Date: 17 May 2005 (evening)
Characters: Caradoc Dearborn [Cai], Remus Lupin, Adrian Pucey, Arabella Figg, Sanguini, Marietta Edgecomb, NPCs and other Musical Club Members
Location: Remus' home at 6th & A
Status: Semi-Public (Private home, Public Meeting)
Summary: The first meeting of the Stoatshead Hill Musical Club.
Completion: Complete
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Music is the universal language of mankind. )
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"Welcome," Remus said, stepping aside to let them enter. It's wonderful to see you both." He led them into the sitting room where the piano had been brought downstairs. "This is the prize we found upstairs and if Cai would like to attempt to tune it, she has my blessing." Turning to Caradoc, Remus put out his hand. "It's really great to see you again and I'm glad you took me up on the offer."
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The little elf smiled. "I is pleased to be meeting you. Cai is being busy now."
Caradoc shook his head as she winked out. "I think I'll just apologize now. Cai dances to her own tune. I believe she's gone to overtake your kitchen before she begins the assault on your living room. I hope you don't mind. I'd try to reign her in, but an elf on a mission, especially that elf, isn't an easy thing to control." He took Remus' hand. "I'm glad you offered. I wasn't sure where to meet, quite frankly. I'd been considering trying the town hall or asking Hermione Granger about the Loft area of her bookstore, when you offered. I really appreciate it ( ... )
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Remus gestured around the room, furniture slid out of the way to make more room for everyone to congregate. "You're more than welcome. I have the space so may as well take advantage of it. And if you need to use my home permanently, I have no problem with that either."
Watching Cai pop in and out almost made Remus dizzy. He stepped out of the way to let the elf work, not wanting to be in her path. She was efficient, that was for certain.
"I think Gilen is upstairs, but I'm sure he'll make an appearance sooner or later once people arrive. He tends to like to be underfoot." Which honestly, was not a problem for Remus in the slightest. He took the harmonica from Caradoc, a look of awe on his face. "This... thank you. I'm sure he will love it."
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He was chatting quietly with Remus about his son, Gilen, and Caradoc's own family, when the first members started arriving.
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"Welcome! I'm Caradoc Dearborn and this is Remus Lupin, whose hospitality we're enjoying this evening." He held out his hand and smiled. "Boston College? Did you attend? My daughter has just started serving her potions apprenticeship very near there."
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He looked down at his sweatshirt and blushed a bit, "Oh, this, no, I had a friend who attended there." He swallowed lightly, quickly moving on, "My family and I lived in Boston for a couple of years - your daughter must be at Salem? Great programs there, their potions especially." It seemed he was the first person to arrive, and he'd worried about being late!
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A few moments later she stepped out into an unfamiliar room. Fortunately there was a familiar face nearby. "Good evening, Caradoc," she called out.
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"Caradoc, you said you may have found a teacher? I can go into Exeter or London and have a piano anytime - my family is in Muggle money now, so these things are actually easier to come by than others for me. Of course, once there's a permanent home for the Club, I'd be happy to have the piano placed there, if that would be all right." He smiled again and took a sip of tea, it felt good to be out among people again - other than his flight with Angelina (that almost ended so terribly) he'd been by himself at all times for almost two weeks straight.
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Caradoc led her over to meet a dark-haired young man with striking blue eyes, who kissed her hand in the continental way. "It's nice to meet you too," she said agreeably. "I already know Remus Lupin so you must be Mr. Pucey. Oh, do you play the piano? That's one of my favourite instruments." Turning to Caradoc she asked, "And where is Cai tonight? And should I dare ask what she's wearing?" Arabella cringed at the possibilities.
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Today she'd worn a simple tied shirt and crinkly skirt to work under her robes. As this was an informal gathering and she'd not inspected any Floos today, she simply left her work robes at home when she Floo'd to Professor Lupin's house at 7 o'clock.
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He heard the floo and smiled, "Miss Edgecomb, I'm so glad you could come. Mrs. Figg is here and a number of other people. Please help yourself to some refreshments. We'll be starting soon."
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And he sat back down, better to be lesser known and respected for it than a showboat, he figured.
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