The Last Station

Who: Hydras' players & staff, Sebastien's friends, crashers?
What: One last hurrah for Sebastien!
When: Friday night, 6-10pm
Where: Fromage's newly renovated patio (sans bar)
Rating: ?
Status: Ongoing

Lavender hadn't much time to throw together a proper party, but with news of Hannah renovating the patio of Fromage, she deemed it the perfect location for Sebastien's going away party. Not that he was really going away but he was leaving the Hydras, and that deserved recognition.

She reserved the entire patio for the party, the majority of the tables and chairs against the edges of the patio to leave more room for mingling and dancing, if people so wished.

Just before six, Hannah set up a table with various fondue options and enchanted the lights on, leaving the space more than ready for a party.

Sent to: Stewart Ackerly, Katie Bell, Lucian Bole, Dan Bradley, Lavender Brown, James Cadwallader, Serena Capper, Asher Chambers, Merrill Davies-Urquhart, Roger Davies-Urquhart, Maxwell Derrick, Julian Dorny, Fera Dunstan, Marietta Edgecombe, Marcus Flint, Victoria Frobisher, Hermione Granger, Astoria Greengrass, Angelina Johnson, Megan Jones, Viktor Krum, Alexei Levski, Aidan Lynch, Morag MacDougal-Levski, Draco Malfoy, Theodore Malfoy, Cormac McLaggen, Eloise Midgen, Graham Montague, Gwendolyn Montgomery, Isabel Moon, Pansy Parkinson, Jimmy Peakes, Harry Potter, Adrian Pucey, Orla Quirke, Jack Sloper, Zacharias Smith, Alicia Spinnet, Sebastien Summerby, Lisa Turpin, Jacob Vaisey, Romilda Vane, Myron Wagtail, Ginny Weasley, Blaise Zabini



When the envelope is opened, a burst of magic fireworks and all-too-real glitter explodes from within. The illustrated flames on the invitation itself are charmed to flicker with light, hissing and popping like a real campfire.

Who: Viktor Krum and Lavender Brown

What: Go on their first (and hopefully not last) date.

When: Wednesday, May 7, evening.

Where: Clos Maggiore for dinner and then a walk through the Chiswick House Garden.

Rating: Low?

Status: Ongoing.

( Do you like my stupid hair? / Would you guess that I didn't know what to wear? / I'm too scared of what you think / You make me nervous so I really can't eat... )

Enclosed with the owl is a small vial of light purple liquid and a piece of parchment with the Blishen's logo sealing it.

Dear Blishen's Customer:

We are once again extremely sorry for the mishap with our latest brew. Rest assured this is not a regular occurrence with Blishen's products, and we hope this has not soured you on our whiskey.

We have enclosed with this owl the antidote. Please drink it at the soonest. It should work once both parties have imbibed the concoction.

If you have any problems, please do not hesitate to let us know.


Very sincerely yours,

Ermengarde Blishwick
Director of Customer Happiness
Blishen's

Malfoy,

Is your shoulder still hurt from that Quidditch match? What have you been doing to treat it? It's rather uncomfortable.

- Lavender

Who: Viktor Krum and Lavender Brown.

What: Viktor finally works up the nerve to ask Lavender out on a date.

When: Tuesday, April 29.

Where: Bertie Bott's Stadium, the offices.

Rating: Low.

Status: Ongoing! Completed!

( It's cool, not trying to put a rush on you / I had to let you know that I got a crush on you... )

Who: Megan and Lavender
What: Drinking and some news??
When: Thursday evening
Where: Meg and Lav's flat
Rating: SFW, maybe swearing?
Status: ongoing

Lavender uncorked another bottle of wine with a loud pop and giggled at the noise. "Shhh," she hissed at the bottle, worried about disturbing their neighbors. But then it dawned on her that their only neighbor was Qualitea downstairs, and she was (hopefully) long gone for the night. The realization sent her into another fit of giggles.

Finally pouring them more to drink, she settled back to Megan and grinned happily at her roommate. "Now where were we? I think I was grilling you about the bearded man," she teased.

Who: Hydras team, management, and staff and their plus-ones // OPEN to all
Where: Executive suite, Bertie Botts Stadium // The Three Broomsticks
When: Saturday, 7pm // Saturday, 10pm
What: Celebrations!
Rating: ?
Status: Ongoing

--

Over the last few months, James had started to have very fond feelings about his newly-adopted team. Though he was sure no other team could compare to his beloved Catapults, his new rapport with staff and players had convinced him that pushing for a successful Hydras team was something James genuinely wanted.

After making sure that preparations were in place for both the private party and the village celebration, James double-checked his pocket square, making sure it wasn't crooked, and waited for the first guests to arrive at the suite.

Are we still doing something tonight, roomie? I need more of you in my life. When left to my own devices I make poor life decisions.

xoxo
Lav

Who: Lavender and Lucian
What: A 'conversation'
When: Tuesday, 7pm
Where: Three Broomsticks
Rating: NSFW
Status: ongoing Complete

Lavender wasn't a fool and clearly understood the suggestive undertones of Lucian's words on the journal. While she wasn't sure just how proper it was to be fooling around with co-workers, she had a hard time turning down attention. It was probably her biggest personality flaw. But there was no harm in drinks, right? So long as it was just drinks...

Despite the fact that she was on a bad dry spell (it had only been a couple months...) she mentally told herself to not have sex with Lucian (even though he was so hot!) as she entered the pub. She didn't spot him yet, and grabbed a seat, waiting for him to arrive.

( Sent to Hydras Staff & Teammates; Lisa Turpin Photography )

( On display throughout the village )

Who: Everyone who received an invitation and their plus-ones, plus anyone who might be in the Three Broomsticks or around in the village.
Where: Fromage, the Three Broomsticks, & Hogsmeade Village
When: Forward-dated to Friday, March 28, evening
What: Birthday shenanigans!
Rating: TBD
Status: Ongoing

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Cormac's birthday was Thursday and James' birthday was Saturday, so it was a given that their birthday party would be held on the day in the middle, After choosing a three piece suit, it was time to make his way over to the restaurant and get ready for the big night!

WHO | Individuals who received an invitation.
WHEN | Wednesday, March 19.
WHERE | Dragon Barrel Brewery.
WHAT | A feast and libations in honor of Adrian Pucey's birth.
RATING | TBD.
STATUS | Ongoing.

Dragon Barrel Brewery, well-weathered when Merrill's grandfather was younger than he was now, wore its age well. Its private room was modern, with original details that paid homage to its successful past. And as was appropriate at any gathering between friends, the liquor flowed freely, the open bar Merrill's last-minute nod to hospitality. The meal was sorted, as well, and the atmosphere casual, jovial.

Owls to Lucian Bole, Lavender Brown, Millicent Bulstrode, Roger Davies-Urquhart, Tracey Davis, Maxwell Derrick, Julian Dorny, Fera Dunstan, Marcus Flint, Astoria Greengrass, Draco Malfoy, Eloise Midgen, Graham Montague, Gwendolyn Montgomery, Isabel Moon, Theodore Nott, Pansy Parkinson, Zacharias Smith, Sebastien Summerby, Caleb Warrington, and Blaise Zabini

Who: Open to anybody who bought a ticket, duh
What: CONCERT!!!
When: Tonight at 7pm
Where: Bertie Botts Stadium
Rating: NSFW (Myron assumes)
Status: Ongoing

If Myron Wagtail was aware of the doubt among Hogsmeade's residents regarding his ability to play, he did not show it. He had always been a musician and performer first and foremost, and tended to go off the rails when he was doing neither-- now that there was a show to prepare for, he was, as Muggles might say, completely in the zone. So what if his 'band' have to be rented musicians and not the rest of the Weird Sisters? So what if he was fronted by a local group that only did covers and had a shitty singer?

The facts were this: he was sold out of tickets in less than a week since he announced the show, and his hand was cramped up and still achey to show for all of that autographing. The Daily Prophet was covering the comeback and WROCK had sat him down for an exclusive. Whoever he'd hired as his new publicist-- she was a pretty blonde thing, he thought her name was Guinevere or something-- had seen to it that Bertie Botts was presentable, they had the sound crew, and everything else was ready to go. Rehearsals in the days leading up to the performance had gone without a hitch.

That evening as Guns and Dragons took the stage he sat in his dressing room, going through the same routines that he'd gone in many previous shows before. He went over the set list, practiced his pitch, meditated. In a slow but sure haze he felt himself becoming himself again. He was going to start with a bang, with the fastest songs and the biggest hits. He'll keep his ballads after a good portion of the night was done, ease the tempo faster and close out with the biggest chart topper the Weird Sisters ever had.

Tonight will mark Myron Wagtail's return to the music circuit, band or no band.

Owl sent to: Myron Wagtail
Duplicate copies sent to: Dan Bradley, Lavender Brown


( Owl to Myron )

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Owls sent to: Sebastien Summerby, Marcus Flint, Alexei Levski, Ginny Weasley, Fera Dunstan, and Lucian Bole
Duplicate copies sent to: Dan Bradley, Lavender Brown

( Hello Hydras )

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Owl sent to: Lisa Turpin
Duplicate copies sent to: Dan Bradley, Lavender Brown

( Owl to Lisa )

From: James Cadwallader & Cormac McLaggen
To: Hannah Abbott, Katie Bell, Susan Bones, Dan Bradley, Lavender Brown, Cho Chang, Ritchie Coote, Roger Davies, Emma Dobbs, Justin Finch-Fletchley, Victoria Frobisher, Hermione Granger, Wayne Hopkins, Angelina Johnson, Megan Jones, Aidan Lynch, Andrew Kirke, Viktor Krum, Ernie Macmillan, Jimmy Peakes, Zacharias Smith, Jack Sloper, Lucy Spinks, Alicia Spinnet, Sebastien Summerby, Lisa Turpin, Romilda Vane, Myron Wagtail, Oliver Wood


RSVP to either James or Cormac by March 26.
Plus-ones welcome.

Who: Hermione Granger, Lavender Brown, and Viktor Krum
Where: The Three Broomsticks
When: Thursday Evening, March 6
What: A set-up! Hermione makes some introductions.
Rating: SFW
Status: Ongoing

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It wasn't like she was scheming or anything. Lavender and Viktor were going to be working together on the Hydras' staff, after all, so she was sure they'd already technically met. But they were two of Hermione's oldest friends, even if she and Lavender hadn't started properly being friends until after they'd left school and she was less preoccupied with saving the world. She wanted Viktor to have an easy time settling into his new home and was sure Lavender could help with that. And if they happened to fancy each other, well. That would be a lovely coincidence that would go a long way towards easing the guilt she felt at letting him down romantically.

She arrived to the Three Broomsticks early, dressed with more care than she usually used for evenings out, and made sure she could secure a good table for the three of them. And then it was time to wait and hope that they'd get on.

Who: Lavender and Neville
What: A quarter life crisis? Idk
When: Tonight! After this!
Where: Neville's
Rating: sfw, but swearing/drinking
Status: ongoing

Truth be told, Lavender wasn't all that upset that Adrian was with someone else. They'd only shagged a few times and had a handful of flirty interactions, but what really grated on her was that this feeling of rejection was becoming a thing for her. First with Ritchie and now Adrian... Was there something wrong with her? Was there something about her that made her so undesirable that once they'd had their fun, they left to actually look for something serious? To think that Millicent fucking Bulstrode was a better choice than her was demoralizing. She wasn't sure who Adrian was with, but they were probably funnier and smarter and better looking. How depressing.

Figuring that Neville would be home from work by now, she decided to pay him a visit. She was feeling lousy and really just needed to not be alone. He always had a way of cheering her up and he hoped tonight wouldn't be an exception.

Grabbing a bottle of wine and bundling up, she made her way to his flat and knocked.

Lav,

Don't know if you saw my conversation with Montague-- You free to grab lunch at the Three Broomsticks any time in the next day or so?

- Adrian