it," Salazar remarked sardonically.

"Whose birthday is it exactly?" Helga inquired curiously, observing the celebration with twinkling light green eyes.

"Take a guess," Rowena said with a laugh in her voice as she studied Hermione's appearance. Her tiara was crooked upon her head and a sash was draped across her shoulder.

The birthday girl grinned sheepishly. "Sorry, we got carried away."

"No problem, dear," Helga replied, waving her off. She took out her wand and flicked it, instantly causing the room to return to normal. "Down to business, I suppose. But first, I think someone needs to open presents!"

Lady Ravenclaw summoned the gifts with a quick accio and handed them to Hermione with an encouraging smile.

Draco rolled his eyes at the blatant favoritism and leaned back onto the nearest wall to watch shrewdly. "Well, Granger, open you're presents already so we can get on with this lesson."

Harry sent him a death glare, but smiled as Hermione began to unravel