(Forward Dated to June 5) That Day of the Year Again - OTA, Gathering Style!
Today was The Day. If anyone asked how old he was, Draco would throw out a random number - partly because the reactions were fun, and partly because he didn't want to think about it. Plenty of that had gone on the previous year. All the energy Draco would have spent worrying and pontificating about the meaning of life was re-allocated to the Getting Things Done department.
The result was a welcoming environment set up in the park. Of course there was a large bon fire stuffed with fallen wood from the forest that would be lit up when either the temperature became chilly or the sun was down. Draco had decorated tables and trees with the usual party embellishments: streamers, lights, colorful table cloths for the picnic tables, and balloons enchanted to either insult or compliment anyone that bumped into them. There were also party crackers filled with confetti and silly paper hats that would shout when pulled apart, and a variety of broomsticks for anyone that fancied a race or game of catch. Draco had also stuffed a star-shaped piñata with oodles of candy and strung it up in an area with plenty of space around it.
Food was brought in courtesy of the hotel restaurant and set up buffet style. The covered trays and pans of food actually seemed to change their contents every so often which would likely have many guests gorging themselves throughout the night. There was also plenty to drink in the alcohol and non-alcohol options. Lack of selection would not be a problem.
As for sweets, there was no better option than a spread of blue-frosted cupcakes. The village, of course, had kept up its own tradition where Draco was concerned. His personal reminder had been waiting for him in the kitchenette. It made for a delicious breakfast.
The fact that he had already had a cupcake this morning did not stop him from snagging another. Birthdays were hard work, after all, and required plenty of sugar for fuel.
[OOC: Posting two days early as I'll be at my brother's birthday party on Friday. :)]