The Gala Opening (Open)

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It was so strange and amazing. Tonight, Katrina's museum, something she had dreamed about and something she dedicated to her mother, was opening for the first time! Not only that, she was having a big party, again with thanks to her benefactor Draco Malfoy, a party where she would be the center of attention. That was going to be REALLY weird. Kat was never the center of attention in a big room full of people and honestly never cared to be. However, this was her big night, so she could perk up a bit. One needed to do that when one's vision had become a reality.

Clad in a black evening gown and holding a glass of sparkling grape juice (non-alcoholic wine), she looked about as people began gathering inside what used to be the home of her mother and herself. She didn't even know most of them. Just people who wanted to see the place... see her art! Kat formed the best smile she could. They were there for her, so it was time to get to greeting and thanking.

COLE THEODORE NOTT ALIETTA MARIE KRUM @bryce @angie1 Open to Others.

[COLE THEODORE NOTT]

Cole Nott couldn't be prouder of his Little Lady. And that was exactly what he thought when he walked into the doors of her old family home and took a look around. Katrina had truly out done herself. With the help of his uncle, they had made the house into a work of art itself. He smiled politely to all of the guests, including a handful of Quidditch buddies who had gotten word and thought that they would come and support their teammate and his special person. Practice had ended just long enough ago for Cole to have time to go home, shower, and change into a formal black suit. On the way to the event, he had stopped at a muggle florist and picked up a boutonniere for himself and a corsage for Katrina.

After spotting her in the crowd and making his way towards her, he kissed her on the cheek in greeting. "Nice little party you've got here." He teased. "I know these are a little fancier than you're going for, but since it's such a special occasional, I thought they were fitting." He opened the box containing her corsage and placed the pearl bracelet part around her wrist, letting the flowers rest on the back of her hand and wrist as they would. His matching boutonniere was already pinned to his suit. "Too much?" he asked.

BOUTONNIERE AND CORSAGE SET.

[ALIETTA MARIE KRUM]

When Ali had received her invitation to her best friends Museum opening, at first, he had to wonder how fun it would actually be. Ali wasn't really into art. She never had been and didn't think that she would every have the patience for it. Her attention span was too short and too selective. But when she noticed that the atire was formal wear, she agreed to come. Any excuse to dress up. She hadn't gotten to dress up since the Halloween ball during her 6th year, that was the last ball she had attended, and she had only gone because she had a date, which had been (and still was) slowly progressing into possibly something more.

The Veela girl had done he hair up into a flowering side bun and had chosen to wear a striking red dress. She knew that a lot of people would be in black, but she didn't want to be one of them. She had worn back to Katrina's mothers funeral. And since the museum was going to be dedicated in her honor, Ali thought that it would be nice to wear a little splash of color because tonight was a celebration, not a mourning. She arrived a little after the party started but didn't think that it really made a difference. After grabbing a glass of champagne as she walked in, Ali walked around until she found her friend and the proud owner. Cole had beaten her to the girl, unsurprisingly. Both looked very nice. Ali made her way to them. "Katrina! You did so good!" Ali insisted and hugged and kissed her friend, then kissed Cole on the cheek in greeting the way the French did.

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Draco always had a million obligations as Minister. However, he made Katrina Bayne a promise, and he fulfilled his promises. He had helped her by funding the museum, and he wanted to drop in and see what the woman did with it. Plus it was a nice chance to see his nephew again. Draco was quite fond of Cole, and was happy he had found such a wonderful girlfriend.

"Hello Katrina," he said as he approached and gave her hand a gentlemanly kiss. "The place looks wonderful. I know your mother would have been proud. Perhaps I could be treated to a tour tonight if possible."

He then looked at Cole and smiled and well before extending his hand to him.

"Hello, nephew," he said. "I understand you made Captain recently. I know you'll aim the Arrows in the right direction, if you'll pardon the play on words." he then embraced Cole. "In all seriousness, I'm very proud of you, nephew."

He then turned to Ali.

"Alietta Krum, Viktor Krum's daughter," he said. "I had lunch with your father a few weeks ago. I understand you've graduated as well. If you are interested in a position in the Ministry, I'll be glad to put in a good word for you with someone."

Draco then took a glass of the sparkling grape juice and sipped it.

"Very nice," he said. "I do tire of the same champagne over and over again."

COLE THEODORE NOTT ALIETTA MARIE KRUM @angie1 @bryce

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* KATALINA ( ROSA ) de la VEGA ,

Katalina woke up that morning in her new house on Mann. The only reason that the vampire even enrolled in school was because she wanted to see what she was missing, and after a year, she realized it really wasn't that much. That was why she was so excited to have graduated. The blond found an invitation sitting on her bedside table. It probably came in through one of the many windows she left open. Kat didn't feel unsafe leaving her house so open because not only was the villa isolated on an island, but, besides the many protection charms placed on the place, no one was going to break into that particular vampire's house. She opened the invite and saw that it was to the opening gala of one of her dear friend's art gallery. A smile formed on her face from the pride she felt for Katrina. This was something she wasn't going to miss.

Later, she got dressed in something that matched her lapis pendant., and then apparated over to the gallery. It would be good to see Katrina, since she hadn't since graduation. There seemed to be a good number of people that showed up tonight. Friends from school, athletes, and even a few government officials. Kat smirked. She was definitely the black sheep at this outfit. Of course, she thrived in that sort of stuff, and she could blend in if necessary. The blond finally spotted Katrina. She was in the middle of a group that included the Minister of Magic himself. What a treat. Completely ignoring the fact that there was already a conversation going on, Kat walked right up to Katrina and gave her a one armed hug. The other hand a glass of possibly questionable drink.

“Kat! I haven't seen you since graduation. Which technically was only a little while ago. But still.” She took a sip from her glass, not giving any indication that it was anything but sparkling grape juice. “I'm very impressed darling. The place looks wonderful.” Then Kat looked around at the others. One girl she recognized from school, Ali, and of course, Cole. She still felt the need to introduce herself though, for the Minister. Kat held out her hand towards him. “Katalina. Katalina de la Vega. Minister.” She inclined her head towards him. Even with all of these people, Kat was definitely proud of Katrina.

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To Cole:

Kat smiled when Cole presented the boutonniere corsage. Sure it was a bit fancy for her taste, like everything there, but coming from Cole it was wonderful.

"Thank you," she said. "They're lovely." She gave him a brief kiss on the lips. "This night is all the more special with you here. I wish mum could have met you. I think you would have made her happy." Kat fought back a few tears at saying that. Not the best time to break down, even if this night was for her late mother as well."

To Ali:

Kat smiled when she saw Ali and hugged her back. It was good to see her best friend again so soon.

"Thank you," she smiled, trying to not sound boastful, and she didn't. Boastful wasn't really in Kat's nature. "But credit goes to a few people for tonight. I couldn't have done this without their support, and I never would have had the ambition to do something like this without friends like you."

To Draco:

Despite his financial support and promise to attend, Kat was still surprised to see Draco given all that was happening as of late. She was pleased he could come though, and that he asked for a tour.

"I would be honored, Minister," she said. "Just let me know when you wish to begin." Giving the Minister of Magic a tour of her museum. She could not have imagined this in her craziest dreams.

To Katalina:

Katrina was also very pleased to see Katalina. She invited her of course, but still given how Katalina had a good bit going on after graduation, Kat wasn't sure if she could make it.

"Thank you, Katalina," she said, returning the hug. "I'm glad you could make it. How are things coming along with you?"

COLE THEODORE NOTT ALIETTA MARIE KRUM @angie1

[ALIETTA MARIE KRUM]

When Katrina had first mentioned that Ali would be getting an invite to her opening when the two of them were both back in Hogwarts still, Ali's first reaction was that she would have to find a date. She, of course, was hinting towards Chaunce, but she wouldn't ask him to come to something like that, to be honest, she was a little afraid that he would break something. Ali was enjoying the evening so far, it was nice to be in a civilized group of humans and away from her little Secret, even if she missed it constantly and was a little paranoid at the idea of leaving it. She would be looking at properties all this next week to find a place for the two of them to live. "Well it's lovely regardless." Ali smiled back to Katrina and took a sip of her drink. Of course, she knew Draco Malfoy. Her father thought of him as a nice, respectable man, there was little (well... when it came to politics at least) that she disagreed with her father about. "Thank you Sir, but I've got other plans." Ali nodded politely and smiled a bit, trying to make sure it was a clear smile, not a smirk. She didn't need the Ministry on her right away. She was sure that keeping a Dragon as a pet would be frowned upon, even if she wasn't keeping it illegally on school grounds anymore.

[COLE THEODORE NOTT]

Cole knew that he probably looked like a fool putting a corsage onto Katrina's wrist, but he didn't care one bit. He loved this girl. And he wanted the world to know it. He wanted to make this night as special as it possibly could be. He wanted Katrina to feel like she was the center of attention and that all of her hard work had paid off. It really had paid off. The place looked amazing. Everyone involved had put in so much work and it showed to the fullest extent. "I wish I could have met her too." Cole said and placed another soft kiss on her forehead. He didn't want to talk about it too much right now. He didn't want to make her sad or bring up memories. The young man smirked when his uncle joined them and congratulated him on making captain. He wasn't very surprised about it, but it still was a nice promotion. "Thanks, Uncle." Cole smiled and hugged his uncle back. "I would love to see you at a game, if you can handle being seen watching a team other than your sons, of course." It was strange that Cole and Scorp were now on different teams. They had both played for Slytherin for so long and now they were rivals. Cole nodded politely to Katalina. He didn't know the young woman too well, but he knew that she was another friend of Katrinas.

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To Katalina:

There was something unusual about Katalina when she approached him. Draco couldn't quite place his finger on it, but then again weren't many young people a bit unusual those days. No doubt when he was a boy, his elders probably found him a bit strange at times... among other things.

"A pleasure to meet you, Ms. De La Vega," said Draco with a bow before shaking her hand. "Any friend of Ms. Katrina's is a friend of mine. De La Vega? Don't think I'm familiar with that last name. Are you from abroad?"

To Katrina:

"I'm ready now if you are," said Draco regarding the door. "Your friends are of course welcomed to join us."

To Ali:

Draco smiled and nodded when Ali said she had other plans.

"Nothing wrong with that, Ms. Krum," he said. "I believe if I didn't find my way into the Ministry, I'd be out on the Pitch with my son and my nephew here."

To Cole:

Draco chuckled at Cole's remark about him watching another team besides Puddlemere United.

"Well you're family as well," he said. "I'm sure the masses will understand. Besides, I can't ignore watching great talent when I see it. Why else do you think I wish to see Katrina's work tonight." He turned and smiled at Katrina. "Lead on, my dear."

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