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Tweak says, "Hell yeah"

abidingpercy (abidingpercy) wrote in finnigans_rpg,
@ 2014-08-18 22:46:00

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character: blaise zabini, journal: percy

For any who might be interested, we have an opening in Broom Regulation Control as of 2pm today. The posting should be up tomorrow for a new Magical Bristle Evaluator, whose job it would be to examine examples from new lines of brooms or ones that have received a number of complaints, and evaluate the charms upon them for any deviation from Ministry regulations.

Candidates must have received a minimum of Exceeds Expecations on all OWLs and NEWTs, particularly Charms and Transfiguration, be capable of working independently, be willing to work in a high pressure environment, know how to work according to deadlines, and most importantly, not keep brooms for their own personal use in order to win money in pick-up games (yes, I mean you Harold, and the rest of your things, which you forgot to pack up, are in a box by the door - please don't let it hit you on your way out).

Thank you, and I look forward to all incoming applications.

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	dark_blaise 2014-08-19 03:01 am UTC (link)
	Bit unprofessional there now aren't we Weasley? (Reply to this) (Thread)

	abidingpercy 2014-08-19 03:04 am UTC (link)
	I am always highly professional - and Harold has been professionally kicked out on his backside after his misconduct. Ministry regulations are very serious business and not to be taken lightly. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	dark_blaise 2014-08-19 03:06 am UTC (link)
	You'll have to excuse if my definition of a professional does not include calling out the individual whom you are seeking to replace regardless of what they did. It is rather immature and quite tacky. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	abidingpercy 2014-08-19 03:09 am UTC (link)
	You're excused. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	dark_blaise 2014-08-19 03:10 am UTC (link)
	And you're a bigger git than I. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	abidingpercy 2014-08-19 03:13 am UTC (link)
	My employees all know of my strict standards, and I do not abide by this sort of misconduct. I have no shame in calling it out publicly if only to prevent further misconduct by those who might seek to misuse their position for personal gain. If that is being a git, then I am as you accuse, and no doubt every one of my siblings would be in agreement. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	dark_blaise 2014-08-19 03:20 am UTC (link)
	There is a difference in reiterating your standards so as to enforce them and being disrespectful to an individual and their family. Should the man have a wife and children they shouldn't be subject to your judgement. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	abidingpercy 2014-08-19 03:28 am UTC (link)
	Then I believe we shall agree to disagree. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	dark_blaise 2014-08-19 03:30 am UTC (link)
	I believe that after your announcement anyone would be a fool to apply the job. Good luck finding a new lackey. (Reply to this) (Parent)

	susanamybones 2014-08-19 05:16 am UTC (link)
	Good luck Weasley, I hope you find someone! (Reply to this) (Thread)

	abidingpercy 2014-08-19 02:56 pm UTC (link)
	Thank you kindly. (Reply to this) (Parent)

	oliverwoodwould 2014-08-19 06:45 am UTC (link)
	Mate, you could make a position in explosion creation seem dull as paint drying. I think it's a special talent possessed by you alone. (Reply to this) (Thread)

	abidingpercy 2014-08-19 02:57 pm UTC (link)
	We all have our talents, Oliver. Does this mean you don't intend on applying? (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	oliverwoodwould 2014-08-21 02:30 am UTC (link)
	Not this century, no. Unless they tell me I can't keep the rings, I'm in quidditch for the long haul. But I'll be sure to mention it to my near-dead friends. Might be right up their alley. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	abidingpercy 2014-08-21 02:37 am UTC (link)
	I suppose my department's loss is Puddlemere's gain, then, not that I would deprive them so - I do want them to win. Excellent. Thank you, as always, Oliver. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	oliverwoodwould 2014-08-21 02:48 am UTC (link)
	Which is what I love about you, mate. That and your glorious mane of hair, and that cute daughter I can chase on a broom. She's going to be a brilliant Chaser, mark my words. Forever, Perce. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	abidingpercy 2014-08-21 02:54 am UTC (link)
	Ah, but my fanaticism is far outmatched by your own, though I do agree with you about the hair. I also believe you're right about Lucy - I think she takes after Charlie on a broom, which is rather thankful as I was afraid she would take after me, and then where would Gryffindor's future chances be? Be careful, I may think you want another favour. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	oliverwoodwould 2014-08-21 03:00 am UTC (link)
	I'm right all the time, just keep that in mind for later. Thank Godric for that, really. Gryffindor needs another Weasley to light things up. Your brother was an admirable Keeper, I hear, but still. Since when do I ask for one of those? (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	abidingpercy 2014-08-21 03:11 am UTC (link)
	Oh? Like the time you tried to drown yourself in the shower - you were right then as well? I can only hope that I will be allowed on Hogwarts grounds when it happens. However do parents manage to be away from their children when they play quidditch in school? It's simply incomprehensible to me. Do you really want to ask that question? (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	oliverwoodwould 2014-08-21 03:15 am UTC (link)
	Naturally. I probably shouldn't be here, but YOU had to help save me. I have no idea. I plan on sneaking into every game once I have children. I can transfigure into a bush or something similar. I should start practicing now. I don't know, do I? (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	abidingpercy 2014-08-21 03:22 am UTC (link)
	Well, I couldn't let Gryffindor lost a chance at the cup, could I? I'm rather adept at human transfiguration - I could turn you into an owl so that you could get a bird's eye view. Or perhaps by then you'll have taken over for Madame Hooch? Are you intent on answering my questions with questions? (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	oliverwoodwould 2014-08-21 03:31 am UTC (link)
	I suppose not. Still. No way, I'll still be playing in the league then, just hitting my peak. I plan on impregnating someone by day's end, you see. Do you plan on answering my questions as answers with more questions? (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	abidingpercy 2014-08-21 03:56 am UTC (link)
	Bloody hell, Oliver, will you never let me live that down? I have one indiscrection... Shall we see how long we can continue before you give me a proper answer? (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	oliverwoodwould 2014-08-21 04:03 am UTC (link)
	What? No, I mean, I want a child as soon as possible. Doesn't that seem like a good idea? I don't know, shall we? (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	abidingpercy 2014-08-21 04:10 am UTC (link)
	... And who exactly would be mothering this child? Have I never told you of my own trials and tribulations with Lucy's mother? Please, Oliver, learn from my example - you have plenty of time to wait for the right circumstances. If anything, think of your career - how could you be a proper parent and full-time keeper? Since when do you use words like shall? (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	oliverwoodwould 2014-08-21 04:16 am UTC (link)
	Oh I don't know, is that bit important? I just remember the bit about a cute kid on a broom. Hmmmmm. Well, I'll think on it. Since when do you question my grammatical prowess? (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	abidingpercy 2014-08-21 04:20 am UTC (link)
	Please, Oliver, don't let my suffering be for naught and learn from it. Since when do you have grammatical prowess? (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	oliverwoodwould 2014-08-21 04:23 am UTC (link)
	You know I'm kidding, right? Since when do you lack the ability to see sarcasm? (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	abidingpercy 2014-08-21 04:30 am UTC (link)
	You had better be, or else I would be forced to lock you up for you own good. When have I ever been sarcastic? (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	oliverwoodwould 2014-08-21 04:32 am UTC (link)
	Never! I am a man born to be free. When have you ever stopped asking questions? (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	abidingpercy 2014-08-21 04:38 am UTC (link)
	Remember that the next time you talk of children - they're wonderful, but they suck away your personal freedom. How could you ask such a thing? (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	oliverwoodwould 2014-08-21 04:44 am UTC (link)
	All of it? How could you not answer it? (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	abidingpercy 2014-08-21 07:18 pm UTC (link)
	Well, most of it - I'm fortunate I share custody so I have half of my nights to myself. But I still have to consider Lucy with most of my decisions, such as when an opportunity to travel outside of the country comes up. How did this all start again? (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	oliverwoodwould 2014-08-21 07:24 pm UTC (link)
	I can imagine so. Well, I'm not going to impregnate anyone any time soon, Percy, don't worry your pretty ginger head about it. Why don't you tell me? (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	abidingpercy 2014-08-21 07:25 pm UTC (link)
	Oliver, you think I'm pretty now? Perhaps you've taken one too many bludgers to the head. How am I expected to remember? (Reply to this) (Parent)

	thessalian 2014-08-19 02:37 pm UTC (link)
	Don't listen to Blaise. This was hilarious ~~even for a Weasley~~. (Reply to this) (Thread)

	abidingpercy 2014-08-19 02:58 pm UTC (link)
	Whatever do you mean - were you not aware that I was the only Weasley lacking in a sense of humour? (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

thessalian
2014-08-21 02:54 am UTC (link)

Hrm, is that what your family thinks? Ron wasn't particularly funny, I don't know Ginny that well, and your twin brothers were more bullies than humourous.

I think it sends the right message. You're serious about the work you do, and if someone is going to piss off with your brooms, they're not worthy to work for you. Only delivered in a much more hilarious manner.

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	abidingpercy 2014-08-21 03:08 am UTC (link)
	Could I have all of that etched in writing for posterity? Perhaps to be referenced at a future Weasley dinner at the most embarrassing moment possible for my siblings? Thank you. In all honesty, I do not make such examples lightly. And there you go again - I thought I assured you I have no sense of humour. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	thessalian 2014-08-21 03:11 am UTC (link)
	I'll cross-stitch it for you. No, I think it's useful. Shame the people who misbehave in such an egregious manner and then the next person won't misbehave. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	abidingpercy 2014-08-21 03:27 am UTC (link)
	I'm certain my mother would appreciate the artistry, as she has done quite a bit of cross-stitching herself. It's a shame it's necessary. I would much rather be generous to my employees, but with our recent past, I cannot tolerate any misuse of a position under my purview. As the expression goes, fool me once... (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	thessalian 2014-08-21 03:39 am UTC (link)
	I'll have it delivered to your Department when I've finished. ... and you're more clever than I am? (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	abidingpercy 2014-08-21 04:02 am UTC (link)
	Thank you quite kindly, I look forward to hanging it in my office. Now if only I could obtain one that says Percy is always right. ... fool me twice, and apparently I need to reevaluate my life choices. You turn a clever turn of phrase, madame. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	thessalian 2014-08-21 04:07 am UTC (link)
	That I cannot help you with. Perhaps you could commission it. One would think one fooling would be enough for that, no? (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	abidingpercy 2014-08-21 04:13 am UTC (link)
	I hear Dean Thomas is an accomplished artist, perhaps he could do it justice. It depends upon the life choices - some of us take several foolings before we finally learn our lesson, but once we do, it's never unlearnt. (Reply to this) (Parent)