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Ernest (Ernie/Ern) Macmillan (ernsthename) wrote in pandorarpg,
@ 2011-12-16 23:06:00

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!status: complete, ^date: november 07 2003, character: angelina johnson, character: bianca dunstan, character: dean thomas, character: ernie macmillan, character: jasper dorny, character: justin finch-fletchley, character: michael corner, character: zacharias smith

Who: Anyone who is attending Justin's birthday party as advertised here
When: Starts at 18:00
Where: Ernie's flat -- Roseglen Flats, number 301
Rating: TBD

The surprise had been blown but it didn't mean that Ernie was going to do a lesser job at the party, nor did it mean that it wasn't going to be a great time. What his goal in the end was to celebrate his best friend, of course. Ernie tried his best to forgive Zacharias during these trying times, but the man was getting on his nerves. He felt bad for Smith, and had accompanied Heather to the funeral that morning, but steered clear of his former classmate, just since he wasn't sure what he'd do if he had heard another smart remark.

He shook his head as if in an effort to dislodge his former classmate from his mind. Ernie had ordered enough pizza, and put out enough crisps and other snacks to feed a small army. He would rather have too much than too little, and had similarly erred on the side of caution when it came to drink. He was aware that Bianca was going to bring in some cake, and all was well in the world. For now, at least.

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	18:00 - The gathering and snacks ernsthename 2011-12-17 04:53 am UTC (link)
	Everything is pretty much together, and people start dropping by... (Reply to this) (Thread)

Justin & Open

basilisk_srvivr
2011-12-17 05:23 am UTC (link)

Justin arrived at his 'surprise' party with a box containing a dozen bottles of wine, and a guest at his shoulder chattering happily.

"I wish I could tell Marie and Pierette that I'm going to a wizard party. It just sucks so much that I can't brag about my baby brother."

He winced as his sister Sarah pinched his cheeks. "You've seen me do Magic before. I doubt there'll be much of it anyway."

"But still, I wonder how wizards are for a shag?"

"Not much different."

"Still, I'd rather find out myself," she finished with a waggle of her eyebrows that would remind anybody at the party of her brother.

He rolled his eyes, made a token knock, and opened the door to Ernie's flat. "I'm here! The party can start now!"

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Justin and Ernie

ernsthename
2011-12-17 05:39 am UTC (link)

Ernie greeted Justin and Sarah when they arrived, and certainly cannot help but acknowledge their uncanny resemblence each and every time he's met her. "Happy birthday, Justin," he said, greeting his friend as Sarah wandered off to get some crisps and a drink. He hadn't gotten to speak to Justin earlier that day despite being at the same funeral since he was actively avoiding Zacharias. Ern didn't wish to make a scene at the funeral, after all, and Smith had managed to press his buttons lately.

Besides that, he was there for Heather and in turn Adelle, who got along like sisters. Ernie had occasionally wondered what would've happened if Zacharias wasn't as obnoxious as he was...(As their families were of a similar social circle and they had known each other since they were young). It certainly didn't make a case for people wanting to be around him in the least.

"I'm sorry that I didn't say hi earlier--I wasn't really up for speaking to Zacharias today, and I'd rather not cause more trouble. I'll catch up with him later though."

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Justin and Ernie

basilisk_srvivr
2011-12-17 05:48 am UTC (link)

"It's okay," Justin replied, finding a table where he could set his box. "But whatever went on in private on my journal, I think it shook him up a bit. I sat with him, we chatted, I tried to get him to talk but he wouldn't, of course." He shrugged. "It's Zacharias. All we can do is say we've tried."

He began pulling out wine bottles and setting them on the table. "Okay, so these two," he said, pointing to a pair that had labels in the shape of treble clefs, "actually taste like music. It changes ever time I try it - I think it matches your mood or something. And these," he pulled out a pair that had labels shaped like butterflies, "make you breathe out bubbles shaped like butterflies, and they actually flutter away from you. These," another two bottles were pulled from the box, "didn't turn out magical, but they taste like pumpkin. And the rest are a bunch of merlots from our cellar."

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Justin and Ernie

ernsthename
2011-12-17 06:10 am UTC (link)

Ernie inwardly sighed in a bit of exaspiration over Zacharias. "I was a bit concerned about what Seamus had to say to him since it was a bit over-the-top, but it's Seamus." Ernie couldn't help but feel a bit guilty too over feeling that irritated with Smith. He was a jerk, but he was from their house and year, and therefore had some shared experiences. And not to mention the most recent difficult times. Ernie couldn't help but feel sorry.

"Wow--I think you're right about it being able to sell these. I don't think I've heard of anything like the music one. Although the butterflies do make me think of Weasley Wizard Wheezes jokes--although it's significantly less malicious."

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Michael & Open

mlcorner
2011-12-17 11:47 pm UTC (link)

Michael had effectively not gotten involved in the exchanges in Justin's margins, but he had paid close attention to them and was prepared to deal with Zacharias if he decided to show up at Justin's party. He didn't want that arse ruining Justin's day now that he had already ruined the surprise.

After leaving Lavender's flat that morning, Michael went to Diagon Alley and bought a few different types of sleeping potions and draughts and took them back to his flat. He spent a few hours pouring over his potions books before getting ready to go to Ernie's flat for Justin's party, his head swimming with the things that had happened earlier that morning. He knocked on the door with his wrapped present for Justin in his hand—a stuffed badger that sang At Last when you squeezed it as well as some chocolates from Honeydukes.

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Michael & Open

basilisk_srvivr
2011-12-18 03:09 am UTC (link)

"I'll get it, Ern!"

Justin was so full of energy and excitement, he practically hopped over to the front door before Ernie could even move in that direction. He grinned even wider, seeing who was behind the door.

"Michael! Well, if it isn't my not-so-secret admirer." He pulled his mate into a hug and pulled him into Ernie's flat. "It's been a few days. You holding up all right? Want me to get you a glass of wine? I brought over a few special ones."

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Michael & Justin

mlcorner
2011-12-18 03:27 am UTC (link)

Michael grinned when he heard Justin even before the door had opened. At least it seemed as if Justin's spirits weren't dampened and that was really all that mattered. Michael hugged Justin back in earnest, glad to see him as it had been a little while. "Well, it isn't my fault that the journals were mucking up. I used the proper privacy hexes and everything!" Michael smirked and clapped Justin on the shoulder while he lead him into the flat.

"I wouldn't say no to some wine, mate. What are you doing serving the wine at your own party though? Honestly, you git, you're supposed to be relaxing and enjoying yourself," he shook his head, but he had a smile on his face. "I've been as alright as anyone can be considering." He just shrugged, not really wanting to bring up all that shite at Justin's party.

"Oh here. Happy birthday, Justin." Michael handed him the present.

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Michael & Justin

basilisk_srvivr
2011-12-18 03:41 am UTC (link)

"Yeah, right," Justin said while rolling his eyes. He turned his head toward where he'd last known Ernie to be. "Hey, Ern! Your flat's about to go to shite! Michael's here!"

He grinned and accepted the present graciously, all the while giving Michael a look. "You didn't have to, you know. I'm just glad you could make it." He looked around and spotted a table off to the side, and placed the gift in a place of honor upon it. "To be opened after dessert."

He went back over and led Michael over to the wine, grabbing a bottle with the butterfly label and pouring him a glass. "Try this, I made it myself. Oh, and a piece of advice: my sister's here looking to try a wizard for a shag, so if you happen to fall for her charms, for God's sake don't call my name out, okay?" He handed the glass over with a waggling eyebrow.

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Dean & Open

artisgratia
2011-12-19 07:32 pm UTC (link)

Dean left work, went home and changed into more comfortable clothes before setting out to Ernie's. He' had a gift for Justin, some he'd used with Seamus many a time by now, and thought Justin would appreciate. It wasn't quite the same with Seamus not being able to attend, but there was nothing to be done about it. Besides, Justin was planning to come by later anyway. They could pick up Seamus at work and hang out a bit longer and celebrate.

Celebrating was something they needed. The rash of nightmares showed no sign of dying down, nor did the murders. Dean was left feeling unsettled at best and afraid at worst. Every time one of his friends complained of another night's bad dreams, Dean only grew more worried. He was doing his best to to make it obvious, but he knew he wasn't really fooling those closest to him. Hopefully tonight would take his mind off it, at least for a little bit.

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	19:00 - Dinnertime! ernsthename 2011-12-17 05:02 am UTC (link)
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Angie & Open

fiercebird
2011-12-19 07:26 pm UTC (link)

Angie was never exactly one to be prompt and tonight was no exception. She wasn't exactly in the mood to party but it was Justin's birthday. so at the very least, she was going to go and put on a good show of it. Dressed in a red and black striped jumper, black jeans and boots, she wasn't exactly dressed up. That would come later.

She arrive about a hour after the party was set to start and immediately started greeting friends once she was let in. She had a gift for Justin tucked under her arm and wanted to make sure he got it. She wasn't intending to stay too long, but she certainly wanted to see the birthday boy while she was there.

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Angie & Justin

basilisk_srvivr
2011-12-20 08:08 pm UTC (link)

Justin was chomping down on a slice of pizza when he spotted the newcomer. He quickly finished the slice and scourgified his hands before wading his way through to greet her.

"Angelina, luv, you came!" he said with a grin, pulling her into a warm hug. As he began letting her go, he playfully looked down at the cleavage that was so wonderfully on display by her v-neck jumper. "And I'm quite happy to see the two of you as well!"

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	Angie & Justin fiercebird 2011-12-21 01:38 am UTC (link)
	Angie grinned broadly and hugged Justin back. "Of course I came. Like I'd miss celebrating the day you were spawned?" She swatted at him at his last comment. "I swear even a turtleneck's obscene on me." She shrugged one shoulder and handed him his gift, neatly wrapped in gold paper. "I thought you could make good use of these," she added. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

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	20:00 - Desserts and drinks! ernsthename 2011-12-17 05:05 am UTC (link)
	A happy birthday to a good friend is sung... Cake and other goodies are served! (Reply to this) (Thread)

Bianca & Open

allseeingeye
2011-12-19 03:50 am UTC (link)

Bianca had actually gotten to Ernie's a bit early to help set up, and now that the dessert hour was rapidly approaching, Bianca was getting more nervous. She uncovered her array of cupcakes and went deep red when she looked at them as though she were seeing them to first time. As though she had spent hours on them. They were actually quite varied in color and complexion, as she though that would appeal to Justin. Some were white cake with french vanilla buttercream, some were chocolate with dark chocolate ganache. There were even a few coffee and cinnamon flavored ones.

She smoothed down the front of her dress and carried a tray of cupcakes out to the table. They had a charm on them that kept them just slightly warmer than room temperature - optimum eating temp, in her opinion. She set them down and backed away from the table, not really able to meet the eyes of anyone who was actually going to eat one. She grabbed something to drink, just to have something else to focus on.

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Bianca & Ernie

ernsthename
2011-12-19 07:07 am UTC (link)

Ernie knew what it was to feel at least some sense of...modesty...around the cupcakes that Bianca made, as he himself had just a bit of difficulty with them. You would think that after years of being under the influence of Justin Finch-Fletchley one would develop some sort of immunity to things like this, but Ernie appeared to be somewhat resistant to most of Justin's influences.

Justin would've had to work hard to undo the influence of the very prudish standards of the pure-blooded Macmillans after all, which would likely take double the time to accomplish. (Yes, give it a few more years, Justin.) There had been slow and steady progress though, Ern would grant Justin that, at least. For example, Zacharias Smith was quite wrong about Ernie being "virgin boy"--he just wasn't one to broadcast his sex life or overtly and endlessly pursue what he needed.

"Thanks for bringing in dessert," Ernie said to Bianca with a confident smile (he was good at faking confidence at the very least, for the most part). "I know that Justin certainly appreciates them." He was waiting for the moment that Justin would offer him one...just since he knew that he himself would have trouble not being beet red too.

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Bianca & Ernie

allseeingeye
2011-12-19 07:38 pm UTC (link)

Bianca swallowed a goodly amount of her drink before turning to look up at Ernie when he spoke. Of course, he mentioned dessert and her face immediately went a deep red. "Oh um. You're welcome. It was, well, Justin requested something along those lines, so..." Bianca trailed off not at all equipped to talk about the cupcakes. Oddly, she was proud of her work though. She was so embarrassed by them because they looked quite realistic, which meant she'd done a good job.

But that meant there were rows and rows and naked breasts along the dessert table. "Thank you for having the party," she responded. "It was very nice of you to plan all this. I do wish it had remained a surprise."

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Zacharias & EVERYONE

overlooked
2011-12-19 05:21 am UTC (link)

Zacharias Smith was drunk. This was not a new thing. The new part came in the fact that while tonight he was drunk, he also once again wealthy. Except it didn't feel like he had always hoped it would. He was supposed to be put back in his family's good graces without the promise of some horrible, fat, ginger baby. And sure, his father was dead, but that didn't seem that important. Not with the previously mentioned issue at hand and the whole everyone hates him thing.

Admittedly those were both two things he had brought on himself, but it wasn't like anyone would give him the space to even try to grow. At this point, Zacharias Smith was who he was and sort of something extreme that wasn't going to change.

The how he ended up outside of Ernie's flat was pretty clear, it was the why that he didn't know yet. Yes, he might have ruined the surprise, but Ernie had made the error in inviting him and the symmetry of it seemed fitting. Zacharias didn't want Justin at the services this morning just as much as he imagined that no one wanted him showing up at the party. And he did seem to quite like symmetry and balance these days. As he knocked at the door there was no plan in mind, plans were for other people, right now he just wanted to get in and whatever happened, happened.

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Zacharias & EVERYONE

mlcorner
2011-12-19 06:09 am UTC (link)

Michael was laughing like a loon at something - honestly he wasn't sure what - when he heard someone knocking at the door. Why someone would be showing up now he didn't know but seeing as he was closest to the door he might as well go and answer it. He had a huge grin on his face when he pulled it open saying, "Welcome to the part-" but then he saw who was on the other side of the door and the smile fell rather quickly. "Oh fuckin' hell. Sod off, you bloody wanker. There is no one here who wants to see your sorry arse." He began to close the door right in the stupid prat's face.

Sure Justin was being nice to him and all, but Smith didn't sodding to deserve it after all the shite he pulled day after day. And if ruining the surprise wasn't bad enough, now he wanted to come ruin the actual party itself. Michael wasn't having it. He'd head off this problem now and keep the wanker from entering in the first place.

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Zacharias & EVERYONE

overlooked
2011-12-21 02:30 am UTC (link)

Zacharias liked to believe that if he had been welcomed into the party things might have gone differently. After all he had been invited. Except that was not what happened. As Michael Corner began to close the door in his face something snapped inside him. With a good show of strength he threw up his arm to catch the door. "In case you forgot, I was invited and if you didn't want me here you should have thought about that before hand. So, show some fucking respect."

He pushed passed Michael, looking around the group gathered there all having a good time and it just made him so angry. And Justin had given him the permission to be pissed this morning. He had even said that it wouldn't be different than any other day. "You're all just hypocrites, all about friendship, inclusion, but only if you follow some shite guidelines."

His gaze landed right on the host across the room. "With Virgin Boy here trying to play nice when it suits him, just like your parents, but here let me help." Zacharias reached into his pocket pulling out a heavy bag full of galleons. He tossed the bag at Ernie. It was irrelevant of wether he caught it or not. "But if your righteous sensitivities that mean absolutely shit don't allow you to accept charity, consider it a gift to help you family out, get the approval they have always sought from my parents.

"Oh and you..." Zacharias turned spotting Dean Thomas, not even bothering to hide his repulsion at the fact he was living with another man. So, he just shook his head. "You're too easy, shaking up with that knacker Finnegan." That was really all that needed to be said.

Scanning over the group, it was purely accidental that Jasper caught his attention. "And you used to be a rock star and now you're just a sad little man. Hell, you and Bianca here would made quite the pair. You are the most pathetic Hufflepuffs I've ever met without any sort of spines or personality. At least everyone feels something about me, fuck, if you even get remembered half of the time." It was much better to be hated and have everyone feel something toward him that be written off all together.

"And you," he pointed right at Justin. It seemed all too fitting to leave the man of honor for last. "Fuck you, Justin." Those three simple words packed a big punch before he devolved into the rest of his rant. "My name is Zacharias Smith, it's not that fucking hard to say and it's not cute when you call me Zach or show up unwarranted at my father's burial services and the somehow manage to make it about you. I mean, boo fucking who, your father was killed during the war, like we don't all have daddy issues so join the society. But hey, happy fucking birthday."

Zacharias picked up the closest beverage, raising in toast. "Here's to another ruddy year where you can continue to be a useless lay about putting your dick in, or, Merlin, taking a dick from, anything that moves. Maybe this year will be the year you get warts and it all falls off. I'm really crossing my fingers on that one." He took a swig from the cup before throwing it on the ground.

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Dean & Justin

artisgratia
2011-12-21 03:53 am UTC (link)

Dean's initial response to Zacharias's presence was actually the same as nearly everyone else; his hands balled into fists, and his face went hot with anger. But watching Justin run out actually made anger take a backseat to concern. Michael already had things well in hand in the Smith department and Dean didn't so much as spare Zacharias at look before turning and going after Justin instead.

The door was closed and Dean leaned one hand on it. "Just. It's me. C'mon open up."

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2011-12-21 04:00 am UTC (link)

Justin leaned back against the door, his arms crossed protectively over his chest. He sniffed, using the back of his sleeve to wipe his cheeks and nose. It certainly wasn't what his mother had taught him to do, but he was beyond caring at the moment.

He heard Dean's voice, and if it was possible, felt even worse. Hadn't he imposed on his friend enough this last week? It felt like every time he'd seen Dean, he'd been upset or crying over something, and he hated putting it all on him like that.

"I'm fine," he replied, trying for casual but not succeeding, as his voice cracked on him. His arms tightened around himself.

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Dean & Justin

artisgratia
2011-12-21 06:56 pm UTC (link)

"Well if you're fine you won't mind me coming in, yeah?" Dean twisted the knob and pursed, but met resistance. "Of course, if you're leaning on the door, I can't get in." Dean paused and then said quietly. "Just, please let me in before I go out there and punch Zacharias straight in that foul mouth of his. I need to talk to you almost as much as you need me, all right?"

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