The Grounds

[Gavin Dean]

Gavin shook his head, "of course not, Draco," he said, "my mother owl'd me myself, saying that she was looking forward to seeing you. She was absolutely thrilled when I told her we are transfiguration partners," he smiled softly, "she also said she would make anything you request at the ball, special for you," he said. Of course Gavin's mother did not only do this special for Draco, Gavin got the special, 'I'll make you anything' treatment as well. She did not play favorites. "How are the ladies and men of Slytherin doing with dances? I'm sure they are looking forward to this the most."

[Cypress Silverleaf]

Cypress stretched her arms and yawned. It was so peaceful and relaxing. She decided to walk around and stretch her legs.

(Don't mind if I drop in, d'ya?)

[Gavin Dean]

(not at all~)

[Cypress Silverleaf]

(Teeheehee.)
Cypress saw two boys standing by a tree. She recognized them. One was the infamous Draco Malfoy, one she really only knew from the Common Rooms. She walked slowly up to them, since they were in the middle of a conversation.

[Gavin Dean]

Gavin saw Cypress walk near them and waved to the fellow Ravenclaw student, mouthing hello to her.

[Cypress Silverleaf]

Cypress mouthed hello back and rocked back and forth on her feet, unsure whether to approach or not.

[Draco Malfoy]

"Oh you know how social pure-bloods are. The girls are thrilled and spouting off colors at every turns, and I've heard the word 'dresses' mentioned so many times, I'm afraid to return to the common room and find the place flooded with frills." Draco laughed and shook his head. "Oh, your mother is such a dear lady. She needs not to go through such troubles. I'm perfectly fine with what ever she makes, as it is all very deliciously prepared."

((Pardon me for such a late response. I had matters to attend to.))

[Gavin Dean]

"That is very kind of you Draco, thank you," Gavin bowed his head. "There isn't much talk of the dance in my common room," he said, "I'm sure the girls are worried about dates though. I think what matters most is the date to them, and not the actual dance. "

[Cypress Silverleaf]

Cypress sucked up her courage and walked up two the boys. "Mind if I join in?" she asked, looking at Malfoy.

[Draco Malfoy]

"Ah, I do not do kindness Gavin. I was only being honest. Your mother is a very close friend and I would never put unnecessary stresses on her." Draco nodded, "A date is a conquest to the female character and mind. It is a competition as well. They will try to out do one another by trying to have the best male they can on their arm and they find it even better if he bends to her whims. Females are strange beings." Draco quirked a brow to the unknown girl but said nothing.

[Gavin Dean]

Gavin raised an eyebrow at Cypress, noticing she was looking at Malfoy, and not at him, her own housemate. He let out a sigh. Apparently fellow Ravenclaw approval did not matter, anymore. "Females are definitely strange..." Gavin agreed with Draco, he looked at Cypress when he said this, shaking his head to stop staring.

[Cypress Silverleaf]

Cypress felt a pair of eyes on hers and turned to look at Gavin. "What's your name? We haven't really met..."

[Draco Malfoy]

Draco snorted, "Don't even know a student that resides in your own house? How.. sad." He turned to Gavin, "Who did you have in mind, to ask? Someone in your house?"

[Gavin Dean]

"Gavin." He simply said. Gavin's direction turned back to Draco, "not yet. I'm not worrying about it. I still have some time. I'm not going to rush and not regret my decision later." he said, "most likely somebody in my own house though."

[Griffin Black]

The mysterious black cat walked out onto the grounds and began trotting around.