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Post by Laurasia on Dec 6, 2005 22:39:26 GMT -5
Located in London, this is the shopping mecca of the British wizarding world. Here you will find the Leaky Cauldron, Olivander's Wands, The Apothecary & more.
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Post by Brandybuck on Dec 7, 2005 0:08:02 GMT -5
Cedric~
Cedric entered the Leaky Cauldron with a relieved expression on his face. It was so cold outside, and his face burned from the force of the wind. In the short time that he had purchased his new Firebolt, the weather had become much drearier. He was still suffering the effects of a terrible cold and was shivering.
He noticed a surly looking man glaring at him from behind the bar . The place was pretty empty of customers. He noticed two Witches sitting very close together looking as if they were in serious discussion. He smiled at them as he passed.. As Cedric removed his gloves and scarf, he could feel the man's eyes boring into the back of his head. "I will just stay for a quick spell to warm up a little", he thought to himself. He approached the bar. "Good afternoon sir..I will take one butterbeer please." The man said nothing, and Cedric began to feel a little embarassed. The man returned with the drink and slammed it on the table. Cedric quickly paid him and took a seat in the far corner. If only he could get the chill to leave his bones, he would be much better for it.
After awhile, he stood, dropped a coin on the table and made his way out into the cold once again.
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Post by Brandybuck on Feb 8, 2006 13:44:10 GMT -5
************************** After flooing from his house, Cedric appeared in the floo of the Leaky Cauldron. He stepped out quickly, knowing that Barty would not be far behind. He smiled at the barman, and ordered a firewhiskey and a butterbeer for the two of them.
It was only polite to order something after using the floo.
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Post by Laurasia on Feb 8, 2006 17:39:58 GMT -5
Barty Jr appeared in the fireplace just in time to hear cedric ordering Firewhiskey & Butterbeer. He stepped out with a large smile across his face. "Good idea Cedric. All of this travelling has left me thristy. After all, my last drink was...what? About 10 minutes ago?" He laughed & nudged Cedric with his elbow.
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Post by Brandybuck on Feb 10, 2006 18:16:11 GMT -5
Cedric could not help but continue the ribbing.
"Yes Barty." he said in a low voice. "However, considering how quickly you drank before, I do not think that you will have much of a problem with this one."
He smiled and continued waiting for the drink. When the barman had brought them, Cedric paid and then held the firewhiskey out to Barty.
"Bottoms up."
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Post by Laurasia on Feb 11, 2006 9:58:13 GMT -5
Barty laughed as Cedric spoke. "Yes, that's true." When Cedric handed him his drink he raised the glass in toast. "Bottoms up, indeed." He tossed the whole drink back in one gulp & looked at cedric mischieviously. "Well, aren't you going to toss that butterbeer back?"
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Post by Brandybuck on Feb 11, 2006 17:05:23 GMT -5
Cedric was still awed by how quickly the man could drink.
"Throw down a butterbeer? Not likely. I think I will take it easy on mine, thanks." He smiled at Barty as he sipped the butterbeer. He really found himself liking the man very much. He was a funny person once you got past the hard shell that the man showed to the world.
He took a seat at the bar. "Sorry, I would like to sit for a few minutes. I am still not feeling the best in the world. I was really sick at school last week."
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Post by Laurasia on Feb 12, 2006 13:33:37 GMT -5
Barty sat down next to Cedric & ordered a Chocolate he**. "That's fine. I can always sit in the bar & drink," he said with a laugh.
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Post by Brandybuck on Feb 12, 2006 15:47:13 GMT -5
Cedric eyed Barty, not able to contain the laughter.
"See what I mean? From firewhiskey to chocolate hells..you never quit do you?" He heard his own voice beginning to deepen, and he realized that his nose was plugged.
"Perfect." he said as he reached for a tissue.
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Post by Laurasia on Feb 13, 2006 12:08:25 GMT -5
Barty looked at Cedric with a raised eyebrow. "Catching a cold eh? A firewhiskey would clear that right up you know. Why don't you try one?" he asked mischieviously.
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Post by Brandybuck on Feb 13, 2006 15:35:45 GMT -5
Cedric blew his nose, trying to make it as quiet as possible. It didn't work..to him it sounded like he blew a horn.
"A firewhiskey? Very funny." He realized that Barty was probably right though..anything hot tended to open the sinuses. "Actually," he glanced sideways at Barty. he then turned to the bartender. "Firewhiskey please."
He looked at Barty once more. "Not a word, understood?" He tried to conceal the smile.
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Post by Laurasia on Feb 14, 2006 15:47:34 GMT -5
Barty smirked as Cedric ordered himself a firewhiskey. He looked up at the bartender, "You had better give him a glass of ice water to chase it with." He turned back to Cedric. "Now look, after you drink this we had better go get me some clothes. I know you have low tolerance for such drinks & you won't be any help, or less conspicuous, if I have to levitate you around with me."
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Post by Brandybuck on Feb 14, 2006 18:52:46 GMT -5
Cedric narrowed his eyes at Barty's mention of ice water. However, he understood what he meant about 'low tolerance' for drinks.
"Sure," he said, before blowing his nose again. "We need to get you clothes. I am sorry that this is taking so long." When the firewhiskey had arrived, he drank it slowly. He felt the heat rush to his face. It did feel excellent on his sinuses, but it was terrible on his scratchy throat. After one sip, he put it down.
"Ready whenever you are."
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Post by Laurasia on Feb 15, 2006 14:48:02 GMT -5
Barty burst out laughing when Cedric announced that he was finished after one sip. "What's the matter Cedric? A little on the strong side? You can't waste that firewhiskey, I won't allow it! Don't your sinuses feel better? Now throw that drink back & follow it with that ice water boy!" he said, laughing all the while.
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Post by Brandybuck on Feb 15, 2006 16:25:46 GMT -5
Cedric glanced with embarassment between the eyes of the bartender, and the laughing Barty.
"Are you insane? I cannot drink any more." He lowered his voice to a whisper. "I have a sensitivity to it, you see. " He pushed the glass towards Barty. "Here, drink it so we can be on our way."
His ears burned with the embarassment that he felt.
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