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Caleb and Stella - Reception

Mar 14, 2008 06:53

Date: Friday, March 14
Time: 5:30pm
Location: The Prancing Unicorn, London
Characters Involved: Stella and Caleb Moore, and all their invited guests. ((Please add a tag for your character as you join in!))
Rating: try to keep it PG?

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character: juneau connors, status: incomplete, character: draco malfoy, character: dean thomas, character: caleb moore, character: ron weasley, character: hermione granger, character: charlotte aurelius, character: severus snape, character: harry potter, character: remus lupin, character: lavender brown, character: daphne greengrass, status: open, character: stella sinistra, character: hannah abbott, event: wedding, character: seamus finnigan

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Dinner, 6:00 - 7:00 pm prof_stargazer March 14 2008, 11:59:50 UTC

((Dinner is roast beef, served with roasted new potatoes, asparagus, and a salad.))

6:00 about_abbott March 15 2008, 00:01:34 UTC

Hannah returned from the rest room noting that Dean had wandered off somewhere. Scanning the room, she noted him over by the bar and couldn't help but send up a quick prayer that Ron be nowhere near by seeing as Ron, Dean, and cocktails hadn't been a good mix last time.

She didn't have time to wonder long as the food appeared before her. Looking down at the plate before her, Hannah smiled at the roast beef and potatoes, the asparagus she could have done without, but the salad and roll would complete the meal just fine.

Waiting for Dean to return she wondered what drink he would bring her.

Re: 6:00 gryffndean March 15 2008, 00:15:44 UTC

Dean thought the evening was going well- the wedding had been nice, and he'd thought it was very kind of Professor Sinistra and Caleb to invite them, even though he'd only run into Caleb once or twice at the pub.

Still, a wedding was a nice way to spend an evening- especially since Dean was still trying to atone for his behavior the last time he and Hannah had gone to a formal event. With that in mind, Dean was doing his level best to be a gentleman, and that included getting his girlfriend a drink.

Heading back to the table, Dean had a cosmopolitan in one hand for Hannah, and a beer for himself in the other.

"Hope this is alright," Dean said, handing Hannah her drink. "The bartender recommended it."

Re: 6:00 about_abbott March 15 2008, 01:25:28 UTC

Hannah reached up and took the drink Dean offered her. "Looks like a fine match for this wonderful meal." She smiled glad to know that he'd been able to make a successful trip out of retrieving drinks.

Taking a sip she wondered at the flavor for a moment before placing the vodka. "I've never had one of these before, what is it?" She didn't typically drink, but when she did, she enjoyed a crisp dry vodka mixed with any variety of juices.

Re: 6:00 gryffndean March 15 2008, 01:54:17 UTC

"A cosmopolitan, the bartender said," Dean shrugged, taking his seat beside Hannah and glancing down at the 'wonderful meal' she'd mentioned. "Is it good?"

Dean had specifically asked the bartender for something with vodka- he'd been trying to be attentive, when they'd gone out, noting things like what Hannah was drinking or what foods she stayed away from. It was what he should have been doing for months, but, like so many other aspects of their relationship, it hadn't happened.

"Professor Sinistra - er, Moore, I guess now- and Caleb seem really happy, don't you think?" Dean asked, the newlywed couple being a safe topic of conversation at a wedding.

Re: 6:00 yngstweasleybro March 15 2008, 10:24:32 UTC

Ron had arrived just at the tail end of the cocktail hour, having lingered outside. He did not want to engage in any sort of drinking for the evening, decided that he would rather keep his wits about him. He held a glass that looked suspiciously like a cocktail, but was just ginger beer. He was dressed in his navy blue suit, which off-set his fiery hair and gave him a serious, business type attire. He caught Harry's eye and nodded at him, ignoring Hermione completely at her request (he would not give her the opportunity to accuse of him harassing her.) He saw Dean, and steered towards the empty chair next to him. They had made peace, and he was pretty sure he was welcome. Dean said that they would meet up sometime, and this seemed a golden opportunity ( ... )

Re: 6:00 about_abbott March 15 2008, 12:57:54 UTC

Hannah took a sip of the drink. "Not too strong, that's good," she wondered if Dean had told them not to make it strong or if that was the way the bar keep had made the drink ( ... )

Re: 6:00 gryffndean March 15 2008, 18:22:39 UTC

Dean nodded as Ron joined them- he hadn't seen the redhead since the Gala, though he'd apologized through the journals. Still, the fact that Ron was coming up to them (and not punching Dean on sight) was a good sign.

"Yeah, it's been a nice evening so far," Dean agreed, noting Ron's glance around the room. He'd seen both Hermione and Lavender earlier, of course, but decided not to mention anything as he was sure it was probably still a sore spot with Ron.

Dean noticed that Hannah was not speaking, and hoped that Ron's presence wasn't bothering her.

Re: 6:00 yngstweasleybro March 15 2008, 22:04:13 UTC

Ron also noted that Hannah hadn't said anything, and that she had a plate of shredded roll in front of her. He looked at Dean, and put a smile on his face but internally he wondered if, perhaps, he had jumped the gun. Maybe Hannah was not with his friend. He felt odd about it; Dean had obviously reacted to the idea of someone mucking about with Hannah. Dean's actions had spoke loudly of his possessiveness over the young woman, but the way Hannah seemed withdrawn and silent gave sign to some other underlying issue between the two of his friends ( ... )

Re: 6:00 about_abbott March 15 2008, 23:37:41 UTC

Hannah hadn't spoken because she was carefully watching the interaction between Dean and Ron. She smiled slightly seeing that the two men were getiing along fairly decently. However, her smile turned her choking on a bit of her roll when Ron mentioned the possibility of others wondering when she and Dean would get married.

Dropping the roll, she reached for the glass of water instead of the drink Dean had brought her. By the time she took a few sips and finished her coughing fit Hannah was grateful Ron had moved onto another topic.

Deciding it was best not to say another word about what went down at the Gala, Hannah opted for the work conversation. "Things are going well. We've been selling St. Patrick's day items like crazy. I'm sure the store in Hogsmeade is moving along rather well?"

Re: 6:00 gryffndean March 16 2008, 21:08:39 UTC

Dean nearly choked on his beer at Ron's inquiry as to whether people had asked when he and Hannah were getting married. Thankfully, though, it seemed that Hannah had a similar reaction! After all, they'd only been 'officially' dating for a few weeks now- certainly not time enough to start thinking about a wedding!

Dean was appreciative that Hannah picked up the conversation- not only because of the slight choking moment, but also because it meant that she and Ron were alright with each other. Things had obviously gone sour between them at some point (hence Hannah's story at the Gala and the subsequent punching) but it was great that they were at least on speaking terms again.

"I think any joke shop in Hogsmeade is going to do well," Dean chimed in, smiling. "Because Hogwarts will never be without students wanting to prank each other." Goodness knows they'd all spent a mint of money at Zonko's in their school days, and now Weasley's Wizard Wheezes was doing the same for a new batch of Hogwarts students.

Re: 6:00 yngstweasleybro March 17 2008, 04:36:33 UTC

"Well, Fred and George pretty much hit pay load with these shops; they are just brilliant about coming up with new gags. I think some exploding eggs are already in the works for the Easter holiday. And then who knows what they have planned for the end of term; if I know them, there will be something amazing for the students at Hogwarts. Its important to support them in their academic efforts."

Ron sat, and at a bit of the food set in front of him, uncommonly silent for a few minutes.

"I'm going to study and take my NEWTs. I've decided I've got to get serious with my life."

He took another sip of his drink, and looked at Hannah, "I still owe you a trip to the Weasley's house for dinner sometime, Hannah. If you are free to accept my kind offer?"

Ron looked at Hannah, and then at Dean. He did owe her a trip to dinner; a family dinner if he could swing it. It was up to Hannah, but Ron had a feeling it was also sort of up to Dean as well.

Re: 6:00 about_abbott March 18 2008, 22:50:58 UTC

Hannah nodded in agreement with Dean's observation of the way joke shops ran in Diagon Alley. More often than not she remembered Justin and Ernie bringing back many items for the enjoyment of the first and second years who weren't allowed into town. The memory brought to her mind the wonderings as to where her two friends had landed after the war, if they had even survived it ( ... )

Re: 6:00 gryffndean March 19 2008, 02:39:32 UTC

Dean became a bit wary when Ron invited Hannah for dinner, but appreciated that his friend seemed to defer to him, at least a bit. Not that Dean had any say over what Hannah did or not, but it was nice to know that Ron at least acknowledged his presence.

Hannah's response, too, was definitely reassuring.

"Actually, I think I owe you a family dinner too, don't I, Hannah?" Dean asked, remembering that he'd said she should meet his siblings at some point. "You are just a popular dinner guest, I guess!"

Re: 6:00 yngstweasleybro March 19 2008, 02:54:48 UTC

"Hannah, are you sure? Even though the main people doing the grilling would be Fred and George?"

But Ron caught her glance at Dean, and stepped up quickly, "Well, maybe it would be best to have the two of you over. I'll have to talk to my mum about it, and make sure she is not too busy. I don't know when me and my friends have popped in for a Weasley meal. Its been ages."

He shook his head, smiling, "Times are changing. My mom's a working woman. It's just hard for me to get used to. She was always busy as a bee; its just so strange to know she's out and about in the workforce."

Ron turned towards Dean, "So, how's the office? What do you do exactly? I remember something vaguely about having the afternoons off now. You get paid for that kind of work, do you?"

Ron was curious; he had been out of touch with Dean for quite awhile.

Re: 6:00 about_abbott March 19 2008, 03:11:30 UTC

"Yes, I'm fairly certain." Fred and George grilling her at the house then teasing her at work, that was definitely the last thing she needed. "Besides, your Mum must be quite busy these days. Not only is she working, but she's got to be the perfect wife for a political candidate."

By now, Hannah wanted to concentrate on finishing her roast so she turned her focus to her plate so the men folk could talk. Besides, she too wanted to know the answer to what it was exactly that Dean did all day.

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