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 looked at Cormac. "A farm, you say? What better place for a group of blood-thirsty meat and flour vandals to lurk than a... what are those things with hay in them? You know, the funny-shaped alpaca and cow buildings."
Gilderoy proudly pinned his badge on his cloak and patted it with a sparkle charm (deep indigo sparkles as it would be a good tertiary color to match with the compliments). "Farms are dangerous places, everyone. I want to make sure we're all have our wits about us. Why, one never knows when those murderous homicidal chickens will come back and attack anyone who is not wearing bright clothing."
He pointed at each one of his posse to make sure they all fully understood the gravity of their situation. Then, after pointing to himself (he wasn't about to exclude himself from the warning about caution), he pointed out to the south. Unfortunately, that would lead them directly into the row of shops behind the Five Alarm, so he changed his direction of pointing to the west and strode off (making sure the others weren't too far behind him.)
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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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