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Cassirin · 06-13-2004, 05:38 AM

After Ginny finishes her final year at Hogwarts, she's stunned to learn that Harry, who's been out of school a year, is engaged. Not wanting to return to the Burrow, which will be full of wedding planning and activity, Ginny escapes to Diagon Alley for a bit of independent living. The twins kindly take Ginny in and offer her a job, and she drags Neville and Luna along as flatmates. Who knows what will happen now that they are living independently?

This is a VERY loose storyline so far, but we want to have the chance to explore these characters as rising adults. I have all of the main characters filled at this point. If you are interested, go ahead and post your character idea. To be honest, I'd prefer HP characters (but not necesarily HRH) rather than made-ups... although a quality made-up is always welcome. If I don't feel your character will add to the story, I probably won't say yes. Also, we're quite serious about RPing, so if you aren't on at night EST, CST, or you will only post very sporadically, don't bother. This is advanced RPing, so YES, your posts need to be longer and more detailed and we DO care about your spelling and grammar.

Ginny - Cassirin
Neville - Spots
Luna - Biochemkris
Fred - tylert_28
George - Cassirin
Ron - Poirot
Hermione - Lumos299
Harry - Lumos299
Elizabeth - Kirstie McGonagall
Guinevere - Jennifer_w
Dobby- Spots

Biochemkris · 08-07-2004, 07:02 AM

Snape was still staring at nothing when Tara stepped up in front of him and asked if he wanted to continue. It took several moments for eyes to focus on her beautiful, stoic, face. His hand began to reach up and touch that face; his hand had reached as high as her chin before he pulled it back to himself, running through his greasy black hair as he closed his eyes and let out a deep breath. "No, I would like to get back to my quarters, thank you," he replied.

Biochemkris · 08-07-2004, 07:10 AM

Dumbledore arrived at the Weasley. It was a somber occassion but, it was made that much more sad when he beheld the normally jovial twins in a state of confusion, sorrow, and concern. He placed a hand upon George's shoulder. "Yes, I am aware of Miss Lovegood's death," he said, moving over to Fred and placing a hand upon his shoulder as well. "I wonder if you two might put on some tea."

He watched as the twins moved to the kitchen, distracted for the moment. Then, he looked down at Luna who appeared to be merely slumbering. Dumbledore knelt beside her, pulled down the blanket, and examined the body.

Cassirin · 08-07-2004, 07:16 AM

Tara watched Snape's hand reach for her face in slow motion. She actually let herself anticipate the feeling of those long, cool fingers on her cheek, tilting her head and closing her eyes a bit. He jerked away suddenly, closing his eyes and taking a deep breath, and Tara looked at the floor crest-fallen. She couldn't discern whether she was unhappy that he had seemed to take an interest in her as a woman or that he hadn't actually touched her.

"Fine," Tara responded tightly. "We can go now. Do you need me to help support you or can you manage on your own?"

Biochemkris · 08-07-2004, 07:23 AM

He was having trouble determining why she was suddenly so cold. In the end, he decided it must be grief and responded, "I think I should be able to make it myself if you'd like to return to your own quarters."

However, after a few steps, Snape knew he would have a difficult time getting to his quarters on his own. But, he had already told her he could manage and he didn't wish to intrude upon her mourning. So, Snape took a firmer grip upon the bannister and slowly began to make his way down the stairs.

Mad Eye Touz · 08-07-2004, 07:27 AM

Fred and George followed Dumbledore's request, and silently made their way to the kitchen. Fred, finally letting what George had said earlier sink in, burst out in panicked whispers as he started filling the pot with water, "George...we have to go find Ginny! I was too wrapped up in carrying a friend of mines dead body up the stairs to understand what you were saying earlier. I never thought I'd say this, but I hope and pray she spent the night with Harry and is still with him. He'll look after her...."

Cassirin · 08-07-2004, 07:34 AM

Tara moved up the stairs towards her tower. Her tower was a haven, safe from the likes of Professor Snape. How dare he come into her orderly little world where every part made perfect sense, including working for Dumbledore, and confuse her like this? She wanted to huff away like a teenage witch, but a glance over her shoulder showed Snape's knuckles white from the force to stay upright.

Without a word, she slipped back under his arm, nudging him back to the middle of the stair that now made its way into the corridor. "There you go. Are you sure you don't need a rest, Professor?"

Biochemkris · 08-07-2004, 07:43 AM

Snape surprised himself with how relieved he was to have her help once again. He actually leaned a bit of his weight upon her this time, the heavy burden on his dark heart seeming to weigh him down. "No," he responded, honestly. "But, I would rather get to my quarters."

The two struggled down the stairs and corridors. He felt embarassed about needing to lean so much of his weight upon the much smaller professor but, he also relished the opportunity to be in such close proximity. They arrived at his quarters, both out of breath from the effort. He opened the door and she depositted him on the same chair as last night. Snape gestured to a chair opposite him. "Please, stay a few moments and rest," he said, summoning a pitcher of water and a couple tumblers. "It is such a long way and you have practically carried me the entire way."

Cassirin · 08-07-2004, 07:47 AM

"Fred, look at Dumbledore. He knows everything, and we just told him Ginny is missing. He must know something, or he'd be concerned too. He MUST know something." George turned from where Fred half-heartedly prepared the tea, only able to see the top of Dumbledore's hat from where he stood. The man was crouched over Luna, that was all he knew. "Let's just ask him if he knows where she is."

Ginny walked slower than normal back towards her flat. She was going to be in major trouble, unless her brothers were still asleep. Yes, surely the twins were sleeping. She breathed a sigh of relief and passed a newstand, where a headline caught her eye. There she was, on the cover of Modern Witch, kissing Harry Potter. Below it was a picture of George standing over Harry, shaking his fist at him.

"Stupid vultures! Stupid brothers!" Ginny bought the paper and stalked off, hoping now for a confrontation with the twins.

Cassirin · 08-07-2004, 08:00 AM

Tara settled into the chair and accepted the glass of water. "Honestly, Professor Snape, you aren't much heavier than some of the equipment I've had to drag up and down the stairs." And a lot warmer and softer and... Tara cut off that line of thinking again before it carried her away. Snape didn't even see her as a woman, let alone a woman to caress and hold, so she needn't even consider such fancies.

Tara had forgotten in their jaunt downstairs that it was early morning, often chilly in the castle before the fires were banked, and she was wearing only a short pair of summer pajamas with no sleeves under her robe. She shivered violently but was loathe to leave Snape's rooms when he had willingly invited her in.

Biochemkris · 08-07-2004, 08:07 AM

Snape sipped his water and leaned back in the chair, closing his eyes for a moment. He chuckled at her comment about him being no heavier than some of her equipment and opened his eyes, studying her. He noticed, for the first time, that she had merely placed her robes over her nightdress and was now shivering. Snape rose from his chair, starting a fire in the grate as he searched for a spare blanket. He found a green and silver lap blanket, given to him by Mrs. Weasley the previous Christmas. "I apologize for the Slytherin decoration," he said, as he draped the blanket bearing the Slytherin House crest over her lap.

Cassirin · 08-07-2004, 08:17 AM

"I don't mind," Tara responded, running her hand over the crest. "I think they're rather regal looking myself. I always felt rather bad for the Hufflepuffs with their black and yellow. They reminded me of over-sized honeybees. And a badger? Honestly. What was dear Helga thinking?" Tara knew she was simply talking for the sake of talking, which no doubt would annoy Snape, but it was preferrable to sitting in silence and smelling that same musky Snape smell on the blanket covering her.

Biochemkris · 08-07-2004, 08:24 AM

Snape settled back into his own chair, leaning his head back and closing his eyes as Tara rambled on about Hufflepuff. Not used to the blazing fire, Snape soon became rather warm so, removed his robes, leaving them in a pile on the floor. He sighed deeply and shook his head. How could he have been so negligent in his duties? Miss Lovegood's death could have been prevented if he had just sent his report to Dumbledore straight away. He was so wrapped up in his guilt, he had forgotten that there was another person in the room with him when picked up an empty vial and threw it into the grate. Snape leaned forward in his chair, putting his face in his hands, breathing deeply. He needed to get over this new guilt if he was to be of any use to anyone.

Mad Eye Touz · 08-07-2004, 08:25 AM

"Right. You're right. He knows all. Um...right. So let's go ask him. Grab him a cup of tea I guess."Fred nodded to George and awkwardly approached the living room again. Fred sunk his hands down as deep as he could in his pockets and cleared his throat. "Professor Dumbledore sir...we were wondering if you could tell us anything about Ginny? We're pretty sure she hasn't been here since yesterday afternoon....and we haven't heard any word from her." Fred had found a pair of extendable ears in his pocket, and fumbled with them nervously as he waited for Dumbledore's reply.

Biochemkris · 08-07-2004, 03:49 PM

Dumbledore stood up and took the cup of tea from George. With an elaborate wave of his wand, the still form of Luna Lovegood vanished from the floor of the flat. He then, sat down in an easy chair and began to slowly sip his tea. His calm demeanor seemed to be unnerving the unusually boistrous, jovial, twins. "Ginny is perfectly safe and should arrive shortly. There is no need to worry at the present time," he said.

Cassirin · 08-07-2004, 07:05 PM

Tara continued to ramble even as she watched Snape ignore her. He didn't tell her to stop talking, so she continued her monologue in her soft voice, making several witty comments that he took no notice of. When he shed his exterior robe, she stuttered, but soon continued speaking. The removal of his robe reminded her of the removal of the rest of his clothing last night, and Tara hoped her cheeks weren't stained pink at that moment.

The sound of glass breaking caused her to stop talking completely. Snape had thrown a vial into the fireplace in a fit of pique, and Tara knew he had forgotten her presence. There was no way to take her leave without drawing attention to herself, so she opted to remind him of her presence while giving him the opportunity to share his mind. "Professor?" she prompted.

Cassirin · 08-07-2004, 07:16 PM

George opened his mouth to ask Dumbledore where Ginny was exactly when that very woman opened the door to their flat with a bang. "Do you gits know what kind of trouble you've caused?" She knew she was being loud and that it was still rather early, but she didn't particularly care. "The newspapers have pictures of George beating Harry up, and now everyone in the Wizarding World knows that we..." Ginny paused when she spotted Dumbledore calmly sipping a cup of tea and taking it all in. "Oh, hello, Headmaster. Can I get you some tea? Er... I mean I see you have some tea. Can I get you some more? Or something?"

Biochemkris · 08-07-2004, 10:05 PM

Snape cursed at himself under his breath at the sound of Professor Sinistra's voice. He leaned back in the chair again, his pale throat bared as he allowed his head to fall back. He lifted a cool hand to his temple and massaged it for a brief moment before lifting his head again. "I apologize," he said, his face now composed into its usual look of disdain. "You were saying? About badgers, I believe?" he asked, attempting to rejoin the conversation where he had left it.

Dumbledore smiled at the youngest Weasley, though the sparkle was gone from his eyes. "No thank you, Miss Weasley, your brothers have been most hospitable," he said and then, gestured to the chair opposite him, his expression, serious. "Why don't you come join us?"

Cassirin · 08-08-2004, 08:07 PM

Tara bit her lip to keep from smiling as Snape tried valiantly to rejoin the nonsensical conversation she'd been holding with herself. "Nevermind that," she replied once she had a hold on her smile. It wouldn't do to smile at a time like this. "Is your head bothering you? I could find you a mild painkiller, I"m sure. I might be hopeless at Potions at times, but even I could manage to read your labels."

George shouted at the sight of his sister and didn't wait for her to enter the room. Instead he leapt on her, grabbing her up and squeezing her tightly before he handed her off to Fred for the same treatment. He almost cried at the sight of her and didn't even care that she was wearing the same clothes as yesterday.

"Get off me," Ginny wiggled free and went over to sit nearer to the Headmaster. Those two were acting like buffoons and in front of Dumbledore no less. The older man looked weary and sad, and she wondered briefly if he was ill. What could have brought him to the flat? "Professor?" she asked quietly.

Biochemkris · 08-08-2004, 08:34 PM

Snape looked over at Sinistra, she had always been very quiet, though they had spoken on numerous occassions in the Great Hall. It was difficult, even for someone as anti-social as Snape, to avoid speaking with someone who has been sitting next to him for years during those meals seh attended. Nevertheless, she had never been to visit his office before, let alone his private quarters, yet, here she was, jsut the same, two days in a row.

She seemed ready to jump out of her chair to tend to him, despite her obvious exhaustion. He should speak up before took his silence as assent. "No.. No, thank you. I should have... It's nothing," he said, catching himself as he nearly spoke his troubled mind.

Cassirin · 08-08-2004, 09:09 PM

Tara could tell she would get nothing further out of Snape, conversationally or in her attempts to help the poor man. She rose, folding the blanket she had placed on his lap quickly and efficiently. "Well, you're safe in your quarters and you are free to fall asleep wherever you desire. I suppose I shall take my leave of you unless you need something further." Her statement was really a question, but Tara was tired of trying to pry out of him any sort of desire for her company.

Biochemkris · 08-08-2004, 09:55 PM

"No, thank you," he repeated, getting up and holding the door open for her.

After seeing her out, he peered around to be sure she hadn't forgotten something and shut the door. He leaned upon it for a moment before walking over to his bed, slipping beneath the sheets, and falling asleep.

Cassirin · 08-08-2004, 10:03 PM

Tara stared at Snape's door in frustration, unsure why she felt that way. Finally, the cold seeped through her robes again and she hurried off to her tower. She didn't NEED to help Snape, and it was actually quite good that she could get to bed soon. Dumbledore had asked her to go speak to some of his people, and she wanted to be at her best. Tara climbed the long staircase to her rooms and was thoroughly exhausted by the time she finally reached her bed.

Biochemkris · 08-08-2004, 10:20 PM

Professor Dumbledore studied Miss Weasley over the top of his galsses for a moment, his chin resting on his peeked fingers. Placing his hands on the arms of the chair, he looked into her eyes and spoke the terrible news. "I'm afraid I have some difficult news. It seems Miss Lovegood was working late at the Ministry last night and was attacked by followers of Voldemort on her way home," he paused to let this information sink in.

Cassirin · 08-08-2004, 10:24 PM

Ginny let the newspaper she was holding fall to the floor. "Luna?" she asked, hoping he was referring to a stranger with the same last name. "Something happened to Luna? Is she hurt? Where is she? Can I see her?" Ginny leaned forward and touched Dumbledore's hand, recollecting herself enough not to grip it tightly.