All I Want For Christmas (is you)
@ravnina
Laurent thanked the high heavens when Mother sent an owl, telling him to stay at Hogwarts for vacation instead of coming home; Father wanted to country hope in eastern Europe than throw another charity ball for Christmas at one of their vacation spots.
It was for the best, honestly; Laurent didn’t have to force himself into some monkey suit and he didn’t need to hear about whose dad was fucking who’s daughter and which family went bankrupt again. Instead, Laurent took pleasure in oversleeping, eating plate after plate of food, and doing as he pleased. Which is why he happily made his way to the Great Hall, already wondering if he could beat his record of drinking six glasses of pumpkin juice. That is, until he ran into a familiar face at his favorite spot.
Laurent stood at the end of the table, eyes unblinking, as he watched Nina take a delicate sip from her cup. His hands balled into fists and wondered if there was anywhere else he could sit but there was only food left on the table she was seated at.
Taking a deep breath, he stuffed his hands into his pockets and made his way over to Nina, head bowed and voice low.
“Hey,” he quietly started as he stood in front of her. “is this seat taken..?”














