If you want to add some extra joy… you would bring Luna
Sometimes parties can be a little stuffy and boring. Everyone is dressed in their finery, trying to make a good impression and they just aren’t being themselves. While that might work if you want to network, it doesn’t bring a lot of joy to a party. If you’re someone who thinks parties should be fun rather than uptight, that schmoozing should be done elsewhere and you should always be yourself no matter what, then Luna would be your perfect date. If there’s one thing you can count on Luna being… it’s herself. She would glide into that party, ask the most interesting questions, share her take on the prevalence of the Crumple-Horned Snorkack and dance like nobody is watching. In short, Luna would bring the joy and that’s what you’re looking for when it comes to deciding your date.
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If you think following the rules is boring… you would take Malfoy
Are you the type of person who looks at rules as optional? Do you roll your eyes at authority? Do you find the idea of crashing a party more of a thrill than being invited? Then your date would be Draco Malfoy. Malfoy was not invited to the Christmas party and (if he wasn’t in Azkaban at that moment) we’re sure his father would have heard all about that injustice. However, Malfoy didn’t let a silly thing like party invite stop him, he boldly went anyway. As someone who admires those who follows their own path rather than what the rules tell them to do (much to Hermione’s horror), we think you two would have a blast crashing the party together. Whether you’re snaffling the magical treats at the buffet or avoiding being spotted by the party organiser, you two would find it to be a delightful adventure.
If you love good conversation… you would bring Hermione
There is nothing worse than painful small talk. Standing there trying to think of any topic to talk about while desperately trying to avoid talking about the weather is nothing but a nightmare. It is so much more fun to dive into deep discussion, ponder those philosophical questions or have a hearty debate. If the thought of having to engage in idle chit-chat brings you out in hives, then we think you should bring Hermione as your date. There is no way that you could be bored with the cleverest witch of her age for company. From explaining the intricacies of brewing a Polyjuice Potion to discussing the trials and tribulations of using a Time-Turner, Hermione has plenty to talk about. You would be so enthralled the evening would pass by in a happy blur.
If you want to be the centre of attention… you would take Sanguini the vampire
Who doesn’t like to be the centre of attention at parties? It’s so much fun to be the one that people can’t help but talk about – especially when it’s to wax lyrical about how brave and cool you are. And what better way to be that person than to bring a rather exciting and unusual date? On that note, we think you should bring Sanguini to Slughorn’s shindig. We can guarantee that nobody else would have thought to BYOV (bring your own vampire). Not only do they have that roguish air of danger (thanks to their penchant for human blood) but they are also a very rare sight in the halls of Hogwarts. While you’ll find ghosts, werewolves and even centaurs among those who live and work in the castle, you won’t usually find a vampire. Despite how much Snape looks like one.
If you don’t actually like parties… you would bring Harry
While there are those who love a good party and shine when surrounded by lots of people, there are also those for who it is their worst nightmare. And that’s ok. Parties are not for everyone. The hustle and bustle. The small talk. The scrabbling to get that last measly canapé. Why make yourself miserable when you can just stay home and read a good book? You know who else doesn’t like parties? Harry Potter. He detested the idea of the Slug Club Christmas party so much, that Slughorn had to plan it around Harry’s schedule – just to make sure he would come. The groan he let out in the Herbology greenhouse when Hermione revealed that morsel of information says it all. So, if parties are not your thing, Harry would be the perfect date. In fact, the two of you might decide to skip the whole soirée and do something else entirely – and why not? Life is too short to do the things you hate.
