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Anthony Goldstein (ex_goldenrul25) wrote in pandorarpg,
@ 2011-11-26 20:39:00

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^date: november 04 2003, character: anthony goldstein, character: michael corner

Characters: Michael Corner and Anthony Goldstein
Setting: The Leaky Cauldron, evening
Summary: Anthony has a responsibility. Michael needs a project.
Rating: Probably work safe

The Leaky Cauldron didn't seem as crowded as usual. Perhaps it was only that it was quieter. Anthony still had to dodge a fair amount of people to reach the bar from the fireplace, but the usual commotion seemed more subdued. Perhaps people just didn't feel like celebrating. Anthony could understand that. He wasn't feeling overly jovial either.

Not that Anthony needed an excuse to visit The Leaky Cauldron. Nothing beyond the bartender, anyway. Once or twice a week, he could be found visiting Michael. He would change out of his lime green robe and spend a few hours keeping his friend company.

Anthony might not need a reason, but it just so happened that he had one. He had resolved to investigate the nightmares that had plagued so many recently. However, his job didn't allow him as much time as he would like. Asking Michael for help was a good idea. Not only would Anthony get the help he desired, but Michael would have something to do with his time. It hadn't escaped Anthony that his friend had become increasingly unhappy with his life.

Sitting down at the bar, Anthony knitted his eyebrows in mock concern. There was time enough to ask favors. First, there were rituals of friendship to be observed. Namely, taking the piss. "So, Michael. Should I be concerned about the state of my ass? Is it deteriorating? I thought yours only was only four degrees better than mine."

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ex_goldenrul25
2011-11-27 03:37 pm UTC (link)

Anthony watched Michael go about his work with some amusement. He pondered the idea of Justin owling him. Justin was forward, but he hadn't been flirting. Anthony didn't think so, anyway. He was usually the last to figure these things out though. Normally, it was Michael who had to bring it to Anthony's attention. Still, Anthony was reasonably sure in this matter.

When Michael turned the subject to St Mungo's, Anthony beamed just a little. He couldn't help it. Even though it was hard work: sometimes grueling work. The hours were long, the stress was high and there was no margin of error. Anthony loved it. Besides, it really was time to stop talking about arses.

"Today was relatively calm. It was the usual runny noses, broken bones and bite marks. There was one gentlemen who manage to splinch himself around a hatstand. He didn't have any major injuries, but the treatment was complicated. Apparently, it was his favorite and we weren't allowed to damage it in removal. What about your day?"

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mlcorner
2011-11-27 06:19 pm UTC (link)

Michael cringed a little. He had been one of the few who had splinched their first week of Apparition training in sixth year and he did not relish the memory. After the first time, he never did it again because in true Michael Corner fashion, he set his mind to accomplishing the goal and did so. "That's what I need, a hat stand. My grandfather had one of those," Michael got that wistful look he always did when he was listening or telling one of the stories he'd heard from somewhere, usually from his father. Nevermind that Michael never wore hats because they would ruin his perfectly messy hair. "So saving the day one runny nose at a time, Goldstein? Glad it was you I made friends with in first year so I've always someone to patch me up. I'll need it when those other wolves finally decide to rip me apart. Still have only got one to trust me and that's only because he's a bit off. You should hear how they talk about him—wolves are as bad as teenagers!

"My day was an adventure as always, mate. Met with James for lunch; he's doing well. Says to tell you hullo. S'hoping he can move himself up in the ranks faster than anyone else has. Already got one promotion, which for three years is bloody brilliant." Michael was proud of him, there was no doubt, but he looked a bit sad when he talked about it. James had started Hit Wizard training the moment he left Hogwarts and knew his path, same as Anthony. "Bumped into Angelina Johnson while she was shopping for some Quidditch supplies and chatted with her a bit this afternoon. Then it was off to work with me."

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