creevy w camera: Colin walks over to Alex.  " 'ello Alex.  I am Colin.  You want muggle pictures, right?"

jalexstebbins: Alex smiles and pats Colin on the shoulder  "Thanks for coming Colin, and yeah, Muggle photos... some wizarding ones if you have time would be fine too, when people start getting here."

creevy w camera: Colin smiles, "Only difference between muggle and wizard is the developing so it will be easy.

jalexstebbins: "Really, I didn't know that. But don't spend all your time taking photos. Try to have some fun too." Alex waves Colin back to a table against the wall and sits next to Dean.

creevy w camera: " 'ello Dean"

artisticgryff: Dean shifts uncomfortably in his chair. "Hey, Colin.  What's up?"

creevy w camera: "not much just here to take pictures."  To both Dean and Alex, "Can I start with a picture of both of you?"

jalexstebbins: Alex beams and looks over at Dean questioningly.

Ashton Moon 1: Ashton and Hannah come in, holding hands, and laden with all sorts of packages, incuding a broom-shaped one Ashton's carrying.

jalexstebbins: Alex looks toward the door. "Ash! Hannah! Over here."

Ashton Moon 1: Ash waves madly. "Hi, Alex! Happy Birthday!"

jalexstebbins: Laughing. "Thanks!" Then teasingly, "You bring me a new broom?"

creevy w camera: Colin turns and sees Ashton and Hannah.  " 'ello Ashton and Hannah."

Ashton Moon 1: He smiles. "Oh, you only wish, Alex. This one's mine." He hugs it to his chest looking possessive, then squeezes Hannah's hand. "This one too. Hi, Colin!"

abbottpuff: Hannah giggles at Ashton, squeezing his hand back.

jalexstebbins: Alex laughs and eyes the broom package. "What kind did you end up with? You know... have to spy on you for Hufflepuff."

creevy w camera: "Mind if I get a picture of you two for Alex?"

Ashton Moon 1: He nods, smiling to Colin. "Sure." To Alex, he says, "Nimbus 2001." He beams.

Bloomin Fred: His voice drifted over to them as he came into view, greeting and saying hello to this patron and that waitress, people he'd come to know since moving to Hogsmeade.  A second, and then Fred was standing just outside the group, a package in his hands, a promising grin on his face.  "Hope I'm not intruding."

abbottpuff: Hannah smiles at Alex. "Don't worry, I put all sorts of charms on it when he wasn't looking. We don't have to worry about him." She elbows Ashton lightly and laughs.

jalexstebbins: "Oy, Fred! Hi!" Alex beams, "Glad to have you!"

creevy w camera: Colin snaps a photo of Ashton and Hannah.

jalexstebbins: "How did you know about this?

artisticgryff: Dean sits back, watching everyone carefully.

Ashton Moon 1: Smiles at Colin, and squeezes Hannah's hand again. "Wanna sit?"

creevy w camera: Notices Fred, " 'ello, Fred.  How are you doing?"

Bloomin Fred: He flashed a grin at Alex.  "I have my ways.  So what, you're--ninteen now, isn't it?  Thirty-five?  Happy eightieth birthday!"

abbottpuff: "Sure," Hannah replies to Ashton.

Bloomin Fred: "Just lovely, Colin.  You?"

jalexstebbins: Alex shakes his head. "Yeah right. You're the old man around here!" His eyes drift to the package. "Uh oh. Tell me that's not a Weasley gift..."

creevy w camera: "Fred, I am good.  Smile"  Snaps a quick picture.

creevy w camera: Colin giggles softly at the question.

Bloomin Fred: The smile he'd worn for Colin's picture turned into the biggest, Weasleyist, Freddish grin ever. "'COURSE it is!  You expected something else?"

Ashton Moon 1: Ash and Hannah sit, Ash scooting his chair over right next to her.

creevy w camera: Colin walks over to Ashton and Hannah.  "Mind if I sit with you?'

jalexstebbins: "Just make sure you give me any special instructions I'll need before I open it, right?"

Ashton Moon 1: Ash nods. "Of course!" Pats a chair next to him.

Bloomin Fred: "You're on your own,"  He said, grinning. "I can't stay terribly late, though.  George and I are absolutely swamped.."

jalexstebbins: Alex sits down beside Dean again and waves Fred to the table. "Might as well hang around for a while though? Should be some more people coming..."

creevy w camera: Colin sits down and smiles.  He sits the camera on the table.  "So how was shopping?'

Bloomin Fred: He moved to join them.  "Just as long as I'm not gone too late. George'd be bloody mad.."

Ashton Moon 1: Ash laughs. "Expensive."

jalexstebbins: Alex turns to Ash "Er. sorry. I didn't hear what sort of broom you bought?"

Ashton Moon 1: "Oh, right. Nimbus 2001." He smiles. "All the better for beating Hufflepuff with, really."

abbottpuff: "Shopping was great!" Hannah says excitedly to Colin. "Look what Ashton bought me." She reaches up and gently fingers the heart charm and silver necklace that's hanging from her neck.

creevy w camera: Colin chuckles and orders three butterbeers for Ashton, Hannah and himself.

jalexstebbins: "Right, right. You just keep telling yourself that. I happen to know we have an excellent seeker." Alex winks at Hannah.

abbottpuff: Hannah pokes Ashton. "You're not going to beat me, mister." She grins.

creevy w camera: "Hannah, that is so pretty.  You have a real sweetie there"

abbottpuff: "I know!" She leans over and kisses Ashton on the cheek.

Ashton Moon 1: Ashton blushes furiously. "Well, we'll just see, won't we...?" Ducks his head as she kisses him, blushing more.

jalexstebbins: Alex turns to Dean, grinning. "Aren't they adorable?" he asks teasingly.

artisticgryff: Dean smiles weakly. "Yes, they are."

Bloomin Fred: Fred watched the lovey-dovey pair with a lifted brow.  But--Fred behaved.

creevy w camera: Colin giggles.  "Hannah, keep doing that.  He is so cute when he blushes."  Colin blushes slightly

jalexstebbins: Alex looks at Dean strangely for a moment and then turns back to Colin. "So what did you do today, mate? And where's your brother?"

Ashton Moon 1: "Augh!" He covers both cheeks with his hands, hiding his face on Hannah's shoulder, but giggling.

abbottpuff: Hannah laughs. "You don't have to ask me twice." She pulls his hands away and attacks Ashton's cheek with small kisses.

jalexstebbins: Alex shakes his head and starts laughing. "Careful there Ash, you'll get cooties."

creevy w camera: "Alex, I think he must have gotten tied up in his workshop.  He gets distracted.  He even missed Fred's workshop that he really wanted to be at.  I wouldn't be worried."

Ashton Moon 1: He holds both of her hands in his, and giggles, blushing all the more.

Ashton Moon 1: "I don't mind her cooties," he says, laughing.

abbottpuff: Hannah gasps. "I don't have cooties! Good grief!"

creevy w camera: Colin giggles and picks up the camera and takes a picture of Hannah kissing Ashton.

jalexstebbins: "Well, Hannah, everyone knows girls have cooties." He looks around smiling and turns back. "and you seem to be the only girl around."

creevy w camera: Colin takes a picture of Dean and Alex.

abbottpuff: "Yeah, well you'd better be careful or I'll give all of you cooties!" She laughs maniacally.

Ashton Moon 1: "I don't mind 'em!" Kisses her cheek.

creevy w camera: Colin blushes and smiles.

jalexstebbins: Alex crosses his fingers in front of his chest as if warding off a vampire and shakes his head at Hannah and Ash.

creevy w camera: Colin takes a picture if Alex's motion.

samuel capper: *strolls in, small package in hand, walks over to bar speaking briefly to M. Rosmerta, and then looks around for Stebbins*

jalexstebbins: Alex sees Sam and waves "Capper! Hey!"

samuel capper: *grins broadly*  Stebbins! Happy birthday, mate. *puts a package on the table*

jalexstebbins: *smiles and claps him on the shoulder* Thanks, mate. But you didn't have to bring a gift.

samuel capper: *grins* Hell yeah, I did. Its your birthday."

creevy w camera: Colin whispers to Ashton, "Should I have brought a gift?  Seems like everyone else did."

samuel capper: *grins as a bartender brings over a round of Magiquila for everyone*

Ashton Moon 1: He whispers back, "I didn't either. He didn't seem like he wanted them. I guess I should have, but I'm glad I'm not the only one."

jalexstebbins: Alex looks at the drinks and then looks at Sam, clapping his shoulder again. "Have I told you, mate, how excellent you are?" He picks up a glass.

samuel capper: Sam grins.  "That's the liquor talking, and you've not had a drop yet!" *laughs and claps you back*

creevy w camera: Waitress brings the drinks Colin ordered.  Colin takes a drink.

jalexstebbins: Alex laughs and takes turns to Dean, handing him a glass. "We should all have a toast."

Bloomin Fred: Fred forgoes any sort of alcohol and gets some good old butterbeer.

Ashton Moon 1: Ash eyes the alcohol warily, and instead reaches for the butterbeer Colin ordered him.

samuel capper: Sam looks amused. "One won't hurt you."

jalexstebbins: Alex looks over at Ash laughing, "Don't pay any attention to him Ash. Don't drink if it you don't want it." He shrugs. "Just more for me if you don't."

Ashton Moon 1: He smiles. "I really oughtn't, actually. But thank you for the offer, um...er, I don't think we've really met, have we?"

jalexstebbins: "Cor, I'm a horrible host. Everyone this is Sam Capper. He was a seventh year when we were firsties."

samuel capper: Sam offers his hand with a smile "Sam Capper, former student, new resident to Hogsmeade. And your not drinking doesn't offend me a bit."

Ashton Moon 1: Ash shakes his hand, smiling. "Nice to meet you, Sam."

samuel capper: "Was in school with Alex's sister," he further explains, grinning at Ashton before looking around.

jalexstebbins: "Oh, right!" Alex turns to Sam. "Mags said hello. A few times, actually..."

creevy w camera: "Mr. Capper, aren't you the chap starting the new newspaper?"

artisticgryff: Dean takes the glass from Alex, holding it carefully.

samuel capper: "You were supposed to bring her by to see me," Sam teases Alex before turning to Colin.

samuel capper: "That would be me," he nods. "And opening a small book store as well."

Ashton Moon 1: Ash's eyes light up. "Books? What kind of books?"

jalexstebbins: Alex grimaces dramatically. "Yeah, I know. But she was too busy interrogating Dean and I to go by."

samuel capper: "A few antiquities, but really a bit of everything," he replies.  "I started stocking earlier today."

creevy w camera: "Mr Capper, I am glad to hear that you are starting something new."

abbottpuff: Hannah grins at Ashton's excitement over a new bookstore.

Ashton Moon 1: "We'll have to stop by, next time we come to Hogsmeade."

jalexstebbins: Alex chuckles at Colin calling Sam "Mr. Capper."

Bloomin Fred: For a few minutes, Fred is at the bar, conversing with M. Rosmerta.

samuel capper: Sam looks amused. "Yeah, well, thanks. It should be time consuming, but I've already got a part-timer." He grins. "Where is Dorny?"

samuel capper: "And please, call me Sam," he addresses everyone.

jalexstebbins: Alex looks around, as if just noticing he's not there. "Preparing for his grand entrance I'm sure."

follower ernie: Ernie enters, straight-backed and smiling. He walks over to Alex, shakes his hand and gives him a big hug. "Happy Birthday, mate."

samuel capper: "Sound about right," grinning.

creevy w camera: Colin waves to Ernie.  " 'ello Ernie."

jalexstebbins: Alex looks shocked and then beams, pulling Ernie in for a bigger hug. "Ern! Mate! I thought you weren't coming!"

follower ernie: Ernie shrugs, smiling a bit. "I figured I'd stop in for a bit..." He hands you a small parcel. "I don't know if it will be to your liking, but it might be." He smiles at Colin, "Hey, Col."

creevy w camera: Colin walks over to Sam.  "Mr. Cap... Umm Sam.  I am Colin Creevey.  I take pictures."  Colin blushes slightly for feeling like he is boasting.  "Would you like to see some of them sometime?"

samuel capper: Sam pulls up a chair, facing the back of it and sitting.

jalexstebbins: Alex takes the gift and smiles, clapping Ernie on the back. Then he leans in close and whispers, "Bloody glad you're here, mate."

samuel capper: "Sounds like a plan, Colin," he grins.  "Maybe I can use some of them," he adds.

creevy w camera: Colin stands there just blushing.

Ashton Moon 1: Ash waves to Ernie with his free hand, the other holding Hannah's. "Hi, Ernie." He smiles.

samuel capper: Sam looks amused. "Or not."

jalexstebbins: Alex looks up again. "Yeah, Colin takes great photos. He's my official photographer." He winks over at Colin and looks around again.

creevy w camera: Colin finally smiles.  "That would be bloody fabulous."

samuel capper: "You didn't break his camera, Alex?" he laughs.

follower ernie: Ernie saunters over to Ashton and Hannah. "Evening, you two. Staying out of trouble?"

abbottpuff: "Of course!" Hannah replies.

Ashton Moon 1: Laughs. "We try."

jalexstebbins: Alex sits down again and scoots close to Dean, then turns to Sam. "Yeah. I broke his camera. This one is reinforced with titanium to withstand my brilliance."

artisticgryff: Dean sinks down a bit lower in his chair.

creevy w camera: Colin goes back over to his seat.  Colin has a goofy smile on his face.  "Did you hear him?  He said he might use my pictures."

jalexstebbins: Alex looks at Dean uncomfortably and moves away a bit.

samuel capper: Sam chortles.  "Yeah, that's some mug you got there." He looks between you and Dean, smiling.

follower ernie: Ernie turns and sees Josh. "There you are." He walks over and shakes his hand.

jalexstebbins: Alex shakes off the worried look and smiles at Sam. "I know. Model scouts should be out soon. "

Bloomin Fred: Fred returns, a tankard of butterbeer in hand.  "Model scouts?"

samuel capper: Sam spots Josh and grins, but says nothing.

jalexstebbins: Alex sees Ernie walk over. "Josh! Make your bloody grand entrance already and get your arse over here!"

samuel capper: "Why yes, old Alex here has a new career."

jalexstebbins: Turns to Fred, "yeah, model scouts, because I'm so bloody sexy."

joshuaxdorny: Josh is all ready drunk and is still drinking. He's rather loud. "Don't tell me my best mates started the party without me!"

jalexstebbins: Turns to Dean and whispers softly, "right?" teasingly, but a bit hesitant with the joke.

creevy w camera: Colin sips his butterbeer between taking pictures of the party.

samuel capper: Sam quaffs a drink of Magiquila.

Bloomin Fred: He grinned from ear to ear and struck a pose.  "Always thought I could model.."

artisticgryff: Dean looks at Alex and smiles. "'Corse it is."

creevy w camera: Colin takes a picture of Fred's pose.

jalexstebbins: Alex pretends to look hurt and watches everyone drink. "And here I thought someone would propose a toast!"

Bloomin Fred: "To looking beautiful!"

creevy w camera: Colin laughs and takes a drink.

jalexstebbins: Alex turns to Fred and knocks his class with his. "To modelling!" And takes a shot.

Ashton Moon 1: Laughs, watching them.

samuel capper: Sam glances over at Josh.  "You'll be shite as an assistant like that," he calls out, laughing.

Bloomin Fred: Fred took a hearty sip as well, grinning.

jalexstebbins: Alex walks over to Josh and throws an arm over his shoulders, knocking his glass against his. "To modelling?" He laughs, and pulls Josh toward the table while he finishes his drink.

joshuaxdorny: Josh smirks sloppily. "Mate, I'm just getting myself ready to work for you." Laughs loudly

artisticgryff: Dean carefully sits his glass on the table and eyes the doorway.

samuel capper: Sam tilts his glass in salute.

creevy w camera: Colin's eyes lock on Dean and watch him.  Dean seems out of sorts.

jalexstebbins: Alex slides in beside Dean again, and notices the glass sitting down. "You want something else?"

joshuaxdorny: Josh winks at Sam and raises his glass and then gulps the rest down.

follower ernie: Ernie clears his throat. "Well, much as I hate to try and follow such an...eloquent toast... I'd like to add a few words." He raises his glass.

samuel capper: Sam, being the responsible adult, slides him a glass of Magiqula.

artisticgryff: Dean clears his throat and shifts in the chair again. "No, I'm good...thanks."

jalexstebbins: Alex turns to look at Ernie and picks up the glass Dean sat down. " Oh yeah, speak up Ern. Make me sound good!"

joshuaxdorny: Josh gives Sam an appreciative, but amused,  smile and takes the drink.

follower ernie: "To Alex, the friend who is always there with the hand to help you up, the shoulder to lean on, the ear to listen...and the heart to care. Happy birthday mate, may you get all you desire." He winks at Dean.

samuel capper: He turns his attention to the chap speaking.