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James Sirius Potter (simply_james) wrote in breaking_point,
@ 2009-08-28 10:14:00

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*complete, 2024 08, character: albus potter, character: ben goldstein, character: dominique weasley, character: dylan vaisey, character: james sirius potter, character: lorcan scamander, character: rose granger, dead character: lysander scamander, former character: minerva longbottom

RP: It's Party Time
Who: James, Dylan, Albus, all the people invited who want to show up. Please add your tags
Where: Their flat
When: 29 August, 2009
Rating/Warnings:
Summary: It's time for drinks and conversations
Status: Private | Complete

James had managed to get off from work a little earlier and had rushed home to make sure that they had everything ready. There was plenty of finger food, set up on different trays that they put in different corners of the living room. The table had been reserved for booze and there was lots of it from firewhiskey to cognac to anything in between. The beer and vodka was in large vats filled with ice. There was music playing on the background, but not too loud that people couldn't talk.

They had moved the furniture around. There was some magic involved, and the room was made bigger. They also had to transfigure some of the furniture so that they could have more chairs and couches, but in the end everything was perfect.

By the time people arrived, everything was set up. Now, it was time to enjoy the party.

(OOC: James has left the door ajar after opening it for Rose. People can come in and out and just talk to each other)

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simply_james
2009-08-30 01:15 am UTC (link)

James took his hand and shook it. "Nice to meet you." At least he thought they were meeting for the first time, except from Ben's age, they were probably in school together, maybe even in the same classes, but unless you were a Gryffindor or played Quidditch, it wasn't likely that James paid attention.

"You and Dom..." Dylan would love that, wouldn't he, James thought smiling. "And thanks, feel free to get drunk, the party comes with morning after potions." He grinned. "We have a little of everything. We have to keep the kiddies happy too."

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zenben
2009-08-30 02:23 am UTC (link)

Ben let his hand linger just a bit, nothing that would be inappropriate but just a little longer than was strictly necessary. James wasn't really his type, but he was cute and Ben wasn't above a little flirting. Especially at a party.

"We're friends," Ben said, grinning at the implication in James' tone. "She's really not my type." The way he didn't break eye contact with James made it clear exactly what he was talking about. "And I'm definitely in the mood for alcohol."

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simply_james
2009-08-30 02:33 am UTC (link)

James wondered why was this handshake lasting so long. Maybe, the man wanted to frame it or something, sweat from a Potter, because people really did some weird shit.

He nodded, although he had no clue what he meant. "If you mean that she'll hex you if you fuck with her, then yes, I can see why that's a problem." He looked over at where she was. He should probably feel a little more protective of her, but he was pretty sure that in the end, Dylan was the one who'd get hurt. "Hey, pick your poison. There's everything around. However, should any of this get to the press, I'll personally make sure that you have no balls left," he said with a smile.

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zenben
2009-08-30 03:03 am UTC (link)

Ben nearly laughed at the fact that James had completely missed the point. "I more meant the fact that she has breasts and a distinct lack of a cock," Ben said, grinning unashamedly. "I just didn't want to make a bad first impression." He grinned cheekily. Hopefully James wouldn't punch him.

"And I promise nothing will get to the press," he continued, eyes flashing with amusement. "There are far too many things I like to do with my balls to lose them over something as trivial as my name in the paper."

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simply_james
2009-08-30 03:11 am UTC (link)

James blinked. This man was strange. He'd have to ask Dom if he really was with her before letting him leave. It was never too late to Obliviate him otherwise. "Yes, that would be a problem." He'd never considered breasts a problem, the women attached to said breast were more problematic though.

He was at a lost for words and James really had that problem. He decided to answer the part that made sense. "That's good, but I'm more worried about my name and the names of my family members, which are many as you can see." They all could use a wand too. "So... how do you know Dom?" Maybe he could figure out this way if he really was telling the truth.

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zenben
2009-08-30 03:33 am UTC (link)

Ben did laugh then. James was just too cute, with his obliviousness to Ben's meaning, and his suspicious nature. Though, he supposed it was well come by. The suspicious behavior. He was sure there were plenty of people willing to capitilize on the Potter name.

"I work at the Leaky with her," he said, heading towards the drink and expertly mixing himself a Cosmo. Thinking twice, he handed the drink to James and made himself another, finding the image of him with a violently pink drink amusing. "And I promise I'm not out to make a quick buck on selling your family's secrets to the Prophet. Or the Quibbler." He took a sip of his drink and looked around.

"Oh, Min's here!" he said, beaming. "I'm going to have to yell at her for not telling me about a party." He winked at James and took another drink. "So, James Potter, do you trust me yet?"

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simply_james
2009-08-30 03:44 am UTC (link)

Right on, the man wasn't just weird, but insane, too, not that it was surprising. The entire world was upside down lately.

"Mate, I feel for you." He loved his cousin, but he couldn't imagine working with her all day long. Then again, there were days when he couldn't imagine working for his father. "Thanks," he said, taking the drink. "You know that drinks should never be pink, or any colour other than blue, green or amber, I'll even go with gold for beer. This-" He looked at the glass. "Looks something that twelve year olds should be drinking." That of course didn't stop him from trying it. There was alcohol in it, so it wasn't that bad.

James snorted at the question. "What are you, a bloody Hufflepuff?" No one else would ask the question. Slytherins were too underhanded for such direct questions, Gryffindors couldn't bother and Ravenclaws would find it illogical. "You are, aren't you? And no, a glass of alcohol doesn't make you my best friend, but I'm not thinking about hexing you."

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zenben
2009-08-30 03:53 am UTC (link)

"It's not so bad. We get on well together, and mostly we work opposite shifts to give Hannah a break," Ben said, laughing at his comment about the drinks. "And tell me that when you're on your ass wondering when you got so drunk." He tossed his back all in one go, feeling the need to catch up to the rest of the party.

"Born and raised, even though my parents are both Ravenclaws," he said cheerfully, mixing another drink, this one an electric blue in color. "I'll take what I can get. Not hexing is an excellent start."

This was good, he thought, drinking more slowly this time. He could lose himself in alcohol and friendly flirting for a few hours, and try not to think about Dale and Jazz, and especially not Ronan. He liked being this free, happy go lucky person, and had never done well with thinking. A break would be nice.

"So Dom said this is a housewarming party? Flat seems a bit small for three people," he said thoughtfully, an idea suddenly forming.

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simply_james
2009-08-30 04:00 am UTC (link)

"Oh, I love her, but she's-" She was bossy like every woman in their family. "She's my cousin," he finished with a grin. "Sorry, mate, but I don't get that drunk with my little cousins in my house. Shit happens, I have four uncles to deal with, and worse with my grandmother."

James snorted. "You were born and raised by Ravenclaws, so I'm not sure how that applies, but whatever makes you happy."

He groaned, because it really was small and Albus was such a prude preferring the couch to sharing a bed. "This is more an excuse to have a party before some of these degenerates have to go back to Hogwart's, but yes, I was moving in with Dylan and now my brother is here. We're not staying that long. Time to find a bigger place."

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zenben
2009-08-30 04:20 am UTC (link)

"Well, aren't you just the responsible one," he teased, toasting James with his drink. "It's been fun so far. We work well together, Dom and I. Compliment each other well." It had been different working with someone behind the bar, but he thought he and Dom were getting along quite well.

And wasn't that just convenient. He knew he didn't know James well, or Dylan or the brother, but they were friends of Min's, and he knew of them. And Ben had always thought that things happened for a reason, and clearly the Universe was trying to tell him that there was a reason beyond getting drunk or being at this party tonight.

"Ever thought of a house?" he asked, not at all subtle about dropping it into conversation. "Renting, I mean. A doer-upper with a few mates, just outside London. Lots of privacy." He threw in that last bit since James seemed so concerned about the press.

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simply_james
2009-08-30 04:38 am UTC (link)

"On rare occasion," he said with a smile. "Mostly, I know my grandmother and she will hex me if something happens to someone." He had no doubt that she was the one to fear in the family.

"Do you mean in general, in abstract, or what?" he asked, grinning. However, when he went on, James considered the offer. The word privacy had him on alert immediately. "What kind of privacy? How many rooms? How far from the road and how many spells can we cast?" The flat already had quite a few, but he liked to make sure that no one could get in. "I really don't want the press to get in, whether in human form, animagus, legal or illegal."

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zenben
2009-08-30 04:53 am UTC (link)

"In reality, actually. Only, I've found the perfect house but it needs a lot of work. And I can't live in it all on my own," he said, grinning as he swirled his drink around in the glass without spilling. "It's got seven bedrooms, but two are more suited for guest rooms. There's a kitchen and a couple of sitting rooms."

He hadn't thought much about spells, but they would definitely need some. "It's set a good ways back from the road, and the yard is large. There are neighbors, but the house itself is protected by hedges and a large grove of trees," he replied, taking a sip of his drink. "With the proper spell protection no one would even know we're there.' Which would be prefect, on full moon nights Dale wanted to stay at home.

"There's just one thing," he said, looking around. They were private enough, and no one would overhear, but he cast a slight privacy charm anyway. "My bestmate is a werewolf, and he'll be living there. So I need to find three people who won't be bothered by that."

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simply_james
2009-08-30 05:01 am UTC (link)

James liked the idea, although he would double check with Dom about this bloke. It seemed almost too good to be true, especially considering how things were going lately. "I'd like to see it. Dylan and I are both Aurors, we don't have much time, but I'm sure we could put some money into fixing it to make up for the lack of time."

He listened and nodded. If they cast a confundo around the property and some other privacy spell, then they'd only have to worry about animagus, which might be more difficult with a large property. "I'll see what we can come up with spells. I'm sure that between me and Dylan can make sure that no one comes in."

James couldn't help but grin even if it probably wasn't the best response. "That's okay, I'm a wolf and Dylan is a dog. As long as he's on the potion, we're fine. He goes off the potion, and I'll report him myself to the Ministry. I won't let anyone get hurt."

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zenben
2009-08-30 05:51 am UTC (link)

Ben nodded. "My friend said he'd take care of arranging for the work. He's done a lot of house repair with his father and brothers in the summer, so he'll know what will need to be done," he said. "But the first two months rent are free, if we handle the repairs ourselves, so it's sort of a wash financially."

Ben grinned. "If you're free tomorrow we could go see the property. The estate agent said to just pop in anytime, and I have until the end of the week to let her know I'm interested," he said. This might be turning out to be another lucky night. "It's in Surrey, in a mostly Muggle neighborhood, so we'll need Ministry sanctioned anti-Muggle spells I'd think. Among other things."

He thought for a moment that James was a werewolf too, but then realized he meant he was an Animagus. "That's great. He was worried i wouldn't be able to find someone who would be accepting, but I knew I would. Things have a way of working out if you want them to." At least, they always had for Ben, to a large extent. At least when it came to things like housing, roommates, shagging and pets.

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simply_james
2009-08-30 02:48 pm UTC (link)

James didn't care so much about the money. The Aurors paid more than well and he'd been working for two years now. No, money was definitely not the issue, but everything else sounded pretty good. "As I said, we might not have as much time, but I'm sure that can be fixed some other way."

He shook his head. "I can't tomorrow, but Sunday would be perfect. If we like it, we can take it right then. Dylan and I can take care of the paperwork at the Ministry." He doubted anyone would say no if his request had a few more spells than usual.

"He takes the potion, then I don't see why we should have a problem," James reassured him. "All right, let me make sure that no one is getting in trouble, and I'll see you Sunday."

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