By the time that I made it downstairs to the common room, for my own party, the music was blaring and people were milling about.

I had pregamed with the girls, so my whole body felt warm and I was in an insanely good mood.

I spotted Thomas over by the drinks table, and made my way over to him.

"There's the birthday girl," Thomas said, handing me a shot.

I cheered with him before throwing the shot back. The unfamiliar alcohol burned my throat and left a taste in my mouth.

"Merlin-, that is not firewhiskey," I groaned. "What is that?"

Thomas held up a bottle, showing me the label. "It's tequila, I brought it from home, and hid it under my bed," He explained, smiling.

Someone draped their arm across my shoulders, and I turned around to see that Jack had joined us with a drink in his hands.

"Hey, Jack," I chimed, looking up at him.

"Hey Tommy, Hey Meredith," He said, looking at the two of us.

Jack turned to face me, his gaze drifting past my shoulders, then back at me. He grinned, "You look nice, Mer."

"Thank you," I replied.

"Of course," Jack said. He kissed me on the cheek then reached around me to grab the bottle of tequila from Thomas's hand. "So, what're we drinking?"

Someone pushed past Jack, making him bump his hip on the corner of the table.

"Ouch-"

"Sorry, didn't mean to push you, mate."

Regulus stood between Jack and I, picking up bottles of alcohol from the table and examining them. He settled on firewhiskey, and poured himself a glass.

He turned to me and smiled. "Hi Meredith, happy birthday."

I glanced over his shoulder to see Jack rolling his eyes, and looking utterly pissed off.

"Hi Regulus, and thank you," I replied.

Regulus looked over at Thomas, then behind him at Jack. "Oh, hey Mackay, Trouche," He said sarcastically.

"Hello, Black," Thomas said, looking extremely confused.

Regulus glanced at Jack before looking back at me, leaning in closer. "So, I take it that you got the flowers I sent?" He asked.

My cheeks went red. I glanced over at Thomas, who looked even more confused.

"Wait-, why would you send her flowers?" Thomas questioned.

"Well, you see-"

"Regulus," I warned.

Regulus smiled, looking over at Thomas. "Just being friendly. We've got a reputation to keep, Head Boy and Girl, you know?"

"Okay, sure," Thomas replied.

"Yeah, you've definitely got a reputation to keep, Black," Jack added, his tone harsh.

Regulus just smirked, not saying anything.

He leaned in close, one hand on my hip, the other hand holding his drink. "I'll get to see you alone later, yeah?" Regulus asked, just loudly enough for Jack to hear.

I nodded, "Yes, I'll see you later."

Regulus backed away and smiled. "Bye boys," He announced, raising his drink.

He walked across the common room, joining Barty and Evan.

"What was that about?" Thomas asked, pouring himself another drink.

"Oh-, that?" I answered. "It was nothing, just saying hi."

Jack scoffed, "Odd way to say hi."

"Yeah, I think he's trying to shag you," Thomas admitted.

I laughed, "No, I highly doubt that."

Thomas shrugged and took a sip of his drink, dropping the topic. I glanced to the side to see Jack looking irritated as he poured himself a drink.

This was going to be a long night.

- - - - -

As the night progressed, I kept catching Regulus's eyes on me. The boys and I had joined Emmeline on the 'dance floor', and soon enough, Evan came over to see Emmeline. And since Evan came to join us, so did Regulus. It was quite an odd group.

Thomas still looked insanely confused at the fact that Regulus and I were getting along and being friendly. I could practically see him trying to put the pieces together in his head. But, he was getting along with Regulus and Evan.

Jack and Regulus didn't talk, but they kept giving sideways glances to each other.

Maggie had disappeared from Gryffindor Tower about thirty minutes ago with her boyfriend. They had been very touchy the whole night, so I assumed that they went back to his dorm. Sam was sitting in an armchair with his girlfriend on his lap, both of them talking to some people from other houses.

The song ended, and one of Abba's newest songs was put on. The vinyl had been released two weeks ago, and it seems like a large part of the Hogwarts student body was obsessed.

People everywhere

A sense of expectation hangin' in the air

Emmeline purposely pushed me towards the boys, winking at me. Emmeline and Evan were dancing, and Thomas was dancing with Lucy.

Givin' out a spark

Across the room, your eyes are glowin' in the dark

I looked at both of the boys, both of whom were already looking at me. I glanced at Regulus, who raised an eyebrow at me.

And here we go again, we know the start, we know the end

Masters of the scene

Jack cleared his throat, "I need some air, I'll be back."

We've done it all before and now we're back to get some more

You know what I mean

"You okay?" I asked. "I can come with-"

"I'm fine, just enjoy your party," Jack replied.

Voulez-vous (aha)

Take it now or leave it (aha)

Regulus stepped towards me, holding out his hand. I grabbed Regulus's hand, and he pulled me against him, his hands on my hips.

Now is all we get (aha)

Nothing promised, no regrets (aha)

"Wow, you're actually dancing with me?" Regulus teased.

I smirked, "And you're actually dancing?"

Voulez-vous (aha)

Ain't no big decision (aha)

"Hey, I dance all the time," Regulus smirked.

"I'm sure you do," I joked. "You seem like the dancing type."

Our bodies were pressed close as we danced to the music, and all I wanted to do was kiss him and be closer to him.

I glanced over at Emmeline and Evan. Evan saw us dancing and gave a thumbs up, grinning like an idiot. Emmeline just smirked.

You know what to do (aha)

"You want to get out of here?" I asked, leaning closer to him.

Regulus grinned, "You don't have to ask me twice."

La question c'est voulez-vous

Voulez-vous

I grabbed Regulus's hand and led him out of the crowd and towards the dormitory stairs. He followed behind me, smirking at me.

We got a few odd glances from other people, but I had a few drinks and it was my birthday so I genuinely didn't care. It didn't seem like Regulus cared either.

I had barely reached the first step when Regulus kissed the side of my neck from behind.

"You know everyone probably just saw that," I said, walking up the stairs.

"I hope that they did," Regulus answered smuggly.

I glanced behind me to see Jack at the drinks table with a bottle of firewhiskey in his hand. He was already watching.

I turned back around and led Regulus up the stairs.

"Come on, we're almost there," I said as we got to the top of the stairs.

Regulus kissed me as I blindly opened my dormitory door.

We went inside, lips still pressed together, and I shut and locked the door behind us.