Refreshments Anyone? ((Open))

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“Please?” “No.” “Jami!” “Wendi.” Jamison and Wendi Parson surely had a way with words. Their constant ‘light’ arguments in the corridors were often quite comical. The pair were good friends, but for the people who didn’t know better, they would think that the Parson siblings were just a torn apart family. Nope, the bickering was just part of their humor. They had always been that way really. The two siblings needed each other too much to actually fight. Really, they hadn’t had a fight since that year that Keith reappeared, but it seemed that he was gone for good. Well, hopefully. Maybe. Jami concluded that something must have happened to Keith after Emory’s murder. What? Jamison had no idea, but he couldn’t help but wonder. Jamison gave his younger sister a half smile as they made their way out to the grounds. Wendi would continue to pester him until she got what she wanted. Why did all little sisters seem to be that way? Wendi didn’t know, but it was pretty annoying really. Jamison pulled his Ravenclaw scarf closer to his neck as the cold November wind over took them. Yep, it was sure to be a cold night.

“I just need a few gallons.” Wendi persisted. Jamison sighed. Since his little sister refused to get a weekend job in Hogsmeade, Jamison was her source of income over the school year. “I gave you enough for the semester at in September.” He told her what she already knew. Wendi sighed and rolled her eyes. “I know, but those shoes were so cute and..” She gave Jamison the puppy face. “Wendi Eden-Grace, you are fifteen years old. Must you do that?” Wendi nodded and smiled. “How many?” He asked giving in a bit. “Only a few…” Jamison raised an eye-brow. “Like tenish.” Jamison sighed and smiled at his sister. He had never really found it in his heart to say know to his sister. He saw so much of his mother in her that it was very hard to say no. Jamison sighed and reached into his pocket. “Here. But, can you stay and help me set up the refreshments for the Bonfire?” He asked. Wendi laughed and smiled. “As if big brother. I have to get ready. I have a date!” She giggled and dashed off. “With who? Wendi!” He called after her. Too late. She was already headed for the castle, but her giggles could still be heard from the Bonfire location. “Little sisters.”

Jamison went about setting the Refreshment Table up with a few spells. It wasn’t anything fancy really, but this was the Bonfire after all. The Winter Ball was a completely different story. The table was set up with fall colors, gold and orange and other tones. There was a bowl full of Pumpkin Juice. The ladle served the beverage to anyone who touched a cup. Then, several cups of Butterbeer were already set up and ready for anyone to grab and then there was a water container that a professor had gotten from muggles somewhere. Jamison sighed as he finished setting up the table. He smiled lightly as students began to walk out to the Bonfire. He didn’t really have plans for the night. He was just to set up the Refreshment Table and stay around for awhile to assist anyone and monitor the event. Jamison smiled as the event was beginning.

[Williard Thoth R4]

Williard and Skyler continued to laugh the entire route to the refreshment stand. It was hard not to. One moment Skyler could stand and walk on his own, the next, his legs would give a sudden jolt and he'd grab Williard as if he were grasping for dear life. When they came up on the refreshment stand, there was a boy there standing behind it, quite older than Williard and Skyler, but he was in Ravenclaw, just like them.

"Hello." Williard said to him as he reached for a cup. No sooner than when he touched the cup, the ladle sprang to life, ready to fill Williards cup. He gave it to Skyler and proceeded to get his own. Skyler finally stood on his own once more. "Are you all right now?" Williard couldn't help but chuckle. Everything just seemed funnier tonight.

Williard really couldn't remember when he'd been in better spirits. Before tonight, Williard felt, odd. Like he was just, here. Taking up space. Stealing everyone's oxygen. But, tonight, he felt alive. He felt daring. Spontaneous. He felt like he could fly if he wanted to badly enough. Just then, he remembered Elizabeth, and turned to Skyler. "Have you seen Elizabeth at all tonight? I thought she said she'd be here?"

That was the only thing keeping Williard on the ground, and stopping him from floating on air. He was having a great time with Skyler, but it would've been even more fun if Elizabeth were here.

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"I really don't know," Skyler responded to Will's question. "I seem to be able to stand pretty well without leaning on you. You're lucky that you got such a little curse. I would much rather have my hands stuck together than for my legs to move without my permission. But it was pretty funny." Skyler looked to the boy that Will had just greeted. Skyler recognised him as the Head Boy. Sklyer was surprised that Will did not recognise him as well. He took the pumpkin juice that Will handed him and took a sip. He eyes remained on the Head Boy though. What was him name again? It started with a 'J'... John, no, Josh? no, um, Jason? closer. Skyler recalled that his name had a 'Jay' sound to it. James? that's not quite right... Jamison! Jamison. That's what it was. Skyler was proud that the Head Boy was in his house. He watched Jamison over the top of his cup with admiration. He wondered what had happened in Jamison's time at Hogwarts. He would love to know someday but he doubted that a seventh year would ever spend time with a first year.

He was snapped back to the real world when Will turned to him and asked about Elizabeth. "No I haven't seen her," Skyler replied truthfully. Unfortunately, because Elizabeth was in Hufflepuff, Skyler only saw her when the two houses had classes together. "Maybe if we run into a Hufflepuff we can ask them. I'm really want to see Aurora again and I think my big sister is in Hufflepuff. Who do you get by the way?" Skyler looked around the at the other stands as he waited for Will's response. But before he could Skyler cried, "Let's go the stand with the sparklers. C'mon!" And with that he was off.

[Williard Thoth R4]

Williard didn't have time to answer Skyler's question. At the sight of Sparklers, Skyler was off. He turned back to the guy behind the stand and said, "Thanks, from the both of us I guess." With that, he trailed after Skyler. The Sparklers stand did look like fun. Well, at least there were no curses involved this time. You knew exactly what you were getting. Granted. A little air of mystery is always great, but Williard felt the Hand clasping curse was enough for the night.