Finnigan's RPG

Activity check on 28th October will end here!

( Wards to Adrian, Pandora, and NPC - cut for some language )

Lets play a game. I'll start a story with three words. You add to it with three more words. And so on and so on... Until someone finishes it or it gets boring.

There once lived....

My mother passed away this afternoon. Any correspondence for myself should be directed to Flint Manor for the next few weeks.

( Warded to Roger )

( Warded to Bryony )

Both wards are poorly cast and easily broken by anyone.

I will be heading to France in the morning. Mother has requested my presence. I do not know when I will return.

Private
I thought these days were behind us. Why must each of her beau's find an early demise. Though I should have known this was coming, her most recent owl stated she was growing bored with the relationship. She will ask me to bring the assets back to the Manor and I'm fairly certain she will return shortly afterwards. The one good thing about her presence is it gives me a reason to finally have the get together I've been thinking of without having to worry about doing too much of the planning myself as Mother loves to put those sort of things together.

If I have to sit through one more meeting going over the monotonous piles of paperwork that are necessary for proper certification and licensing I may have to hex myself.

Private
How in the hell am I supposed to effectively hire someone for the position when the position hasn't been properly defined and I've been asked not to share too many details on our new direction?

I have been stuck going through prototypes that have been sent in and diligently trying to actually find some that are worth testing with the public. We got so many ideas during the event in Hogsmeade that I've barely been able to lift my head. With that stated I have two propositions.

One: I have been given lee way to hire an assistant for what looks to be a budding new department within Gobstones. Not only will we have oversight now of current clubs but also certification of new stones that will be approved for production and deemed legal for upcoming matches.

Two: I have been locked away in my office for so long I think I've forgotten what color the sky is supposed to be. Therefore I'm taking tomorrow afternoon off to do some flying. Anyone care to join me?

In a little over a month I will be a quarter of a century old and what do I have to show for it?

( Private - other pureblood Slytherins of like mind can see )

I want to thank Dominic for taking the lead on the Club last night. I've heard nothing but great things about how it went.

On the gobstones note we had an interesting meeting this morning. It seems that younger witches and wizards are being pulled away from the sport because the effects that are currently legal are too.... as one put it "lame". I've been tasked with creating a set of youth stones that will have effects wanted by a younger crowd. Any and all suggestions will be investigated.

( Private to Genie )


I spent today in Scotland helping one of their local clubs reorganize. Therefore, I am taking Monday night off. Therefore, I need someone to take the lead for Monday night's club at Finnigan's.

If I'm going to pay a Galleon at Finnigan's I rather sit and drink it than run around town for no particular reason. Who's with me?

In other news I've received a request from Hogwarts to officiate an in house tournament the last weekend of March. Would any members of the Monday night club be willing to help? I need two additional individuals to assist.

I know this isn't really what the journals are for, but I noted down a few book titles and I was wondering if someone could tell me which sound the most interesting. I can only judge for myself, and it's a present so my opinion isn't really useful.

Fifty Robes That Changed the World
Witches of Paris
Most Magical Monuments: How They Were Made and Why They're Amazing
Mary Ollerton: The Untold Story of a Giant Killer’s Wife
Weekly Wizard: A Biography of Tobias Misselthorpe

( Private separately to Pandora and Millicent )

This has been the longest week of my life. I've finally been given clearance to use this blasted thing again. Something about making sure I didn't inadvertently say something that would tarnish the investigation. Results should be out tomorrow. I'm so glad this is over.

( Melinda )

I will be at Finnigan's tonight after work sitting at the bar if anyone wants to join me.

Does anyone know where I can place a large order for chocolate-dipped strawberries that I can pick up in time for Valentine's Day? I do mean large -- it's for a luncheon, and the place I was going to use has closed due to "unforeseen circumstances."

[warded against Chris]

So um, I've been invited to a Valentine's dinner this weekend by someone, but I'm really not sure where exactly we stand. It's so much easier with pureblood etiquitte, I swear He's cooking me dinner.

So I'm wondering... what exactly am I supposed to wear? I feel terribly silly about the whole thing.

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[warded to Mils]

HEEEEELLLLLLLP ME.

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I've received another gigantic tent order today. Apparently someone liked the first quasi-mansion one I did at the end of last year. I don't think they realize the sheer amount of work that goes into these bloody big things, though. Always trying to negotiate the price down.

So sorry, I do so much of this by hand for quality's sake. If you want a giant piece of junk, please go to the nearest outfitter. I'm sure you'll love it when the floor collapses or the room shrinks on you.

They're not precisely the most scintillating things to work on, either, but sometimes the detail work can get interesting.

So, is there anything fun or interesting going on? I find myself bored to death, even if I shouldn't. I need to do something.

Way too full of energy to stay at home or even brew.

I doubt anyone is paying attention but just in case you were the clubs from Prague, Scotland and London won today's matches sending Istanbul, Berlin, and Ireland into the second tier bracket.

Tomorrow London will take on Rome at noon, followed by Prague vs Scotland and either Istanbul or Berlin will go home.

Two days until the start of the European Gobstones Club Tournament. This year the tournament is being held in what looks to be an old abandoned warehouse along the Thames about three blocks east of the Globe. If you are in need of tickets they can be purchased at the Ministry. From there you can floo directly into the venue.

Friends
I have extra tickets if any of you are so desperate for something to do that you wish to come watch the tournament.

Looks like I will be entertaining individuals from Prague, Istanbul, Rome and Berlin for the month of February. If you'd like to assist with any of these delegations please let me know.

Marcus
Apologies for last evening. Between the time I left the office and returned home the captains of the Barcelona and Helsinki clubs along with their members had howlers chasing me around.