Firestarter.

RUBY HONEYWOOD. 21. Halfblood. Ex-Ravenclaw and Sugarquill addict. Currently working at FORTESCUE'S ICE CREAM PARLOUR, but one day you'll be wearing my name on your robes. Hardcore WIMBOURNE WASPS fan, though that's only because half the team are my mates. If it wasn't for them, I wouldn't like the bloody sport, it's far too complicated. I much prefer Rugby, like the boys play back home. However, the quidditch boys certainly give the Rugby Teams a run for their money in terms of good looks, I'll give them that. FIRST IMPRESSIONS are important to me, so don't screw yours up. If we get along well, I'll always have your back, no matter what, but you screw up and I'll drop you like a hot stone. I'm not in the mood to be messed about, not any more.

[felixfortescue-blog]

Hauling a blanket wrapped corpse is a little less conspicuous than hauling just a plain old corpse down the stairs. If I’m going to assist in your murder business we should at least try to camouflage your victims. Maybe a nice bow would convince people they’re just misshapen christmas presents.

[rubyhoneywood]

Camouflage? The officers will be looking out for that. You need to act as obvious as possible. Don't cut it into pieces either, because it makes too much mess and there's always going to something left behind. You need to act quickly, set the body into positions before 'rigor mortis' sets in. And only then can you wrap it.

[arcturusfawley]

Very funny, Ruby.

[rubyhoneywood]

I'm not joking. Sometimes your face concerns me greatly.

[wildcardscout]

Sounds exactly how I’d picture a brother I never wanted. I envy your patience with him.

In my experience, what’s needed is a healthy balance. You need friends to refer your work to their friends, but whether or not your designs are worth it — well, that’s up to you.

[rubyhoneywood]

That's it. I already had one brother, I didn't need another one. He's just a pain, but he's a pain I can't ignore, nor do I want to. 

I have far too much work for a healthy balance. I design pieces for one person. I'd never have time to put together a whole portfolio. 

[chasingquidditchdreams-deactiva]

Thanks, Ruby. I really appreciate it. Did he really? I wasn’t really paying attention to anything other then the quaffle. A bathtub full? Merlin, I think that’s a bit much for me. I’m inclined to say it isn’t good for your skin but then again Cor’s skin doesn’t’ seem to have suffered much does it?

[rubyhoneywood]

Definitely. Or his face just naturally con-caved inwards. I'm not quite sure which. Yeah! Imagine how much fun it'll be! Cor's skin is probably due to the specific drink. You know that's a secret recipe, perhaps they use special chemicals in it. Besides, I'm sure some ancient race used to bathe in milk, champagne is levels above that!

[partyboyquintin-deactivated2015]

Bloody hell, Ruby. What did you do to the poor thing?

[rubyhoneywood]

I'm a good Samaritan. I took the pirate of a bird on, even if I didn't know he was blind at the time. 

[wildcardscout]

Better to try and fail than put up with Felix Fortescue winking at you as you sip your afternoon tea, I say. I’m sure that you have enough of the real thing to deal with as is.

The Wasps are rather sensitive about this sort of thing, in my experience. 

I’m a big believer in doing what you love if you’ve got the knack for it. Designing is a tricky business, but nothing is impossible.

[rubyhoneywood]

A wink is the least he can do. It's impossible to drown him out. He's even annoying through a silencing charm. It's his super power. 

The Wasps are sensitive about everything. When you're in the spotlight so much, it's hard not to be. 

I just want to earn it properly. I don't want people to think that I've only been making friends to better my business prospects. 

[arcturusfawley]

Honestly, Ruby, I’m beginning to think that you’ve simply developed an affinity for broken animals.

[rubyhoneywood]

You and Fe aren't broken, you're just ugly. 

[felixfortescue-blog]

I’m taking the line of some mysteries being better left unsolved. You didn’t murder anyone did you? Wait, no, better not to ask — if you need help lugging any suspiciously wrapped packages down the stairs just let me know, yeah? No need to elaborate.

[rubyhoneywood]

Why take time to wrap them up? They won't exactly appreciate them, and I'm not going through all that effort, unless I'm going to wrap them up properly with a bow and sparkles and someone would think it was their present.

[arcturusfawley]

I didn’t know owls had that sort of strength. Are you sure it’s an owl? Furthermore, it might help if you didn’t get another blind one.

[rubyhoneywood]

They do if they can't see a way of getting out of the large green mess that they're stuck in. He was cute and I thought he was speaking to me. I guess he could have been speaking to anything.. I had no way of knowing how useless he would be, but I can't get rid of him now. 

[wildcardscout]

It might be time to invest in some blinds. They always have excellent sales around holiday season. A Christmas gift to yourself, if you will.

Careful not to say that in front of some of the Wasps, they’re not the biggest fans of my work. But thank you, Ruby. What would you want to be doing if not serving people ice cream, if you don’t mind the question?

[rubyhoneywood]

I doubt it would be enough. Not even instant darkness powder would be enough to cover up that smarmy grin. I'm learning to ignore it. It just puts off guests a little, when they come around. 

I'm their friend, not their maid. They don't care what I read, neither should they. Designing. I make clothes in my spare time, dresses, suits, casual. I love it. It's just a fickle business, more who you know that how much talent you have. 

[felixfortescue-blog]

Was that what all that crashing was earlier? I didn’t like to ask. I thought I might be interrupting some strange ginger sacrifice.

[rubyhoneywood]

Depends which time you're talking about. If it was early evening, then it was the owl, early morning? If I told you, I'd have to kill you. 

[rubyhoneywood]

This is why I didn't want any pets! What's the point of having an owl, if all it does is fly and knock over a tree? 

It is funny though, when he thinks he's staring out of the window, but he's just staring at the wall .

[wildcardscout]

Those who are most interested in Mr. Fortescue do tend to shove, don’t they? I don’t know what it is about them. Maybe it’s that billboard.

Don’t worry, dear, it’s not my face that most people remember me by. How did you end up working for the Wasps’ Chaser, anyway?

[rubyhoneywood]

Don't remind me of that damned billboard. My window looks out to it. Night and day, I have him winking right at me. 

I've read a few of your articles. I have to admit, I admire your scathing and blunt style. I was the only one who needed a job enough to reply to a shady ad in the Quibbler. 

[seekerblackburn-deactivated2015]

I realized today that I have a birthday coming up. Finally I’ll be recognized as an actual adult in the league and not the baby.

[rubyhoneywood]

A birthday so near to Christmas? If there's ever an excuse needed for a party, this is it! 

[chasingquidditchdreams-deactiva]

They probably would have liked to after I showed them up. Really? Thanks, Ruby. I had so much fun out there. I think a little to drink wouldn’t be a terrible thing. Just a touch to celebrate.

[rubyhoneywood]

..and you'd still have thwarted them, even then.. Still, I'm sure one of them was crossed eyed. Maybe that's the reason that he kept going the wrong way for half the match. A touch? You deserve a bathtub full. Who knows, perhaps it's good for your skin. You'll never know, unless you try.

[wildcardscout]

I don’t care about the poor sods enough to intervene. I’m fairly sure that it would just be a waste of energy anyway. But I wish you the best of luck if you decide to try your hand at it. With the way you’re dressed, you’d have more success than I would.

Scout Valentine. It’s a pleasure. I think I’ve seen you around the shop when I’ve stopped by for ice cream.

[rubyhoneywood]

I don't think you can develop a style like that, you're just born with bad taste. Neons shouldn't never be worn before eleven. I doubt they'd listen to me, most of the time I'm shoved out of the way when they realise that Felix isn't at the shop. 

I knew I must have met you before, I just couldn't place a name to a face. There's so many people that come in, I try my best, but I'd rather ask someone their name, than call them the wrong one. That never ends well. 

[themorgannoel-blog]

Uh huh. Liar. Look, mate, I’m not gettin’ ya a mini-elephant or a hippo or a monkey fer that matter. I’ll get ya a cat and put it in a little monkey suit. Well when ya discover what that thing is, I’ll see if it’s bloody legal t’own.

Who’s gonna attack ya over a kebab? 

[rubyhoneywood]

Oh Morgan! That's perfect. Imagine a cat in a monkey sui. Just imagine how cute it would be! I'm not expecting it to be a tiger, you moron. I'm far too small for that. I would be something tough, fiery, extremely good looking and well fed. That can't be that hard to find.

I would tackle anyone with a kebab, if I was hungry enough. You got to be prepared for any situation.