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RP: Easter in Phoenix Park

Sep 07, 2008 10:49

Date: 7 April 1999
Character(s): [Edward Clarke], Any citizens who want to come out and have a picnic
Location: Phoenix Park, Hogsmeade
Status: Very Public
Summary: Easter Sunday in Hogsmeade and the grand opening of Phoenix Memorial Park
Completion: InComplete

( Everything seemed to be in order )

eloise midgen, lavender brown, mandy brocklehurst, hermione granger, reed bradley, place: phoenix park, marcus flint, andromeda tonks, sibyll trelawney, neville longbottom, harry potter, ginny weasley, millicent bulstrode, alicia spinnet, roger davies, cho chang, katie bell, shelby fawcett, oliver wood, angelina johnson, lisa turpin, kingsley shacklebolt, dean thomas, april 1999

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rar_kingsley September 7 2008, 23:55:29 UTC

Kingsley couldn't say he'd been looking forward to attending the opening of Phoenix Park in Hogsmeade, but he felt that it was important that he attend. Sure, it was important for his public image and many other reasons he could check off his Minister-for-Magic list, but ultimately, he thought it was important for him. So many friends and fellow fighters had been lost. It was easy to get caught up in the action of his daily tasks and not really acknowledge the approaching anniversary; he needed to start mentally preparing himself.

He made his way through the park, impressed at the improvements the teams had made to the grounds. It was a beautiful area, and he greeted people as he passed, exuding more brightness than he really felt. Being pleasant was easy, practised. The monument that he was approaching was not going to be so easy to view and remain so well-poised.

The statue was impressive, and it made a statement, even if he wasn't sure if it was the statement he would have chosen. Perhaps in fifty years, the strong image would be needed, but right now it was a bit too...fresh. The faces of the others standing silently around the memorial seemed to echo his thoughts. Still, they'd gotten the important part spot-on.

He activated the magical projection, and a section of names popped up in front of him. He slowly made his way around the statue, determined to look at every bit of the list, to read every name. There were so many he knew--he was almost surprised when recognition kept hitting him, but after a few sections that surprise lessened into a sad sort of acceptance.

"So many names," he whispered, mostly to himself, as he neared the end of his circle.

rar_eloise September 8 2008, 00:00:07 UTC

Eloise was startled to hear someone speak, not having realized anyone was standing near. Her eyes widened when she saw the bloody Minister himself, but didn't allow herself to really react. He should be allowed to mourn just like everyone else.

"Yes," she said simply, focusing again on her dad's name, sighing at the familiarity of his initials.

rar_kingsley September 8 2008, 00:09:32 UTC

Hearing a voice next to him, Kingsley turned, almost surprised to see a girl standing next to him. There were other people around, of course, but he'd not really consciously taken them in as he'd circled the statue. Now that he saw her face, it was obvious she was feeling much the same way he did gazing at the names. He wondered who she'd lost, who had meant so much to her.

"I'm sorry," he said, turning to offer the girl a small smile. "I think the seriousness of the moment momentarily overcame my ability to watch my surroundings. I apologise for startling you, Miss...?"

rar_eloise September 8 2008, 00:21:38 UTC

"It's not a problem, sir." Eloise smiled slightly and blushed. "Midgen. Eloise Midgen." She pointed to the name in front of her. "That's my dad." It was sort of a lame thing to say, considering who she was talking to, but it seemed right in that moment.

rar_kingsley September 8 2008, 01:12:01 UTC

"It's a pleasure to meet you, Miss Midgen," he said, offering her a hand. "Kingsley Shacklebolt, at your service."

She pointed at the memorial, and his eyes zeroed in on a name very similar to hers. "Elliot Midgen," he read, committing the name to memory. One more for which he now had a connection, even if it was a simple as having met his daughter by chance. "I'm sorry. Seeing them inscribed here makes reality a little more tangible, it seems."

rar_eloise September 8 2008, 01:16:09 UTC

"Thank you, Minister Shacklebolt."

Eloise nodded. "I was just thinking the same thing. It's as if you can't really hide it now, it's there for everyone to see."

"It's nice of you to be here, Minister."

rar_kingsley September 8 2008, 02:23:42 UTC

Kingsley looked at the monument again, trying to take it in as a whole rather than focusing so intently on the individual names. "It's important that everyone does, though that doesn't make it any easier for the individuals whose souls are being laid out for others to see."

"I needed to be here," he said, shaking his head ever so slightly. "For more reasons than one."

"I'll leave you to your thoughts, Miss Midgen," Kingsley said, giving her a little nod. "Again, it was a pleasure meeting you."

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