As inclined as Mathias was towards romance (not that he would admit to such a thing), there was something about listening to his best friend speak of his sister with such endearing terms that made him feel a little squeamish.

"Events are not really my forte — you know that," he replied with an unassuming shrug. He would attend parties with purpose, and to see his sister host her first event, unfortunately, was not one that would see him there. He was more inclined towards public events, such as the ones held in Hogsmeade's park every now and then.