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Pandora's Box Mods (pandoramods) wrote in pandorarpg,
@ 2011-10-26 12:23:00

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!status: complete, ^date: october 31 2003, character: adrian pucey, character: alicia spinnet, character: angelina johnson, character: bianca dunstan, character: cade warrington, character: cho chang, character: dean thomas, character: ernie macmillan, character: hannah abbott, character: harry potter, character: hermione granger, character: jayne dough, character: justin finch-fletchley, character: lavender brown, character: luna lovegood, character: melinda bobbin, character: percy weasley, character: ron weasley, character: seamus finnigan, character: theodore nott, character: tracey davis, character: zacharias smith, npc: kingsley shacklebolt, npc: pandora zurlo

Ministry Gala Event!
Characters: OPEN TO ALL. Please tag with your own character(s) when you comment/they arrive.
Setting: The Ministry Atrium, Level 8, beginning at 7 PM and running until midnight
Summary: It's the Halloween ministry gala/party! Come in costume (muggle or otherwise), in elegant wear, or in dress robes. The event begins at 7PM with refreshments, appetizers, finger foods and cocktails. Desserts are served later in the evening, but the cocktails remain available all night long. There is no full dinner, as it would be quite unwieldy with the amount of people expected to attend. The dance floor is open, a live band is playing, and the atmosphere is almost aggressively pleasant. For safety reasons, wands are being checked (surrendered) at the entrances. Unless your character is on-duty at the party, he or she will not have her wand on his/her person after entering.
Rating: Let's go with R for now, as there will be some dark occurrences later in the evening. We will update as necessary.

The event coordinators at the Ministry of Magic were in fine form in the hours leading up to the start of the gala. Everything had to be perfect, and not just in appearances. The atrium had been decorated in gold and silver, slightly reflective, to capture light and brighten the large, spacious room. The band was in place by 6:30, playing quiet music that set the mood. Off to either side, slightly out of the way, were two cocktail tables, fully stocked. There was also a number of wait staff who would be walking around with trays of red or white wine as well as champagne.

The attention to the decor was due to the head events coordinator, one Ismay Plimpton, who was an absolute perfectionist. With attention down to the very last detail, she was very nearly driving the Minister mad with her questions and comments, not to mention crucial changes. Her voice and general looks had Kingsley Shacklebolt nearly thinking her related to Delores Umbridge, if Ismay weren't so remarkably pleasant and likable.

With his assurance that everything was just fine, Ismay hurried off, gently but firmly reprimanding some poor chap setting candles afloat too low for her liking. The ceiling above twinkled like night stars, and between that, the candles, and the reflective decorations, the room was perfectly lit.

Everything was ready. All they needed now were the guests.

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Tracey and Theodore

lacedtrace
2011-10-29 04:49 am UTC (link)

Tracey had been looking forward to the Gala at the Ministry. She was hoping to get a scoop on some story... even if it was something gossip related. Anything that was news worthy that she could bring to her editor. But what really made her want to go to the Gala, was to dress up in a costume.

Though Tracey wasn't overly familiar with Muggle culture, she did love the fashion. She was interested in some classic literature, so when she came across the Alice in Wonderland costume, she definitely wanted it. Her long blonde hair flowed down her back, accented with the black bow hand band. Her blue dress with apron was short, but her legs were covered with white tights. Her favourite part was the black and white Victorian inspired boots.

She came into the Gala, carrying a stuffed white rabbit toy, and checking behind her to make sure Theo was following her. It had taken a lot of convincing, but she managed to get her friend to come. Tracey didn't have a date tonight after all, and she was determined that Theo would part take in some normal social interaction.

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Tracey and Theodore

fiadornott
2011-10-29 05:18 am UTC (link)

Theodore was Tracey's victim this time, as per usual in such situations. He wasn't quite sure how he'd ever get her back in the matter, as he never really did feel the need to go to any events with anyone. Or any events, period.

Apparently taking friends to events one didn't feel like attending was what friends were for. He was also wearing a top hat with his simple charcoal grey dress robes. She said something about a "Mad Hatter", to which he protested to somewhat as she had just reassured him that he wasn't mad in the recent past (just hours before). Maybe it wasn't something she didn't want to tell him in a straightforward manner, he thought with a shrug before donning the hat.

Well, at least he didn't need to carry the rabbit, although he did offer to turn it into a real rabbit as stuffed rabbits weren't as much fun. "I guess this isn't so bad," he commented, trying to at least try to be receptive and accepting of his current situation. "Wouldn't it be rather difficult to get good stories if you can't even recognize half the people here?" He noticed that a number of people were wearing masks at this event, or were otherwise unrecognizable.

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Tracey and Theodore

lacedtrace
2011-10-29 05:46 am UTC (link)

Theo was lucky that the only costume element Tracey made him wear was the top hat. She could have gone much worse, but since Theo had a hard week, she was going easy on him. He may not believe it, but it was true. Besides he did look good in his dress robes, and a top hat.

"Well maybe you can enjoy yourself tonight after all," Tracey said amuse when Theo admitted it wasn't so bad. She didn't mind the comment about finding a story being difficult. "That is only part of the reason why I'm here. I'm mostly here enjoy myself, and have a fun Halloween," Tracey said. "Besides, it only takes a little conversation to find out who everyone is."

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Tracey and Theodore

fiadornott
2011-10-29 06:21 am UTC (link)

Theodore knew, of course that she could've done worse, but when he was in a poor mood earlier that day because of a disruption in his sleep due tot he dreams. But due to this he could complain much more freely without her really taking offense.

He didn't really get why she enjoyed having those little conversations to find out who everyone was, but he knew that it was his own take on the world. "Do you know anyone else attending?" he asked, not really sure he was interested in meeting most who would come to these sorts of things, but trying to be sociable nonetheless. He eyed the crowd and vaguely recognized a few people from class a number of years ago already, and some former customers even. He had a rather good memory for faces as much as he had a good memory for facts.

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Tracey and Theodore

lacedtrace
2011-10-30 06:09 pm UTC (link)

Tracey looped her arm through Theo's so she could bring him along, and not let him sneak away. She would be lucky if she could keep Theo there for a couple of hours, but she would make sure he didn't leave a minute less than that.

"Well, I'm pretty sure Daphne is going to be here. And Adrian is working security," Tracey said thinking of those she knew on the top of her head attending.

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Tracey and Theodore

fiadornott
2011-10-30 06:52 pm UTC (link)

Theodore was quite aware of the requirements of this activity, but that didn't mean that he'd at least try to stretch the rules at some point. He knew that it would be best and of importance to find Daphne at some point.

"Daphne's not coming in costume, is she?" He asked, trying to ascertain so that he can start the search. He hoped that she wouldn't be in a mask since that would make it near impossible to find her in the mass of costumes. Having an unsuccessful quick initial scan, he decided to make the best of it. "Did you want anything to eat or drink?" he asked, noticing that there were indeed tables and waiters amidst them.

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