coming of age

"I know right? Thought I'd branch out a bit, actually go to one of these big parties that I'm totally not scared of," he told the other with a chuckle. Of course he'd heard about the death eater attacks, even when he was a 'muggle' he knew about them but now to be in a concentrated area with very little magical defense on one of the biggest nights of the year? Yeah, you could say he was a little on edge. "I'm excited for next year," he told her. "I've enrolled myself in more magical night classes, hoping I'll be a little more skilled with this thing," Laurie said pointing to his wand in his pocket. "Next year you're an official teacher too, right? That must be pretty terrifying."

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"You strike me as someone who doesn't get scared at any of this stuff, like, ever," Laurie told his friend. "Part of me wants to shove you into that haunted house and see how you fare when you come out."

@everleighriveraogden

"Hey demigod, do you want to join me in some pumpkin carving?" Rosa asked with a grin. "I promise there's no glitter involved this time. Well at least... typically there's no glitter. So you should be marked safe this time if you're feeling up for it."

@lauriebuchanan

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"I would love to, Rapunzel," he grinned back. "I think I can deal with whatever glitter the situation throws at me. However, pumpkin guts being spilt everywhere would be preferable if that's where things end up, at least they match my shirt." Laurie offered her his hand, "Princesses first."

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"It just gave me the creeps, you know? Like in the way that I couldn't sleep for days afterwards," Rosa admitted, her shoulders tense at the thought. Her imagination was far too hyperactive for her to be able to digest those normally. "Yeah no, horror movies are just not my thing as much as sometimes the plots for them sound super interesting. How about you? Do you like them?"

"Absolutely my fault, I should have like, triple triple checked that there was a movie on that was maybe better suited than that," Laurie commented. He thought it would have been a great idea to take Rosa to the cinema, however just the one screen and one movie of choice... not the greatest idea after all. "Did you not see my face when that monster thing came up on screen? Well, probably not because it was pitch black, but half my popcorn ended up on your lap so you at least felt the terror. I'll pick a better movie next time. Or you should pick one. Yes, you pick the next one," he rambled on, feeling apologetic for allowing her to experience that.

everleighriveraogden

"Do I not look like the type who can play beer pong to you or something? Is this a challenge you really want to take on?" Everleigh asked, her lips tugging into a smirk at the situation. "I mean, don't let me stop you but I prefer an honest and open starting field." Though how they had got to this point she didn't know. Perhaps the drinks or maybe the encouragement of the barstaff.

"No, no. You definitely do. I just think I look like someone who doesn't know how to play even though I got taught from an early age." Having an older brother helped in those situations. "I'm in though, we can even put a bet on it if you want." Though Laurie himself wasn't competitive, he could feel the energy of the other radiating off her so knew it could be a fun game.

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ezrabroadmoor

"Well you don't have to have a beverage that does anything. We have simple drinks too you know." Ezra spoke with a little chuckle at the others slight hesitancy. "Or you could tell me what kind of flavours you like and I can suggest a drink or a cocktail if you're feeling it. Though our cocktail list isn't as extensive as some of the other bars." Given they cooked food and provided shelter too, it wasn't too surprising.

"A simple drink then, please," Laurie exhaled with relief. "I'm a big fan of tea, go through at least five cups of it a day," he told the other with a grin. "But I like honey too, kind of sweet flavours like what you get in a berry tea." He was around sugary treats all day, so it wasn't a surprise that they'd seeped into his tastes. "I trust you, I have no reason not to at this point."

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"She's too cute to be real! Stop it!" Rosa exclaimed, letting out a symphony of squeals and 'awws' of delight at the photo of the two together. When Laurie suggested he bring the chocolate lab to meet her next time, she was nodding with so much force it was alarming. "Yes please! I'd love nothing more but to meet Marley," her smile wide across her face. Rosalinda laughed at his playful comment before continuing on with her craft. When he seemed to be finished, he slid it over to her and her eyes grew big and round all over again, "Are you serious? Laurie," she looked to the card for a moment longer before getting up to throw her arms around him in a tight hug. "Happy Valentine's Day to you too," Rosa said before kissing him on the cheek and pulling away to look at the card again. "This is amazing, thank you."

#c #c: rosa #event: valentines

"My thoughts exactly, but she's really real. I have the bite marks to prove it," he smiled, showing her the tiny little teeth marks indented onto his arm. "Maybe we could have a picnic? I'll bring some things from Puddifoots and you can do a taste test, see which are your favourites. And I'll bring her too, of course," Laurie suggested, hoping she'd be as keen as he was. The man was taken aback a little when Rosa all but leapt onto him to hug, but he was soon wrapping his arms back around her waist as they fell into a comfortable embrace. "You're more than welcome," he said earnestly as he pulled apart, though his words soon turned to laughs. "You are also now covered in glitter, Ro."

"You have a dog?" her eyes lighting up at the new fact. They'd bonded over their love of animals and ancient beasts but somehow she hadn't realized he had a pet of his own. "Oh my goodness– what breed are they?" Rosa asked. "Hmm, great question," she drew out, seemingly pondering over her choice in answer to his question, "I think I'd say a little bit of both? Like if the Twilight franchise released a series of Christmas ornaments, you could be the little Edward Cullen one," she offered up to Laurie with a laugh. "I mean that in the best way of course," Rosa then quickly added. She continued to work on her own craft, cutting some more hearts out of the colored construction paper. "Hmm... I don't know. I've never tried using any spells on glitter before, especially not on my own person. Perhaps it'd be better to ask someone a little more experienced than us."

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"I do! I can't believe I haven't told you about her," Laurie beamed, always so happy to talk about his pet as he took out his phone from his pocket. "Her name is Marley. She's a chocolate lab puppy, just over a year old now," he said, showing Rosa his lock screen which was of him and Marley licking his cheek. "I'll bring her to meet you next time I see you," he promised, hoping they could organise something then and there given how eager he was to see her again. "Christmas Edward tree ornament," he nodded in agreement, "I think I'm okay with that. He is a pretty guy as my mum says," Laurie chuckled, recalling the two of them watching the franchise together. "We could... or I could not do that and suffer in silence later," he grinned at her again. Laurie added the final touches to his card and gave another shake of his hair to add more glitter before sliding it over to Rosa. "Happy Valentines day, Rosa," he beamed brightly.

samdelgados

"Yeah, that's me," he replied with a light nod. "I was just going to ask you if you needed help, you looked a little lost, I guess? Or maybe that's your resting face, which I can't judge, I've been told before that I have resting bitch face, whatever the heck that really means."

"I've been told I always have the expression of looking like a little lost lamb," Laurie told him. "I don't think too much of it, though. Everything about this place still confuses me." He'd been in the Wizarding world for just about a year now, and while he recognised more than he used to, it was still very overwhelming. "My sister's got that. As long as you're not actually a... bitch, then it's fine!"

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ezrabroadmoor

"You look like you are confused about life right now. Is it that difficult to pick a drink?" Ezra asked, a light chuckle leaving his lips that seemed to show he wasn't trying to insult the male, just point out how perplexed he appeared. "Can I help you with something?"

@lauriebuchanan

Laurie chuckled at the other's comment. "You don't know me yet but that is basically my existence 24/7. Confused about life," he replied. "And I guess specifically I don't know what most of these alcohols do. I'm kinda scared of consuming anything magical after eating a bag of sweets that made me go flying the other day."

#c #c: ezra

"Can't wait to see what you come up with," Rosa laughed back brightly in response to that. She was looking forward to the day regardless of the quality of the cupcakes. "Singing telegram, hmm?" she quirked an eyebrow at that curiously. "Aw come on. I feel like everyone says they can't sing– especially when they're hiding a decent voice," she nudged him playfully. "I also pity you and all this glitter. While you look great, it's going to be a nightmare for you to try and get rid of. Even with the help of magic," she added sympathetically.

"Normally people say that, sure. But I actually cannot sing. Like, my dog howls when I'm in the shower trying to belt out a song to get me to stop." Poor Marley would have to put up with a very long rendition later on as he tried to get rid of the glitter, he thought. "I look great as in, I could be a decoration on a Christmas tree type of great, or the glitter is making me look like Edward Cullen who's a modern day sex symbol type of great?" he asked with a chuckle, gluing paper hearts to the front of the card and shaking his hair to free up some of the glitter to decorate it. "Do you think the delete spell will work? I'm honestly kinda scared to try any spells on myself in case they backfire."

claraarquette

"It's on the house?" Clara's eyebrows rose at that and she was about to ask if she looked that terrible that he felt like she needed his pity, but she wasn't about to knock the gift. Before she had a chance to really question it though, he pointed out the baby and she laughed at his fussing. "That's cute. Thank you. And yes, she does require a lot of energy but she's been pretty good. Certainly easier than the pregnancy so far."

"It's on the house," Laurie repeated, making sure the other knew he was being serious with his offer. "Easier than the pregnancy? No way. I've been told newborns are nightmares. Not that this one is a nightmare, obviously," he quickly added. "Does she like toys? I'm pretty sure we have some little heart plushies left over from Valentines that are just sitting there if you'd like one."

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camcoleman

"Yeah, they're like these little candies and they sell them at Honeydukes. I don't think they're my favorite but if you can eat most of the candies in Honeydukes, I suggest trying most at least once to get the full experience."

"I went in there once. Nearly got attacked by a flying lollipop and ran out before it had the chance to get at me again," Laurie recalled. "Maybe I'll be brave and try it again. What other ones do you recommend? I'm not gonna go crazy but I might just spend this month's tips in there."

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claraarquette

"I'm fairly certain I didn't order the cake." Clara pointed out looking a little confused when it arrived at her table. "The sugary caffeinated drink however... that's all mine."

@lauriebuchanan

"Cake's on the house," Laurie smiled as he placed the coffee on the table besides the woman and her baby. "You look like you need all the sugar you can get right now with this cute little thing taking up all your energy," he said, grinning at the baby and making cooing noises at her.

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"I would absolutely love that. Although if you're saying it's an obvious difference I'm sure that game will lose its novelty really quick," Rosa teased, more than happy to spend the day with him that way though. "I'd say that depends... but probably the magenta?" she replied after a moment of consideration. "No way," she gasped as the glitter exploded all over the place. Rosa had been trying to choose some stickers from the selection when out of the corner of her eye she saw Laurie battle with the vial. No amount of magic was going to be able to clean up the amount of glitter that now coated the poor guy and his surroundings. "Well it was spectacular, I have to say that," she remarked through laughter. She peeled one of the heart stickers off of the sheet she had been holding, gently sticking it to his cheek before leaning back as though to admire her work, "I guess this means you're the Valentine's Day card now."

"I'll put tons of effort in, make it way less obvious," Laurie commented with a nod, as if his designs would get anywhere near as good as his colleague's even with practice. "Got it," he nodded, putting the magenta vial down and picking up the peach one, subsequently spilling it. Laurie tried to rub his eyes but that just made the situation worse. "Spectacular? That's one word for it," he sighed, blowing more flecks of glitter from his cheeks with the exhale. Somehow though, the boy was glad for a coating of glitter as she leant over to place a sticker on his cheek, the red glow across his whole face being hidden quite well. "Part of me wants to be one of those singing telegram cards, but I can't sing. Then again, I kind of have embarrassed myself enough for today so I'm not sure it would make much of a difference. You'd have to deal with it though," he teased.