Shall we?"

Re: Dancing

[cheevy.livejournal.com]

Miniver hangs to the side of the dancing. He owes Moon. He'll wait for her to be ready...