Finnigan's RPG

Page looks very damp and the ink prone to run, water spots also marking the page

I'm wet. I'm soaked.

I did get it stopped.

And just so you know, enchanted water does not react to spells the same as real water.

Not the first time I've had a bad reaction with an estate sale buy.

So very wet.

Activity check on 28th October will end here!

Holy shite. Just when I think Filius can't shock me with anything, he does.

I'm not sure I actually have words right now.


Warded to Mils

You'll never guess what Filius told me today.

/ward


Warded to Rich

Well. We're going to have to up my wand only dueling practice.

/ward

My eyes are about crossed from researching obscure texts, and I feel utterly spent from all the spellwork I'm doing at the shop. I might have to consider an assistant or an apprentice, because even my stamina is starting to wear a little bit thin.

It would help if I could sleep more at night.

I think I need a vacation, but I have too much going on to take a proper one. And who would go -- Gods am I always going to be alone

I'll have to figure something out. Maybe there's something fun closer to home that I can do.

There are so many days I wish someone would look under the mask and ask me a question or dig deeper than the surface. I don't know if I have words for it, but sometimes I suspect it would be dreadfully nice to talk about even a little bit of it.

Or maybe just to have someone care enough to ask.

There are so many times I'm so tired of being so very alone.

Solstice sale still going on for charmed boxes and a 15% discount on specialty orders! The shop would be happy to see you and to take your orders.

On a more personal note, I need to get out more. But I have been so busy and I end up collapsing into bed far too often.

Ah well. I'll have to socialize more soon.

Go Magpies! Congratulations on the win! My long time favorites, you know, ever since I was wee.

(Wee-er than I am now, thank you very much, smart arses, I can hear you through the journal.)

Work continues apace, but please feel free to pull me out of the humdrum to do fun things.


[warded heavily to Slytherins, family, and close friends, excluding Chris and a few others for reasons]

So, a while back I was treated to a long marathon of movie watching on a Muggle television. It was interesting, and I did enjoy it.

But I still cannot seem to understand why Muggles spend so much time watching that box. Yes, it is entertaining -- but so is reading, and researching, and all manner of other productive pursuits. I see indulging at times, like my marathon, but...

I mean, am I the only one who doesn't understand? In most of what I have seen of the Muggle world, the device seems to rule lives, and I do not understand it.

[Public]

One of the best things about living with Muggle relatives was my Uncle introducing to Star Wars. Best movies of all time. EVEN THE NEW ONES. And so...

MAY THE FOURTH BE WITH YOU.

Read this after Caduceus arrives and before you open your present! He got excited and forgot to take my letter with the present.



Darling!

I know, I'm such a horrible friend, having to postpone your birthday celebration. Unfortunately, between your trip and my last minute uber deadline, my plans for your birthday were all messed up.

But Caduceus is on his way to you with your present now. I put the final touches on it this morning. I must admit, I'm terribly nervous as to whether or not you'll like it.

Now open your gift, and no, please don't be disappointed yet. I know the little owl statues [each one a little different than the other, and animated slightly] aren't much to look at, but bear with me! Put one in each corner of the room, any room, and go stand in the middle. Face each one in turn and say this incantation [incantation warded hard for her eyes only].

It's as close as I could get to the ceiling of Hogwarts, without actually getting more Charms masters and invading your home. The up side is it is portable, and you can change the rooms by moving the statutes to a different room -- so now you can always have a magical ceiling, whenever you want and wherever you go.

Happiest of birthdays, my dear, dear friend. We'll go out and celebrate it properly soon.

Much love,

Dora

Warded strongly to Millicent

Darling, I know I've been only passingly observant lately, but I'm feeling the urge to do a ritual of some sort. Not sure what fits my moods and needs just yet, so I thought I'd ask if there's something you feel the need to perform?

We need to do lunch this week, also, at the very least.

[/ward]

[Warded to Dora] -- So Rolf has that big sort of 'sale' going on, trying to get all the animals at the shelter adopted out, and I thought you might like to join me to see about maybe adopting some company for Sinjin? I haven't decided between another cat or a dog yet, and I haven't talked to the guys at the house about it, but either way - as long as you're not allergic - I though it might be a fun afternoon?

[Heavily warded for privacy. Written in a visibly tense manner.]

We weren't all Death Eaters in the war, you bloody twat. Leave your attitude at the door. If you're going to throw words like that around, then do your damn research and make sure you're going after the right person. And don't you dare talk about my friends that way. Your family ran away during the war. Your father spent practically all his money on heavy glamours so he wouldn't be recognised while you were hiding. Don't get above yourself just because you've picked the right boyfriend in the Ministry to make you look like a silk purse, you little bint. I'm actually qualified for my job, and I do it well.

[End privacy wards.]


[Warded to Dora and Greg]

I'll be in Tangiers Friday evening and Saturday, and in Devon on Sunday. Would one of you be able to pop in and look after the cats this weekend? Jane had to borrow Mebby, and I'd ask one of the boys, but they're away with friends.

[End ward.]


[Warded to Slytherins]

For the record, my father and stepmother are not getting divorced. Nor has my father been having an affair. That I know of. Not that I think any of you really trust the gossip pages, but I've had enough questions about it that I thought I'd say something.

[End ward.]

[Warded to Slytherins and Rich.]

I have two tickets for an orchestral concert at the Arena di Verona next Saturday night, and a reservation at Salvatore's, an old-style Wizarding pizzeria a short walk away from the amphitheatre. I can't make it, so my loss, your gain. I'm told Salvatore's makes impossibly good pizzas, by the way.

[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.

[/ward]

[warded to Mils]

HEEEEELLLLLLLP ME.

[/ward]

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.

There are a couple of holidays coming up, and here at Sweet Nothings we have a couple of recommendations:

For those of you who observe and celebrate Valentine’s Day, we’re adding a couple of things to the menu for this week only:

Strawberry & Champagne Cupcakes
Our Strawberry & Champagne Cupcakes are a light vanilla sponge soaked with Champagne syrup, filled with strawberry & champagne preserve, topped with a champagne cream cheese frosting and a white chocolate truffle.

Raspberry Kiss - 6-8 servings
A decadent chocolate sponge layered with chocolate meringue buttercream and luxurious raspberry jam. The combination of fresh raspberries with bittersweet melt-in-the-mouth chocolate is a match made in heaven.

We’re also doing Cupcake Hearts this year: A large heart with 30 cupcakes and a small heart with 12 cupcakes. Each is made to order where you decide the cupcake combination as well as the message.

~*~

For those of you Anti-Valentine’s Dayers out there, we offer:

Kalamansi Lime Mousse
A refreshing mousse of quark and Kalamansi Lime on a base of Duchess bisquit with a center of raspberry compote.

Black Forest Cupcakes
An amazing bittersweet treat; our deepest, darkest chocolate cake baked with Griottine cherries, topped with Kirsch and vanilla cream cheese frosting. Sprinkled with dark chocolate shavings and a cherry on top.

~*~

And finally, for those of you who will simply be celebrating that February 14th is a Saturday this year:

Raspberry Mojito Cupcakes
Tart lime cake filled with rum infused raspberry filling topped with fresh mint buttercream make these Raspberry Mojito Cupcakes the perfect treat!

~*~

All of these cakes will be available starting tomorrow. For now, I will enjoy the rest of my day off, by celebrating today’s holiday: Read in Your Bathtub Day.

Warded to the Roomies: Do you guys remember Lucy in our House?

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Warded to Dora: Are you free this weekend? I know it's Valentine's and you might already have plans, but if not, I'd really like to cook you dinner Saturday night.

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Warded to Alicia: I was wondering if you'd be willing to meet up soon to discuss the orphanage and housing options plans of the Foundation? Let me know when you're free, looking for forward to it.

[Warded heavily to Dora. Written in tense, slightly cramped script.]

That is the last time I let Tracey set me up with someone.

Needless to say, I'm back from lunch. Shocked I didn't accidentally set fire to something on the way back (I walked. I had to. I needed the air.). Thank Athena the meetings don't start until 3! Can you imagine if I had to go straight from that to seeing a Muggle client?

Back to work. I never thought I'd see the day when I'd think filing would be a good way to calm myself. On the other hand, my desk is almost completely clear now.

Back in London at last. I have to admit, it's a relief to be home here again.

[Private to Bryony]
Finally got Mother moved into St. Mungo's, so I'm back in my flat. Got an evening you can spare for me sometime soon?

[written in bold, angry handwriting]

I swear to the gods, if anyone ever spits in my coffee or on me ever again, I will kill them.

Fucking take them apart.

They're lucky I'm shite at potions and can't do anything with the spit.

Ben & Bryn: I hope you don't mind kittens? Mum and Dad got us a cat for Christmas. If there're any allergies, just say the word and speak to some friends about charms and such to put around my room at the house. In the meantime, his name is Sin and he's quite friendly, they adopted him from an animal rescue.

Melinda: Can't thank you enough for the recipes, but I'm sure my housemates will regret my having more excuses for more bourbon in my diet. I'm sending along some of my first attempt, bourbon ginger cookies. Let me know what you think? I'm not a baker by any means, that eggnog was really my first attempt at ever cooking anything harder than tacos, your opinion would mean a lot, being that you're the expert in these parts. Also: how alcoholic are these sweets, do you think? I'm hoping to send some to my cousin Andie at Salem once she's back to the Academy, but she's only 13 and in the States and all. Hope the holidays treated you well.

Dora: How was your Christmas? Your New Years plans sound fun though I can't say I wouldn't want to be a fly on the wall of a girls' night. I might order a portkey over to Boston to see Andie before she heads back to school full time. But my family is the 'toast with sparkling cider at midnight and then all head straight to bed' type, so I figure I'll be back early on the first. Lunch? When do you go back to work?

Alicia: I've already entered my first Great Idea into the notebook, and if you see the Fawleys over the holiday, you can let them know. I want to work with you on housing for the orphans, but I think we can do more. The war displaced more than children - people who lost their jobs, their families, their standing. People who ended up in prison because of choices no one ever wants to make and because of spells no one should ever cast. What do you say? Want to help me change the Wizarding world?

Public: Happy Christmas, all!