WHO: Romilda Vane & Tali Robards WHEN: Tuesday, 27 August WHERE: Tattered Pages
This recent heatwave had wreaked havoc with Romilda's brewing; she sighed as yet another potion went slipping down the plughole with a gurgle. Last night's storm had broken the heat, but not before it had done some damage to one of her creations. She turned on the tap to wash out the sink, then grabbed a clean glass from the drying rack to get herself a drink. After all, it was a good idea to keep hydrated in this weather, especially when you spent so much time lurking around bubbling cauldrons.
When she turned to her notes, however, she found she didn't have all the reading materials she needed for the next potion she was going to brew. This left two options. The first was to go to London, visit Flourish and Blotts, and then come home with considerably less money. The second option was to go to Tattered Pages and hope that she could get the book second hand and therefore much cheaper.
Swallowing deeply, Romilda left her empty glass on the kitchen worktop and Apparated to the bookshop. She stepped into the darkened shop and breathed in the scent of old books. Romilda spotted Tali behind the counter and smiled. Why on Earth had she thought about going to Flourish and Blotts when the lovely Tali worked here and she could see him? Flustered, Romilda fluffed up her hand, unpopped the top button on her blouse and strode up to the counter. "Hi, Tali," she said in a low voice, resting on her elbows and leaning towards him.