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Tweak says, "boo!"

James Edward Potter (phoenixstag) wrote in allcomesundone,
@ 2008-01-26 10:13:00

Who: James Potter, Dorcas Meadows, Warren Potter
What: Playing in the snow ♥
Where: Potter House
When: Saturday mid-morning
Rating: Low, obviously.
Status: Started

It was cold.. and it was snowing. Snow was a rare commodity in England around this time of year, but it seemed to be coming down in full force over the past few days or so. By the time Saturday had rolled around, several feet were piled up and it had finally stopped snowing. The winds had seemed to die down temporarily, and James decided to take Warren outside to play in the snow. Well, mainly he just wanted to hear Warren laugh again- laugh like how Lily made him laugh- since it had been such a long time since he last heard that laugh from Warren. So James was rather determined over making Warren exceptionally happy. After bundling the child up with more layers than James could count, he bundled himself up. When he slipped through the kitchen to go out the back to the yard, James couldn't help but notice one of the other Potter House residents sitting there looking rather lost in thought. "Dorcas," James said trying to snap the woman out of her reverie. "Get your coat. Let's go build a snowman!"

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warrioress
2008-01-27 01:02 pm UTC (link)

The voice calling her startled her that she nearly dropped the papers she had been holding in her hand. Turning her head, Dorcas threw a grin at James. "Just like old times?"

Merlin, did she wish it was old times again. Surprisingly, it had been exactly what she had been thinking about -- their Hogwarts years. All those times they'd just been ignorant about the brewing war and totally carefree.

And building snowmen on school grounds.

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phoenixstag
2008-01-28 12:56 pm UTC (link)

James was barely beyond his Hogwarts years mentally, for he had died so tragically young-- and obviously had returned at the age in which he passed. It was a peculiar thought if one contemplated long enough. It was weird being thrown into life again years later, and James was honestly struggling to find himself for the first time in his entire life.

"Just like old times," James confirmed with a confident nod. Inside though, James was wondering was not all that confident. He wished it was like their school days instead of all of this war and hurt and responsibility. "Well, come on then! Warren wants to build a snowman!"

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warrioress
2008-02-02 08:39 am UTC (link)

Dorcas paused, looking down at the papers in her hand and decided... well, searching for her brother or not, she needed a break. And relaxation time would help her later on, when her mind was relaxed as well. "Okay, wait here." Collecting everything, she jogged upstairs and into her room, setting her things away safely and then changing.

Five minutes later, she was back downstairs, bundled up well. "Okay, then. Let's go build Warren that snowman." Now there was something she hadn't done in too long. That and snow angels.

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phoenixstag
2008-02-03 07:14 am UTC (link)

In the meantime, James had bundled up Warren and himself in even more layers. He was really worried about Warren get sick or something. At any rate, the poor baby had so many layers on, it was ridiculous.

"Alright!" James exclaimed with a grin as he gathered the child up in his arms. "Look! Warren doubled in size!" James attempted a joke and a smile. It seemed like everything was just so serious and grave nowadays.

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	warrioress 2008-02-05 07:43 pm UTC (link)
	Dorcas had to keep herself from laughing at the poor kid when she saw him. Merlin, he looked as if he wouldn't be able to get back up if he fell over. She did, however, roll her eyes playfully at James. "Oh, I have no doubts he'll stay nice and warm now!" (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

phoenixstag
2008-02-06 10:55 am UTC (link)

James grinned proudly at his little bundle. "There's no possible way for him to be cold!" James exclaimed. He was shite at this fathering thing.. Lily was the one with the natural instinct, not James. Nevertheless, he was doing the best he could do.

James adjusted Warren in his arms. The six-month old laughed at his father as James struggled to open the door. Finally the pair managed to get out onto the deck. James shivered. In his hurry, he hadn't remembered to get his hat, gloves and scarf! "Oh shite," James muttered handing Warren over to Dorcas. "Can you hold him?"

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