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Melinda Bobbin (_melinda_) wrote in finnigans_rpg,
@ 2014-09-26 23:16:00

Entry tags:

delivery: melinda bobbin, delivery: oliver wood, journal: cho, journal: cormac, journal: melinda

Journal: Melinda + Owl: Delivery to Oliver
Due to ~~false accusations~~ unforseen circumstances, Sweet Nothings will be closed for the rest of the day.

[Private to Cho]
You may want to stay at the office for a while, just until I make this stop somehow.

Maybe I should go to the cottage? No, too close to Muggles and I can't muffle that many Howlers

[Private to Cormac]
I've strengthened the sound proofing ward on the rooftop, but you may want to do the same on your side. I'm sorry.

[Urgent Owl to Oliver Wood]
I take it you didn't get to read the article before it was published~~, and if you did~~.

I know you have practice right now and a match tomorrow, but you may want to take a look at today's Prophet.

-Melinda

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Melinda and Oliver

oliverwoodwould
2014-09-26 10:01 pm UTC (link)

I'll kill them.

I'll take that woman's quill and set it to stab her in her bloody eyes.

Do you think they league will sack me if I say it's justified?

Are you okay? Where are you?

And in case it isn't blindingly obvious, she took what I said out of context and left out everything I said about you being the most beautiful, amazing, intelligent and funny witches I have ever known. So.

I'm sorry.

But I should say all that in person.

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	Melinda and Oliver _melinda_ 2014-09-26 10:33 pm UTC (link)
	Please, don't do anything rash, Oliver. Please? I'm on the rooftop, watching the Owls. I want to believe you. So, so badly. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	Melinda and Oliver oliverwoodwould 2014-09-26 10:45 pm UTC (link)
	I'll try to, but I can't make any promises. I'll be there in 5. It's true. I can't...Fuck it makes me so fucking mad that that stupid bint could make you doubt how much I love you. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	Melinda and Oliver _melinda_ 2014-09-26 10:50 pm UTC (link)
	~~You love me?~~ (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	Melinda and Oliver oliverwoodwould 2014-09-26 10:53 pm UTC (link)
	Spill some ink? I don't blame you. Fuck, I'll kiss and make it somewhat better. (Reply to this) (Parent)

ffionprew
2014-09-27 02:10 am UTC (link)

What a shame, and I was looking forward to getting a treat for later on tonight.

[Private to Melinda]
You've got a good eye, but there are so many others who make more than quidditch players do. Pureblood entrepreneurs are suckers for anything in a skirt and a low-cut blouse, and no matter how 'mousey' the papers think you are, that's more than enough to pull in six-figure galleon benefactors. If you ever need anything a little stronger than the potion you used on Wood, let me know - I know people.

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_melinda_
2014-09-27 06:09 am UTC (link)

I'm sorry that you missed your treat for tonight, but unfortunately it's not currently possible to provide the customers with a relaxed environment to peruse the selection at hand.

[Private to Gemma]
Thank you for your offer, however, seeing as how I do not use Potions in my creations, I have no need for anything of the kind. I also thank you for your advice regarding how to best make money off of Pureblood entrepreneurs, but again, I have neither interest nor need for that.

I believe I shall see you at the next LBB meeting. Until then, have a good day, Miss Farley.

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	Melinda ffionprew 2014-09-27 06:40 pm UTC (link)
	All right, but if you change your mind, you know where to find me. The same goes for the advice - I spent enough years learning to survive in old Knockturn that I've plenty of life lessons to share. I'll see you then. And if reporters ever come buzzing at your door, a good confringo is more than enough to send them scurrying. They're worse than roaches! (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	Gemma _melinda_ 2014-09-27 07:25 pm UTC (link)
	I won't change my mind: I do not Potion anybody, never have never will. I was trying to be polite, now please: I'm not interested in knowing how to fool anybody out of anything or into doing things they don't want, so save your advice for someone lacking the self-respect to do such things. I didn't Potion him! (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	Melinda ffionprew 2014-09-27 07:36 pm UTC (link)
	No need to be insulting, I was just trying to be polite and helpful. And I'd take the confringoadvice if I were you - I wasn't lying about the roaches. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

Gemma

_melinda_
2014-09-27 07:40 pm UTC (link)

What is insulting in this, is your assumption that I'm open to the suggestions you've made and that you would find me in need of stooping to those levels. Pardon me if I failed to make that point clear the first time I turned down your offer.

Confringoing someone while believed to Potioning a man into loving me? Yeah, I'm sure that would go over well. I'll keep that in mind for when I decide I don't want to run a business any longer.

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	Melinda ffionprew 2014-09-27 07:47 pm UTC (link)
	And here I thought we could be friends, sisters even. Oh well. I hope you enjoy life up on that high horse of yours. Must be nice to think yourself so much better than us 'little people'. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	Gemma _melinda_ 2014-09-27 07:58 pm UTC (link)
	If that's how you choose to see this; fine. (Reply to this) (Parent)

	outofthewild 2014-09-27 02:13 am UTC (link)
	I'm sorry, Melinda! No one would believe that reporter, though, if you could even call her that. You're much too nice to have done anything of the sort. (Reply to this) (Thread)

	_melinda_ 2014-09-27 06:22 am UTC (link)
	Thank you, Rolf. I appreciate your support. (Reply to this) (Parent)

	Melinda dark_blaise 2014-09-27 02:31 am UTC (link)
	If my mother taught me anything it was how to deal with unforeseen circumstances. If you need assistance with anything you have but to ask. (Reply to this) (Thread)

	Blaise _melinda_ 2014-09-27 06:24 am UTC (link)
	Thank you, Blaise, I really appreciate that and I will take you up on that later. Right now I need to find out how much of what was written was do to the reporter twisting words and what may have actually been said and It's a mess. I didn't Potion him, Blaise. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	Melinda dark_blaise 2014-09-28 02:52 am UTC (link)
	Of course you didn't. If you were going to potion anyone it would have been me. Any bird with two eyes knows I'm the better catch. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	Blaise _melinda_ 2014-09-28 09:25 am UTC (link)
	Of course! Except, I'd still steer clear of the Potion and simply ask you. I've found that works just as well and it doesn't have the whole bad media to follow it. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	Melinda dark_blaise 2014-09-28 06:02 pm UTC (link)
	Asking is definitely the way to go. And unlike us blokes, you ladies rarely get slapped if you ask the wrong person. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	Blaise _melinda_ 2014-09-30 11:54 am UTC (link)
	There is that, though we do get gossipped and bitched about instead. Though I do have to say, that I have never slapped anyone, and I think it would have to be a very, very bad question for that to happen (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	Melinda dark_blaise 2014-10-01 02:45 am UTC (link)
	From my experience that only happens when they are insanely jealous. Do I even want to know how horrible of a question that would have to be? (Reply to this) (Parent)

	marrededge 2014-09-27 06:28 pm UTC (link)
	I know some of the best places to hide if you want company. (Reply to this) (Thread)

Marietta

_melinda_
2014-09-27 07:22 pm UTC (link)

From Owls and Howlers too?

Thank you, Mari. I've got the rooftop warded off pretty well, sound proofed and Owls can only land in the far corner. Right now I, well, yes, I want to hide away, but I just need to figure out how to get past this and I'm thinking that Sweet Nothings may be open on Monday, completely free of Owls to bother the customers.

I didn't Potion him. I swear, I didn't. I wouldn't ever Potion anybody.

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	Melinda marrededge 2014-09-27 07:31 pm UTC (link)
	As you stated, wards can do wonders. You don't have to convince me. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	Marietta _melinda_ 2014-09-27 07:44 pm UTC (link)
	They are wonderful. Now, apparently, I just need to find a new place to get my nails done - well, on top of everything else. Any recommendations? And no, Hard Knutt is not an option. I'm sorry, I should have known. I've just had to defend myself to everyone this far, it seems. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	Melinda marrededge 2014-09-27 07:49 pm UTC (link)
	Gemma typically does good work. I don't really go anywhere else but I do dabble myself from time to time. We should get together and do our own manicures. Unfortunately I've been there. People like to take what they think they know and expand it to what they wish they knew. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

Marietta

_melinda_
2014-09-27 08:09 pm UTC (link)

I know she does, and it's not her work I'm having issues with. We should do that, that could be fun. Order in some food, put some music on, girls only. It sounds like fun. I really want to say 'some time this weekend?', but it's pretty filled up with all kind of damage control, so... sometime this week?

You have, though I wish you hadn't. Nobody should have to. The sad thing is, that Oliver didn't even hide anything from them. He told them everything as it happened, but apparently that wasn't enough.

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	Melinda marrededge 2014-09-28 09:23 pm UTC (link)
	What did she say that was inappropriate? Just let me know which evening works best for you. My nights are fairly flexible. At least you've been fortunate enough that it has been just words. It will pass eventually. I'm certain of it. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

Marietta

_melinda_
2014-09-30 12:01 pm UTC (link)

Well, first of all there was the comment about how money-wise I could do better than Oliver, which, yes, I suppose that is true, but money has nothing to do with what I have with him, and then there was the offer of connecting me with someone who has something "stronger than what [I] used on Wood", supposedly to get the "Pureblood entrepreneurs" that are better catches than he is.

I will, mine are, too. Mostly.

Yes, the Howlers are just words, but they chased customers from my business, which I am not happy about.

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	Re: Marietta marrededge 2014-10-02 01:57 am UTC (link)
	Since when is your financial stability her business? They'll come back before much longer. Something new and shiny will hit the front page soon enough. (Reply to this) (Parent)

	Cho/Melinda charmingcho 2014-09-27 08:36 pm UTC (link)
	Oh honey I'm so sorry, I can't believe what they're saying or that anyone would believe it! What can I do? I can stay out of the flat of course, but... Do you want Mum's place outside of Glasgow? It's secluded and my parents would be happy to have you. How are you? (Reply to this) (Thread)

Cho/Melinda

_melinda_
2014-09-28 12:31 am UTC (link)

Too many things lining up to make it too easy not to believe? It'll blow over, it has to, I just wish they would stop with the Howlers. I understood the message the first time I got one, I don't need another 50.

I'm sorry, yes, I'm snappy and angry and hurt and worried and I feel horrid that it could come to this. Oliver and I... he's told me about it, we've talked about what could happen with all the attention that us being out in public might cause, so when the increased sale in Puddlemere Cakes was all that really happened, I thought we'd done everything right.

I might take you up on it, but for now, I'm staying on the rooftop. The Owls can't get in there, I've warned Cormac about the Howlers, and maybe the ruckus will make the people in the Alley who believe realise how obnoxious those really are. Besides, I need to make a game plan, and all my things are here.

I'm fine, really, at least I think so.

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Re: Cho/Melinda

charmingcho
2014-09-28 01:02 am UTC (link)

Just let me know, honey. I've already asked Mum to get the guest room set just in case (which in no way implies pressure).

Feel free to snap or vent - or anything else that you need - to me. I'm always here. And I know Oliver is a wonderful guy and he's making you glow at all, but if you to vent about the whole situation, him included, I'm also here for you.

I'll be at the office late and I'll just apparate home to hopefully avoid the worst of the owls on my way. If you see an owl with a bottle of wine attached to it, it's from me ♥

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Cho/Melinda

_melinda_
2014-09-28 09:08 am UTC (link)

I will definitely consider it. I love your parents' place. Part of me just also wants to stay close and keep an eye on things, and it could be argued that if I hid out in Oliver's flat (have you seen the thing? It's tiny!) it would prove that I'm NOT in this for the money or the glamour.

He's Gryffindor and have a temper, which could prove testing when it comes to the public. Fortunately he also listens, and right now he's just trying to make things right again.

I will keep my eyes out for it, hopefully it will slow down later. Thank you so much, Cho ♥

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	Melinda/Cormac macmclaggen 2014-09-27 08:38 pm UTC (link)
	Thanks, gorgeous, but a few howlers never bothered me. In the meantime, who's face needs smashing in to say anything like this about you? Because if Wood hasn't already done it, you know I will. (Reply to this) (Thread)

Melinda/Cormac

_melinda_
2014-09-28 12:35 am UTC (link)

Nobody's face needs smashing in. While I appreciate the sentiment and would love it if was all that simple, I don't think I could bear to have you getting in trouble over this as well... or risk being accused of Potioning you, too. After all - or so I've been told - I only need some stronger Potions to turn the heads of Pureblood entrepreneurs, and yes, that off has been made.

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	Re: Melinda/Cormac macmclaggen 2014-09-28 12:57 am UTC (link)
	Well, if it needs to be done, just say the word. And I hope, as my lovely neighbor, you know you'd never need to Potion me into doing anything. Not to hit on a taken woman but, you know me. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	Melinda/Cormac _melinda_ 2014-09-28 09:13 am UTC (link)
	I do know you, which is probably why I'd be more concerned if you didn't. But yes, I know I don't need to Potion you into anything, and that goes for Oliver, too. Actually, when it comes to most people I've found that simply asking them works so much better. Thank you, Mac. (Reply to this) (Parent)

	friendlyjustin 2014-09-28 03:41 am UTC (link)
	I wish they'd stop trying to ruin people's lives. You are a very sweet and professional baker, Melinda and shame on them for saying otherwise. (Reply to this) (Thread)

	_melinda_ 2014-09-28 09:15 am UTC (link)
	Thank you, Justin. You have no idea how much that helps to hear/read. Hopefully this will blow over soon, I just couldn't defend keeping the shop open and exposing my customers to this. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	friendlyjustin 2014-09-28 04:51 pm UTC (link)
	Of course, it's perfectly understandable. I do hope that your customers will see the obvious truth in this whole story. You don't need to potion anyone for them to like you, that much is obvious. (Reply to this) (Parent)