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*Holmesian Feline* · 12-19-2018, 09:22 PM

Another summer…another busy season.

Or rather a VERY busy season as summer always was. Gideon had survived his first summer the previous year so he had some clue as to what he had to contend with but that didn’t mean the young shopkeeper could let his guard down. There was still all the hustle and bustle of students and families as they prepared for another upcoming school term. At least his last batch of potions had been finished before the morning rush. It was hard to keep track of brewing when the tinkling of the bell on the door always caught his attention and pulled him away to assist who he needed to.

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Originally Posted by Zannash

It was a good day for shopping, and Mary Muldoon continued searching for everything she would need to go to Hogwarts.

Mary Muldoon entered the apothecary, and took a sniff of the interesting spell that wafted through the air. She walked up to the counter and asked for a set of glass phials and a brass scale. She had already gotten her cauldron from Potages.

Wiping the counter between customers, he watched as a young girl approach. Gideon was about to ask if she needed help since there was nothing in her grasp to purchase when she spoke up herself. “Of course…” he said with a polite nod as he moved behind to the counter to where he had stocked some of the standard school supplies within easy reach so he didn’t have to wander away when he had a full long line of customers to contend with.

“Will that be all?” Gideon asked as he set down the vials and scale on the wooden surface between them.

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Originally Posted by sweetpinkpixie

Eiji had forgotten how much of a nuisance he found all the hiccuping to be, but silently reminded himself through a deep exhale that it was out of his control and simply one of the mechanics of this particular house elf. Though maybe he could discuss something with Professor Noble to help alleviate said hiccuping?

It was more curiosity that compelled him to take the list to examine more than a genuine want to help. House elves were more something his mum dotted upon and it was a bit embarrassing finding scribblings in old yearbooks or bathroom stalls referring to his mum as the 'part house elf of Hogwarts'. "I know these," he nodded confidently. He wouldn't bother telling Pips that some could be easily collected rather than purchased. He didn't have the patience for a house elf crisis. Orders being orders and all that.

Now, it had been QUITE a while since Charles had been a student and even then he had never been particularly friendly with the house elves. Certainly not enough to know any of them by name. He was not surprised that his grandson was, however. He was more his mother's son that he would let on. Ah, a testament to what his precious sun blossom had accomplished during her Hogwarts years!

"Oh well isn't that just SPLENDID! Eiji, you can help our floppy eared friend out!" Charles was still unsure what to make of Trentula's decision to make the house elves act as the caretakers of Hogwarts rather then fill the spot with another capable hand, though he supposed it made sense as well and was more pooling the school's already existing resources rather than expediting. And he still couldn't be MORE proud of the young man in his accomplishment of becoming Headmaster! "Do hope these ingredients are for general supply rather than any one specific purpose."

He was teasing. Somewhat.

Over the eleven-year-old’s head, there was the sight of an older man that looked vaguely familiar to Gideon from the angle they both were in. And a boy seemed to be with him. Was that…? And was that a house elf? The potioner made a note to maybe go and see who it was when the girl was done with her purchases. But for now, he was returning his attention to the girl since she was important and right in front of him. Well most of it anyway.

12-19-2018, 09:22 PM	#7 (permalink)
Holmesian Feline Chimaera Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Baker Street Posts: 30,220 Hogwarts RPG Name: Marcus Briody Cole Graduated Hogwarts RPG Name: Nadia Atreyu-Rehman Gryffindor Sixth Year x8 x8	Toothless - Napoleon of Crime - Gryffinclaw - Owl Emissary - Pirate Auror - DoctorDonna Another summer…another busy season. Or rather a VERY busy season as summer always was. Gideon had survived his first summer the previous year so he had some clue as to what he had to contend with but that didn’t mean the young shopkeeper could let his guard down. There was still all the hustle and bustle of students and families as they prepared for another upcoming school term. At least his last batch of potions had been finished before the morning rush. It was hard to keep track of brewing when the tinkling of the bell on the door always caught his attention and pulled him away to assist who he needed to. Quote: Originally Posted by Zannash It was a good day for shopping, and Mary Muldoon continued searching for everything she would need to go to Hogwarts. Mary Muldoon entered the apothecary, and took a sniff of the interesting spell that wafted through the air. She walked up to the counter and asked for a set of glass phials and a brass scale. She had already gotten her cauldron from Potages. Wiping the counter between customers, he watched as a young girl approach. Gideon was about to ask if she needed help since there was nothing in her grasp to purchase when she spoke up herself. “Of course…” he said with a polite nod as he moved behind to the counter to where he had stocked some of the standard school supplies within easy reach so he didn’t have to wander away when he had a full long line of customers to contend with. “Will that be all?” Gideon asked as he set down the vials and scale on the wooden surface between them. Quote: Originally Posted by sweetpinkpixie Eiji had forgotten how much of a nuisance he found all the hiccuping to be, but silently reminded himself through a deep exhale that it was out of his control and simply one of the mechanics of this particular house elf. Though maybe he could discuss something with Professor Noble to help alleviate said hiccuping? It was more curiosity that compelled him to take the list to examine more than a genuine want to help. House elves were more something his mum dotted upon and it was a bit embarrassing finding scribblings in old yearbooks or bathroom stalls referring to his mum as the 'part house elf of Hogwarts'. "I know these," he nodded confidently. He wouldn't bother telling Pips that some could be easily collected rather than purchased. He didn't have the patience for a house elf crisis. Orders being orders and all that. Now, it had been QUITE a while since Charles had been a student and even then he had never been particularly friendly with the house elves. Certainly not enough to know any of them by name. He was not surprised that his grandson was, however. He was more his mother's son that he would let on. Ah, a testament to what his precious sun blossom had accomplished during her Hogwarts years! "Oh well isn't that just SPLENDID! Eiji, you can help our floppy eared friend out!" Charles was still unsure what to make of Trentula's decision to make the house elves act as the caretakers of Hogwarts rather then fill the spot with another capable hand, though he supposed it made sense as well and was more pooling the school's already existing resources rather than expediting. And he still couldn't be MORE proud of the young man in his accomplishment of becoming Headmaster! "Do hope these ingredients are for general supply rather than any one specific purpose." He was teasing. Somewhat. Over the eleven-year-old’s head, there was the sight of an older man that looked vaguely familiar to Gideon from the angle they both were in. And a boy seemed to be with him. Was that…? And was that a house elf? The potioner made a note to maybe go and see who it was when the girl was done with her purchases. But for now, he was returning his attention to the girl since she was important and right in front of him. Well most of it anyway. __________________