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

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Entry tags:!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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7 PM - 8 PM
[info]pandoramods
2011-10-26 04:34 pm UTC (link)
Cocktails and light appetizers are being served.

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Alicia and Open
[info]spinrightround
2011-10-27 12:18 am UTC (link)
Alicia made her way into the Atrium, thankful she'd decided to wear something warmer as she was pants at warming charms. She adjusted her bow tie and smiled at the people she passed on her way to the drinks table.

She immediately grabbed a glass of wine, intent on enjoying herself tonight despite the strangeness of the last couple of nights. She was never one to let such things get her down, no matter how they shook her - though perhaps it was owed more to her capabilities of denial than anything else.

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Alicia and Hermione
[info]weasley_now
2011-10-27 02:01 am UTC (link)
Hermione had not planned on coming to the gala. However in light of recent events and Harry's concern, she couldn't keep herself away. Hermione had come to learn that observing and interacting with others could often give as much insight into a situation as any academic text.

Dressed in one of the gowns she had offered to Luna Hermione entered the Ministry and after surrendering her wand she made her way to the primary gathering point for the Ministry's guests. Turning, she took a glass of wine from nearby tray and noticed that another hand took a glass at the same time.

"Alicia, how are you this evening," she greeted her former housemate.

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Alicia and Hermione
[info]spinrightround
2011-10-27 02:07 am UTC (link)
Alicia smiled at the younger woman and took a moment to take in her gown.

"Hermione, you're looking so posh tonight," she said as she settled her wine glass in her hand. "I'm good. Will be better with a little more sleep, but I couldn't let the party go by without coming for a little fun."

She playfully spread her arms wide. "So, what do you think - could I pass for a bloke?"

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Alicia and Hermione
[info]weasley_now
2011-10-27 02:39 am UTC (link)
Hermione took a sip of the wine and sincerely hoped that someone was closely monitoring the food and drink for the evening. She listened to Alicia's words and made a mental note to add Alicia to the ever growing list of individuals with a second rough night.

"I am hoping this evening turns out to be productive in many ways. Hopefully, tonight will pass without event and we will all get some much needed sleep."

She watched when Alicia displayed her outfit for the evening. "Maybe if you get rid of the ponytail."

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Alicia and Hermione
[info]spinrightround
2011-10-27 02:45 am UTC (link)
Alicia gave Hermione a mock glare. "The only event we'll have tonight is the inevitable dirty dancing that will come from a few drinks too many. You need to relax, luv, and try and enjoy yourself."

She gasped in horror, her hand instinctively reaching for her hair. "Not my hair! I'll just be one of those hot blokes who like to war their hair long, that's all."

She took a sip of her drink. "So how've you been of late?"

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Alicia and Hermione
[info]weasley_now
2011-10-27 03:53 am UTC (link)
"I'll leave the dirty dancing to you," Hermione smiled. She didn't mind enjoying a good dance or two, but she couldn't imagine herself acting anything less than a lady out in public.

"Don't those blokes usually wear it down?" she inquired. She remembered her mother's infatuation with some Italian guy named Fabio and the pictures of some of the men on various romance novels. She had to admit, that there were some men who could pull the look off.

"Work is keeping me busy," she took another sip from her glass. "Been doing some recreational reading as well." Merlin, did she need to get a life.

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Alicia and Hermione - [info]spinrightround, 2011-10-27 04:05 am UTC
Alicia and Hermione - [info]weasley_now, 2011-10-27 04:24 am UTC
Alicia and Hermione - [info]spinrightround, 2011-10-27 04:59 am UTC
Alicia and Hermione - [info]weasley_now, 2011-10-27 12:12 pm UTC
Alicia and Hermione - [info]spinrightround, 2011-10-27 11:28 pm UTC
Alicia and Hermione - [info]weasley_now, 2011-10-28 12:12 am UTC
Luna and OPEN
[info]luna_l
2011-10-27 11:18 am UTC (link)
Luna felt mostly refreshed after a nap that afternoon, Luna dressed in the gown Hermione had offered. It was an empire waisted knee length white chiffon number with beaded bodice and straps. Chiffon loops fell over her upper arms, adding to the ethereal effect. It really was a stunning dress, she admitted, and despite the white making her look more pale, Luna liked the effect. She'd decided to leave her hair down for the event, cascading in waves down her back. The only color on her person was the mask she'd fashioned from a pair of spectrespecs. In light of the occasion, she'd added strands of beads along the under side of the lenses that shimmered and changed color alternately between the pink and blue of her lenses. Above, she set white feathers in a soft cresting wave across the span of the glasses. The smudge on her left hand hadn't come off, but Luna had never let anything like dirt or bruises or whatever might be on her person to hold her back.

She smiled brightly at the witch checking her wand and bounced into the Atrium. Seeing the appetizers, she realized she hadn't exactly eaten dinner and took a few bites before turning to look for punch.

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Luna and Harry
[info]ilivedtwice
2011-10-28 01:01 am UTC (link)
Harry actually had the night off and so he was attending the gala as a guest. However, he was still on alert. After his conversations earlier that day, he couldn't help it. He had actually been surprised when they asked him to surrender his wand as well, but he realised they couldn't hold him to a different standard to the other guests.

So feeling a bit naked without his wand, despite his muggle police officer costume, Harry stepped inside and scanned the room looking for familiar faces. He spied one almost immediately. He wove his way through the crowd to say hello to Luna, glad he found someone right away to distract him from his concern about the evening. "Luna, you look brilliant. That's a very nice dress on you," he added.

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Luna and Harry
[info]luna_l
2011-10-28 02:15 am UTC (link)
Luna brightened as she noticed she was being addressed. When her eyes fell upon Harry, she smiled brightly. She turned to face him more but her eyes remained hidden behind her spectrespecs. There were wrackspurts around him, but that was nothing new. There were wrackspurts everywhere tonight, normal ones though, not the mutant ones Neville had suggested. At least it seemed there were fewer around him than usual.

"Hello, Harry!" Her voice lilted gently, a hint of surprise filtering through. "You're sweet to say that. It's from Hermione. Though I thought the mask would be a nice.touch."

She saw the drinks not too far from them but didn't move toward it even though her attention split briefly before returning to her friend. "I like your costume. Are you having fun yet?"

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Luna and Harry
[info]ilivedtwice
2011-10-28 02:20 pm UTC (link)
It hadn't been too difficult to pick out Luna. Her dress may have been tame in comparison to some of her usual wear - made sense, since it was from Hermione - but the mask she wore was almost defiantly Luna, in Harry's opinion. "It is a nice touch," he agreed.

"I've only just arrived actually. I should probably have gotten here a bit earlier, but I'd been off running errands...like getting the whole get-up last minute," he confessed.

He saw her attention stray briefly and glanced at the drinks himself. "Can I get you something? What would you prefer?"

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Luna and Harry
[info]luna_l
2011-10-28 02:31 pm UTC (link)
Luna nodded briefly. She had expected Harry to follow Muggle tradition, his confidence in his own lineage had always been admirable. Maybe he was finally getting to be himself? No longer hiding while others made up stories to claim as his history and personality.

"Errands can be tricky things," she agreed. "I'm sure I'll remember whatever it was I forgot to do earlier sometime around midnight. Thoughts always do seem to fly away like that." In conjunction with her comment, she shooed at a few of the wrackspurts that hovered by Harry's right ear.

His question surprised her slightly though when she thought about it for a second longer she wasn't sure why it did. Harry had always been observant to the behavior of people around him. She imagined it had to do with the Muggle childhood he never spoke of. Her thoughts meandered for a moment while she stared at Harry quietly, her eyes not quite focused on him. She shook her head, "I don't even know what they're offering. We could find out together?" she reached out to take his hand un-self-consciously, they were friends, after all.

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Luna and Harry
[info]ilivedtwice
2011-10-28 06:04 pm UTC (link)
Harry felt his smile widen and took Luna's hand. There was a connection between them, had been for years, from when he first started to get to know and understand her. She had been there for him and believed things that others wouldn't because that's how she always was. There may have been things she believed that were beyond Harry, but he never teased her or patronised her either. He liked her too much for that.

"Let's," he relied, leading her over to the drinks. Besides the wait staff going about with red and white wine and champagne, there were soft drinks, fruit juices, and harder liquor as well, even butterbeer and other wizarding drinks. It seemed the open bar was well-stocked. Harry opted for a pumpkin juice for himself. "Are you feeling better from this morning," he asked, remembering her entry about her nightmare.

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Re: Luna and Harry - [info]luna_l, 2011-10-29 06:23 pm UTC
Luna and Harry - [info]ilivedtwice, 2011-10-29 07:21 pm UTC
Luna and Harry - [info]luna_l, 2011-10-31 12:08 pm UTC
Luna and Harry - [info]ilivedtwice, 2011-11-01 01:02 pm UTC
Dean & Seamus
[info]artisgratia
2011-10-27 01:49 pm UTC (link)
Unlike some people, Dean had slept well the previous night, as had Seamus. In fact the day was mostly uneventful, which suited him just fine after the day he'd had yesterday. He was at work today, but out early enough to come home, dress very quickly and easily into his toga - deep purple, draped over white - and a faux laurel wreath. Seamus was dressing similarly, and the ease of the costume meant they took little tile to get read.

Dean wasn't exactly fond of having to surrender his wand, but there was no helping it. Dean was bound and determined to have a good time. With Seamus on his arm, and cocktails and appetizers available, he was rather looking forward to the occasion. Once inside the Atrium, Dean looked down at Seamus. "Shall I start us with something to drink?"

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Dean & Seamus
[info]firewaterburn
2011-10-27 07:40 pm UTC (link)
Today had been pretty much business as usual for Seamus, for which he was grateful for. One night of horrifying nightmares had been more than enough, and though he felt bad that some people - some of his friends even! - were still having bad dreams, he was just glad he could get on with his life and look forward to the Gala.

He'd been smart enough to ask for the night off early in the month, so instead of heading into his shift at the Leaky, Seamus headed home after getting off work to meet up with Dean and get ready for the night. Dressed in a simple toga and sandals, it hadn't taken long - well, distractions aside - and soon enough they were in the thick of the Gala. Seamus felt a little naked without his wand, but it was easy enough to forget about for a little while surrounded by music and people and the glitz of the decorations. And Dean, of course.

Seamus's fingers paused their absent drumming at the small of Dean's back at the question, and Seamus grinned up at him. "You're reading my mind again. Nothing too strong just yet."

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Dean & Seamus
[info]artisgratia
2011-10-28 01:39 am UTC (link)
Dean didn't really want to move, not when Seamus's fingers were at his back like that, but he did want a drink. So he dropped a kiss on Seamus's lips, resisting the urge to run his fingers over the shell of Seamus's ear and then parted to go for drinks.

He returned two glasses of red wine. He knew Seamus didn't want any strong drinks just yet, so not whiskey, but champagne and white wine were hardly drinks at all. "I'm not really sure if it's a robust or sweeter red, but either way, I love watching you flush after a red wine." Dean grinned at Seamus as he handed him his drink. "They really did a number on this place, yeah? Looks good."

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Dean & Seamus
[info]firewaterburn
2011-10-28 05:54 am UTC (link)
Seamus's face lit up when Dean returned with glasses of wine, and he took the one offered. "You could tell me it's grape juice for all I know about wine. Not exactly what I was expecting, but I suppose a lager would be too lowbrow for the Ministry folks, yeah?" He wasn't complaining, though, not really. One sip was enough to tell him that the wine was good, and he took another sip before answering Dean with a rakish grin. "Trying to seduce me already, Mr. Thomas? You've barely got any drink in me yet so you'll have to try harder. You are right, though. They didn't spare a knut putting this thing together." Seamus had to admit, he was just a bit impressed.

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Dean & Seamus
[info]artisgratia
2011-10-28 01:44 pm UTC (link)
Dean smiled his agreement. "I think we might be out of luck on that one. I don't think they'd begrudge us a scotch and soda a bit later on though." At Seamus's follow-up comment Dean bent a little, careful not to let his breath touch Seamus's sensitive ear. "Didn't you know? I'm always trying to seduce you. It's been an ongoing attempt for at least five years. It's worked rather well so far."

Dean looked around the room again, though his attention kept returning to Seamus. "I'm glad they didn't. The event would have been splendid enough, but it's good to have this to take our minds off these...occurrences lately."

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Dean & Seamus
[info]firewaterburn
2011-10-28 07:15 pm UTC (link)
A whiskey didn't sound bad, but Seamus wanted to get at least some food in him and talk to a few people before he let loose on the Ministry's expense. He smiled into his glass, though, at Dean's words and didn't really mind that he could feel his ears going a little pink. "Aye, you won't find me disagreeing with you. Have to admit, though, I've been doing a fairly good number on seducing you meself," he said with no small amount of pride.

Seamus's expression darkened slightly at the mention of the dreams everyone had been having lately, but he made himself shrug it off. "There is that. Everyone could do with a party, I think," he said lightly. "Couldn't have come at a better time." And everyone seemed to be enjoying themselves, so all things considered, the night was already a success.

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Dean & Seamus - [info]artisgratia, 2011-10-28 09:01 pm UTC
Dean & Seamus - [info]firewaterburn, 2011-10-29 11:35 pm UTC
Dean & Seamus - [info]artisgratia, 2011-10-30 07:21 pm UTC
Dean & Seamus - [info]firewaterburn, 2011-10-31 05:37 am UTC
Dean & Seamus - [info]artisgratia, 2011-10-31 06:42 pm UTC
Angelina & Cade
[info]fiercebird
2011-10-27 04:02 pm UTC (link)
It had taken the combined effort of herself and her friends to get Angie properly attired for this party, but when all was said and done, she liked the overall effect. The red dress wasn't one she'd have chosen herself, and so it was a good thing she'd had help. It showed more of her cleavage than she'd have liked, but she couldn't argue that it was a gorgeous dress and exactly what she'd intended with this phoenix costume.

She wore a red and black mask - only a small half-mask, one that obscured her features just enough - with a small spray of feathers. But the noticeable scar that ran down the back of her right arm was perfectly visible; she never hid it. She wore a gold feather cuff on her left arm, and had even donned a ring on her right ring finger, something she was very unused to doing. She arrived at 7:30, clearly not on time, but not so late that she missed out on much. She surrendered her wand - with a grumble - and went for the cocktails. She shunned the wine and champagne, however, and instead had a glass of scotch whiskey in her hand as she surveyed the room. She'd have to track down the girls at some point, but for now, she was just getting a feel for the crowd.

And speaking of the crowd, it didn't take long to pick out some of the better costumes. Notably, there was a gladiator nearby, one very it and with wild curly hair and a stony expression beneath his mask that seemed to suit the costume well. Seemed like this gala was off to the right start already. Angie curved her lips into a smile.

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Angelina & Cade
[info]godofwar
2011-10-28 02:12 am UTC (link)
Cade was hard-pressed to think of anywhere he wanted to be less. Parties weren't his thing at the best of times, but to be reduced to working security for a glorified fancy dress party chaffed Cade's temper immensely. But he always did his duty, and he did it well. And at the very least he got to keep his wand.

It was tucked in the belt in his side - next to his sword. It blade wasn't just part of his costume, but it was a weapon he'd use only as a last resort. Not that he'd need it. Cade was bored out of his skull as people laughed and chatted around him. He was every vigilant, though, eyes scanning the crowd from behind his mask. They paused briefly on a tall woman in a fitting red dress, but moved on quickly enough to a wizard who already looked a bit too into his cups.

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Angelina & Cade
[info]fiercebird
2011-10-28 01:20 pm UTC (link)
The centurion or gladiator or whichever, Angie didn't particular care which, was scanning the crowd. He hardly seemed to linger on anyone, though there was a brief pause when his gaze came in her direction. Angie let that smile of her bloom and decided to make an approach. She was intending to have a good time tonight, wasn't she? A conquest or promise of a rendezvous would brighten the evening.

So she approached the warrior and asked, "Looking for someone in particular or simply surveying the room?" It hadn't occurred to her that he was one of the security guards on duty for the night, much less that he was an Auror.

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Angelina & Cade
[info]godofwar
2011-10-28 06:19 pm UTC (link)
Cade watched as the drunk wizard was led off by a friend dressed as a pumpkin of all things, the situation defused before anything even came of it, and Cade swallowed down his disappointment. It was going to be a very long night.

But at least it wouldn't be completely boring if the witch in the red dress approaching him was any indication. Cade let his gaze travel over her shamelessly before meeting her gaze. "Surveying," he said finally. "I'm on duty." His hand went absently to the wand at his hip.

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Angelina & Cade
[info]fiercebird
2011-10-28 06:56 pm UTC (link)
Well that look was obvious enough. Angie wasn't surprised really - it was just the sort of thing she'd meant when she mentioned being ogled to the girls. But she couldn't really be angry. She was approaching him after all. She'd have been irritate d if he hadn't looked at her, right?

She watched the movement of his hand and his words clicked. On duty. Shame that. "Mm, that sort of limits how much entertainment you can get during the course of the gala itself doesn't it?" She drank from her glass. It wasn't exactly a sip, though she didn't drain it either.

Idly she wondered who was even behind that mask, if she knew him or not. His voice was just a low and gruff as she'd expect to go along with his costume and it was piquing her curiosity.

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Angelina & Cade
[info]godofwar
2011-10-28 07:36 pm UTC (link)
A brow rose behind Cade's mask. If she was interested in chatting a bloke up, him admitting to being on duty should have sent her on her way. It was possible she was just being friendly, but Cade didn't think he was mistaken in reading into her words. The witch in red was definitely interested. More's the pity. It had been a while and he already itched to get his hands on her.

"It does," Cade said as he watched her take a healthy drink of what he guessed to be scotch or rum. "But if I wasn't on duty, I wouldn't be here at all and we wouldn't be having this conversation." Nor would he be admiring the view quite so much. Cade did another scan of the room, but his gaze returned to the which quickly enough. "So what are you supposed to be? Some kind of bird?"

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