[OPEN] What happens in Hogsmeade stays in Hogsmeade

[nonscriptum]

Who: EVERYONE! Especially you!
Where: Hogsmeade Village
When: Oct. 1-2
Rating: PG (Will change if necessary)
Summary: Get your wolf pack and head to town.
The Story:

Ah, Hogsmeade.

They say it's the Vegas of the wizarding world. Or they would, if wizards knew anything about Vegas. Or maybe they'd say it because they don't know anything about Vegas. It doesn't really matter.

What's important is that Hogsmeade is only a hop, skip and jump away from Hogwarts (Hogsmeade, Hogwarts? Coincidence? Wake up, America!), and is host to a number of exciting prospects for people of all ages, provided you're Year 3 or older. Perhaps you're a professor searching for a stiff drink at the Hog's Head Inn to wipe away the stress of the week's classes? Or maybe you're a hapless student with fresh eyes for the little hamlet, eager to try your first Butterbeer at the Three Broomsticks?

The village has something for everyone, with all the assorted businesses a thriving witch-and-wizard town could need: grocers, an apothecary, magical item mechanics, clothiers, sporting goods, bookstores, and the Wizarding Wireless Network headquarters.

Where will you be?





NOTE: If there is a particular venue located in Hogsmeade that is not listed and you would like to add it for people to visit, please feel free to make an addition with a context image and a little blurb so the non-HP savvy (who are those people?) can identify it! xoxo

Comments

Re: Leon Church *Epsilon* | Gryffindor 6th year | OTA (with one closed thread)

[memory_unlocked]

He'd discovered the tunnel a few years back when he'd actually gone inside so once he'd gotten past the gawkers, it didn't take him long to get back down there and he held up his wand, the light illuminating his face.

"Yeah, asshole, who else would it be?"

Re: Leon Church *Epsilon* | Gryffindor 6th year | OTA (with one closed thread)

[beforeblue]

He lowers his wand and lets out a soft noise of relief. "I dunno. Could be anyone. We can't be the only people who come in here." Or it could have been a monster.

Re: Leon Church *Epsilon* | Gryffindor 6th year | OTA (with one closed thread)

[memory_unlocked]

"Most people buy into the ghost thing. I don't know why, given we're surrounded by ghosts at the castle but..." A slight shrug and he moves to lean against the wall and held out a bag to David.

"Brought you some actual food. We didn't finish our meal so I figured you'd wipe out what was left."

Re: Leon Church *Epsilon* | Gryffindor 6th year | OTA (with one closed thread)

[beforeblue]

"The ghosts at the castle are fairly benign. Mostly. But a place like this? Who knows!" He personally thinks it's all meant to appeal to the students who come down at weekends. It definitely gives the lower years a fright.

"You are a lifesaver!" he takes the bag and immediately launches into it. He'd skipped lunch and of course now he's starving.

Re: Leon Church *Epsilon* | Gryffindor 6th year | OTA (with one closed thread)

[memory_unlocked]

"You wish. You're just lucky Carolina and I didn't finish." A slight shrug. "Next time we're just going to find a place outside to eat though. Too many idiots in town."

Re: Leon Church *Epsilon* | Gryffindor 6th year | OTA (with one closed thread)

[beforeblue]

"What, you mean the entire population of the castle we live in? Yeah, I noticed that." God, sometimes when he's here he wishes for fast food. He doesn't get it often, but enough to miss it when he's not at home.

Re: Leon Church *Epsilon* | Gryffindor 6th year | OTA (with one closed thread)

[memory_unlocked]

"Basically. It wouldn't be so bad if we could sneak off to London but nope, crowded village is all we get." The candy store was one of the only good things about Hogsmeade.

Re: Leon Church *Epsilon* | Gryffindor 6th year | OTA (with one closed thread)

[beforeblue]

"I mean, seven hour train journey to get there and all. Unless someone wanted to set up a portkey or floo powder or something," he said, sounding thoughtful.

Re: Leon Church *Epsilon* | Gryffindor 6th year | OTA (with one closed thread)

[memory_unlocked]

Except we can't floo out of just any fireplace in the castle. Otherwise, this would be a lot easier to deal with." Epsilon is watching him almost like see he can see the wheels turning.

"And portkeys are monitored by the Ministry."

Re: Leon Church *Epsilon* | Gryffindor 6th year | OTA (with one closed thread)

[beforeblue]

"It's no good then. We'll have to find the nearest muggle village and steal a car." It's obviously the best solution. "They'll never find us." A lot of the professors he's pretty sure have only the vaguest idea of what a car is.

Re: Leon Church *Epsilon* | Gryffindor 6th year | OTA (with one closed thread)

[memory_unlocked]

"How many ways do you think my sister would kill us if we did that?"

Re: Leon Church *Epsilon* | Gryffindor 6th year | OTA (with one closed thread)

[beforeblue]

"Well yeah, but only if you don't invite her along."

Re: Leon Church *Epsilon* | Gryffindor 6th year | OTA (with one closed thread)

[memory_unlocked]

"...Probably. It'd take some planning but I have naps, assuming there's actually somewhere close by with a car.

And we won't be missed for long enough to get there."

Re: Leon Church *Epsilon* | Gryffindor 6th year | OTA (with one closed thread)

[beforeblue]

"We've got the weekends. That should be enough time. It's not like they keep track of us that well as long as we don't miss class." Not that he thinks this is actually going to happen, but it's nice to think about.

ugh typo

[memory_unlocked]

"Yeah, might take a bit to plan but we could probably pull it off.

End up in detention forever, but..."

Re: ugh typo

[beforeblue]

"It would be worth it just to get to do something different for a while. it's a long drive though."

Re: ugh typo

[memory_unlocked]

"Point.

You can talk to Carolina about it." Because like hell he's bringing this up to her.

Re: ugh typo

[beforeblue]

He grimaces at that, looking a little uneasy. "I'm pretty sure this is gonna be better coming from family."

Re: ugh typo

[memory_unlocked]

"You're not afraid of my sister, are you?" Amusement was pretty damn clear in his tone and Leon was just staring at him.

Re: ugh typo

[beforeblue]

"Uh, have you met your sister?" David asks.

Re: ugh typo

[memory_unlocked]

"As long as you're not a fucking idiot, she's not that bad." A slight shrug.

Re: ugh typo

[notyourrookie]

"I am absolutely a fucking idiot," David replies. "I get punched enough without pushing my luck with her.