J.A.I.L.B.A.I.T. Teaparty ::Semi-Screened for Female Chars Under 30::

[ginevram.livejournal.com]

Madam Rosmerta has cleared away most of the usual tables and booths. There are still a few small tables scattered around the large room, and a cheery fire is crackling in the fireplace. Along one wall are long tables loaded with tea sandwiches, scones, petit fours, candies, biscuits and other rich treats. On the opposite wall there is tea with all the accoutrements, a fountain type punchbowl, and coffee for those who prefer it to tea. Butterbeer is also available on request.

The tables hold bouquets of early spring flowers -- snowdrops, narcissus, and crocus in pink, yellow and white. There are soft yellow, pink, and white ribbons on the candle sconces, as well.

In a back room, the models from Gladrags are bustling around, changing into the various cloaks and robes they will be showing the attendees. They can't be seen, but it is possible to hear their indistinct chatter.

After checking the arrangements with Madam Rosemerta, Ginny stands near the door, nervously waiting for Emma to show up, and worried about whether the party will come off well, and very excited about her friends meeting each other. She's dressed in an aqua green Muggle dress with small yellow flowers, and wearing the new silver snitch necklace Harry gave her.



((While screened for female characters under the age of 30, the Three Broomsticks is a public facility, so it is possible for other characters to crash the party. It'll be a lot easier if they're disguised as a female under thirty, though. *wink*))

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[ginevram.livejournal.com]

*noticing a break in Madam Rosmerta and Rita's "conversation," followed by Rita's obvious indication she'd seen her watching, Ginny excuses herself from her companions and joins Rita at the bar, bringing her cup of tea with her*

Hullo, Ms. Skeeter. How've you been, lately? *stops just short of asking her if she's married anyone recently; but smirks a little*

*nods towards Madam Rosmerta* She's a nice lady, isn't she? *sips her tea to hide her growing smirk*

[fabulouslytacky.livejournal.com]

"I'm doing well, Ms. Weasley. And you?" Rita said politely.

She was sure that Ginny's motives for approaching her could not be pure, but, as her own motives for doing anything were rarely pure, she decided to be cordial. Besides, she'd learned the hard way to never to alienate a potential ally.

She'd been about to take another sip from her drink when Ginny asked her second question. She slowly lowered the glass and took a breath before answering.

"Yes, she's a lovely person. I'm very fond of her," she said guardedly. "Why?"

[ginevram.livejournal.com]

Oh, I'm doing very well, thanks. Glad to hear you are, too. *smiles innocently*

*really doesn't want to do anything awful to Rita, and would like the press on her and Harry's side, anyway, but can't help messing with her, just a bit*

Oh, no reason, really. I just wondered if it was a sort of exclusive fondness, or if you're just friends with benefits.

[fabulouslytacky.livejournal.com]

Rita automatically distrusted Ginny's innocent smile. Ginny was being sneaky about something, and although the sneakiness was directed at her this time, she approved on principle.

"Oh, nothing exclusive," she replied, "we just...help each other on occasion."

She went on, "Speaking of helping each other, we do need to discuss those photos sometime. I'm afraid I haven't the time today," she paused to admire the sway of Rosmerta's hips, "but we should do it soon."

((OOC: I'm afraid this has to be my last post tonight. The Nyquil's kicking in and I'm drifting off to happy world land.))

[ginevram.livejournal.com]

*is very interested to hear it's not an exclusive relationship, as this means there's hpe she can do a bit of matchmaking with Rita*

Oh, well, I'm glad you're able to be there for each other. *gives her just the smallest of winks*

Yes, we certainly should discuss those photographs. It's probably for the best you can't today, though, as I don't have them with me. *notices Rita's clearly wishing to go off with Madam Rosmerta for a bit of private time and genuinely sympathizes* I'll just owl you, then, sometime during the next week, and perhaps we can meet back here to discuss them?

((OOC: Good night, and hope you feel better!))