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[At first, the loud crack! that comes from outside does not sound entirely unlike thunder; maybe a storm is brewing? But the first is quickly followed by another, and then dozens more. Strange behavior for thunder, but surely it's not completely unheard of?

Then starts the bright flashes of light, every color imaginable whirring about in sparklers and Catherine wheels, and there is absolutely no mistaking this for lightning.

That's right. A large display of fireworks has been set off in the center of the Square, and if the large, glittering W in the sky is any sort of hint, it's easy to understand this feat to be at the hands of a Weasley - specifically, one wolfishly grinning Fred Weasley, who is standing beneath the W with a vast spread of various objects before him.]

Welcome, ladies and gentlefolk, to the City's first ever Weasleys' Wizard Wheezes! Come on down and take a peek at our stock - we've got Trick Wands, Ton-Tongue Toffees, as well as various Skiving Snackboxes; not to mention the ever popular Wonder Witch Products, such as the Love Potions and Ten Second Pimple Removers. It's guaranteed a good laugh! Just follow the W!

[And just as he says the last word, another thunderous boom! lets loose two enormous dragons composed entirely of fireworks. They circle about the ever crackling W before spreading off and exploding into still more firecrackers that whizz off into the distance. Fred grins wildly, tips an invisible hat upon his head, and the feed shuts off.]

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[ooc; Fred set the sky on fire! :D Things to know about these fireworks, as they are they are not normal fireworks and have a few enchantments about them!

they do not dissipate quickly and will last for a few hours after this video
as they crash into each other, they will multiply and combine and any other various nonsense imaginable
any attempts to banish or destroy them will only serve to multiply them
more info can be found here!

That being said, they'll be hanging around for awhile so feel free to have your character watching them from the other side of the City or even being chased there by a rogue sparkler, whatever you please! Just pay mind that no property damage is to take place at any time. These are friendly fireworks, not the sort used to chase away Dolores Umbridge. Replies may be slow, but ither than that, go crazy. ♥]

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Oh. Thanks. I feel really privileged.

[He doesn't. He'll get over it, though. Especially with being able to see what the other sweets do.]

This is what wizards do for fun?

Only the really very exciting ones.

[This is a cheeky grin. Clearly he and George are the best of wizards. He spins the Snackbox toward him.]

Go on, then. You've seen how it works. Give it a try.

[Oh, Fred. You just know he's going to pick out a Puking Pastille. He looks at it uncertainly for a moment, then pops the orange end in his mouth with a shrug.

It... doesn't seem so bad. At least not for those precious few moments before he doubles over, vomiting all over the floor. You'd better think the cleaning up is worth it, Fred. On the plus side, Nathan had the purple part ready and stuffs that in his mouth at the soonest possible opportunity. He straightens up, wide eyed and horrified as he wipes his mouth with the back of his hand.] Fuck!

Edited 2011-08-31 20:19 (UTC)

[Easily Scoured - you think they didn't have to do this plenty times themselves? He even pulls out an extra handkerchief for Nathan; don't ask how many he carries with him. They're an absolute necessity.]

Got me out of every class I had my last year at school, if you'd believe it. Mighty useful, and one hundred percent failsafe. For humans, at least.

[He still really wants to test them on Aradia and her fellow trolls.]

I'll give you this lot, but only if you spread the good word.

[Nathan takes it, glad to have something to clean up the rest of the sick left on him and attempt to spit the taste into.]

You couldn't just bunk off like any other kid would do?

[Despite the incredulous look Nathan gives him when he talks about using it to get out of class, Nathan's more than happy to take the box, trying to pass him back the handkerchief whilst he's at it.]

What, you really think I'd keep these to myself? Sweets this good were made for sharing.

How easy d'you think it is to "just bunk off" in a school of magic?

[For them? Really easy. Using the Snackboxes was more just a means of irritating Umbride in a manner she couldn't control, so he still looks absolutely chuffed at the memory of it all. He Vanishes the soiled rag straight from Nathan's hand.]

Cheers, mate. Make certain they're put to good use.

Well, I don't know. I didn't go to a magic school, did I?

[Well, that was convenient. Nathan wipes his hand on his jeans.]

Oh, believe me. I was planning on it. [He sniffs, then gives Fred his most casual, innocent look.] So, what happens if you don't give someone the purple?

[Eyebrow.]

Fond of sicking your mates to death, are we? Had a few mishaps during the testing phases, though luckily none ever quite reached that level of severity. Mind that magical maladies aren't the same as Muggle illnesses, Nathan.

Why do you think I'm asking? If I wanted to kill someone, I wouldn't be doing it with sweets.

It'd be clever enough. Claim a magical mishap or a sort of allergic reaction. Wholly out of your control.

[He should not be thinking about these sorts of things, but he gets a bit more serious for this next part. Fred might have no problem with sicking himself, but others are a different case.]

At any rate, it's rather imperative they get the cure. Should anything happen, be sure to let me know immediately.

Well, now you're just giving me idea.

[He's not. Not really. Regardless of what the smirk on Nathan's face might say.]

Don't worry. I'll call you. Or drag them here. whichever seems easiest.

Fairly certain I've the advantage when it comes to transportation.

[Hullo, magic user. Everything's easier for him. 'cept maybe tying his shoes.]

Fine by me. Just don't complain if I start needing you to come out at 3am.

[You mean they don't have a spell for that? Shocking!]

I'll let the first few off, but after that, pray your mates have enough blood to spare.

[Oh, I'm sure they do. Mum probably swatted it out of them young, though.]

Who do wizards pray to? Merlin?

[Parents are so cruel.]

Nah, Merlin's more a sort of figure head for magic in general. There're religious folk out there same as Muggles, we just aren't a part of it.

[IKNOWRIGHT?]

Wait. Merlin's actually real?

I always thought he was just some old guy from a Disney movie.

The Hell is a Disney move-ey?

'course he's real!

It's a film. Made by Disney. They're pretty shit, so you're probably better off not knowing them.

Are you sure he's not just like the wizard Santa, or something?

[Oh. A Muggle thing. Posh.]

That's rubbish, Santa's a children's story. Merlin was a wizard in King Arthur's court and the greatest in all of history.

[Obviously.]

Merlin's a children's story. That was the point.

For you lot, maybe. For us, he's a sort of pinnacle of magic. Everything we ought to aspire to be.

[A lot like Dumbledore.]

So, pretty much exactly like Santa.

[G I V I N G U P.]

Yes, exactly. Just don't expect any presents from him; he's more like to have you thinking your name is Suzy and going about the city in your knickers.

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[action] idek but it's fascinating mO_Om

[action] Let's try and avoid it this time...

[action] top marks!

[action] \o/ I feel like an A* student

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