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Melinda Bobbin ([info]_melinda_) wrote in [info]finnigans_rpg,
@ 2014-08-23 11:19:00

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Entry tags:character: blaise zabini, character: cho chang, character: dominic chambers, character: mandy brocklehurst, character: melinda bobbin, character: oliver wood, status: complete

RP: Food, drinks, fairy lights… I think we’re ready!
Who: Cho, Melinda and OPEN to everyone
What: The girls are celebrating their 25th birthdays
Where: The rooftop garden above Sweet Nothings, Monument Alley
When: August 23, 7pm and later
Rating: SFW – will ‘upgrade’ if that changes


It was a mild evening, and though dusk had only just begun to settle, the fairy lights were already twinkling in the ferns and brightly coloured flowers that were spilling from pots in between the hodgepodge of furniture Melinda and Cho had gathered through the past couple of years they had lived here. Off to the side, against the wall to the neighbours, was a table with a buffet of various finger foods. As promised, Melinda hadn’t baked for tonight, however she hadn’t held back when she had moved the best of the leftovers from the shop to the always accessible cooler right next to the buffet. Cho, it seemed, had also gone all out and had held true to her word when she had said she would pick up the best mixing to make a punch that would have people dancing all night.

The punch did indeed pack quite a, well, punch, and with the punch bowl surrounded by bottles of beer, liquor and juices, along with bowls of both fresh and frozen fruits as well as a number of other drinks mixings and trimmings, Melinda would be surprised if anyone couldn’t find something they liked.

Before the guests had arrived, the girls had redone the Charms and Wards on the garden to allow the guests, who didn’t come up the three flights of stairs, to arrive either on broom or by Apparation, as well as keeping the upbeat music – that was loud enough to be fun, but not so loud as to drown out conversation – from bothering the neighbours.

Already people were dancing, and Melinda had had more hugs and kisses than she could count. With a bright smile she grabbed her drink, and waved at Cho; this was going to be a great evening.



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Blaise, Dominic and OPEN
[info]dark_blaise
2014-08-26 01:34 am UTC (link)
Blaise paused his scan of the room when he heard his nae. "Chambers," he gave a polite nod. He still wasn't quite used to people he hadn't allowed into his personal space using his first name when addressing him. It was one of the ways in this new era that he hated. At least those at his work place still held to respectful addresses when seeking out one another.

"Not particularly," his eyes followed a young lady as she passed by. "I'll see them when they chose to present themselves. Until then I'm making the rounds to see who else may steal my interest."

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Re: Blaise, Dominic and OPEN
[info]knowhow
2014-08-26 07:19 pm UTC (link)
Blaise's words sounded so much like a dismissal that Dominic perversely wanted to monopolise more of Blaise's time. He liked a pretty lady (or gentleman) as much as the next person, and he hadn't missed the way Blaise's eyes strayed, but he didn't come out just to look for that. He liked conversation with anyone, whether it ended in sex or not, and coming to a friend's party just to pick up women rubbed him the wrong way.

"Who do you know better?" he pressed. "Cho or Melidna?" He wasn't sure how Blaise would be connected to either woman, he didn't follow these social intricacies as closely as Seamus did. "Cho and I played Quidditch together at school." He doubted Blaise would care, but since when had that ever stopped him?

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Blaise, Dominic and OPEN
[info]dark_blaise
2014-08-27 02:00 am UTC (link)
Blaise hadn't come to the party with anything on his mind other than greeting the girls and wishing them a Happy Birthday. If he ran into someone that chose to allow him to make their night a little more entertaining than so be it. Turning his attention back to Chambers he gave a slight shrug. "Not really sure. I've interacted with each of them on different levels. Cho helps whenever I have an event at the Manor. Melinda makes sure I don't starve to death in the mornings."

He found it odd that Chambers emphasized their quidditch link. Blaise knew most of the students who had played for the other house teams at least by name. Surely, Chambers wasn't daft and was just making conversation. "I played Quidditch against you, remember," he added taking a drink.

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Re: Blaise, Dominic and OPEN
[info]knowhow
2014-08-27 11:23 am UTC (link)
Dominic nodded. Of course, he'd forgotten about Blaise's manor and the events there. He wasn't exactly on the guest list for any of them. "Cho does good work," he said, glancing around at the little garden that he was certain was at least half the result of her tastes. "If you ever need anything more elaborate - temporary fountain, changing lighting, that sort of thing - you can shoot me an owl." He might not particularly like Blaise, but he was more than willing to work for the man.

He hadn't been certain Blaise would remember Dominic as part of the Ravenclaw team. He hadn't been captain, just one of a team of three chasers. He shrugged. "I remember. You were good." And played fair, which wasn't at all agiven in the Slytherin team. "Do you still play?"

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Blaise, Dominic and OPEN
[info]dark_blaise
2014-08-28 01:23 pm UTC (link)
Over the years Blaise had changed even if it wasn't evident on the outside. He was open to just about any interaction even if he didn't necessarily seek them out himself. That was actually a better answer to why he was here. In school he knew people and interacted but rarely cared to be involved in their lives. As he'd gotten older Blaise had begun to branch out where people he actually began to care about were concerned. Inviting Chambers to join them seemed to be something that would fit that category. "You should come next time I host a get together. See for yourself if there is a need for those sorts of things."

He couldn't help but smirk slightly at the admission that his fair play had been recognized. It was something that had gotten him glared at on the field by his teammates on more than one occasion. "Where's the fun in winning if you can't attribute it to your skill?" While that may not have sounded like a Slytherin way to do things, it was one of several roads an individual could take to get what they wanted. "I never had designs to play professionally and opportunities to hit the pitch don't present themselves too often these days."

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Re: Blaise, Dominic and OPEN
[info]knowhow
2014-08-29 01:29 pm UTC (link)
Dominic hadn't been expecting that, but he nodded. "Sure, I'd like that. I'm a man of simple tastes, though. I rarely think a party needs more than good music, good alcohol and attractive guests." He offered a smile, certain he'd find at least the first two under Blaise's roof. It was true that he wasn't particularly inclined to host the kind of event he was often employed to create. Practical things like the duelling club and chess championships were one thing. Installing a fountain in a ballroom that did nothing except look 'pretty' was too fussy for Dominic's own taste. Still, it paid the bills. "You'll have to let me know when your next event is."

Running the back of his hand under his chin, Dominic nodded. "I know. I've been trying to get some friends together for a... what's the wizarding equivalent of a kick-around? A fly-around?" He realised too late that Blaise was probably not the person to ask. "A casual game some weekend, but so far I've only got about three people interested."

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Blaise, Dominic and OPEN
[info]dark_blaise
2014-08-30 09:12 pm UTC (link)
"Just keep your eyes open," Blaise stated. Very few of the events held at the Manor were invitation only. Even those that required invitation were easy enough to secure. Honestly it had been awhile since he'd had an exclusive get together. He wondered if that is something he ought to change. Would those who had been a part of their perceived elite even want to get together in a manner similar to what they had grown up experiencing?

Blaise gave a nod that conveyed contemplation as Dominic went on about a pick up game. There had been enough talent in the years before him that Blaise had not been able to break through on the Slytherin team until his sixth year. Any hopes of playing during seventh were squelched. "Perhaps the new journals could help you get the word out?" Blaise didn't know who would want to play in a random game for naught. It was something he might even be willing to attempt.

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Re: Blaise, Dominic and OPEN
[info]knowhow
2014-08-31 02:27 pm UTC (link)
Dominic nodded, making a mental note to do just that - Finnigan's was probably the most likely place, or the journals. He grinned at Blaise's suggestion. "Now that's a good idea," he said. "I'll try to get something sorted out before the weather gets too cold. So keep your eyes open if you want to play. It'd be good to see you on a broom again."

His eyes scanned the party, noting the new people who'd arrived. "Alright," he said. "I'll let you get back to mingling. I'll see you on Monday for Gobstones, yeah?"

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[info]dark_blaise
2014-08-31 08:45 pm UTC (link)
Blaise nodded in agreement and gave a smile. Both to the ending of the conversation and to the woman standing not to far away that he'd caught on one of the several glances his direction that she'd given. "See you then," he said before walking in the direction of the female he'd locked eyes with.

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