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Tabitha Selwyn | Class of '77 | Former Gryffindor | Proud owner of Sweet Spell Bakery in Diagon Alley

[roaringpeakes]

Hello.

I’ll take whatever just got out of the oven.

[tabithaselwyn]

Hey, stranger.

Blueberry muffins just came out, actually.

[tabithaselwyn]

I really want someone to play Quidditch with.

Any takers?

[roaringpeakes]

Owl || Tabby & Peakes

Tabby,

Are you alright?

-Sawyer

[tabithaselwyn]

Peakes,

Yeah. Bit shaken. Where are you? Are you okay? I had to close the bakery. I don't want any unwanted guests coming to brag. I was thinking about supplying them with whatever food I can manage. 

-Tabby

[tabithaselwyn]

Oh Merlin-

D'you think they'll need food supplies? 

[tabithaselwyn]

My wireless broke.

Does anyone know where I can get a good replacement?

[tabithaselwyn]

Ding dong!

[roaringpeakes]

You can still show up, I just won’t be here to greet you. Now, what do I do?

[tabithaselwyn]

Where's the fun in that? Just smooth the filling over. It can't be lumpy. You can use your wand if you'd like.. I can show you a spell to even it out. There, should be good. 

[tabithaselwyn]

Can I bum a smoke?

[lestrangerrodolphus]

  Last I checked, I count as people, darling.

[tabithaselwyn]

People have emotions, love. You... Are not people.

[tabithaselwyn]

Ding dong!

[roaringpeakes]

  Thank you. I don’t think real chef’s wear them but I don’t care.

You will.

[tabithaselwyn]

I think muggle chefs might.

But who's doorstep will I show up on with baking supplies? 

[tabithaselwyn]

Can I bum a smoke?

[lestrangerrodolphus]

  Still? Interesting.

[tabithaselwyn]

That's cute! You thought I was referring to you. No, I enjoy the street. I like people watching.

[tabithaselwyn]

Can I bum a smoke?

[lestrangerrodolphus]

  Then walk away, you could have at anytime now you know.

[tabithaselwyn]

Maybe I enjoy the view.

[tabithaselwyn]

Ding dong!

[roaringpeakes]

  I do, though I’m not a professional like you.

I think you’ll survive.

[tabithaselwyn]

You sure look like it. The hat really completes the look.

What if I don't?!

[tabithaselwyn]

Tabby insists on trying all of her food before its baked. This has landed her in St. Mungo's no less than three times in the past year. 

[tabithaselwyn]

Ding dong!

[roaringpeakes]

  Experience.

I’ve got a job you know.

[tabithaselwyn]

Right! Your mum taught you. Then you should know how to dump the filling in. 

Yeah, I know. I'm gonna miss you when you go, Peakes. I wish you worked more locally. 

[tabithaselwyn]

Self Para | Baths

Your blood is pure.

Funny, when she bled her blood looked the same as Ella’s. Same as Jake’s. It wasn’t clearer. She didn’t clot faster.

The water pooled around her as she clutched the warm mug between her hands. Breathing was difficult. Staying upright was even harder.

Your blood is pure, Tabitha! Why can’t you see it? Why can’t you see that we are better than them?

No. She was no better than anyone. Worse even.

The image of Ella’s dead body lying in her casket flashed through her mind. She had looked so pale. Not that she wasn’t pale in life, but in death….

And she didn’t even get to say goodbye.

Your mudblood friend was only the beginning. Choose the right side, Tabby.

The mug started to shake in her hands, tea dripping into the water, making the water look dirty.

That’s what dirty was. Not blood. No one’s blood was dirty.

The bathwater wasn’t even warm anymore, but she was. The moisture against her skin helped keep her grounded. If she left the tub now she would fall apart into a million droplets. With the water pushing against her, it kept her together. Kept her whole.

The bubbles were all but gone. The dirty water was almost completely still, which didn’t match her mood whatsoever. With an angry cry she threw the empty cup against the wall and watched it shatter, throwing shards everywhere.  Her chest pressed tight, like someone was sitting on it. Tears couldn’t even come, there weren’t any left.

“I’m so sorry.” And this time she wasn’t sure who she was speaking too, the mug or Ella.

[tabithaselwyn]

Ding dong!

[roaringpeakes]

  Tabby I have a rolling pin.

[tabithaselwyn]

Well mine is special! It's got nonstick magic. Yeah. You're quite good at that, you know. Perhaps you should come work with me and Danielle.

[emmelinevanceypants]

Oh dear, not again.

[emmelinevanceypants]

  Pall Mall. This is ridiculous, this is the second time this has happened this summer.

[tabithaselwyn]

Perhaps you should carry around a map, then? I don't know where that is, I'm sorry! 

But yeah, maps are good.

[tabithaselwyn]

Ding dong!

[roaringpeakes]

  I’m prepared.

[tabithaselwyn]

Alright, I brought my own rolling pin. Here, all you have to do is roll it out. Five times.