Fourteen Shades - AU HP RPG

WHO: Draco Malfoy & Orla Quirke
WHAT: Draco needs to "borrow" a wand.
WHERE: School while waiting for someone to bring him home (I will say Remus if easiest).
WHEN: Friday after school.
RATING: PG

Draco finally went to school even though he didn't want to. The castle was not Durmstrang or even Hogwarts so he didn't think he should have to suffer through classes in a "fake" village. And if he needed to attend? He wanted Tutor. Getting angry about school and wands was easier than admitting he was homesick. He missed his parents. He missed his room. Still, he went to school because he didn't have much choice. Life was pretty simple for the eight-year-old - obey or get in trouble. Since he didn't want to get punished, he minded the adults in charge after some whining and pouting.

He was relieved that some of the people who "played" with him were classmates even if they were all older or younger than Draco. He was even pleased to have Remus part of the day since the man was a familiar face albeit a yucky scarred one. He attached himself to Orla and Miles when he could and the day ended soon enough.

"Do you want to see the colour books?" He asked Orla once they were released for the day.

WHO: Draco Malfoy, Remus Lupin, Ted & Andromeda Tonks
WHAT: Draco is a little younger today.
WHERE: The bakery followed by Ted & Andromeda's cottage.
WHEN: Monday, 12/29
RATING: PG
STATUS: Completed via GDOCS

( Draco's stomach sunk when he realized he wandered too far... )

( Happy Holidays! )

Who: Lily Luna Potter and Draco Malfoy
What: Lily arrives in the village
Where: The outskirts of the village
When: Tuesday afternoon.
[Started in Gdocs and continued in thread]

( Lily was going to be late! )

"After all, to the well organized mind, death is but the next great adventure."

-J.K. Rowling

( .......... )

WHO: Draco Malfoy & Arianna Dumbledore
WHAT: Draco is a little worried.
WHERE: The greenhouse.
WHEN: Slightly forward dated to Thursday, 11/12.
RATING: PG

Sure, the village did some crazy things sometimes. Life-threatening even. However, Draco wasn't too keen on blacking out for the better part of a month. Granted, he learned he was technically awake during that time living some alternate life, but he still felt unsettled. He'd never get back those three weeks.

Life went on. In the grand scheme of his life, missing time was not the worst thing to happen to him. He still had his family here (well, most). He had a grandson and godson to spoil. He had some friends. His life was still a marked improvement over the one he left behind. Who knew how long it would last? The village was not a guarantee. He didn't like thinking about it, but he lost enough people to the magic to know not to take time for granted. Heck, he lost people in his other life too. He already spent so much time hiding back home that he just couldn't dwell on the "what if" aspect others explained to him. He did enough of that without magical help. Without the war? He knew he likely didn't amount to much. So what did he do? He went back to work on Monday. He saw students and continued progress reports and spoke to teachers.

There was one student he couldn't manage to track down, one who also skirted his invitation for tea over the weekend. That student also happened to be one of the few people who wasn't missing time. He knew she saw and heard things that unsettled her. He couldn't imagine how it felt to have people believing different histories. Yet, he could relate to one aspect. He knew how it felt to know a version of a person only to watch him slip away and return as someone completely different. He was sorry Arianna experienced that with people's changed histories. Sure it had been temporary, but the memories stayed, didn't they?

He gave her time, but then knew he needed to seek her out. It wasn't terribly difficult to find her. He headed to the greenhouse after class on Thursday. "Hello?" He called out. "It is Draco," he added, hoping not to startle her if she was there (or anyone else for that matter).

WHO: Draco Malfoy & Hermione Granger
WHAT: Meeting about a job.
WHERE: The cafe.
WHEN: Thursday, October 16 (afternoon)
RATING: PG

Draco was used to Hermione being around by then, but that didn't mean he always felt comfortable around her, even if he was older than she was now. They had some cordial conversations and he helped get her apprenticeship when she was a student, but their contact beyond that was limited. They were mostly around each other rather than actively engaged. It was difficult to avoid with so many friends and family around. However, he didn't feel strange because was a muggle-born or because she beat him in every bloody subject. No, he felt uncomfortable because he regretted how he treated her. He wouldn't blame her if she hated him. Still, she mentioned possibly wanting a job outside the Board so Draco offered to help. She was only a few months out of school so he figured he could still act as a mentor of sorts, especially since she agreed to meet. It was the least he could do, right?

He arrived early and ordered enough tea and scones for both of them.

WHO: Andromeda/Ted, James/Lily, Harry/Ginny, Ron/Hermione, Rowena/Edwyn, Eddie/Sally, Teddy, Bee, Sirius, Draco, Lea, & Remus/Tonks
WHAT: Baby News!
WHERE: Their cottage
NOTES: PG, informal dress, OOC notations

Remus and Tonks threw the previously mentioned dinner party tonight! During dinner, the guests were told Remus and Tonks are expecting a second child. Remus let Tonks deliver the news and kept his promise not to light fireworks or anything similarly loud and obnoxious! He did, however, have confetti ready. He promises not much…just a little. He is really happy and determined not to let the fears he had with Teddy haunt him this time around. After dinner, he made sure to try and spend some extra time with his oldest too (if Teddy would have him).

WHO: Gideon, Amelia, Liam, Arianna, Kendra, Helga, Rabastan, Narcissa, Gilderoy, Alice, Frank, Neville, Luna, Cressida, Charlie, Dorcas, Minerva, Albus, Lily Luna, James Sirius, Molly, Arthur, Helena, Severus, Lisa, Alicia, Dominique, Fleur
WHAT: Those secretive owls!
WHERE: The recipients’ various homes.

Elsewhere, some other special people are getting very important letters! They will not open until 7:00 p.m. Once opened, a stream of sparkles and confetti pop out and the letter sings “We are having a baby!”

SALLY is over the moon about the baby! She was in the waiting room fussing the whole time. She kept visitors fed and checked in on Melly/Gideon often. Elijah gets plenty of knitted hats, booties, and blankets. Think of things like this. He also gets this stuffed monkey. Amelia gets a spa kit and Gideon gets his favorite baked treat. There are also several meals charmed to stay warm/fresh for a few weeks.

ARTHUR is happy to get another family member so soon! He is extra excited to meet a nephew. The baby gets this bear (I think one of mine gave Alex the same one, but there are very few things with the word ‘nephew’ on it). The happy couple get crazy things from Smuggled with the words “mum” and “dad” on them.

DRACO is super excited for his godson. He took up residence on a sofa in the waiting room. Elijah gets this bear (see note above –finding stuffed animals with “godson” is difficult too). The stuffed animal is only one of MANY toys for the baby. Amelia and Gideon get his and her rocking chairs.

REMUS popped in and out regularly until Elijah was born. Baby Prewett! The baby gets books to grow into, clothes, and toys. Remus gives Gideon/Amelia a gift certificate to the various food places so they don’t need to worry about food for a while.

ALBUS was in and out until he got the chance to finally meet his cousin! The baby gets a pint sized art set that he can grow into and a few stuffed animals like this cutie.

ERNIE will not crowd the hospital, but he will visit once the family is home. He sent some cute bibs like this one

MAC will pop in once the family gets home. The baby gets adorable outfits and Amelia gets cute nail polish with a note that Mac will help her with her nails.

[I hope the links work! I am at work for a while longer and felt badly I hadn't posted yet!]

ALBUS would have liked to visit Ari on her birthday. Either way, she received this plant pot (the aqua one), seeds, and a photograph of Albus/Ari together.

REMUS also would have liked to visit! Either way, she received several books he thinks she might like along with these wind chimes. She also gets a tea and chocolate basket.

SALLY is yet another who would have liked to visit. She gave Arianna a tray of home-baked sweets and this knitted set.

MAC is the last one who wants to see her at some point around her birthday! Either way, Ari received this dress with a note they'd find use for it. She also got a gift certificate to the clothing shop.

DRACO sent a potting scoop with her name inscribed and this plaque.

DRACO waited throughout the whole labor. He found a comfy spot on the couch & visited Cressida as much as she wanted (or as little). He had these flowers delivered. She also gets this locket with space inside for Alex's photograph. Charlie gets a wallet with his name stitched inside and plenty of space for photographs. Alex gets this stuffed bear (although Draco has a stock of toys for the kid that he has been collecting for ages - clear a room!)

ARTHUR was there as much as possible, but he stepped out to spend time with Bill too. Alex gets this stuffed lion. He was there to give Charlie pep talks and brought food for everyone waiting!

ERNIE wants to see Cressida/Charlie/Alex, but will wait until they get home to avoid crowding them. However, he sent this flower/balloon display along with a baby basket (the blue one).

REMUS would have visited at the hospital if allowed! Charlie, Cress, and baby get these shirts. Cress gets these flowers. Charlie gets a tea basket with LOTS of caffeinated choices.

SALLY sent a spa basket for Cressida along with several meals charmed to stay fresh for several weeks. And don't forget the booties.

MAC sent these booties and these bibs.

MIKE sent a "gift certificate" that allows Charlie/Cressida to eat free for a month and this onesie.

ALBUS is OVER THE MOON about being a godfather! He was in and out of the hospital while he waited for the baby to be born. Alex got this bear. He also got a baby appropriate art set he can grow into and baby books. Cress, Charlie, and Alex got these.

ERNIE sends these flowers along with an invitation to dinner at a place of her choosing for whenever is convenient.

REMUS sends a book of evolved defense spells past Alice's current time, a sweets & tea basket, and an invitation to lunch.

SALLY sends this knitted scarf and a tray of Alice's favorite sweet treat.

MAC sends these boots (player's choice for color) and a gift certificate to the clothing shop (and a note she needs to go shopping with Mac).

DRACO sends these flowers and a card.

ALBUS sends a sketch of Neville, Hannah, and the kids (done from a photograph), which is placed in a hand-decorated frame.

ARTHUR sends several Smuggled items that he thinks are treasures.

Who: Draco Malfoy and Nymphadora Tonks
Where: The pub
When: Thursday evening
What: Dinner and catching up
Rating: Low
Status: Closed

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WHO: Everyone who'd like to come
WHERE: The beach
WHEN: Begins just before sundown and ends when everyone goes home
WHAT: Bonfire!
RATING: TBD
STATUS: Open, and feel free to make it IC/OOC if you'd prefer. :)

( We didn't start the fire / it was always burning since the world's been turning )

WHO: Draco Malfoy & James Potter Sr.
WHAT: Long overdue 1:1 time.
WHERE: The Potter cottage.
WHEN: Today unless James' player wants to say otherwise?
RATING: PG
STATUS: Threading!

( Draco felt good, really good, which meant he was waiting for the other shoe to drop. )

REMUS sends Hermione several books he thinks she might like and a sweets basket.

ALBUS sends her a sketch of something she'd like (player's choice). She'll also find this little guy. The note says Al knows he took a risk with getting the pet and if she doesn't want one, he will find another home for the little kitten.

ERNIE sends a gift certificate to the book shop and a knitted hat/scarf set he purchased at the clothing shop.

MIKE sends a card and Hermione eats free at Mike's Corner for a week.

ARTHUR sends trinkets from Smuggled that he thinks are awesome, but probably really aren't. He tried!

DRACO sends these and sweets.

[Remus/Al/Ernie/Arthur would have gone to any sort of celebration for Hermione as well]

WHO: Friends/family of the Corner brood.
WHERE: Mike's house followed by All Night Long
WHEN: Forward dated about twenty minutes to 9/17 since I don't know when I will be on the computer again.
WHAT: Birthday celebration!
NOTE: This is for OOC notes, but feel free to write threads too!
RATING: PG (Language? Hints of sexual themes? Keep anything directly with the kids clean, please.)

HAPPY BIRTHDAY, PETER CORNER!



There is a small party for close friends and family members at Mike's house. He cooked Peter's favorite dishes. The above pizza definitely made an appearance, but there was a real birthday cake too. After the kids were in bed and a sitter made it over, the party moved to All Night Long where anyone of age is free to meet and mingle.

Mike is sorry he can't fill one part of his kid's wish, but he is glad he can help with the alcohol bit! He is not very good with sentiment, but hopefully Pete notices how proud Mike is to be his dad! Peter gets a general (and generous) gift card to the village's shops.

Separate owls are sent to the students and supervisors for apprenticeships.

( Updated Apprenticeships 9/16/14... )

Belle also receives a second owl with a personal note saying Draco is around if she wishes to discuss what he found.

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[tree credit to bellesringing]

MIKE sends Rylan books, a card, and, naturally, she eats free for a week at Mike's Corner.

DRACO sends these flowers with a note saying he is glad Cressida has a friend like Rylan.

Dear Mother,

Will you give me the pleasure of treating you to dinner one night soon?

Love,
Draco