Remus celebrates! (open RP for Ravenclaws and whoever else shows up)

[profmoony]

Upon receiving his letter from the Sorting Hat, for a moment Remus couldn't believe his good fortune. After so many months - so many years - he would actually be teaching his favorite subject again, his area of expertise. He was completely thrilled - so thrilled, in fact, that he wanted to tell someone about it right now. Anyone would do - even

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[lilypotter60]

Sitting at the bar, sipping on a glass of Scotch, Lily had a book on diagnostic charms open in front of her. She started in the Hospital Wing on Monday and was actually extremely nervous about the whole thing. Therefore, a marathon studying session was in play. A pile of notes was next to her and occasionally Lily would mark something of interest down. Flipping through the chapters, she sighed and rubbed her forehead. A break would be nice.

Looking up, she saw Remus walking in... And he looked thrilled. A grin working its way across her face, she cocked her head in silent question at him. "Oi," she called, gesturing to her glass. "Somehow I feel as if I should get you a drink, love. What's the news?"

[profmoony]

"Lily! I'm the new Defense Against the Dark Arts professor! It's official!" Remus waved the letter around, grinning like an idiot, then hopped up on a barstool and poured himself - not his usual shot of Ol' Janx Spirit or pirate rum, but champagne. This was an occasion that called for champagne.

[lilypotter60]

"What?" her expression was one of pure delight. "Remus, that's brilliant! Good on you, love, you deserve it." She wrapped her arms around him in a hug, laughing. "You always were too smart for the rest of us."

Raising her glass, she said, "A toast, then, love. To Remus Lupin, Defense Against the Dark Arts Professor, Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry, and so on and so on. Cheers, mate. Can't think of anyone who is better qualified." Taking a drink, she leaned back against the bar and looked at him, her eyes sparkling. "So, if I know you, you've already got your lesson plans set out. Ready to teach all the eager students your wise ways and skills, yeah?"

[profmoony]

Remus accepted Lily's hug, still grinning. "I'm not as clever as Sirius and James, I'm just more pedantic. But thank you." He raised his glass in answer to Lily's toast and took a large swig of champagne. "I've got loads of ideas for classes - actually, I've got so many that I don't know where to start. D'you think boggarts might be all right for beginners?"

[toujours_sirius]

When in doubt, bored, or just breathing, drink! It was Sirius's modus operandum, and tonight was no different, which was why he had just walked into the Ravenclaw Common Room and headed to the bar. Besides, a lot of his friends were Ravenclaws, including Lily, Cox, Homsar, and, of course, Remus.

And speak of the devil...

"Moony! Good to see you out and about again! I take it the grindylow paper has been properly vanquished? Fancy a bit of a nip at the bar? You can tell me all about it and - " Sirius raised an eyebrow in a naughty sort of fashion " - your trip to visit Tonks in London."

[profmoony]

At the thought of his paper, Remus's grin faded slightly. "No, it's not done yet - but look, I'm the new Defense Against the Dark Arts professor! I finally got the job!" He thrust the letter in Sirius's direction and took a hearty swig of champagne. Oh, he was going to get drunk as... well, drunk as Sirius tonight. He only wished Tonks was here to share the joy with him.

[toujours_sirius]

"You are? Moony! That's brilliant, let me see!" Sirius took the paper from Remus and quickly skimmed it. "Sod the grindylows, then! Congratulations, mate, I'm truly happy for you." Leaning forward, he gave Remus a big manhug. Sirius knew how much this position had meant to Remus, how much he had enjoyed teaching the same subject to the students the year Sirius had escaped Azkaban.

"I'd say all your drinks are on me tonight, but considering they come free here anyway, I suppose I'll have to do something else, then. Any requests?"

[profmoony]

"That's right! Sod the grindylows! Thanks, Padfoot. Here, have some champagne." Remus handed the bottle over. "I haven't got any requests, I'm just glad you decided to show up."

[tartan_pussy]

Upon receiving her own letter, Minerva made her way to the Ravenclaw common room to congratulate Remus on his new position- and maybe, just maybe to brag about her own good fortune. Maybe.

"Remus! I heard the news; congratulations!"

[profmoony]

Remus smiled broadly. "Thank you, Minerva. Did you get the Transfiguration position? I recommended you in my letter to the Board of Governors. Here, have some champagne." He poured out a frothing glass for her and handed it over.

[tartan_pussy]

Minerva held up her own letter. "I most certainly did- and I thank you for that recommendation." She eyed the champagne. "Oh, all right, it is a special occasion," she acquiesced.

[profmoony]

"Congratulations! So now we're both back in our proper places, eh? And all's right with the world. Well, for now, anyway..." Remus took a sip of champagne. "You know, I liked being the Transfiguration professor, but I always felt bad when students would come to me with Transfiguration questions I couldn't answer. I think you'll be providing them with a much better education."

[doctordweeb]

The Common Room was only moderately crowded when Daniel wandered in, hauling his usual load of books. He wasn't used to seeing it when it wasn't crammed with people, but at least it was easier to move.

He spotted Lily at the bar, along with several (presumably) Housemates he hadn't yet met. Manhandling his books over to an unused table, he pushed his glasses up on his nose and stepped up to the bar.

"Hi, Lily," he said, taking a bottle of butterbeer. "I don't believe I've met the rest of you yet--I'm Daniel Jackson, I just arrived about a week ago."

[lilypotter60]

"Daniel!" Lily grinned, raising her glass. "We're celebrating, come join us. My mate here," she gestured proudly to Remus, "has just been appointed Professor of Defense Against the Dark Arts. A position he both richly deserves and is vastly over-qualified for. Right, now, what are you drinking?" She glanced critically at his butterbeer. "Something stronger than that, love, I beg you. Come on, we'll both put the books aside for one night." She flicked her wand at her own book, sending it floating over to a table across the room.

Turning to Remus, she said, "Remus, love, this is Daniel. Mate after your own heart. You'll get along swimmingly. Daniel, this is one of my best mates, Remus Lupin. Head of House, actually, so mind yourself," she laughed, teasing.

[profmoony]

"Oh, hello, Daniel." Remus offered his hand to the newcomer. "I wasn't at your Sorting, I don't think. But if you're a Ravenclaw, then you must be all right." He laughed. "Here, have some champagne." He realized the bottle was nearly empty, and fetched another one from behind the bar.

[doctordweeb]

"Congratulations," Daniel said, smiling. "Pleased to meet you--you run a good House. I've never met so many like-minded people in my life." Remus seemed around Daniel's age, but something about him made Daniel think he had not had a terribly easy life. Hell, he could commiserate with that one.

He raised an eyebrow at Lily, trying to look disapproving and failing miserably. "You'll turn me into a drunk, at this rate," he said. "Not that I'm protesting, mind." He fetched a glass and added some champagne.

[ringoate_mybaby]

Oz walked downstairs from the Ravenclaw room, holding a purring ball underneath an arm. One of the House's more squeamish members had discovered a loose tribble, and had written to CoMC to have it removed.

Recognizing Remus, he stopped to say hi. "Hi," he said.

What, you'd think I would lie?

[profmoony]

Remus waved to his laconic fellow werewolf. "Hello, Oz. I've just been appointed the new Defense Against the Dark Arts professor, and I'm having a bit of a celebration. Would you like some champagne? Maybe the tribble would like some too."

[ringoate_mybaby]

"Sure. We'll toast to the end of the bad 'Who's your DADA' jokes, which you'll soon be facing daily." The tribble was set aside, though he held out a hand for some champagne.

[profmoony]

Remus filled a glass and handed it over. "Actually, DADA makes me think of that artist, Marcel Duchamp - you know, the bloke who drew a mustache on the Mona Lisa."