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The Mod Journal (unexpectedmod) wrote in unexpectedrpg,
@ 2008-07-25 22:34:00

Entry tags:

open, the ministry of magic

Who: Everyone, Open
When: July 11th, 2002
What: Celebratory Ball
Where: The Ministry Of Magic
Rating: We'll say PG-14
Status: Open / In Progress

OOC |-| Alright, this thread is pretty much open for the threads you'd like to create. Have fun and be creative. All I ask is that you keep all NC-17 posts until after. No shagging under the tables, on the bar, or in a broom closet. Also, I'd like most to stay at least until the small plot twist which will be posted later using this account. It will make things a bit more interesting in the game. Thanks!

The surroundings were absolutely gorgeous as people mingled in the ballroom located in the heart of the Ministry of Magic Headquarters. Jewels sparkled and all in attendence were dressed in their finest. From the CRWM's point of view it was a night of celebration, their attempts at creating a new and better Wizarding Community were well on their way and the future looked bright for all, both Muggleborn and Pureblood alike.

Despite the seriousness of the evening, Minister Kinglsey Shaklebolt was not in attendance. Instead, he had left a representative in his stead, who had taken a moment to address the crowd, speaking of the hope and a positive future. The message had various reactions throughout the crowd. Many were hopeful, but just as many were not impressed and it could be seen. The speech and formalities did not last for very long before the guests were left to themselves to mingle and have a good time. The music was started, the bar was opened, and waiters moved through the crowd carrying both drinks and orderves.

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athenas_pupil
2008-07-27 02:16 am UTC (link)

It took her several minutes to locate Harry, only to discover that he was currently preoccupied. Deciding to wait until he had a few minutes to spare, Hermione still stood where she had wound up, watching the different couples addle by. She tried to catch snippets of conversations, just to mainly amuse herself, but the room was somewhat noisy that it made it a bit difficult if they weren't close. Oh, how she absolutely loathed events like this.

Giving a start when someone nearly ran into her, Hermione stepped back in order to let the other woman step by. She was just about to say that everything was fine and that no apologies were necessary when the other woman asked if she was actually Hermione. Nodding, she gave a slight smile. "I am," she said and looked at her for a moment. She didn't recognise her. "Who are you?" she asked a beat later, not intending it to sound rude, but more curious than anything.

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sumers
2008-07-27 08:52 am UTC (link)

If Hermione had of recognized her, Anastasia would have been extremely surprised. The only reason she stuck out normally was because of her hair, and even then it wasn't a lot to go on. "I thought so." she said with a nod, the cheerful smile never leaving her face. "I'm Anastasia Summers, we went to school together." she offered. "I was in a different year, and different house though. I just remember you."

Most people in the school would, it was hard not to remember one third of the trio who got into trouble or saved their arses, or both, every single school year. "I don't expect you to remember me. But I'm curious, how have you been since school?" after they had left Hogwarts, Ana had stopped hearing anything about them, probably because they didn't share many of the same friends, if any at all.

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athenas_pupil
2008-07-27 10:29 pm UTC (link)

Hermione honestly did try to remember Anastasia from school after she introduced herself, but she could neither picture a younger face nor recall hearing her name save perhaps in passing. Though she had no desire or inclination to be there, Hermione still managed a kind smile to the other woman and told her that it was nice to meet her.

"Well enough, I suppose," she said in regards to how she had been since school. It was definitely an interesting question and not one posed very often. "Nothing to complain about save the marriage laws, actually!" And with that subject, she could go on the entire night until she was positively blue in the face. "What did you do after leaving school?"

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gingerboy
2008-07-28 01:27 pm UTC (link)

Ron had made his way into the event, his feelings conflicted. He wasn't sure he wanted to support this grant affair, but the chance to see Hermione and try to speak with her was too much of a draw. He was sure George was about; actually, as he looked around, he recognized many people from school. He would try to find Harry, but Hermione was his priority.

He spied her, her dark blue dress flattering her hair and he grinned to himself, wearing his own dark blue robes. Damn the Ministry for this twist, he thought grimly. She was talking to a woman, and he moved up to her side, and touched her elbow.

"Excuse me for interrupting. Hermione, would you dance with me?"

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athenas_pupil
2008-07-28 01:44 pm UTC (link)

"Ron!" Hermione exclaimed when she turned around to see who had interrupted her and Anastasia's conversation. How long had it been exactly since they had seen one another last? At least several weeks, she thought; definitely sometime before she was paired with Stephen Cornfoot. The thought made her blush slightly. She and Ron had history together. History, mind, that hadn't exactly gone as she had planned, but history nonetheless. Did he even know?

He asked her if she wanted to dance, but she held on answering that question. Leaving in the middle of a conversation was rude, so she turned to Anastasia. "This is Ron Weasley. Ron, this is Anastasia, she went to school with us and I was just asking her what she has been doing since finishing."

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gingerboy
2008-07-28 02:06 pm UTC (link)

Ron turned to the younger woman and flashed a small smile at her, "How do you do? Anastasia? You were in school with us?"

It felt so natural to say 'us' and to hold her arm, as he waited patiently to steal her away. He had heard the news; it had about killed him to know he had dallied too long. He needed to tell her that, but standing at her side, with his thumb tracing small circles where he touched her, he felt more at ease than he had for weeks.

"Things have changed quite a bit, since school, they have," he added, and he glanced at Hermione, watching her profile as she gave the woman her attention. And now, she is someone else's, he thought to himself, Does she kiss him? Has she.... and he wouldn't let himself think about her in someone else's arms. It was too much like his nightmare, and he blocked the thought as quickly as it emerged in his head.

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sumers
2008-07-29 06:47 pm UTC (link)

Ana, hid a bit of a smile when Ron came over, and just nodded. "It's not to formally meet you, Ron." she said with a nod. "Yeah, I was in a year below, Hufflepuff, we didn't have much of any interaction."

She was clueless at times, but even Ana could feel the tension, and suddenly she had become the third wheel to this conversation, and had no desire to stay that way.

Taking a step back, she never let the smile falter. "Sorry to interrupt, I was just on my way to find..." she was about to say fiance, but decided against it. It still sounded odd, even if it made her excited. "Terry, my friend. Enjoy the rest of the ball." she nodded them them both, and the took a few more steps back, before turning and walking into the crowd.

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	gingerboy 2008-07-29 09:43 pm UTC (link)
	Ron watched the pretty girl go and said to her back, "Bye. It was nice to sort of meet you," and he turned towards Hermione. "Dance with me?" he asked as he held out his hand, "Come on, this your one chance. When have I ever asked you to dance before?" He began to grin, happy to see her, and ready to see that look of utter surprise cover her face. (Reply to this) (Parent)

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