The Last Station

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: Serena Capper and Terry Boot
Where: Fromage
When: Saturday night
What: Somehow, a date actually happened!
Rating: ?
Status: Ongoing

--

Serena wasn't exactly proud of the fact that she'd needed to get drunk in order to properly ask Terry out on a date, but he'd said yes so really, there was no harm done. It'd taken some time to schedule, since journalism didn't exactly give one much free time, and her schedule conflicted with most normal people's anyway.

However! That was just more things that didn't actually matter, since now she had an opportunity to see if what had happened between them was just a one-off or if there could actually be something there. And the fact that she was even open to considering that there could be was a big step, she knew.

She arrived at Fromage a few minutes after they'd agreed to meet, caught up in worrying whether her dress was right or not, and smiled at him. Her drunken owl had also done the job of breaking the ice, too -- at least, from her side. "It's good to see you again."

The owl brings with it this unsigned note, though Serena made no attempt to disguise her handwriting.

Even though what they said is true I don't know how to speak to you

The Prophet's always been rubbish.

Sent in the early morning hours of Saturday.

Dear Terry Boot,

Would you like to go out on a non professional date. Please indicate thoughts thank you!

Cordially
Serena Capper

Serena,

I just looked at a calender and realized tomorrow is her birthday. I haven't remembered it in years, but I guess seeing Marietta brought it back this year's different. Are you doing anything after your show ends tomorrow? We could go out. Or stay in. Or anything.

Cho

Who: James Cadwallader, Cho Chang, Graham Montague, Finbar Quigley, and anyone else who lives at 23 High Street
When: Early morning, Wednesday April 9
Where: 23 High Street
What: LOUD NOISES
Rating: SFW
Status: Ongoing

--

A loud blaring noise cut through the early morning silence, occurring once before picking up an insistent rhythm. And did it get louder with each go? It must've been five in the morning when it started; bloody hell.

Who: Serena Capper and Marietta Edgecombe
Where: Woodcroft Clinic
When: Monday, noon
What: A run-in that likely won't go well
Rating: SFW
Status: Ongoing

--

Serena wasn't sure how there could possibly be delays at a clinic that served such a small village like Hogsmeade, but there was nothing to be done for it. After speaking to the receptionist and receiving the new estimated time of her appointment, she took a seat in the waiting room and rifled through her bag for some paperwork she was meant to review before she arrived at work.

After a few minutes had elapsed, she realised that the door to the clinic had opened and that she was no longer alone. Somehow, she'd managed to not see Marietta despite the other witch's relocation to Hogsmeade and the run-ins that Cho'd had with her. While this had previously given her some sense of triumph, now all that Serena could think about was the last time they'd seen each other: her trial in the Ministry of Magic.

Panicking slightly, she stood up with the intent to reschedule her appointment for another day so she could leave. The move solely seemed to bring attention to her presence, though, and she sat back down, stunned, as they made eye contact. But instead of saying anything to indicate that she recognised her (but how could she not recognise her?) Serena pulled her paperwork out again and ducked her head, hoping this wouldn't be too excruciating.

Who: Serena and Terry
What: Dinner meeting
When: 5pm
Where: The Three Broomsticks
Rating: ?
Status: Ongoing

Terry wasn't late-- he usually wasn't, but he made sure not to be, for this dinner with Serena. It wasn't quite a job interview, but Terry was determined to do what was needed so that the agency could get some coverage on the air, whether it meant having Terry on as a guest or referencing his research on the show. He'd even brought along with him the work that he'd done, even though he wasn't certain that it would come up. From what Serena had told him, she just wanted to talk. Terry thought this ran closer to the pitching part of the process, and he was ready to do that too.

He settled in a quiet booth by the back, ordering only fizzy pumpkin juice-- it wouldn't be good to be drinking, probably-- and waited.

A discarded owl to Terry Boot:

Terry,

Would you like to get dinner and listen to a Quidditch match together some time?

- Serena

--

An interoffice memo to Ritchie Coote:

Two things:

1) Are you okay?

2) If you've time this afternoon, I'd like you to owl Terry Boot and ask him to provide a quick analysis of some of the upcoming Quidditch matches for one of the broadcasts later this week. I hear he's got a keen eye for that stuff. We'll pay him for his time, if he wants. If he's free, have him meet with me during my dinner break on any of the rest of the days these week to discuss.

Appreciate it,

Serena

Left on the doors of Orla Quirke, Bailey Dunstan, Blaise Zabini, Jack Sloper, Serena Capper, Cormac McLaggen, James Cadwallader, Caleb Warrington, Lisa Turpin, Aidan Lynch, Lucian Bole, Stewart Ackerley, Angelina Johnson, and Viktor Krum.

( Dear [Full name of each resident of 23 High Street] )

Who: Lucian Bole and Serena Capper
What: WWN Interview
When: Last night?
Where: WWN station
Rating: Low
Status: Complete

Lucian hadn't been in Hogsmeade more than a day and already his publicist was calling him about an interview with the WWN.

"They're based in Hogsmeade, you know," she said in clipped tones, and the first thing Lucian thought of was that meant Pucey would be in town too; he could hit him up for a pint sometime. "Can you manage to find the station or will I be needing to owl over step by step instructions."

So after telling her to piss off, Lucian jotted down the date and time on a piece of paper and chucked it in the fire, figuring she'd owl him again the day of the interview. She actually showed up at his flat, making him take a shower and pull his hair back ("It's cleanshaven but rugged-- clean-rugged, you should just go with it") and then walking him to his appointment, like he was some kind of child.

With one final hiss of "Play nice,", she steered him toward a small room, where a pretty dark-haired witch was seated.

"I'm here for an interview?" Lucian said.
"

She's here.

Sent to: Neville Longbottom and Vicky Frobisher

Dear Neville/Vicky:

Congratulations! On behalf of the Hogsmeade Town Council I'm pleased to inform you that you have been chosen to take part in the Hogsmeade Dating Game as our bachelor/bachelorette! A select group of witches/and wizards will be vying for a chance to go out on a date with you, and you will get to choose who they are.

Please be at Qualitea no later than 5pm on Thursday, February the 13th, to get ready. If you could wear something red with you that day we'd appreciate it.

Thank you,
Julian

Julian Dorny, Programme Head
Hogsmeade Town Council


Sent to: Mandy Brocklehurst, Lucy Spinks, Serena Capper, Lavender Brown, Jack Sloper, James Cadwallader, Harry Potter, Saunderson Fawcett, Parvati Patil, Fera Dunstan

Hello,

Congratulations! On behalf of the Hogsmeade Town Council I'm pleased to inform you that you will be joining the Hogsmeade Dating Game as one of the contestants vying for the chance to take our mystery bachelor/bachelorette out on a date.

Please be at Qualitea no later than 5:30pm on Thursday, February the 13th, to get ready. If you could wear something red with you that day we'd appreciate it.

Thank you,
Julian

Julian Dorny, Programme Head
Hogsmeade Town Council


Sent to: Justin Finch-Fletchley and Wayne Hopkins, Alexei Levski and Morag MacDougal-Levski, Roger Davies-Urquhart and Merrill Davies-Urquhart, Caleb Warrington and Tracey Davis.

Hello,

Congratulations! On behalf of the Hogsmeade Town Council I'm pleased to inform you that you will be joining the Hogsmeade Couples Game vying for the prize of a weekend away with your significant other.

Please arrive at Qualitea no later than 5pm on Wednesday, February the 12th, to get ready for the games. If you could wear something in coordination with your significant other we'd much appreciate it.

Thank you,
Julian

Julian Dorny, Programme Head
Hogsmeade Town Council

Owl to Serena Capper

Hi Serena,

I've set up a dinner for you and Cormac McLaggen at Table Fifty-Two (52 Wellington Street, London) this Friday evening, February 7th at 7:00 pm. The attire is semi-formal, and your meal will be taken care of. The reservation is under Roger Davies.

Thanks,
Roger


Owl to Cormac McLaggen

Hi Cormac,

I've set up a dinner for you and Serena Capper at Table Fifty-Two (52 Wellington Street, London) this Friday evening, February 7th at 7:00 pm. The attire is semi-formal, and your meal will be taken care of. The reservation is under Roger Davies.

Thanks,
Roger

WHO | Mandy Brocklehurst, Millicent Bulstrode, Serena Capper, Asher Chambers, Cho Chang, Tracey Davis, Julian Dorny, Marcus Flint, Ernie Macmillan, Draco Malfoy, Theodore Nott, Adrian Pucey, Alicia Spinnet, Sebastien Summerby, Caleb Warrington, Oliver Wood, and the newlyweds. Plus-ones welcome.
WHEN | Monday, February 3 at 8:00 p.m.
WHERE | Grace (London, England).
WHAT | A celebration of marriage among friends.
RATING | TBD. Presumably low to moderate.
STATUS | Ongoing.

Despite its new status within the city of London, Grace was a hard-sought seating. Its chef and creator was a vivacious young woman with a son Violet's age, and Merrill knew her through the arts classes both their little ones took. The chef's table that evening was her wedding gift to Merrill and Roger, and it was as handsome as the small plates that followed.

Who: Dan and OPEN!

What: Birthday Party

When: Tonight at 7

Where: Dan's flat

Rating: ?

Status: Ongoing

It wasn't billed as a birthday party because Dan really hated calling attention to the fact, but it was what people knew it to be anyway. He had set up tons of food in a corner (not just finger food either, real food, to help people keep drinking for good times), and drinks in the other. The master bedroom was warded from intruders although the guest bedroom was not- at this point, Dan figured he'd just do his mates a solid- and there was music playing from an unseen source.

Who: Serena and Ritchie
Where: WWN Headquarters
When: Wednesday, January 29
What: Serena has good news and bad news
Rating: SFW
Status: Ongoing

( Serena was sure it had been just a weird drunken blip. )

Who: Serena and Adrian
Where: Serena's office at the WWN
When: Wedneday, January 15, afternoon
What: Serena has some nitpicking to do.
Rating: SFW
Status: Ongoing

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To Ritchie Coote:

Mr Coote,

Thank you for your recent application for the post of junior researcher. On behalf of the Countdown radio show, it is my pleasure to let you know that you have been selected for an interview this Thursday, 1pm.

The team looks forward to meeting you then.

Serena Capper
& the Countdown team

--

To Adrian Pucey:

Mr Pucey,

Thank you for the weekend summary that I received today. I'd like to go over the report's structure with you when you have a moment. Please let me know the next time you'll be in-office.

Thank you,

Serena Capper

WHO | Asher Chambers, Roger Davies, and OPEN.
WHEN | Friday, January 3 from 10:00 p.m. on.
WHERE | Asher's and Julian's flat.
WHAT | The Ravenclaws host a party.
RATING | TBD. Potentially high for shenanigans?
STATUS | Ongoing.

It was a fuckin' embarrassment, if you asked Asher, that Ravenclaw House was the last to host a party. With the likes of himself and Roger, it was obvious they could do it best.

Obvious to whom, however? Though neither man was cognizant of the fact, they'd both purchased liquor-- beer and spirits, no fuckin' frou-frou wines. There was no food of any sort in sight, not even a crisp. They'd both noticed the similar absence of cups, but Roger had made short transfiguration work of a package of cocktail napkins. Asher was fuckin' proud of their (all too likely to fail) ingenuity.

And if their neighbors didn't appreciate the loud music, free of muffling charms that Asher swore distorted the sound, they could join the party or they could put a fuckin' cork in it.