**Chapter 3: Victory Night**

Victory Night The celebratory atmosphere didn't die down even after Daniel made his way to the locker room for post-match interviews. As he made his way through the throngs of reporters and fans, he couldn't shake the feeling of elation and pride. He had led his team to victory, and his friends had been there to support him every step of the way. As the final whistle blew, Daniel made his way back to the locker room, grinning from ear to ear. He was met with cheers and congratulations from his teammates, and the atmosphere was electric. But Daniel's mind was already turning to the night ahead, and how he could celebrate with the people he loved. He made his way to the team's hotel, where he had planned a low-key get-together with his friends from the Harry Potter cast. As he walked in, he was greeted by Emma, Rupert, Matthew, and the rest of the gang, all of whom were eager to join in on the celebrations. "Hey, guys," Daniel said, as he gathered them all together. "I was thinking, why don't we have a sleepover to celebrate? My place is just a few blocks from here. We can order some food, watch some movies, and just relax." The cast members exchanged excited glances, and Emma spoke up first. "That sounds like a blast, Dan! I'm so in." The others nodded in agreement, and Daniel grinned, relieved. "Awesome, I'll get the address and we can head over. My place is just a short walk from here." As they made their way to Daniel's apartment, the conversation flowed easily. They talked about the game, about Daniel's performance, and about their plans for the rest of the night. When they arrived at Daniel's apartment, they were greeted by a sea of England flags and balloons, which Daniel had set up earlier that day. The living room was transformed into a cozy lounge, with couches, blankets, and a giant screen for watching movies. The group spent the rest of the night lounging on the couch, eating pizza, and watching movies. They laughed and joked, reliving the highlights of the match and teasing Daniel about his performance. At around midnight, they decided to order some more food and have a late-night snack. As they sat around the coffee table, munching on sandwiches and chips, Daniel realized that this was exactly what he needed - a night with his friends, celebrating his victory. As the night wore on, Emma and Daniel found themselves sitting together on the couch, watching a movie and chatting quietly. Daniel couldn't help but feel drawn to her, and he wondered if maybe, just maybe, this was the start of something special. But for now, he was just happy to have his friends around him, celebrating his victory and enjoying each other's company. As the night drew to a close, Daniel looked around at the people he loved, feeling grateful for their presence in his life. "Thanks, guys," he said, as they all settled in for the night. "This has been the best night ever." The group smiled and nodded in agreement, and Emma leaned over to give him a gentle hug. "We're always here for you, Dan," she said, her voice barely above a whisper. As Daniel drifted off to sleep, surrounded by his friends and the chaos of the celebratory night, he couldn't help but feel grateful for this moment, this victory, and this chance to share it all with the people he loved.