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Might be a bit late for this, but who can tell when Christmas is supposed to fall on a world like this anyway. So! Merry Christmas, Balamb Garden!

To those of you who've expressed interest in trying your hand at Potions, we will be starting that up tomorrow evening, do stop by if you have any magical potential. I'm afraid Muggles need not apply -- that's nonmagic folk to those of you who don't know the term. Potions is a wizarding art, you know!

And to some of you, I'll look forward to seeing you tonight!

-Professor Slughorn

[What's tonight? Why, Slughorn's holiday party, of course! By invite only -- and how do you know if you get an invite? Well, if you have great magical potential, if he knows you and voluntarily gives you the time of day, or if he doesn't know you, then you're in! Invitees can bring a guest as well!]

[The party itself is held in Slughorn's office, which is approximately the size of the quad right now thanks to some fancy Charms laid on the room, and bedecked with emerald, crimson, and gold wall hangings. A man not without contacts, Slughorn has managed to cadge a remarkable spread of food and drink from Balamb Town and possibly Champloo, sitting on the tables beneath glittering lights. Slughorn himself is making the rounds with a smile, eager to meet guests and invitees he doesn't know.]

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(As late as it may be, Daring isn't one to turn down a party. Magically inclined she's not (save for para magic stuff), but being an instructor might help with that. Also pony. Who doesn't like ponies?

It's a pretty damn nice arrangement, though. She just has to wonder how he managed to make his office this huge. It'd be awesome to have that much space.)

Ah! Instructor...

[Slughorn approaches with a broad smile on his face, which promptly slips comically.]

Oh dear. Completely at a loss for the proper etiquette. Is it "Instructor Daring Do" or just "Instructor Do"?

Instructor Do, but you can call me Daring.

Nice setup here, professor. Got some magic keeping it together?

I could hardly have a party in the cramped quarter the Garden thinks is suitable for an office, now could I? But a few handy charms here and there set it right. An old man like me deserves his bit of space, of course.

Nothing wrong with that. I could use a bit of extra space myself, but when you spend months at a time in the wilderness, you can get used to anything.

Which reminds me: what makes potions something for wizards and magic-users, anyway?

Magic, of course. A Muggle could mix all the ingredients together any way they wished, follow any instructions they wanted -- nothing. No magic, no brewing.

Oh, that makes perfect sense. You have magic as a catalyst to brew up some extra special brews that everyone else can't do.

How does para-magic work into that, though?

[His face falls noticeably.]

It doesn't. Useless for the purpose. It can't be properly directed.

Gotcha; only natural magic or else too many things will blow up.

At least there's plenty of potential students...you know, ones with actual magic. Hopefully the whole "different universes" thing won't get in the way.

Not as many as you might think. Certainly not enough to persuade the Headmaster to allow me to teach it formally.

Aww, you serious? I could've sworn there were enough around for at least that...

You're overestimating. Actual magical ability seems very uncommon here. Much of what the offworlders can do does not qualify.

Ah, so it's not just anyone who can throw a fireball or levitate a few things. Yeah, I can't help you there; sorry, professor.

You're overestimating how many here can do even that much. Merlin's beard, I miss Luna. She had potential! A natural at every task I set to her. You don't see talent like that here any more.

Tell me you've already met Twilight Sparkle. She's a natural with magic, probably around Luna's level.

Of course! Remarkable young unicorn, sharp as a tack. I've been trying to lure her to a Potions lesson or two for some time now.

Oh, I bet she'd love a potions class. She definitely has the smarts and the potential for it; hay, she's already big on chemistry.

Do convey your own recommendation to her as well, then. The more encouragement, the better!

(She tips her hat at that.)

You got it, professor.

Instructor Do! How nice it is to see you.

[Aerith smooths the fabric of her new dress with an anxious smile. She's still not sure of the usual atmosphere at these parties.]

Have you tried the punch?

Hey there! Glad to see a few coming by to have a little fun.

(Never be anxious around the pony, Aerith. She's very casual, all things considered. She'll help you get adjusted.)

Yup, he's got some pretty good punch set up; turns out ol' Slughorn can throw a mean party.

You considering signing up for his class?

I could audit it. I've used potions and our items so often, but I usually rely on magic to get things done.

It'd help to be able to fix things without magic. Just in case I can't cast.

It's never a bad idea to be prepared. Gives you something to fall back on in case something doesn't work out.

And if anything, I'm pretty sure there's items to let you cast again in case you can't.

I'm collecting as many as I can with the help of our gracious host.

Your students are learning that lesson well, they must be.

You got that right. I'm all for using your best talents if you can, but it never hurts to bring a little extra.

Take my hat, for example; to just anypony, it's a regular hat. To somepony with a little creativity, it can be your ticket out of a tight spot.

(Daring proudly twirls her hat on a hoof.)

Hmm.

[She touches her ribbon thoughtfully---beginnings of a rope? Tool of distraction?]

Well I'll be there to patch you all up if it gets a little more dangerous than expected. But it shouldn't at a party, right?

(Now you're thinking with portals! She chuckles a little.)

Pretty sure it's not that kind of party. Nah, those are the ones that are so awesome, you can't fully remember what happened.

Still, I appreciate that all the same.

Got it.

I'll see you soon, Instructor! Don't party too hard.

[Tseng came here with Aerith, but he's pretty used to fancy shindigs anyway. Admittedly he's used to playing bodyguard or being there for a possibly nefarious purpose but that's nether here nor there.

He's wearing his usual suit but the tie isn't black for once, and he's in a vastly better mood than the previous week.

He can be found most anywhere, after all why not see what he can about his fellow instructors hm?]

Merlin's beard! This is a remarkable day!

[Slughorn appears practically out of nowhere, a goblet in one hand, a small pie in the other, and a bright smile on his face.]

Eat, drink, and be merry! It's not up to my usual standards, but it will pass muster for this year.

I'm not sure what's that remarkable about it.

[His tone is dry and he only flinched a little at the sudden appearance.]

It's drawing out people I hadn't expected to see, of course! Perhaps you'll consent to come to a few of my more routine gatherings, after this?

I don't see why not, so long as they don't conflict with other things.

Of course, of course! Business does come first, after all. Aside from instructing, you're still young and fit for missions, after all. Best I keep you free, or they'll start sending battered old bags like me out into the field!

[Aerith couldn't help smiling as they entered. She wore a lovely dark green dress, chosen with some expert help from Tseng. She jumped right into the action.]

Isn't it amazing? Some of our offices could use some interior decoration like this.

[His laugh is light, polite.]

I'm not sure it's suitable for everyone, but it's certainly festive enough.

It's great for a party like this. Some flowers would go wonderfully with the decoration---oh, I should've brought some!

[Aerith pouts, reaching up to curl a strand of hair around her finger.]

Anyway...what do you think? Of the party, I mean.

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