Date: November 13, 2004
Characters: “The Posse”: Gilderoy, Cormac, Wayne, Hestia
Location: Out on the Town/in the Country
Status: Semi-Private (they might visit a farm or two)
Summary: Gilderoy forms a posse and goes out looking for “Trouble” in the wake of the terrorist attack on Rosemerta’s lovely home and respectable establishment.
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He turned the rest of them. "I'll need some help, tonight, men (and, er, women). I can deputize a few of you temporarily, if you've a willing hand and a steady wand." He thought. "And as long as it's recognized I'm in charge, as the Senior Auror on the case."
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However, when he heard Gilderoy and that rather attractive auror bloke start talking, the sinking feeling became dread as he easily imagined a dozen different ways Gilderoy could get into mischief with this mess. Hell, he could get himself killed, especially if Mister Arrogant Auror was involved.
"I can help," babysit, he offered reluctantly, exchanging a "God, can you believe this" look with Hestia.
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She shared a mutual look of dismay with Wayne. If anyone could fall into trouble it would be Gilderoy and Cormac.
She sighed and started down the road. Perhaps they could get this over and done with. Yeah, right. She rolled her eyes at herself.
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He ran up the stairs, taking them in twos to save time. Opening both of his closet doors wide in a grand gesture, Gilderoy pulled out a houndstooth cloak in a deep mauve and plum and a matching deerstalker's cap. (After all, those badges were gold, and everyone knew (or should know) that violet is the complimentary color of gold.)
It took him an extra moment to nuzzle Myffles and promise her that he would, indeed, return alive and triumphant to give her her kibbles in the morning. Donning his cloak, he rushed back out into the hallway, down the stairs and out to the door.
"Shall we progress, comrades!? Time is of the essence! We must bring these evil-doers to justice!"
Lockhart nodded importantly at Cormac and strode out the door with his cloak billowing behind him.
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"Wait!" He called as Lockhart--he needed a hat like that. It was very official looking--strode out the door. "I need to deputize you." He grabbed three napkins off a nearby table and Transfigured them into three gold badges. They weren't as shiny as his, of course, but as he was the Leader, it was only right. "Here," he said and handed his team their badges. "Now we're official."
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Why hadn't he gone to Socks tonight?
He took the badge from the auror and stared at it. "I think I'm going to hide this," he said as he put the badge into his pocket. "That way, they won't see us coming. If they see that shiny gold, it'll be hard to launch a sneak attack."
God, he was talking out of his arse, but he grinned happily in a vacant way that he hoped meant they wouldn't question him.
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"Oh, I completely agree. We don't want to be too conspicuous," she said as she shoved the 'thing' into her jacket pocket. She winked at Wayne.
"Which way are we going, Gilderoy?" She couldn't believe she had just said that, but then again she couldn't believe she was here.
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But why was Lockhart leading the way? This was his posse, afterall, and it just wasn't done to take over like that. "Excuse me, Lockhart," Cormac said as politely as he could manage. "I think it might be best if I were to lead." He tried to think of a way to say this without being insulting and turned to Wayne for help. "Afterall, a man as well known and important as Mr. Lockhart, shouldn't have to take the risk of leading. Am I right?"
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He looked at Lockhart and grinned. "I say we let pretty boy go first for two reasons. One, Susan might be so overwhelmed at your presence that she faints, and that's dangerous on a farm because she could hit her head somewhere," he said. "Second, if there are a bunch of vandals at her place, we need the best wizard in the back to save everyone." He gave the auror a look that quite clearly said 'you owe me'.
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She watched as Wayne deftly moved to put Cormac front and center for Susan wrath. She stopped herself from giggling just in time. Breathing through her nose until she was sure she could speak.
"That would be a great idea, you'll stay back and protect me, right? She looked at Gilderoy.
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"I'm sorry, but I'm not sure how I can manage to be both places at the same time. If you want the prettiest one in the front, and the most capable one--"
He fell silent for a moment, taking Hestia's hand and gently kissing the back of it. "Of course, I'll protect you. After all, I can't let my trusted comrade fall in battle without laying down my life for her, can I?"
Oh, this hero business was turning out to be a lot of work - and somewhat confusing, as well.
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He marched purposefully down the road, his head held high and shoulders thrown back, in the Offical Auror Stance (tm) he'd adopted since Academy.
"Follow me men, er and Hestia," he said. "It's time to roost some Chickens."
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