He's jovial and sometimes - okay mostly vain. He's everyone's favorite- ish Potions Master.
Welcome to this month's Chatting with... Professor Horace Slughorn.
Professor Slughorn was gracious enough to let me interview him just before the beginning of his annual Slug Club Christmas Party. I met with him in his office. It was already set up to host the party, decorations adorned the ceiling, there was food and drinks set up. I could also see a wide open space that I assumed was for mingling and dancing.
The Professor was punctual and arrived at our agreed upon time. He was already dressed in his party attire.
Serenity Black: Professor, thank you so much for making time to chat with me for this SOUP article before the start of your party.
Professor Slughorn: It's my pleasure dear. I'm just sorry, I wont have much time.
SB: No problem, professor, I'll make this quick. I see the annual tradition of your Christmas party continues. What makes you host such an affair?
PS: Well Miss Black, as you know having attended one of these parties yourself, I hold these to introduce the students I find in high esteem to meet with other respectable members in the wizarding society. Also, it's always fun to be around my favorite students. He added with a wink
SB: You've honestly outdone yourself. The decorations and set up of this party are beautiful.
PS: Thank you, dear! I felt the warm decorations would get peoples mind of the fact that it is wintertime and quite cold outside.
SB: Well you've definitely done that. I don't want to leave. Well good news I guess is I don't have to. So next question, food. As you always have the best food at your parties/meetings, anything special on the menu for tonight? I do love the desserts we have at the meetings.
PS: Well, Miss Black, you're in luck. Ice cream dessert along with many others is on the menu for tonight. I'm sure you wont be, I know I wasn't when I was able to sample all the items.
SB: I can't wait to try them, Professor. You mentioned members of the wizarding society would be here today. Could you give some names as to who will be attending?
PS: A good friend and former student, Eldred Worple will be attending. He is an author that studied Vampires. I believe he will be bringing one of the vampires he befriended when writing his book.
SB: An actual vampire... will be attending the party?
PS: No need to worry, Miss Black. I assure you there is nothing to worry about. It will be as safe as ever.
SB: Thank you, Professor. Now before I conclude this interview, would you mind playing a game of rapid fire questions?
PS: Of course, fire away!
SB: Bowties or ties?
PS: Bowties, of course!
SB: If you had to choose between a year long winter or a year long warmest summer, which would you choose?
PS: I'd choose the winter. I don't mind winter, plus you can always wear more clothing to stay warm.
SB: Finally, Slytherin.
PS: Head of Slytherin.
SB: Thank you so much for your time, Professor! I hope you enjoy the party!
PS: You as well, Miss Black!
That my friends, will do it for this month's Chatting with... This is Serenity Black, signing off. See you all next month!