This is the backyard. The fence has been transformed into a gate in one place, and, in anticipation of the new guests, a clearly marked path leads down to the Lake.
Her eyes would narrow a little at Charity and then Eric would pop in with cake and she'd just shake her head at Charity. Then she'd put on a smile as if their exchange hadn't happened and nod at Eric. "Sure...this is a party after all and we're celebrating. Let's cut the cake so people can have some."
Eric SelwynRavenclaw Alumnus -Jack of all trades... Master of none – 16:25, January 25, 2018 (UTC)~
He saw how fake her response was, but hoped that maybe with cake and moving away from that conversation she'd eventually calm down. "Sure. Do we want to wait for Mallory and the kids?"
She'd shake her head and move to start cutting the cake into slices. "No...it'll be ok if it's cut when they get back so they can just chow down." She'd smile at him.
Charity PrinceHufflepuff Alumna -"Wherever the art of Medicine is loved, so is the art of Humanity." – 16:31, January 25, 2018 (UTC)~
She sighed, and moved over towards Ash.
Jonathan PrinceFuture Hufflepuff -Son of Ash and Charity Prince – 16:31, January 25, 2018 (UTC)~
A few moments later, he came up to the party and rushed over to his Mum, tears falling down his face. "Muuummmy!"
Mallory BagmanGryffindor Graduate -"The past is behind us. The trouble is we keep looking over our shoulders." – 16:31, January 25, 2018 (UTC)~
"He went out too deep in the water," she explained. "But he's alright. More scared than anything."
He'd frown and move over to Aria wrapping a towel around her letting Charity handle Jonathan.
Charity PrinceHufflepuff Alumna -"Wherever the art of Medicine is loved, so is the art of Humanity." – 16:36, January 25, 2018 (UTC)~
She wrapped a towel around her son and squatted down as she smiled at him. "Are you okay, my big adventurous boy?"
Jonathan PrinceFuture Hufflepuff -Son of Ash and Charity Prince – 16:36, January 25, 2018 (UTC)
"I didn't want to go out that far, Mummy, I didn't!" he said, worried he'd be in trouble. "Aria kept going out further and I should've stayed closer and listened to Aunt Mallory. I'm sorry!"
Charity PrinceHufflepuff Alumna -"Wherever the art of Medicine is loved, so is the art of Humanity." – 16:36, January 25, 2018 (UTC)~
She suppressed a reproving glance at her daughter, keeping her focus on her son. "It's okay, Jonathan. We're just happy you're safe." She pointed over to Melinda. "Aunt Melinda is cutting cake, do you want some?"
OOC:It's up to you and Carn but if you wanted Faith to show him inside the house you could RP there instead of trying to get them to jump in here. :P
Eric SelwynRavenclaw Alumnus -Jack of all trades... Master of none – 17:02, January 25, 2018 (UTC)~
"We met at that ball at the Ministry, actually-- the one where the Minister was almost, ah, killed?" He chuckled before moving on. "Anyway... we became friends after that, and started dating... a little bit longer after that."
Thomas BagmanOwner/Potioneer at The Apothecary -"Think for yourself and question authority." – 17:02, January 25, 2018 (UTC)~
"That night wasn't exactly a laughing matter..."
Eric SelwynRavenclaw Alumnus -Jack of all trades... Master of none – 17:02, January 25, 2018 (UTC)~
"Of course not," he said shaking his head. "It's just... I mean that's where we met."
She'd give Thomas a friendly bump with her hip. "Be nice." She'd nod to Eric. "Well I bet the details are even more exciting. So, where do you work?"
Eric SelwynRavenclaw Alumnus -Jack of all trades... Master of none – 17:09, January 25, 2018 (UTC)~
"I actually just got hired in the Department of Magical Transportation, working on broomsticks for the Ministry." He glanced over at Melinda. "Melinda doesn't know yet... just that I was applying... but I didn't see any sense in lying about it... so just keep that to yourselves for now?" he asked with a charming grin. "So I can be the one to tell her?"
Thomas BagmanOwner/Potioneer at The Apothecary -"Think for yourself and question authority." – 17:09, January 25, 2018 (UTC)~
"So what were you doing before now?" He asked, frowning.
Eric SelwynRavenclaw Alumnus -Jack of all trades... Master of none – 17:09, January 25, 2018 (UTC)~
"Working for my parents," he said smoothly, raising an eyebrow, daring him to ask further.
She'd noticed Thomas and Eric talking and had quickly moved over now that Aria seemed to be happy again not wanting Thomas to get too...Thomasy. "Elle, Thomas...this is my boyfriend Eric. Eric, my brother Thomas and his wife."
Thomas BagmanOwner/Potioneer at The Apothecary -"Think for yourself and question authority." – 17:14, January 25, 2018 (UTC)~
He nodded. "We'd just been introduced."
Eric SelwynRavenclaw Alumnus -Jack of all trades... Master of none – 17:14, January 25, 2018 (UTC)~
He grinned. "Of course. What model do you currently fly on?"
She'd grin and gesture to her belly. "None right now with a baby coming but last season I was on the newest model of Golden Arrow. Most of the team was still riding the old Firebolt supremes, but when I found out old Leonard Jewkes's successor had put out a more modern version of the Silver Arrow I had to try it and love it."
She'd shake her head. "It's some sort of natural wood that looks golden when polished. It's as fast as the new firebolts but also a tad more maneuverable which is great when seeking. All their work is custom work of course, so they don't mass produce meaning their stuff is always in demand."
Eric SelwynRavenclaw Alumnus -Jack of all trades... Master of none – 18:33, January 26, 2018 (UTC)
He nodded. "You're an excellent Seeker. I'm sure you can appreciate a good broom that much more."
She'd smile. "Come on Eric...I wanted to introduce you to my best friend."
Eric SelwynRavenclaw Alumnus -Jack of all trades... Master of none – 19:20, January 26, 2018 (UTC)
"Mallory, right?" He confirmed as he walked over with her.
{{Bond_em7|time=19:23, January 26, 2018 (UTC)|Melinda=She'd nod leading him over. "Yeah, she's married to my other brother Mark who isn't here but we were friends back at Hogwarts before they met." She'd smile at Mal. "Hey Mal, I wanted you to meet Eric."}
Mallory BagmanGryffindor Graduate -"The past is behind us. The trouble is we keep looking over our shoulders." – 19:24, January 26, 2018 (UTC)
She grinned. "Eric, it's nice to meet you. I've heard so much about you."
Eric SelwynRavenclaw Alumnus -Jack of all trades... Master of none – 19:24, January 26, 2018 (UTC)
"All good things, I hope," he said with a grin to Melvindale as he shook Mallory's hand. "It's nice to meet you."
She'd raise an eyebrow considering the challenge then deciding there was no reason to embarrass him here in front of all her family. She'd address Mal instead. "It's too bad Mark couldn't make it."
Mallory BagmanGryffindor Graduate -"The past is behind us. The trouble is we keep looking over our shoulders." – 19:33, January 26, 2018 (UTC)
She nodded. "He's talked about the deal that Thomas mentioned at home. And I feel like he's been kind of under the weather, too. So he probably didn't want to get everybody sick."
