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Cassirin · 06-13-2004, 05:38 AM

After Ginny finishes her final year at Hogwarts, she's stunned to learn that Harry, who's been out of school a year, is engaged. Not wanting to return to the Burrow, which will be full of wedding planning and activity, Ginny escapes to Diagon Alley for a bit of independent living. The twins kindly take Ginny in and offer her a job, and she drags Neville and Luna along as flatmates. Who knows what will happen now that they are living independently?

This is a VERY loose storyline so far, but we want to have the chance to explore these characters as rising adults. I have all of the main characters filled at this point. If you are interested, go ahead and post your character idea. To be honest, I'd prefer HP characters (but not necesarily HRH) rather than made-ups... although a quality made-up is always welcome. If I don't feel your character will add to the story, I probably won't say yes. Also, we're quite serious about RPing, so if you aren't on at night EST, CST, or you will only post very sporadically, don't bother. This is advanced RPing, so YES, your posts need to be longer and more detailed and we DO care about your spelling and grammar.

Ginny - Cassirin
Neville - Spots
Luna - Biochemkris
Fred - tylert_28
George - Cassirin
Ron - Poirot
Hermione - Lumos299
Harry - Lumos299
Elizabeth - Kirstie McGonagall
Guinevere - Jennifer_w
Dobby- Spots

Cassirin · 08-06-2004, 06:21 AM

Tara spent time behind the telescope, taking some notes but generally just enjoying the view, until her mind had settled back into its calm patterns. The sky didn't change in its majesty and beauty, and occasionally it was kind enough to offer up one of its secrets. She didn't have any real work to finish, having left her old project at the Ministry and her new one in Snape's quarters, so she retired to bed well before the sun came up.

Tara pinned her hair up, finding the longer tresses to be too hot to sleep in this high up, then slipped into a lightweight nightdress. It hit just above her knees and was a cool alternative to the heavy robes she needed to wear in the open classroom. Living in the tower was lovely, but it was also hot most of the time. Finally, she climbed between the sheets, and let delicious sleep take her away.

A soft tap woke Tara, who had been a light sleeper since her childhood. She stumbled out of bed, addled from so little sleep but cognizant enough to grab the matching robe off the back of her chair. Her quarters were right off her classroom, disguised by a large tapestry of the Milky Way. No students even realized it was there. Pushing aside the tapestry, Tara enountered a large black back. She made a sleepy noise and rubbed her eyes.

Biochemkris · 08-06-2004, 06:29 AM

Snape waited and was going to leave when he thought he heard movement from within. He was so focused on the door in front of him that he failed to notice the door behind him. He heard the creaking sound of a door behind him. Snape turned around and was quite shocked to see Professor Sinistra standing in the doorway, leaning upon the doorframe, in her bedclothes. Of course, she was wearing a robe, though thin, short, and low necked, and she had just seen him in nothing but his boxer but, the sight of her... Snape felt his face flush and hurried to complete the task for which he had climbed all those stairs. Clearing his throat he extended the stack of parchment, "I'm sorry to disturb you. I noticed these pages this morning; I thought you might have left them last night and that I would return them to you."

Cassirin · 08-06-2004, 06:55 AM

"Yeah," George agreed, kicking off his own shoes and proceeding to tell Fred all about his own conversation about Hermione, as well as gently hinting again at how bad it was to be leading such a sweet young thing astray. "I'm exhausted, old boy. I'm going to bed." George entered their room and plopped onto the bed, not bothering to turn down the sheets.

"What?" Tara was tired and his words didn't seem to be making much sense to her, but she slowly came back to her senses. Professor Snape was looming in front of her, holding out parchments that looked all-to-familiar. And here she was standing in her summer nightgown, letting all the world see her legs and much of her chest.

"I... oh, thank you," she took the parchment from him, her hand brushing his. Tara jerked her hand away from his as if scalded. Her eyes leapt to his face to see if he too was reacting to her touch, and found that his face was quite flushed. Concern swept out any other emotion, and she found herself opening her door. "Professor, are you feeling alright? Do you need a seat?"

Biochemkris · 08-06-2004, 07:02 AM

His cheeks felt as if they were on fire and he quickly tried to get himself under control. Looking down, he cursed himself as his eyes focused, not on the floor, but on the finely shaped, bare, legs in front of him. "I'll be fine. Madam Pomfrey has already tended to me," he said, after clearing his throat, though he was feeling a bit light headed.

BG · 08-06-2004, 04:25 PM

Harry awoke the next morning in the position he had fallen asleep in. His arms were wrapped around Ginny and they were laying on the couch. She was still asleep so Harry reached very gently, trying to not move as much as he could, to grab his glasses off of the side table next to the couch. He rubbed his eyes before putting them on and blinking a few times. He looked at the clock that was mounted on the wall across from him, remembering that he had to go back to the ministry for auror training today.

Harry groaned, knowing he would have to wake Ginny up, because, she too, had a job she needed to get to. He whispered into her ear and shook her gently, and she woke up. He gave her a smile and said, "We have to get to work now."

After making Ginny breakfast, she left and Harry hurriedly got ready for work. He realized that she would be coming home early in the morning, to her brothers, who would, most likely, kill Harry. He hoped Ginny would be able to explain where she was and why she was coming home in the morning. But, she was a big girl now, and she had always been clever with words.

Hermione was up early th next morning, and after eating a nice breakfast in the small cafe under her flat, she apparated to the Ministry of Magic, eager to begin another day of sastisfying work. She arrived and went straigt to her desk, arrangin papers and looking at the new papers in her tray.

Cassirin · 08-06-2004, 06:55 PM

Tara was fully awake now, and she rolled her eyes as Snape once again refused her assistance. Would the stubborn man never learn? "Professor Snape, I believe we've had a discussion similar to this one already," she responded, crossing her arms and giving him her most stubborn look. It was beyond her comprehension why she cared, but she did. "I don't know why you persist in denying that you need help or in denying me the opportunity to help you, but I suggest you move beyond it. I fully intend to finish what I start."

With that, Snape tilted a bit, his face growing pale. Tara reached out and grabbed hold of his good arm, pulling him into her quarters with what she considered to be a gentle tug. Caught off balance, the man tripped into her room and ran into her, and Tara was forced to steady herself and the much larger man.

Mad Eye Touz · 08-06-2004, 06:58 PM

Fred wasn't tired, his little nap in the street had put him over in his need for sleep, so he headed back down to the lab. He cleaned up all the stuff that Guin had knocked over and moved back to his and George's desk. He took the map that he and Hermione had worked on back out. She thinks we're brilliant, he thought to himself and smiling. Fred decided to try the charm Hermione had done himself, closing his eyes and perfectly remembering her every move. He performed the charm and found that he did it perfectly. The map was wiped clean. Fred sat back in his chair and put his hands behind his head, he'd have to tell Hermione about this later....

Finally feeling the first signs of sleepyness getting to him, Fred retreated back upstairs. He sighed as he found George completely uncovered and went and fetched the extra blanket to cover him with. Then Fred stripped down to his normal sleeping attire and jumped into his own bed, falling asleep almost instantly.

The next morning, Fred was up and about before George. He hadn't really got to spend all that much time with him the day before, so he made no effort to keep quiet. He wanted him awake and down in the store spending time with him. After dropping his shoes for at least the eighth time and still no response from George, he stalked over and pulled the blanket off of him then headed downstairs to open the store. Then...he noticed the clock...it wasn't even 6'oclock yet...Fred thought for sure he was losing his mind...first he was thinking about Hermione non-stop, now he was up before 10 o'clock. Mort had no doubt poisoned him yesterday.

Deciding to see what goes on at 6 o'clock in Diagon Alley (something he had never seen before), Fred went and opened the doors to the shop and took a step out. He took a huge deep breath in, and looked up and down the street. Noone was around. Fred took another step out...and nearly screamed at what he saw next. A body..on the ground...right in front of him. Fred carefully took another step...and recognized the body.."Luna? Luna what on earth are you doing sleeping in the...." Fred suddenly saw her eyes. They were wide open...not moving....then he noticed her breathing..or rather not breathing....Fred had no idea what to do..and for a second thought he was dreaming. He heard a door open up somewhere on the street, and he rushed to pick up her completely limp body and rushed her into the store.

Then, running up the stairs(tripping a couple of times in his rush), he started yelling for George, "George! George get up!!" He layed Luna's cold body on the rug in their living room....went and drug George out of bed, and both the boys stood staring down at the lifeless body in their house. "What do we do George?"

Biochemkris · 08-06-2004, 07:10 PM

As she scolded him again, Snape felt a sudden wave of dizziness come over him. Madam Pomfrey hadn't been trying to be overprotective when she told him to take it easy. The long walk up the numerous flights of stairs must have taken their toll and he swayed. Before he could fully recover his balance, Professor Sinistra had tugged on him to lead him inside. The tug was just enough to put him off balance, he tripped right into her, instictively putting his arms up, wrapping them over her arms which had also fastened themselves around him. Utterly embarrassed by this gesture, he was relived when she steered him into a chair and he sat down. He closed his eyes briefly, waiting for the spinning sensation to stop before looking up at Sinistra who looked quite concerned. "Thank you, once again," he said.

Cassirin · 08-06-2004, 10:38 PM

George stumbled out of their room, wearing only his pajama bottoms, as he'd been in the middle of getting dressed. He had heard Fred leaving earlier, and once up, he couldn't fall back asleep. He figured he'd punish his twin for trying so hard to wake him by dragging down once some coffee had been brewed. Fred's dragging him from his groggy perch on his bed only confused him more, until the sight of Luna laying on his carpet brought him fully to his senses.

"What do we do?" George repeated stupidly. What did Fred mean? "What are you talking about? What happened to Luna?" Surely Fred wasn't responsible for Luna's death. Even considering all the irresponsible accidents the boys had been responsible for over the years, they had never caused serious harm and they had never meant any harm to anyone. But why was Luna here in their flat? And what about...

"Ginny!" George shouted, leaving Fred alone with Luna's body as he ran across the landing and into the second flat. Neville must have already left for work, because all three rooms were empty. Ginny, ever a product of Molly's household, had even made her bed, and it sat empty and cold. "She hasn't been here all night," George muttered to himself before returning to Fred.

Tara had no idea what to do with a contrite Snape. She gaped at him for a moment before her mouth snapped shut. "Yes, well, you're welcome," she said crisply, seating herself on the edge of her bed. She wished she had taken the time to make the bed before running to answer the door, but the sleep-rumpled sheets would just have to lie there.

"Do you need a drink or anything else?" Tara asked, crossing her legs and leaning forward solicitiously. Her nightgown slid up her leg and she tried subtly and unsuccessfully to tug it back into place.

Biochemkris · 08-06-2004, 11:28 PM

Snape couldn't decide whether he should look away as he noticed her tugging at her nighdress which had shifted upwards, giving him a better view of her finely shaped.... He decided to look away, hoping she wouldn't think him rude for gazing about her private chambers. He placed his elbow on the arm of the chair and rested his head in his hand. Closing his eyes, he wondered if Madam Pomfrey may have "accidentally" slipped him a mild sedative in that potion for his pain. "I am truly sorry to inconvenience you like this. If I had suspected Madam Pomfrey of slipping me a slow-acting sedative potion, I would have waited to call upon you and return your documents. However, I believed they may have been of some import and thought you might not have retired so soon," Snape said, looking back up at Tara. "If you would but send a message to the Headmaster, I'm sure he can assist me out of your rooms so that you may get your rest."

Mad Eye Touz · 08-07-2004, 12:13 AM

Fred felt panicy. Luna was dead and George was on about Ginny being missing. George and Fred both were usually fast-thinkers but not one single clear thought was coming through to Fred's brain. "I don't know what happend to her...I found her like this. Not here though. I brought her up here. She was in the street just outside our front door. George...Luna is dead and in our apartment. We have to do something...."Fred said pacing around Luna's poor little crumple of a body. "We need to alert the Order...or something. Mom...this is a job for mom..she'll know what to do, right George? Won't mom know? I should owl mom...."Fred said spouting everything that came to mind in a voice that was much higher than his usual still pacing back and forth and occassionally running his hands over his messy hair.

Poirot · 08-07-2004, 01:15 AM

Ron shook his head as Elizabeth disapparate. He sighed and followed her. Soon as he appeared beside her, he walked towards the backdoor and opened it. He yelled, "Anyone home?"

He looked at his back to check on Elizabeth who was watching the sun rise from the east. He smiled and go inside. "Hey Elizabeth, want something to eat?"

Cassirin · 08-07-2004, 04:08 AM

"Thank you. I would be set back quite a few days research without these notes, I'm afraid," Tara made no move to retrieve them from Snape, however. "I'm already awake, Professor," Tara shrugged simply. "I'd be more than happy to assist you to your own quarters. If you'll just give me a moment to change...?"

Tara rose and gathered a set of robes from her wardrobe, then crossed to her private bath. "I'll just be a moment," she promised him as she untied the sash on her night robe. "Don't fall asleep. I'm certain I can't carry you." In the bathroom, she decided against dressing, favoring slipping the robes on over her nightgown. It was a strange sensation, feeling her robe touch so much of her skin, but she shrugged it off, figuring no one ever need know.

Cassirin · 08-07-2004, 04:20 AM

"You want to owl Mum at 7 in the morning and ask her about what to do with a dead woman in our apartment? The poor woman might fall over dead. We need to contact the Ministry and let them know. Or... or... Dumbledore! We need to get Dumbledore!" George stooped next to Luna and closed her eyes, stroking her blond hair. He supposed it should creep him out to be touchind a dead body, but this was poor, quirky Luna Lovegood who had never harmed anyone in her life. People had treated her poorly in life; George wanted to treat her well in death.

"But what about Ginny? And Neville's gone too, although he may have left for work already."

Biochemkris · 08-07-2004, 04:26 AM

Tara swept out of the room before he could stop her. He looked around at the room once more. Without the distration of Tara, he was able to take in his surroundings. The room was round with a high domed ceiling, giving the impression of being outdoors under the stars. There were several vases of fresh flowers and the dark walls were covered in various star charts. He peered a little closer at the one on the wall adjacent to him. It was a chart of Saturn with copious notes about the position of the planet relative to the earth and sun, as well as the positions of its various moons. It was beyond his mediocre skill to understand the majority of the notes, however, there were a few particular notes which drew his attention.

Position of Mars, Saturn, and Venus indicate possible death of HJP

Meeting with F on Tues, midnight

Cassirin · 08-07-2004, 04:42 AM

Tara fully expected Snape to be dozing in his chair, but was suprised to see him studying one of her charts and reading the notes. She wasn't certain what was on the chart, but it was lazy of her to write her brainstorms out in the open like that regardless. "Did you find something that interests you?" she asked in a quiet voice, her tone indicating that any interest he took in astronomy merely amused her. She walked over to study the chart that had caught his interest. "Ahhh... Saturn. She's lovely and fascinating, isn't she?" There it was, at the bottom. Penciled notes about Potter's death and a meeting with Firenze.

Biochemkris · 08-07-2004, 04:54 AM

Snape turned to face Tara as she addressed him. He studied her carefully as she spoke of Saturn. "Most fascinating," he replied. "However, I'm afraid my interest in astronomy ended after my NEWTs. Though, even without Dumbledore's high praise, I can see from your complex notes and calculations, you seem to be interested and talented enough in astronomy for the both of us."

Cassirin · 08-07-2004, 05:05 AM

Tara's cheeks burned brightly at his compliment. Shame on her for blushing so much in the past 24 hours. She wasn't by nature a large blusher, but there was something about the last day that had caused her to be constantly embarrassed or aware of herself.

"Shall we go, Professor?" Tara offered her arm to Snape, wondering why either of them thought a small woman like her could "help" Snape do anything.

Biochemkris · 08-07-2004, 05:10 AM

Snape eyed the small witch's arm and took it, not wanting her to scold him again, though he wasn't sure how she thought she'd be able to support him. "Thank you, once again," he said, glancing back at the chart for Saturn.

"Position of Mars, Saturn, and Venus indicate possible death of HJP." He sincerely hoped the Headmaster had received his message.

Cassirin · 08-07-2004, 05:31 AM

The two made their way down the Astronomy Tower's steep staircase, although Tara suspected that Snape wasn't putting much of his weight on her at all. Oh well... perhaps that was a lesson for another day - never underestimate Sintara Sinistra. As they hit the third floor corridor that would run them to the Grand Staircase, Tara was surprised to see Headmaster Dumbledore turning the corner from the corridor ahead. He seemed completely prepared to see the two of them, an odd couple if ever there was one, walking down the hall and leaning against each other. The twinkle in his eye was not present, however, and Tara found herself leaning against Snape rather than the opposite.

Biochemkris · 08-07-2004, 05:41 AM

Dumbledore turned the corner and came face-to-face with the two professors he needed to speak with. "Ah, Professor Sinistra, Professor Snape, I'm afraid I have some rather sad news," he said. "I'm sure you remember Miss Lovegood?"

Severus and Tara nodded in unison, awaiting his news. "She was found, deceased, outside the Weasley twins' shop in Diagon Alley, this morning," he continued, giving Severus a significant glance.

All color drained from Snape's face as the implications of the Headmaster's pronouncement. He felt a bit faint and reached out for the bannister to steady himself and the added weight of Sinistra. Swallowing the lump in his throat, he asked, "Has the cause of death been determined?"

Cassirin · 08-07-2004, 05:57 AM

"Luna?" Tara said the girl's name softly, remembering the butterbeer cork necklace and her Ravenclaw house pride and her quirky brilliance that demonstrated the ability to be moved by the stars and to be curious enough to seek the answers to their mysteries. She dropped to a sitting position on the steps, surprised by the depth of emotion she felt for a student she hadn't gotten to know that well.

She lifted her eyes from the floor, feeling a bit dizzy now herself, and looked at Snape. He was pale, and clutching the banister as if his life depended on it. Did he have something to do with whatever had happened to poor Luna?

Mad Eye Touz · 08-07-2004, 06:00 AM

Fred didn't like the idea of George touching Luna...it didn't seem right. Fred's body gave a shiver as George closed Luna's big open eyes. "Maybe we should get her a blanket. Yes...not that she needs it...but, yeah. I'll fetch her a blanket." Fred retreated back to his room and pulled the spare blanket off the bed and walked back to Luna's side. He draped the blanket over her body, making sure to cover her feet, but not her head. It gave the appearance that she was just sleeping, which eased Fred's mind a bit...

Biochemkris · 08-07-2004, 06:08 AM

Dumbledore cast sympathetic eyes down at Tara and then looked back to Severus. "I am on my way to the Weasley flat to determine that now. However, I am certain your suspicions are correct, Severus," he replied, gravely. "We shall have a chat later on today. In the meantime, I suggest you get some rest. I hear from Madam Pomfrey that you sustained some injuries last night."

He placed a comforting hand upon Tara's shoulder before walking back from the direction he had come, making his way back to his office to prepare for the scene awaiting him at the Weasley flat.

Snape watched as Tara sank to the stair, her arm, sliding out from his own. "Yes, sir," he replied when Dumbledore told him they would have a chat and to get some rest."

He stared at the space Dumbledore had just vacated. He had failed. He was so wrapped up in getting his injuries taken care of that he had failed to send Dumbledore his warning last night. Snape mentally added the name Luna Lovegood to his list.

Cassirin · 08-07-2004, 06:49 AM

Tara felt Dumbledore's hand on her shoulder, and then felt an eternity pass by before she recollected herself. Pulling herself to her feet, she presented Snape with a stoic face. "I'm sorry I lost myself for a bit there. Shall we continue on to your quarters, or do you need to rest a bit?"

George didn't even have to use the floo powder before the fire blazed green and Dumbledore stepped out. "Professor Dumbledore," he stuttered, stepping back and nearly tripping over the carpet. "S-sir? We found Luna. Luna Lovegood. She's... she's dead, sir." George looked over at Fred, who looked stricken. "And, sir? Ginny and Neville Longbottom are missing too. They were all living together."

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