There's a story at the bottom of this bottle -- December 2016

"The party starts at nine," I told him.  We both checked the clock.  "Seth... it's nearly five.  Do we have enough time to go shopping and get there on time?" I asked.  I really doubted it with the way I shopped.  Besides, I also wanted to possibly get some food before the party, too.  Who knew what types of food they would have if anything at all.

I laughed again and stood up.  "I'll write to Uncle Charlie to let him know what is going on.  I won't mention the party, obviously."  I went to the box that had my writing things in it.  I wrote the letter and sent it off with Jeeves, my owl.  I turned and looked at Quinn.  "We have plenty of time.  Let's go get some clothes, a quick bite, and then we can head over.  Are we picking Ana or Lyla up on teh way?" I inquired.

I smiled at Seth.  "Yeah... we are definitely getting Anastasia... but I'm not sure if Lyla will be there," I replied honestly.  I stood up and looked at him.   "Oh... I didn't bring my purse or money."  I really thought I would not need it.

I put my arm around Quinn's shoulder.  "I got you covered.  It'll be part of your Christmas present," I told her.  I winked at her and Apparated us to the village. I grinned at her.  "I suppose I'll have to go back adn grab our coats... i didn't plan that very well."  It was chilly.

I rolled my eyes.  "Hurry up," I told him.  In a matter of a few minutes, I was zipping up the front of it.  I walked with Seth, hoping that he would be able to help me look cute.  We shopped and ate and were back at his flat by eight.  We both got changed.  I was wearing cute black jeggings with a zebra print blouse that was a little see-through.  I had an emerald green cami on underneath of it.  The outfit was completed wiht black boots.  "C'mon, Seth, I'm sure you look fine," I caleld out to him.

I stepped out of my bedroom in jeans with black dress shoes.  I had a royal blue button down on and I grabbed my leather jacket.  I saw Quinn and grinned at her.  "You look great, Quinn," I assured her.  I linked arms and Apparated to Ana's address.  Quinn told me where to go.  We waled up to the door and knocked.

My parents were out for dinner and they knew I was going to Dominic's party.  Lyla was over as well.  I was wearing a light colored pair of jeans with some bright red heels.  I had put an adorable red top on to accent my heels.  I glanced in the mirror, thinking I definitely looked older than sixteen, and opened hte door.  I was surprised and speehless to see Seth Weasley... and I saw Quinn's evil grin from his right side.  I was so glad that I looked good.  My blonde hair was braided and it was draped over my shoulder loosely.  "Oh... come in.  What are you doing here?" I asked him as Lyla and Quinn hugged each other.

I had knee high boots on with a little black dress.  It was not super fancy, but it was extremely flirty.  I hugged Quinn and whispered in her ear, "Great idea bringing him for Ana!" I was really hoping that they would be able to snog tonight.  Yeah he was older, but so was Xander.  I was not one to pay attention to age.  I really wanted Xander to show up tonight at the party.  I turned to see the other two.  "The two of you could end up staying here and we can just go," I told them, winking at Quinn.

I rolled my eyes.  "Let's go... I do believe Dominic will be able to get us drinks if this one here won't do it," I said, nonchalantly putting a hand on Seth's arm.  I removed it quickly and led hte way to the party.  "Xander coming, Ly?" I questioned.

I really was not sure about hehlping them drink... but since I woudl be there with them, I did not think there would be any problem.  Though we had been in different years, Xander and I played on the Quidditch team together.  He was only a few years my junior.  I would love to catch up with him.  I was easily able to befriend pretty much anyone in my own House when I was in school, no matter their age.  "PLease, after you three lovely ladies," I said, not lying at all.  They all did look fantastic.

"I told him I'd meet at the party if he wanted to go," I said.  I hated how I really hoped he would show up.  I was not normally like this... not even with Ian.

I grinned at Lyla.  "With you on the other end, I know he'll show up," I told her, wanting to reassure her.  I knew that she really liked Xander and it was obvious he felt the same.  I just wished that Lyla would stop fooling around with other guys including Dorian Malfoy.

I felt my cheeks get a little red.  "Make sure that I don't make an idiot of myself if he is there," I said, knowing I probably would.  I always seemed to get nervous and klutzy around Xander.

I laughed and shook my head.  "Sweetie, I don't know if we can stop you from doing that," I said, touchign her arm.  "But it does seem to work with him."  They were so cute together.  Quinn and I were trying to figure out a way to get them to be with just each other... no more boys than Xander to be in Lyla's life.

I rolled my eyes.  "Had I known I'd have to listen to woes about boys... I'd have opted out of coming," I said, not really enjoying the idea of alking about boys.  I was walking a few paces behind them... though I did enjoy the view I was getting of Anastasia.  That girl was really cute... I wished that she was older, though.