#REPLIES.{you want a revolution; I want a revalation}

[suchadorcas]

WHO: LILY EVANS WHERE: FLOREAN FORTESQUE’S ICE-CREAM PARLOUR

✩•̩̩͙*˚＊˚*•̩̩͙✩•̩̩͙*˚＊*•̩̩͙✩ @oh-evans​ ✩•̩̩͙*˚＊*•̩̩͙✩•̩̩͙*˚＊˚*•̩̩͙✩

Another mouthful and Doe started talking to try and make her friend laugh.   Her latest obsession had arrived in the form of a huge funfetti sundae ,   vanilla ice cream ,   covered in sprinkles with two wafers and strawberry sauce.   It was her own idea of heaven and Lily was the first friend she thought of to share her experience with.

“Come on, Lil’ !! Name me one thing better than ice cream ?? ONE !! ‘Cause right now, I can’t well maybe fire whiskey but let’s not talk about my drinking habits right now. Seriously though, I bought a funfetti sundae from here on my birthday just to try and it was actual birthday cake ice cream. Nothing can take that new little happy place away from me !! ” 

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WHO: AMIRIA MACNAIR WHERE: LATER ON; EAST INDIA HOUSE BALL

✩•̩̩͙*˚＊˚*•̩̩͙✩•̩̩͙*˚＊*•̩̩͙✩ @hausofmacnair​ ✩•̩̩͙*˚＊*•̩̩͙✩•̩̩͙*˚＊˚*•̩̩͙✩

A small smile graced her lips as she spotted Amiria in the crowds of people , a little hesitant and unsure as to whether to make the move.   A shot of seemed to answer the question for her as her hands brushed down her dress and she confidently took a few steps towards her, trying to make her gaze without tripping on her dress.   “ A crowded room and I can still pick you out,” not the smoothest line on the planet but she tried to reconcile it. “It’s lovely to see you here Amiria and you look....stunning!”   The pause had been to find the right word as dashing ,   dreamly ,   and gorgeous all worked but didn’t seem to fit. 

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WHO: EMMELINE VANCE WHERE: LATER ON; EAST INDIA HOUSE BALL

✩•̩̩͙*˚＊˚*•̩̩͙✩•̩̩͙*˚＊*•̩̩͙✩ @emmelinevancx ✩•̩̩͙*˚＊*•̩̩͙✩•̩̩͙*˚＊˚*•̩̩͙✩

An empty glass in hand ,   and a little pep talk from Ted   ( @badgepuff )   and Marlene   ( @starryeyxdmckinnon​ )  and Doe had committed to making at least one bad decision tonight.   She bit her lip ,   a soft smirk on her lips.   “Look who’s icecube just melted. Can I bet on the fact it’s because you are looking hot tonight.”   Her flirt game was off ,   as was her target ,   a fellow colleague.   “I ain’t never seens like that before, there’s always parchment hiding that pretty face.”

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WHO: MARLENE MCKINNON WHERE: MARLENE AND LILY’S 

✩•̩̩͙*˚＊˚*•̩̩͙✩•̩̩͙*˚＊*•̩̩͙✩ @starryeyxdmckinnon​· ✩•̩̩͙*˚＊*•̩̩͙✩•̩̩͙*˚＊˚*•̩̩͙✩

A knock on the apartment door and Doe pushed her own feelings aside once more to help her friends.   In her hand was a VHS and a basket of sweet pick me up foods like doughnuts and brownies and marshmallows and the like.   It was a little more than she’d have done for either Lily or Mary but Doe thought that difference was only noticeable to her.

“So how about we lighten the mood and I show you how the muggles see us ??   This is based off a Legend that they have but pretty much never let go.   Like I used to enjoy this story but honestly ,   knowing how magic really works just makes the whole thing funny.   It’s a new version but it’s the same story.   I think this is mostly about the sword though so there’s swords and dragons if you want that or I can find something else ??   I just thought it’d be fun ?! ”

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WHO: TED TONKS WHERE: BALLROOM OF EAST INDIA HOUSE

✩•̩̩͙*˚＊˚*•̩̩͙✩•̩̩͙*˚＊*•̩̩͙✩ @badgepuff​ ✩•̩̩͙*˚＊*•̩̩͙✩•̩̩͙*˚＊˚*•̩̩͙✩

“Is it sad wanting to get a picture on your own ??   Usually I’d call my friends over but I’m guessing they’re busy with boys or something…”   Doe immediately shook her head, hoping those thoughts would leave her mind quickly and quietly.   “I mean they can do them, and I’ll just drink and dance my night away.   Sounds good enough for me.”   Doe was finding her own upsides and spent most of her time doing so.   It was awkward when your only hype gal happened to be someone you wished looked at you differently but Doe had accepted that it wasn’t going to happen no matter how much that idea hurt.   “I just thought there’d be a little self love to go around and this dress wasn’t exactly cheap.”

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WHO: FRANK LONGBOTTOM WHERE: DANCEFLOOR; EAST INDIA HOUSE

✩•̩̩͙*˚＊˚*•̩̩͙✩•̩̩͙*˚＊*•̩̩͙✩ @frank-orion​✩ •̩̩͙*˚＊*•̩̩͙✩•̩̩͙*˚＊˚*•̩̩͙✩

A few drinks down and Doe had decided to simply enjoy herself on her own and if that came with trying to make some new friends ,   then it was a bonus.   Enjoying herself out on the dance floor ,   trying to avoid people whilst giving her own space.   Accidently bumping shoulders with someone Doe turned to apologise.   “ Oops, sorry. ”    Wait ,   she knew this person.   “ Oh ,   hey !!   Wasn’t expecting to see you around here ,   although I suppose I should have expected to everyone... ”

[suchadorcas]

WHO: MARLENE MCKINNON WHERE: SOLSTICE BALL; EAST INDIA HOUSE

✩•̩̩͙*˚＊˚*•̩̩͙✩•̩̩͙*˚＊*•̩̩͙✩ @starryeyxdmckinnon​✩•̩̩͙*˚＊*•̩̩͙✩•̩̩͙*˚＊˚*•̩̩͙✩

Grabbing herself another drink for the bar ,   Doe turned round to find Marlene walking her way.   In a dress like that Doe had to pinch herself to make sure she wasn’t just dreaming about how she wanted Marlene to look.   The grace ,   the purpose shone from her and she was looking drop dead gorgeous.   To calm her nerve ,   Doe took a large sip from her drink, but hadn’t been paying enough attention to it as she began to choke on a piece of ice cube she had attempted to swallow.   Breaking her gaze she tried to cough the ice cube back up ,   swallowing more of her drink to wash it down.   After the few seconds of panic ,   Doe settled, having successfully swallowed the ice cube.   She tried to offer Marlene a small, almost apologetic smile.   She had previously been trying to subtle about her emotions but it seemed subtlety was off the table.  “Next time you gotta warn me before you come walking in like the actual Belle of the ball because wow you look….incredible !! ”

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MAR [ @macmary​ ]

“  I can catch the moon in my hand. Don't you know who I am?  ” ~ Fame , Irene Cara LOCATION: their flat

Headphones in, Doe let the rest of the world drop away for a short while. Mixtape on blast, and shoved into her pocket, she allowed herself a little dance around the living room, using her wand to tidy up as she went. Singing along she was happy in her own little bubble completely disregarding the fact her roommate had just walked in. “ Don't you know who I am? Remember my name!”

[suchadorcas]

WHO: MARY MACDONALD WHERE: THEIR APARTMENT

✩•̩̩͙*˚＊˚*•̩̩͙✩•̩̩͙*˚＊*•̩̩͙✩ @macmary​ ✩•̩̩͙*˚＊*•̩̩͙✩•̩̩͙*˚＊˚*•̩̩͙✩

“Okay so be honest, what d’ya think ??   I was trying something new and I think I’m better off burying this and pretending it never existed.   I swear it looks a lot better in Twillfit like I promise.   But now...now I’m definitely in two minds about the whole thing so tell me, and don’t so the whole friend thing, just tell me if I look okay ?? ”

Had she told Mary she was planning a second or more accurate a second-take first date one that meant she couldn’t get distracted by Grease ??   No.   After all that had been the word on her lips that night ,   and she still hadn’t received a time and a place so maybe it wasn’t even happening but she hoped it was.   Part of her knew they would want to know all the details Doe didn’t have but outfit seemed to subtle hint. She just wanted to make sure she didn’t look like a House Elf.

[suchadorcas]

STARTER FOR: MARLENE​ WHERE: Diagon Alley, The Protest

✩•̩̩͙*˚＊˚*•̩̩͙✩•̩̩͙*˚＊*•̩̩͙✩ @starryeyxdmckinnon​ ✩•̩̩͙*˚＊*•̩̩͙✩•̩̩͙*˚＊˚*•̩̩͙✩

Turning up straight after work felt like the right thing to do. At first she’d simply thrown her headphones on to distract herself to focus on the protest and its meaning. She was there as a supporter, but also an auror and wanted to make sure it was safe enough. Doe was quickly lost in the crowd but found the familiar face quickly enough.   “ ‘Lene! ”   She called out above the noise. She excused herself as she shuffled through the organised chaos.   “ How are things, I know it’s a little rough at the moment but I’m hoping this is a good thing. I do not want to be going all Detective Dorcas on these people! ”

[suchadorcas]

WHO: RABASTAN LESTRANGE [ @youngestxlestrange​ ] WHERE: At the All Hallows Evening Ball

Keeping her drink close, and losing her friends in the crowds, Doe felt a little uneasy. There were a lot of people here for the function and she guessed it was an even split between those with money gained from good, and those who gained money from other levels. She wasn’t about auras or vibes but a cold shiver ran down her spine for a moment. Someone must have simply opened the windows. With lots of people and alcohol around it was easy enough to work up a sweat so at least she could reason with herself. But she wasn’t great around new people, so walking straight into them was not a great plan.

Doe paused, looked up and offered a small smile. “I’m sorry I really should be going to look for something, well someone, but right now a cigarette wouldn’t be a bad idea either.” She took a few steps away from the male, hoping that was it for their interaction - but Doe had never been lucky in that regard. “I’m sure you’re busy looking for people too.”

[suchadorcas]

WHO: MARLENE MCKINNON [ @starryeyxdmckinnon​ ] WHERE: At the All Hallows Evening Ball

Spotting Marlene at first, sent Doe speechless. It was spooky but almost majestic and she had to concentrate to make sure she didn’t stare too much. She gave a small wave to her friend. “Ain’t yas just a stunner as always Marlene. “What are these, so wither'd and so wild in their attire.That look not like the inhabitants o' the earth.” To Doe’s mind the Macbeth quote seemed relatable and allowed her to speak before her mind drifted to questions she didn’t want to answer.

She smiled, before taking a gulp of her drink. “So....anyone caught your eye tonight?” It was the only way she could think to start a conversation without dropping any silent bombshells. “I mean there’s no point spending time with friends if ya got other plans tonight and I don’t wanna be stopping those.” Well she did, and probably saying that meant that she did, but Doe was never going to be the one to hold a friend back from what they wanted, no matter the personal cost.

[suchadorcas]

WHO: HARRISON [ @harrisonbagnold​ ] LOCATION: MINISTRY OF MAGIC - Interrogation Rooms

Coffee in one hand, evidence in the other, Dorcas went straight in guns blazing. She was done being messed around by this investigation. She didn’t want to be lied to again, and sure it wasn’t Bellatrix this time but Harrison was still involved and she needed to get to the bottom of it. In theory, he should have been hurting. But this, this gave him grounds for being a true suspect and Dorcas wanted answers. She burst her way in through the door and took a sat down, barely even acknowledging him before she started talking, not even introducing herself. 

“So let’s just get down to business. You know why you’re here but I’ll lay things out just to be sure. We have photographic evidence of you in possession of your brother’s wand. Now this in itself may not seem suspicious. The now deceased Booker Bagnold, found in the fountain at the Atrium of the Ministry of Magic just past midnight on November 1st, is thought to have been murdered by his own wand. So, given the circumstances, you handling his wand during this night looks pretty damming. Care to explain the situation surrounding your encounter with the deceased on the night of the October 31st.” 

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WHO: ALICE YEN [ @alicexyen​ ] WHERE: At the All Hallows Evening Ball

Doe would have found embarrassment in coming across too drunk to Alice. She wasn’t sure whether it was an attempted sign of respect or not but offered the female a small smile. After all she was only where she was because of Alice, and herself of course, but you had to know people to get to places, and Doe didn’t have many people. Not that she had many more places to get to.

“Alice, your dress. It’s simply stunning. I suppose ghastly is more appropriate but that doesn’t sound like a compliment.”

[suchadorcas]

WITH: REMUS LUPIN [ @luhpxns​ ] AT: The All Hallows Evening Ball

Despite the Ministry haunts of the more ghostly kind this year, Doe knew full well the last thing she wanted to be was a mere ghost. A reflection of something no longer around. Because let’s face it, things that were  no longer around didn’t really matter. Had to be buried deep like everything else. Her white dress was hopefully appeasing enough though as the brunette opted to keep things classy on the surface. Her champagne flute, filled with straight whiskey was likely a bad idea given her colleagues were probably just out of site but if they wanted to full on ghost her, she had to fight back the memories somehow.

“Lu look!!!” She shouted with a smile, her arms filled with an assortment of chocolate muffins. “I dunno what they’ve done to the chocolate cakes but I swear they’re to die for. Try one!” Luckily Doe didn’t process her own words as she stuffed her mouth with a third one in a row. She just hoped she didn’t squish one into her dress. 

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PADDY [ @padfoot-chaos​ ]

“ Better stop dreaming of the quiet life, 'cause it's the one we'll never know ” ~ A Town Called Malice , The Jam

There was always some news, something the Daily Prophet wanted to sensationalise. She was hoping things had faded with her own misgivings. New year, less worries was at least something Doe wanted to try and get behind even if she knew things were likely going to get worse generally. Swapping an alcoholic drink for a smaller coffee, she cast a smile as Sirius. “How’s things with ya? Hope they ain’t going too hard on you! Not that things will ever calm down fully. People don’t work that way!”