Leaky Cauldron

[Destiny of Darkness]

Walking into the Leaky Cauldron from Charing Cross Road you see a friendly looking older man behind the counter who smiles and nods to you as you enter. There's a few tables for sitting and there is also an upstairs where you can spend the night if you need to. The man gestures to a table. "Have a seat and order a drink," he says friendly.

[caribbean_bell]

Rhea sat at the bar in the leaky cauldron and ordered something strong and steaming. She sipped it as she looked around the pub, then sighed. Men were awful creatures and Jude Summers was the worst of the lot. One day she would curse him into oblivion then come back right here and sip her drink.

She was right there and off he went kissing up on the new girl. She should have cursed him right then and there, that would show him. Hmph! She straightened her short black girl and shook her leg that she had crossed across the other slightly. She was also wearing black stilettos and a silver party top with her hair pinned up.

[Lovegame]

It was Art's first day back in London, he had been travelling again. He was a roamer, always had been. He could never stay with being in just one place, always doing just one thing. He was too adventurous and free-spirited for that. He had begun to miss certain people again though and wandered back to London. He was born in Japan but had spent most of his life in Britain. The Leaky was always the very first place that he visited upon returning. He wore tight gasoline coloured jeans, a pin striped button up with dragons emblazoned upon it , his favourite black leather jacket and the boots to match it. He also brought his favorite guitar in its ,of course, black leather case. He had a penchant for leather.

Upon walking in he saw a very familiar backside, one he was very fond of and hoping that he would find here. He had missed her a great deal, she was part of why he returned to London again. The young man had an affinity for her since his Hogwarts days and it had been a few months since he had seen her. He smiled, She hasn't changed at all and stilettos? Ouch hot, did she know I was coming? Oh yes legs, you are still one of the hottest girl I know.....I may have to keep you.. He walked up behind her with ninja-like stealth and placed his hands over her beautiful eyes. "I missed you, River Goddess." he said grinning and placed a warm kiss upon her cheek.

[caribbean_bell]

Rhea stared down into her empty class for a while, she was beginning to feel sad again and was about to order another drink when someone waved to her. She smiled and waved back then turned her attention back to the bartender.
Rhea froze up when she felt familiar hands cover her eyes. The voice too was familiar. It was a voice she had been longing to hear but gave up on months ago. It was a voice she tried to forget.

Her heart pounded against her chest harded when she felt his lips on her cheek. There was no mistaking who the person was. Only one person ever called her River Goddess and that person was Art. She raised her hands up to touch his that were covering her eyes.
"Art?" She pulled his hands away and turned to look at the man standing behind her.

[Lovegame]

As her heart pounded, she placed her soft, demure hands upon his warm strong ones. As she said his name he gave her his signature grin and pulled her up to he feet. He placed his arms around her and stared into her beautiful eyes."But of course my goddess. Why do you sound so surprised to see me love?" he asked and slipped his arms around her waist. She was warm and smelt wonderful, her lips looked delicious to him. He had not kissed them in to long for his liking and silently berated himself. He held he enjoying the heat and held his face directly in front of hers, bringing a hand to her face. He brushed her cheek and kissed her lips very passionately. He was yearning to have her now.

He was gone for longer than he should have been and he knew it. He had a hard time controlling his wandering impulses but was trying to make himself better. He had not even slept with any girls while he was away and he started really hoping that she would consent to room. His desires were burning and he wanted her, just her , right now. Now.

[caribbean_bell]

Rhea allowed him to pull her to her feet. She had dreamed of this moment for so long and now finally he was here, in front of her. Why was she surprized? Why wouldn't she be surprized? He had been gone for so long that she had given up on seeing him again for a long time. She had always had that problem with him, ever since their school days. He was never a constant in her life and she grew very weary of that, but she could never say no to him when he returned.

When he kissed her she gave in to him, melting into him and his warmth and the softness of his lips, but only for a little while. She pulled away from him and stepped back.
"I can't keep doing this with you Art," she said emotionally. She wasn't crying but she was on the verge of doing so. She was completely over come with emotions. She wanted him, she was happy to see him but she was also mad at him.

[Lovegame]

He had lost himself in kissing her. Her taste , her warmth, her pounding heartbeat, he nearly went mad wanting her right there. She had an effect on him that had always worried him. He had a strong desire when he was around her and she had the power to sway his thoughts. That is why he had to escape from there like he did. He naturally roamed and wandered, like an insatiable wind. He was very powerful and determined when he set his mind on something, which is why she affected him so much. She could affect him to where he was not always in control, which unsettled him, he could never not be the one in control of himself.

As she pulled away he snapped back to reality, looking into her eyes as she said that they couldn't keep doing this. She didn't cry , but he could tell that he hurt her. He felt like a smuck as he always did when this happened, but he couldn't seem to stop it. "I am sorry , my lover. I have been awful to you this time." he sighed resigning himself to that fact. His heart wanted him to settle down, but his head told him that he was not ready."Can we be alone?" he asked kissing her hands with a fiery passion. He needed her so badly right now, she had no idea.

[caribbean_bell]

Rhea sighed.She could feel her anger for him ebbing away as she tried desperately to hang on to that feeling.Slowly she could feel him pulling her back in. Here they'd go again. She knew there was another woman in his life and it hurt her. It always had. She hated sharing him, hated it, but she didn't want to let him go either.

Her eyes feel from his when he apologized about hurting her.She couldn't look him in the eyes when he was being sweet. That was a sure way of being lost in him and she was fighting that with all her might and losing miserably.
"I don't live too far away from here, we can go back to my place," she said quietly.

[Lovegame]

Art gave a soft pout as she sighed. He hated to see her miserable, but on the other hand he couldn't seem to stop his ways. He sighed to and nuzzled her hands. He was feeling possessive of her again when he knew he really didn't have the right. He wanted her very badly, he felt sick that he had not made his mind up. He didn't know why it was so very hard for him. He was just that way.

She looked away when he apologized and he knew he had pushed her anger away. Anger that she had a right to. He would ease her aching though and fixed what had unintentionally pained. She said that she lived not too far away and he melted. His fire for her raged within him and he nodded."Alright dove." and followed her. He would let her be in control for just a few moments, he needed her too badly.

[Lovegame]

Freya came from her room in the Leaky down to have a drink. She was staying there until she had an apartment as it was close to her new job. She had a healthy distaste for London at the moment though. It was nothing like her own city of lights Paris. It was not as picturesque......and not nearly as many cute guys to fawn over her. She disliked being stared at unless a man was at least decent looking or useful. She sighed as she ordered a glass of wine. It was unfitting not to be walking about Paris this time of night she thought silently to herself. She had a job, was negotiating an apartment and now all she need to be at least with the basics was a boyfriend. She didn't like not having having one, though she hadn't seen any worthy prospects. She really just wanted to find a husband , but when it came to tying the knot she wanted it to be old fashioned. It was how her Father and mother had been and as she saw it, how any good French woman should go about the matter. She always had a guy around her, but a husband had a much stricter criteria that, lets face it, most men no longer seemed to possess.

She sat pondering this at a far table near a window and sipping at her wine.

[TheFameMonster]

Johnathan Altrane walked into the Leaky Cauldron having not been in the pub since his days at Hogwarts which was over ten years ago.

He surveyed the area and noticed one cute looking young woman. Well cute was kind of an understatement. In all words she was rather beautiful. Johnathan smiled kindly at the young woman before heading over the bar placing himself on one of the wooden stool ordering himself a Firewhiskey and a cup of soup. 'Might as well get in a square meal before I head home.' he thought to himself glancing back for a fleeting moment at the woman sitting by herself before turning back to face the bar with a big sigh.

[Lovegame]

Freya was lost in her wine rather dismaly , when she saw a young man enter the pub. She had previously been simply glancing up , then glancing back down as the person entering was of no interest. She couldn't believe that London was so lacking in attractive wizards of a reasonable age and she really hated drinking alone. This newcomer however was of immediate interest to the young woman. He looked either British or Irish, around her age. He was tall and had a very charming face, with the start of laugh lines. He must be a rather cheerful fellow to have them so young. He smiled quite warmly at her. Her search for today had ended. She didn't even have to find him, he found her. Clever boy, let us see what you are like yes? She watched as he sat down at the bar and ordered. She caught him glancing back at her before turning back to the bar. She knew she had his attention now. Getting up with a smile, she straightened her night blue robes. They were elegant and dress cut, Paris made of course. She glided over to the bar with a few swishes of her hips and took the seat next to the man. Turning to face him she smiled and flashed her eyes, "It is no good to drink alone ,yes?" she said with her accent lacing her words."I am Freya." she said extending her hand. And you are cute. she thought to herself.

[TheFameMonster]

Johnathan was a little bit caught off guard by the appearance of the pretty woman. "N-no, I..I suppose it isn't." he responded stuttering slightly despite himself.

'Pull yourself together mate.' he thought to himself as Freya introduced herself.

"It's a pleasure to meet you Freya. My name is Johnathon." he said holding out his hand for a proper handshake. He then paused, thinking it was rather crude for a young woman such as herself to shake his hand in such a manly manner. Johnathan felt his face flush slightly as he put his arm down and stared down at his small meal.

[Lovegame]

Freya giggled as he stuttered. Aww, I love having that effect when they are cute. Its adorable. she mused to herself happily. She gave him a very charming and feminine smile.

"Non(no) the pleasure all mine Johnathon." she said very politely. What he did next confused her though. He went to give her a man's handshake and then dropped his hand. What.....was that....? Was she a man....or did her hands look icky? She, without him noticing ,glanced her hand over. Hmm, odd. Oh well, so he isn't French. He is still cute. His face flushed and she wanted to pinch his cheeks. Aww, so cute. " So...Johnathon. What brings you to London? Do you live 'ere? she asked beaming. She would just have to loosen him up a bit.

[TheFameMonster]

"I actually was just at the Ministry applying for a job as an Obliviator." he explained with a small nod of his head. Jonathan was glad that the young woman was able to forgive his mistake and move on.

"Your accent, it isn't English. Are you French perchance?" Johnathon asked, hoping that he had picked up the right dialect and wasn't making a complete fool of himself once more.

[Lovegame]

He was going for an obliviator? Hmm, interesting way to meet one of her employees. Hmm, at least I know that I have some eye candy. Too bad I am his boss, but then...it can still be fun. She smiled brightly."Well what a coincidence, I 'appen to be employed here as an obliviator.", she said with a wink. She didn't say that she would be his boss, she didn't want to scare him off.

He picked up her accent and she nodded. "Oui (yes), I am from Paris. I just moved here this week and I am still procuring an apartment." She missed her home already, but this could be good for her.

[TheFameMonster]

"That is a right coincidence that is." Johnathon replied with a small chuckle. "At least I'll know someone going in."

"Apartment hunting? How is that faring for you?" he asked actually concerned because he had been thinking of getting a flat in London rather than staying in his old family homestead in Ireland.

[Lovegame]

"Yes you do now. I suppose this calls for full proper introductions then." she smiled and stood up facing him. "I am Freya Isabo Du 'Monde and I am very pleased that I will be working with you." she curtsied and sat back down. "How long have you obliviated for?" she asked.

"Ah, not so good yet. I may have one , but I am not certain how well it will work out." she said with a pout. "You see, it is the apartment that I want, but there is a young girl. She talks so fast that I barely understand her. I am not certain that I do want to stay there." she frowned. She wanted to stay there, but Coco startled her at times. "Where do you stay? Do you have a home of your own?" she queried.

[TheFameMonster]

Johnathon grinned at the young woman's politeness.

'Might as well return the favor.'he said standing up.

"Johnathon Altran. At your service Miss. Du 'Monde." he said with a slight bow before returning to his wooden barstool as well.

"I haven't been obliviating long, but I do have a certain knack for it if I do say so myself." he said with a wicked grin.

"I have a family home back in Donegal." he explained. "But my parents have recently moved to London so I suppose I could always stay with them for a few nights if I wanted to."

[Lovegame]

Freya returned his grin. He had a warm grin that she found very pleasing.

As he stood up and introduced himself proper she smiled. He was quite charming when he wasn't flustered. Well, he was when he was flustered too.. "Hmm, I will keep that in mind Mr. Altran." she said with a cute wink. Really you are, but its sweet that you offer it to me willingly. Aww, I am going to love working with you sweetie.

"Ah, the knack is the key. You can't really have it taught to you either, it isn't the same. It is a natural talent." she said appreciating his grin. "We do a wonderful service , it is almost an art form." she nodded. She was very passionate about her job.

"Oh? You are Irish? 'At is wonderful. I hear it is positively lovely." she said happily. "Oh, 'at ees a shame. I am not much used to London yet, it is very different. I stay here for now." she added.

[TheFameMonster]

Johnathon laughed nervously wondering what she meant when she said, 'I'll keep that in mind.' was she talking about the fact that he had said, 'at your service'? It wasn't a big deal to him, but he was kind of intrigued by her sheer spirit and wicked behavior.

"An art form? Well I certainly don't believe that the people who's minds we erase may think that. Of course, what can they complain? They won't remember it at all." Johnathon replied with another light guffaw.

"Yes, well it's rather erm...green. I mean everywhere. London must seem relatively different from Paris, but it is also the same in the way that the city is created. Both are centered around the rivers the run through them after all." he added matter-of-factly.

[Lovegame]

Freya gave a pleased grin as he laughed nervously. Don't worry, I won't be too rough with you. she thought happily.

When he guffawed, she laughed lightly with a pitch of her Veela side showing. "On the contrary, they may not like the idea at first, but we do them a great service. We take away the bad thoughts and memories and in their place is sunshine. It is like performance art." she said happily.

"Green is a good color. It means that it is alive." she said smiling. "Eet is very different, not like my city of lights. Eet is colder and less sunny. " she said with a frown. "That ees true.....hmm, I never thought of that." she mused. She now felt just a tad more accepting of London.

[TheFameMonster]

Jonathon listened intently as Freya explained what obliviating did for the people they performed it on. "Well that's a pretty way of describing it." he said quite impressed by the pretty young woman.

"Green is my favorite color. I love it there." he added.

"I'm sure you'll get used to it soon enough Freya." Johnathon said reassuringly giving her a small grin.

[Lovegame]

Freya smiled when he said her description was pretty. "Beauty distracts you from the unkindess of things. It makes you feel better." she said airily. "I like pretty things, don't you?" she asked with an ambiguous smile. She knew her charm was almost like cheating but it was so fun.

"Green es one of my favourites. I would love to see Ireland." she mused happily at the thought.

"I hope so. I will feel better when I am not simply staying here but in a home as well." she sighed. She knew that she would just have to bite the bullet take the apartment Coco and all.

[TheFameMonster]

"Maybe that's why I'm in such a good mood at the moment." Johnathon said without even realizing it. "I-i mean...Well what I mean to say is, I think you're beautiful." he finally let the cat out of the bag.

"Perhaps you can come visit me sometime. I can show you around all the prettiest tourists spots." Johnathon added with a fond grin for his homeland.

"Yeah, I know if I was somewhere new, I would like to be in a place that would feel like home." he replied agreeing with Freya.