Muddled Magic

Who: Lily, Sev
Where: RoR
When: after their journal conversation
Rating: R

Status: Closed, completed
Summary: After Evan 'warns' her about Sev, Lily wants to talk to him in person to find out what's what. She decides that Sev isn't out to get revenge on her for anything before they snog a bit and decide it's best if they head out for the night.

( The door was small and inviting ... )

Who: Lily, but summoning Sev
Where: Courtyard for that deja-vu feeling
When: lunch time
Rating: J
Invasion: Technically ... yes. but Sev's preferred

Status: Open, ongoing
Summary: I guess technically I owe you something for this? Though you got a Chase. But I'm getting a Mal. ::Frown::

( It's too late to find Lyrics )

Who: Lily, Severus
Where: Courtyard, moving toward the lake
When: after lunch
Rating: PG

Status: Closed, completed
Summary: While contemplating in the courtyard, Lily notices Severus. Unsure if she should approach him or not, she leaves the decision in his hands by waving him over. After a very bumpy start involving suspicion and heated words, the two settle down and decide to go for a walk. Joking a little, like they used to as kids, they walk toward the lake. In the shadow of the trees, while still trying to sort things out, they share a kiss.

( I saw you once on the street // You didn't notice me // But I think of you whenever life gets me down // I think of you whenever you're not around )

Who: Severus, Lily
Where: Potions dungeon
When: Near the end of class (2 PM or thereabouts)
Rating: PG, angst

Status: Closed, completed
Summary: While studying the bit of potion she's about to turn in, Lily is startled by Severus commenting on her potion. After a few cool snarks at one another, Lily mentions the unsigned comments in her journal and asks him to help her find out who was behind it. The conversation circles predictably if obliquely toward Death Eaters and how the comments likely aren't a joke.

As they continue to talk, they're both beset with conflicting feelings as old habits war with new grudges. As they head out of class, Severus offers her another warning about trusting death eaters, and she asks if she shouldn't trust him. When he replies that he doesn't know, she parts company with him, though he comes to find her. He assures her she can trust him before they head - separately - to their next class.

( She liked starting off the year with review potions - even if some others didn't )

Who: Everyone who is at all inclined
When: September 1st, 1976
Where: Platform 9 3/4, the Train
Rating: Hopefully no higher than PG-13 unless it's for swears

Status: Closed, completed
Summary: Some completed, see below.

Tree III:
Melissandre Flint, Peter Pettigrew
In an attempt to figure out how to best spy and recruit, Melissandre settles down on a bench where she can watch people coming through the barrier. She encounters Peter Pettigrew, whose trunk is open and papers are flying all about. She points this out to him, and they briefly engage in small talk and introductions before Meli 'chases' him off by pointing out James and Sirius are probably waiting for him on the train.

Tree IV:
Gilderoy Lockhart, Kingsley Shacklebolt
Gil is depressed at being stuck in black robes again - though Kingsley is quick to point out he can wear the colorful ones on Hogsmeade trips. In the spirit of pretending he's actually interesting, Gilderoy spins a few tall tales about his summer mountain climbing in Tibet. He does manage a (mostly) honest retelling of his encounter with Lucius in Flourish and Blotts, and Kingsley jokes that Lucius was probably confounded by Gil's colorful robes and that's why Gil was mistaken for an employee.

Tree VI:
Mary, Xenophilius
Mary gets herself settled into a compartment and is slipping out into the hall to see who else is around when she bumps into Xeno, who had his head in a book. After initial apologies, Mary heads off to wash her hands, and tells Xeno he can head into her compartment and they can hang out, if he wants. He does, and the two converse in idle chitchat about the cleanliness of the windows, what they did over the summer, and Quidditch - which Xeno doesn't understand. Mary says she'll sit with him at a game sometimes to help explain it to him. Then, the two commence a game of chess to pass the time.

Tree VII:
Cait, Severus, Regulus
Severus is trying to avoid everyone on the train when he is joined by Caitlyn who is secretly hoping to find Regulus. After a brief and uncomfortable conversation, Cait somehow convinces Severus to try and teach her some of the Dark Magic he knows in exchange for a new Arithmancy book and for her being something of a guinea pig by trying them out. Eventually Regulus joins them and there is yet another brief, uncomfortable exchange, and then they all decide reading is a better option than talking.

( All aboard! )

Who: Gilderoy, Lucius, Severus
Where: Diagon Alley
When: August 29, 1976
Rating: PG

Status: Closed, completed
Summary:

Tree I:

While looking for quills that won't get stolen, Gilderoy encounters Lucius, who is escaping the crowds in the alley. Lucius mistakes Gilderoy for a store employee, and Gilderoy - in a panic - plays along. He is berated as a bad sales person, and Lucius wanders elsewhere, displeased with the service. Gilderoy is all too pleased to simply make an escape, which he does.

Tree II:

Lucius runs into Severus and the two of them have a short chat where Severus indicates he might be interested in finding out more about Lucius' allegiances and Lucius is impressed by how well (and how tall!) Severus seems to have turned out since he has rid himself of Lily. The two part and indicate they will stay in touch.

( I'm too sexy for my love too sexy for my love // Love's going to leave me )