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narcisssa malfoy is better than you (narcissistical) wrote in thequest,
@ 2019-03-29 15:08:00

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!: ic/ooc, c: claire rookwood, c: clarissa gamp, c: fabian prewett, c: florinda mcgonagall, c: james potter, c: lily evans, c: lucius malfoy, c: mg mcgonagall, c: narcissa malfoy, c: rabastan lestrange, c: rodolphus lestrange, c: tairith burke, npc: arlo mulciber

Who: Society and paying guests (tag yourself in)
What: Fundraiser for the Children's Legal Aid and Mentoring Society (CLAMS), organized by the Old Wizarding Literary Society (OWLS)
When: Friday evening 29 March
Where: Clarinda Macmillan Avery Arts Centre at WADA
Warnings: Probably going to be some bigoted talk but none expected beyond that.

The Clarinda Macmillan Avery Arts Centre is the premiere theatre at WADA and also contains a large reception area. Tonight it has been laid out with food and drink for those enjoying the evening. The premiere events tonight are a performance by Celestina Warbeck for her many fans and an auction for goods and services donated by patrons and businesses--including a chance to eat dinner with Celestina Warbeck.

Tonight's benefit was organized by the witches and gentlewizards of the Old Wizarding Literary Society in support of the Children's Legal Aid and Mentorship Society, a charity that provides legal support, educational funding, and mentoring to children impacted by Death Eater attacks. All ticket funds and auction proceeds will go to that good work. Goods and services used at the event were promoted by individuals and vendors.

The theatre will be used to host the concert and auction, and the food and drink will be laid out in the lobby and reception area. The music will be broadcast in the reception area during the concert and there will be additional music by WADA musicians and alumni during the auction.

Celestina Warbeck concert

In addition there are outside areas for smoking and the WADA gardens for more private meetings and discussions.

VOLUNTEER SLOTS

Rodolphus Lestrange & [Volunteer 2] get into a bidding war over a desirable prize in the auction. (Date with Celestina Warbeck? Art item? Private dinner catered by wizarding Britain's best chef and his house elves? You decide!)
Tairith Burke may have overindulged slightly in the champagne punch and is talking about throwing certain people into Azkaban very loudly, leading Rabastan Lestrange to take them outside to get some fresh air for their own good.
[Volunteer 5] disappears briefly in the middle of the event and returns looking a bit worse for wear. Were they spying or having some quality private time with a secret friend? Who knows?
[Volunteer 6] is extremely enthusiastic about getting an autograph from Celestina Warbeck and is sent off by her security. [Volunteer 7] gets an autograph for them anyhow.
Lucius Malfoy crosses party and political lines to ask Lily Potter to dance in the reception area. Shocking! Expect your name to be in the gossip columns tomorrow.

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isolemnly
2019-04-01 05:38 am UTC (link)

"Good point," he commented with a side nod. Florrie was right. No pureblooded witch or wizard, no matter how elitist, would dare try something at an event directed to supporting Death Eater attack victims. "I'm more concerned about him being a git and saying something he shouldn't," he revealed.

A look of empathy and realization colored James' features at that moment. What a perspective to have, and it immediately made him feel much more tolerable of the Gala than before. People weren't dying.

"Thank Merlin for that," he said with a sigh. "There's been too much of it. You've seen it more than anyone I'm sure. It's a heavyweight, how do you handle it?"

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lionsheart
2019-04-01 06:15 am UTC (link)

"I try not to think of it most of the time. It helps that we're all in it together at Mungo's and we have each other to talk to. There's so much we find out in our work and can't talk about for reasons of confidentiality. For the patients, for the families, and sometimes for the DMLE.

"And that's before--other considerations. Special cases. You know." Florrie looked at James meaningfully, hoping he understood the indirect reference to their somewhat different but also very similar Order commitments.

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isolemnly
2019-04-02 03:10 am UTC (link)

A nod was given in response to her answer. If it were him in her shoes then he'd spend a fair amount of time trying to forget the carnage and lost that came through St. Mungo's as well. "Nothing is ever easy," he commented evenly. "But a support system makes all the difference in the world. Makes it more bearable, and I'm glad you have that there," he continued.

The mention of special cases caused a spark of realization to form in his face. He thought of Remus instantly and the fact that Florrie knew of his circumstance. "Yes, there are special cases out there," he agreed in a lower tone. Not that they had been speaking loudly enough for anyone in passing to hear them. However, just in case. "Ones that need even more secrecy than usual."

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	lionsheart 2019-04-02 04:24 am UTC (link)
	"All of my patients, no matter how I come by them, are under confidentiality," Florrie reminded James primly. "Unless it's about Lily or Harry, and Lily only if she can't speak for herself, I'm going to have to tell you politely to shove off, you know." (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

isolemnly
2019-04-02 05:03 am UTC (link)

James laughed. It thoroughly amused him that she had no qualms with telling him to shove off. He could respect that. Despite being an attention seeker in his youth he had an ego that was difficult to bruise and that followed him into adulthood. It wasn't easy to offend James. It was all too easy to challenge him.

"Yes Ma'am," he answered in a stern tone once the laugh settled. Despite the fact that it was put humorously he did take her seriously. "That's how it should be. It's a sacred trust between you and patients."

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	lionsheart 2019-04-02 05:09 am UTC (link)
	"It is, and I won't break it even for my best friend's husband. And if you ask again I might have to step on your toe." Her tone of reproof was only half-serious: the half not involving the threat to his feet. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	isolemnly 2019-04-02 05:52 am UTC (link)
	"Well if I kept pestering you about it then I'd say I would deserve a toe-crushing now wouldn't I?" he asked lightheartedly but with a peering gaze that carried on her half serious tone. "Luckily, I know an unshakable force when I see one." (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	lionsheart 2019-04-02 04:36 pm UTC (link)
	"You might deserve more than that if you continued to push after I'd said no. Fortunately I know some people who might be able to help if somebody kept pushing like that about one of my patients. Don't you think?" Florrie asked, smiling at James. Because if he was going to ask this question, he'd better be willing to back it up. (Reply to this) (Parent)

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