Pansy and Open
Pansy had, of course, been the first to arrive. She'd thought, and been right in thinking, that Greg would require her assistance in making the flat party-ready. She'd rearranged furniture, supervised Nattie in setting out the refreshments, and generally made sure everything was perfect before their friends arrived. She'd also needed the time to prepare herself, as Draco and Astoria would be in attendance. She wondered if the time would ever come when she didn't feel as if she was preparing for war before seeing them together.
Just before guests were about to arrive, she escaped into the bathroom for a few moments of deep breathing. Finally, she smoothed the skirt of her dress, made sure her hair was perfectly smooth and in place, and headed out again. The guests had just started to arrive, and she didn't think her presence had been missed.
After a quick detour to the kitchen for a glass of wine, she went to mingle.