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Oh, uh. I guess I went home for a bit and now I'm back? Though I don't recall leaving. Odd. What's the date today?

I apparently need stronger wards around the pub. This is just absurd at this point, though I have a whole pack of them petrified out back if anyone wants to help me get rid of them somehow.

Hey, I've gone between cat and human twice this morning, so I'm gonna take this minute while I'm definitely human to issue some warnings:

Cat Morgan has abandoned ethics. Cat Morgan thinks morals are big paintings on walls and scruples are money in Russia. He cannot be trusted.

Cat Morgan still has typhon powers, and has zero compunctions about using them for whatever whim occurs to him.

Cat Morgan is pure id and either cannot type or does not care to, and this may be the only chance I get to tell you that if a fluffy black-and-white cat tries to control your mind and make you buy him sardines, I am really, really sorry.

BEWARE THIS ANIMAL. DO NOT TRUST HIM. DO NOT GIVE HIM SARDINES, HE HAS NOT EARNED THEM.

Anyway I'm going to rub this catnip-stuffed mouse on my face until I calm down. \\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\

Okay so I got two months left on this cast and finally ran out of this monopoly money that I was given.

Who wants to hire a broken bartender? I'm telling you now that I'm absolutely not going to move around easily for the next few weeks, but my upper body strength is out of this world and I'm great with the books and inventory.

Also, my bartending comes with life advice that you should, frankly, never take and I'm not that great to look at so you never have to worry about me flirting successfully with the customers.

I'm a catch, y'all.

Hello Outlanders! I'm Jory. I've been dipping my toes in on your network for the last month and I think it's about time I sent out an invite to my favorite place in the world - Infinite Green. Some of you already know the best magical plant nursery in Vallo, but for those who don't, you can find it at [address] and all Outlanders can mention this post and get a 30% discount thru the end of this month. We've got more plants than you've ever seen inside one building, magically knowledgeable staff, remedy tea brewing on the spot, and the coziest little reading room a plant lover could ever want. (I promise not to make a habit of this cheesy advertising, I just really love my job.)

[FILTERED TO SHIFTERS AND WERES*]

So this is going to be a little awkward, but I hope you'll bear with me for a few minutes. I'm a witch in the Ankou coven and I have a weird personal situation that sort of applies to you all? Well, only if you want it to apply to you anyway.

About four months ago, I was a part of a seance to connect with a murdered werewolf to try and give him peace. The way our mediumship works in Ankou, we get a sort of soulbond going during a seance and take on thoughts, feelings, and abilities of the spirits we connect with. I screwed up Something went wrong in my seance and now I can't shake this stubborn guy. I'm not a werewolf, but I often get the emotions of one and sometimes some of the physical qualities. Strength, speed, sense of smell, the occasional growl that startles the crap out of my hedgehog, that kind of thing. I'm adjusting at this point and it's mainly just full moon discomfort and some outbursts I have to apologize for. Nothing like what real werewolves have to deal with, that's for sure, but it does give me a glimpse into the kind of life some of you live.

So why am I bugging you? Well, our coven is trying to increase our outreach to outsiders, particularly supernatural groups. I've been semi-officially named the were/shifter liaison. I have ZERO idea what I'm doing and have no ambition either. But I'd like to get to know you all better, maybe find a way for my coven to connect with you and offer our friendship and aid. And our really great block parties? Okay, that's it! Thanks if you read this far. I tried like twelve times to cut this down to something more reasonable but it just wasn't happening. Hit me up if you want to talk or just come by the nursery.

[OOC: *any weres or shifters that have openly admitted to being such either on the network or in-person where anyone could overhear.]

For personal reasons, The Leaky Cauldron will be closed today.

[cobb vanth]

Sorry to put you out like this at the last minute. I'll make sure you still get paid.

Halloween themed stock out on display at WWW! 2 for 1 on the summer stock, all product lines.

We're doing some beta testing of Christmas themed items now, so if you're interested in getting paid for that, come see me or Fred asap.

[ FILTERED TO JIANG CHENG ]
Jiang Cheng.

[ FILTERED TO HANNAH ABBOTT ]
I'm sorry to hear about Neville. Can I do anything for you?

Oh, blimey. I knew it was bound to happen sooner or later given the state of things, but nothing seems to be working. The wards around the Leaky are all down, I can't do any magic at all, the garden out back has rotted away-- I don't know what to do.

[HP UNIVERSE]

How are you lot doing? Everyone just as affected or worse?

TUESDAY TEAM TRIVIA AT THE LEAKY CAULDRON

Well, I suppose if anyone needs a drink, the Leaky's door is always open...

[WEASLEY TWINS]

I'm so sorry about Charlie. Is there anything either of you need?

This is turning out to be a common thing to post on the network, it seems, but The Leaky Cauldron will be closed temporarily while we clean up and take stock of everything that was eaten or ruined by those gremlins.

[HP Universe Folks]

Anyone want to come help out? George, Fred -- how did WWW hold up?

I can't believe it's already the summer!

Some of the vegetables are coming up in the garden, so we're offering fresh salads at the Leaky for the foreseeable future.

Hannah
When do you want to open and debut our outdoor garden dining space? I think we could be ready for the end of the month or the start of July.

Ja, hello. A few things I wanted to touch on:

1. We are approaching the end of the school year next week at Geliara, but I will be offering summer tutoring for any pupils looking to keep sharp in their transmutation or evocation skills. They can be done one-on-one or in small groups, and we can set up a once or twice a week schedule for summer.

2. Vax and I are looking to set up a summer camp for children aged 6-16 in July. It will teach the fundamentals of very basic (harmless) magic and some survival skills, such as lockpicking and parkour. And how to combine the two. We will have more details as we secure a place for it, but if you have children that might be interested, we have forms ready to be filled out for a spot. It will be open to outlander and natives both.

3. .... I need to figure out how to throw a birthday party for a kenku child for this time next month. It will probably involve many bounce houses? A gravity air tunnel room so you feel as if you're flying? Sometimes I am certain I am out of my league with this parenting thing Also to be figured out more in detail later.

4. Buy 4, Get 1 Free sale at Chastity's Nook for the rest of June. No mystery book deliveries until school is out. Preorders are open for Jester's book now. Release date TBD.

Thank you, that is all.

Check in? Is everybody doing alright in the past?

[People in the present]
Drinks at the Leaky tonight? I could do with some company, if anybody else feels like it.

This really wasn't what I had in mind for my day with Amelia, but I suppose it does seem like an interesting place at least. If we are truly stuck here, I thought I might as well introduce myself. My name is Justin Finch-Fletchley.

Texts to Hannah Abbott

» I was thinking about expanding the garden.
» I know I don't really have the same herbs and things I did back home.
» But maybe some new vegetables?
» Then later this year we can use them at the Leaky in fresh new dishes?
» And I've found some things in the forest that look familiar.
» Thoughts?

Whoever I offended, I apologize and I'll make it up to you if you quit turning my coffee into mud water.

[George and Fred Weasley]

What're you two doing for your birthday tomorrow? Party at the Leaky?

ST. PATRICK'S DAY AT THE LEAKY CAULDRON Come get your Irish (or whatever you want to be, really) on for a day of celebrating your "heritage" down at The Leaky Cauldron on Wednesday, 17 March from 11AM to 10PM. In an attempt to have fun with it, the owners have decided to go for a full American take on the holiday. There will be plenty of green and non-green beer flowin', endless supplies of corned beef and cabbage if that's something that gets your goat, and appropriately raucous pub music from a few local folk groups throughout the day. And don't worry, if green beer and corned beef aren't to your fancy, a limited selection of regular menu items will also be available for purchase. So put on some green, get some kisses if you want, and make sure you keep an eye out for a leprechaun or two! You may just find a bit of luck if you catch sight of one. 🌈🍀🍻

Tags: !: network post, the raven cycle: ronan lynch, ₴ inactive: five, ₴ inactive: george weasley, ₴ inactive: hannah abbott

[ Sirius & Remus ]
Sorry. I don't know what to say to him. I don't even know if I should say something to him.

[ Dumbledore's Army (for lack of a better filter name, if you were in DA or Harry's friend in school you would count here!) ]
I don't know if you guys noticed, but my dad is here now, I suppose. I know this is weird, but I would appreciate if you didn't.... tell stories about me and stuff? Not that you would, but I don't know how to approach any of this and I'm scared trying to figure out how I want to approach it, I think.