A new list has been posted on the bulletin board right by the door as you walk into Headquarters. Below are the employees who will be helping to plan and run the Taylor Campaign, as well as the committees that they will be serving through the election process. This list will continually be updated as more volunteers sign up. Congrats and thanks again for helping Miss Taylor!

Committee Employees

Advertising Committee:
Bella Greingoth (Anna Banana)
Enrico Serio (BanaBatGirl)
Nathaniel Greenwood (Amelie)
Amelia Sulo (Loki)
Madison Myers (LadyNerd)

Research Committee:
Liam Moiser Sr. (liammoiser)
Rebecca Todd (Becky)
Miley Carter (Sneakeh Cat)
Edith Griffiths (alyweasley)
Angelica Goldbloom (KatieTessa)
Garry O'Connor (Ginny_Fan)
(Jason Potter Weasley)

Speech/Message Writing Committee:
Forrester Hufflepuff (kami12)
Cambell Robinson (Keysquah)
Andrina Snow (PtlovesJtSnow)
Jake Rider (fire_faerie)
Julia Smith (vishu.emma)
Lucy Stedman (Flipper)
(Saz Finnigan)
(TishTash)

Samantha walked into Reagan's Headquarters and looked around. Everything was looking really good, Ben had done an excellent job on getting everything set up for the campaign and she believed things were pretty much ready for the actual work to begin. She walked over to her desk, preparing to greet the new campaign volunteers who were arriving for assignment. As a few people approached, she said, "I will be working with both the Research Committee and the Speech and Message Writing Committee. Right now, I am interested in hearing any ideas and suggestions you might have for the campaign, including any catchy slogans, speech ideas, or anything of that sort. For those of you doing research, I need things we can use in the campaign, things about Reagan or that she has done that will help her in her election efforts, so research is very important, as well. So, let's begin our work, and I look forward to working with all of you."

Ben, who had been asleep at his desk, jumped as the sound of someone walking into the office roused him from his sleep. His blue eyes opened in shock and his feet, which had been resting on the top of his desk, fell to the ground with a loud THUD as he was startled. "Oh, Samantha! Hi! How are you this..." he paused to yawn, running a hand through his short blond hair, "...fine morning?" he asked. Gah. He simply had just not gotten enough sleep last night. Well, there were more important issues at hand now--he was expecting volunteers to show up at any minute!

He turned his attention to the door, waiting for the volunteers to walk in. "Come on in, come on in," he said with a lazy smile as they slowly began to trickle in, "Lots of work to do and little time to do it in!"

Miley entered the headquarters carrying a cup of coffee in one hand and a notebook in the other. She noticed she was the only person in there besides Samantha and Ben. So, she wasn’t running late after all. That was good. “Hey guys,” she told Ben and Samantha with a smile.

Forrester made it into the Headquarters and listen to Samantha who was his superior. Message and speech committee that was where he was assigned also not his first choice but he was going to do good stuff anyway.
"I will start working on this right away" Forrester said as he started thinking of a catch phrase or a slogan for there campain it was crucial for Miss. Taylor to win. It was what he was counting if he needed to survive in the ministry

Rebecca slid in between the desks stealthily as she followed Samantha "Heeeey, I'm with you!" she smiled as she saw that she was on research "Oh, you're heading two?" she asked "If you want me to oversee one of them, I'd be willing" she volunteered herself without hesitation.

Rebecca smiled at Ben, the same smile that had made him seem uncomfortable in Brian's office, if he reacted the same again, she'd have to apologise.

Rebecca turned to smile as someone else entered "Hi, I'm Becky" she introduced herself immediately.

Then Forrester walked in, Rebecca nodded at him and turned her attention back to the girl she'd just introduced herself to.

Jake walked in with his customary coffee in hand and a slim black briefcase in the other, looking around the room. Not late, yet not exactly early... "Hello everyone!" he said loudly to the people present and headed straight for his boss; in the Ministry and here. "Morning Samantha," he greeted with a smile, nodding as he listened to her explain the outline of what they were going to do. "Right, ideas and suggestions. Got it. Let me just go dump my things on one the desks and I'll be right with you," he said, turning and putting his bag down onto one of the many wooded tables available. He shrugged off his coat and placed it behind his chair, smiling as the movement reminded him of his first day in the Ministry, last year.
My my, how times have changed. "Hello there! I'm Jake Rider," he introduced himself to the man who was seated a few tables from him, and according to his name tag was the manager of this whole campaign. Wait - isn't he the Head of Accidents and Catastrophes? Jake suddenly recalled, feeling a little foolish for not having remembered this particular detail before.

The door to the campaign headquarters was pushed open once again, this time revealing a short, teeny-sized brunette wearing heels a half a foot tall. The sound of her heels click-clacking against the floor got louder and louder as Bella Greingoth, ice cream store owner extraordinaire, approached the desk of Mr. Benjamin Cobblesten---Campaign Whatever and Head of the Department of Who-Knows-What. Bella came to a halt inches behind Ben and proceeded to put her hands over his eyes, as if he would have no idea who else would have made that much noise entering political campaign headquarters. "Guess who?" she asked, removing her hands and placing them on the back of his chair. She then shoved his chair quite hard, causing the chair to spin around at least twice before stopping in a position that had Ben facing right towards Bella. Mrs. Greingoth then proceeded to grab the nearest chair and pull it right on up to Ben's desk. Psh. They were practically family now.

Miley turned around to face a woman who had just introduced herself. "Oh,hello,Becky.I'm Miley,"she told her. "It's a pleasure to meet you." She sat her notebook down on a nearby table and then took a sip of her coffee.She was so ready to get to work and make Taylor win this campaign.She was so sick of Cooper.

Nathan had an air of relaxation about him having managed to escape the Daily Prophet as he walked into the Campaign offices. He immediately recognised some of his ex Ministry colleagues as he walked into the centre of the room. Becky; Forrester; Miley whom he'd met, ironically, at Brennan Cooper's wedding; and that nice lady from the Education offices.. Sam? Samantha? Hmm. All in all there was a good turn out so far.

He nodded at those he knew, others looked familiar. Although he loved meeting new people in social situations, he was pleased he wasn't surrounded by strangers when working on something as daunting as advertising for a political campaign. Nate had never done anything like this before in all his years.

He walked over to Becky – that pleasant woman from Level two. “Hello Becky love.” He said with a warm smile.

Brian casually walked inside, in his pale blue, full hand striped shirt all the buttons done properly and black trousers, with his nice smile on his face. There were some familiar faces and some not. Not a problem since he was going to get to know them very soon.

"Hi everyone! for those who dont know me, I'm Brian Lee, I'm in charge of advertising..and stuffs here, " he waved his hand and gave a warm smile to Becca as he took a seat near her, waiting for others to join.

Rebecca looked up "It can't be, Jake?" she saw her old employee now turned division head "Nice to see you here" she greeted him.

Rebecca watched as someone entered the hq, she watched her and waited with baited breath to see how Ben reacted.

"Nice to meet you too, Miley" Rebecca smiled and inched away from her, she had coffee, what was it with these people and coffee?

Rebecca smiled as Nathaniel "Hey, how are you?" she asked as she welcomed her old friend

Rebecca turned Brian was her first thought, then she took in what he was wearing eeeeyuuppp she stared at him, but stayed in front of Nathaniel, she wanted to go over and see him, but, he had a life too, she smiled back at him and then focused on Nathaniel again.

Julia walked coolly inside the campaign headquarters. She found nearly half a dozen people sitting inside and she hardly knew any of them. She looked at each of them and then she found Rebecca and Brian sitting in the now weak crowd. She waved at them and smiled. She looked up at the other people and said, "Hi all, am Julia, a new member and I would love to know all of you!".

Soooo this is where I report to help Ms. Taylor out, Rico thought, pausing at the end of Diagon Alley. It was a great location, very convenient to his new job and all, and hopefully it would be bustling with business in support of the woman running for Minister.

He opened the door and was a bit surprised to note the many faces already in the room. Rico knew a few - okay, well two, Nathan and and and aw man, it's that guy from the pub.

Rico shoved his hands in his pockets and sighed to himself as of course that Brian had to be in charge of advertising. Of course he had willingly signed up for this too...great.

But no time like the present to get involved, right? Rico started weaving through the group toward the advertising area, wondering what he was supposed to do anyway. Hopefully they'd get some directions and he could go work on some project by himself...or something.

Liam walked into the room and looked around, he saw Rebecca and Samantha who he knew he wondered who the rest of his department were supporting, well Liam had always liked Taylor so he was going to support her all the way. He looked at Samantha and smiled to her before waiting to here what was happening he couldn't wait to help.

Brian decided to bury his head into the file for not get distracted. His huge distraction Becca look amazing today was standing, a few feet away from him, talking to someone. His small, ocean blue eyes struggling to stick with what he was trying to do. This's going tobe pretty hard today..he thought.

He looked up as he heard some foot steps, he saw Julia entered the room. Was she assigned for Reagan? He had a doubt about it. But he smiled at her, before met the guy's eyes, the one who he met in the bar once. Brian just gave him a warm look. what else he could do!? There was nothing in between them. Was there any?!

He rubbed his hands together before adjusting his throat to talk, "Well guys, I come up with some advertising ideas," he said bit loudly in order to get their attention towards the work. "It's mainly for the Daily Prophet, " he looked around, reading their faces, "We have some banners in stock, i mean general banners to stick around the Ministry, but now I'll show you something to advertise in Daily Prophet.." he said, walking towards the long table which was sitting in the center of the room, displayed the stuffs one by one.

"Well I've made in two colors..you guys choose which one is the best to print," he pointed out the first two drafts..as he rolled up his sleeves to elbows.





He display the third one, "This's something different from that one, "



He straightened himself, looked up at them, as he continued, "I hope you all like this stuffs and get the idea. It would be more useful if you guys make some stuffs like some team banners, badges..etc.." he trailed off, "I heard Mr. Serio is working in the Daily prophet," he turned his gaze to him, "Can you take in charge of this Daily Prophet advertising issue? Or if you want me to talk to your chief editor, I'm ready for that too.." he finished the small demo, hoping that he made his point clear to everyone.

“A little tired, but that's to be expected really.” Nathan replied. “I don't know whether you heard but the wife has just given birth to twins... about eight weeks ago now.” Nathan looked shattered, but he got that proud parent look on his face as he talked about them. The boys had come through the dangerous bit of being born so prematurely and were as healthy as could be. Much to he and Egypt's relief. The little lads had been allowed home only a few days ago so they were both adjusting to having babies to care for once again.

He turned his attention towards a man who addressed the room. Advertising. “That would be me then.” he said more to himself than to Becky.

He looked past the man and noticed Rico walk in. He nodded and smiled at the man. “Rico!” He said friendlily. “Fancy seeing you here, mate.” He glanced around to check there weren't any of the Evil Daily Propheteers around and then said. “This is a great excuse to escape the office for a while don't you think?” He chuckled lightly. “I take it you're helping with advertising too?" Rico was also obviously the creative type being one of the layouty type people at the rag.

Nathan was distracted by the fella who was obviously in charge here. He went to join him, looking over the banners he had made for the Daily Prophet. “These are very good.” He commented thoughtfully. It was going to be hard to choose.

Cambell walked in looking very professional. She wanted to at least look like she new how to write a campaign speech. She was overwhelmed as she saw all the people already there. She must be late. Her eyes quickly passed over eah face in the nearly crowed office space and she realised that she only knew about three people. Samantha, which she knew through the Education Department... which was no longer her job..., Brian from the liaisons office, and Miley. She waved to Brian as she walked in the opposite direction to talk with Sam, as she would be her lead in the Speech and Message Writing Committee. "Hello there! How have you been?" She asked shortly. Cambell couldnt help but miss working in the Education Department. She missed it.

Andrina hurried into the headquarters slightly breathless as it had taken her awhile to find the place. She took a deep breath as she stood inside the door panting a little. She quickly adjusted her suit of silver. The perfect foil for her bright purple eyes, and she moved her feet a little in her silver heels. Gah how she hated these things. She quickly patted her hair, making sure her blue black locks had not escaped from the bun she had placed them in.

"Hello, My name is Andrina Snow.." Her soft voice addressed the room in public. "I'm helping with the speeches, could anyone tell me, where I am supposed to go?" She asked twisting her small white fingers gently.

Samantha glanced over and saw the materials which Brian was presenting, and her jaw dropped. "Wow, those are beautiful," she said sincerely. Advertising was not her field of expertise, but she certainly knew fine work when she saw it.

"Ben, thank you so much for making all this possible," Samantha smiled. "You have done an excellent job, these facilities are outstanding for Reagan's campaign. And thanks to all of you who have turned out for the project. I am confident that we will turn out some exemplary work for Reagan." She smiled, she knew many of the people who were here, most notably Jake, Miley, Liam, Forrester, and Becky. Some of the others were familiar to her, for instance, she knew that Nathan was Egypt's husband, and that he had just become the father of twins. She gave a warm smile to the group.

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He looked past the man and noticed Rico walk in. He nodded and smiled at the man. “Rico!” He said friendlily. “Fancy seeing you here, mate.” He glanced around to check there weren't any of the Evil Daily Propheteers around and then said. “This is a great excuse to escape the office for a while don't you think?” He chuckled lightly. “I take it you're helping with advertising too?" Rico was also obviously the creative type being one of the layouty type people at the rag.

Nathan was distracted by the fella who was obviously in charge here. He went to join him, looking over the banners he had made for the Daily Prophet. “These are very good.” He commented thoughtfully. It was going to be hard to choose.

"Nathan!" Rico returned his coworker's greeting. "Yeah definitely. I wanted to do something productive with my time since we can't take naps at the office anymore, ya know," he grinned and wandered closer to the table where Mr. Lee looked like he was about to give a little speech.

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Originally Posted by mathi

Brian decided to bury his head into the file for not get distracted. His huge distraction Becca look amazing today was standing, a few feet away from him, talking to someone. His small, ocean blue eyes struggling to stick with what he was trying to do. This's going tobe pretty hard today..he thought.

He looked up as he heard some foot steps, he saw Julia entered the room. Was she assigned for Reagan? He had a doubt about it. But he smiled at her, before met the guy's eyes, the one who he met in the bar once. Brian just gave him a warm look. what else he could do!? There was nothing in between them. Was there any?!

He rubbed his hands together before adjusting his throat to talk, "Well guys, I come up with some advertising ideas," he said bit loudly in order to get their attention towards the work. "It's mainly for the Daily Prophet, " he looked around, reading their faces, "We have some banners in stock, i mean general banners to stick around the Ministry, but now I'll show you something to advertise in Daily Prophet.." he said, walking towards the long table which was sitting in the center of the room, displayed the stuffs one by one.

"Well I've made in two colors..you guys choose which one is the best to print," he pointed out the first two drafts..as he rolled up his sleeves to elbows.

SPOILER!!: Awesome Ads ;D

He display the third one, "This's something different from that one, "

He straightened himself, looked up at them, as he continued, "I hope you all like this stuffs and get the idea. It would be more useful if you guys make some stuffs like some team banners, badges..etc.." he trailed off, "I heard Mr. Serio is working in the Daily prophet," he turned his gaze to him, "Can you take in charge of this Daily Prophet advertising issue? Or if you want me to talk to your chief editor, I'm ready for that too.." he finished the small demo, hoping that he made his point clear to everyone.

Shuffling closer to Brian's table, Rico looked up to check out what advertisements he had already been working on. Of course the word 'Daily Prophet' caught his attention and he nodded in appreciation at the ads.

"Those look pretty nice, really," he muttered as he admired the second ad in particular. "Hwhat? Yeah, I work at the Prophet with Nathan," Rico nodded toward his coworker and then blinked at the Brian's suggestion.

"You want me to take these to my editors and ask them to put it in the Prophet? Hehehhh." He chuckled nervously and rubbed the back of his neck with one hand. Enrico was certainly enthusiastic about Taylor's campaign but he was also very aware of the fact that one of his bosses was married to the current minister, the man they were trying to un-elect, and he had a bad feeling the other two wouldn't be very supportive of such a suggestion.

Especially not Spidergetti - Rico was just shuddering on the inside at the thought. "Tell ya what, Brian - can I call you Brian? How about Bri? Does anyone call you Bri?" Rico's brown eyes twinkled as he was just joking but he managed to keep a straight face. "I really think you should have a little sit-down with the ladies at the Daily Prophet - you said you were ready for that, right? I mean, they might need a little persuading and since you're in charge of all of us," Rico gestured toward the like two other ad people there, "I think you are the best man for the job. Really."

Rebecca smiled at Julia and waved

"Hey" Rebecca greeted Liam

Rebecca turned to Brian and beamed dazzlingly at him as he tried to undistract himself "Nice posters" she grinned "Very pretty" she commented

Rebecca smiled "I was the one who accompanied her to the hospital" she beamed "I bet you're tired" she looked at Nathaniel "You're on advertising?" she asked interestedly

Rebecca grinned as she saw Cambell, she remembered helping her during the conference "Hi" she waved

Rebecca turned to Andrina "Hi, I'm Becky, I think we're all sort of playing around now" she giggled

Rebecca smiled over at Samantha as she complimented Brian, that made her so happy.

Rebecca eyed Rico, he was pawning this off on Brian? 'Good for nothing flobberworm' she thought bitterly "If you do go Brian" Rebecca put emphasis on his name "I'd be happy to accompany you" she nodded "It will be a good chance to get some information too" she voiced her opinion as she smiled at Brian warmly.

"Ms. Todd! Fancy seeing you here - it's been too long," he said happily, holding out his hand in a warm greeting. Wow, this really is like a blast into the past sort of scenario... When he had worked for Rebecca Todd, he had been a fresh returning immigrant from Australia; no home, no family and definitely no Rachel. And then I forced myself to go see Samantha, he recalled with a big grin, only now fully grasping the changes that had taken place over the last 12 months.

Jake turned as the Head of the Advertisement held up a few posters for them to see. "They are brilliant!" he commented enthusiastically, especially liking the one in black and white. There was just something about it that made Reagan look trustworthy yet calm and intelligent, quite the opposite from Mr. Cooper.

"Oh, god" she shook her head "I'm Becky, please, call me Becky, I hate my last name!" she shook his hand and smiled "So, how are you?" she asked