Hogsmeade Weekend

[shnpc]

WHO: 3rd years and up + teachers
TONE: Fun, cute, shoppy, romantic
RATING: G to PG-13
WHEN: November 17th and 18th!
WHERE: The Village of Hogsmeade!
WHAT: Everyone goes shopping in Hogsmeade Village, some on dates, some just looking to have a good time!
STATUS: Ongoing! Use whatever tag format you want!

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On the main road, looking at the Shrieking Shack in the distance

[3houseswatson]

[So far, John was enjoying this visit to Hogsmeade. He hadn't needed to do much in the way of shopping, but it was nice to be able to walk about the town unimpeded by his cane.

His brief discussion with Sherlock about the unusual shack in town had rekindled his interest in the place. He hadn't really thought about it in a long time, but Sherlock had raised some interesting points about it. He wasn't sure if Sherlock had decided to come to Hogsmeade at all, but he had a hunch that if he had, he'd be more interested in the shack and its possibilities than the shops.]

[3potionproblem]

[Indeed he was. It didn't take long to find the shack or John. Sherlock smirked to himself as he marched over, coming up quite a bit closer than normal, friendly personal space bubbles permitted. Who cared about normal. John was much more interesting--as was the shack.]

So, this is the place is it?

[3houseswatson]

[Some part of John's brain registered that Sherlock was standing awfully close, but he wrote it off as Sherlock Being Sherlock. He turned to face the Ravenclaw, incidentally giving himself slightly more personal space as he did so.]

Ah, so you decided to come after all. And yep, that's the shack. What d'you think?

[3potionproblem]

[Sherlock shrugged his brows, not really all that concerned who stood next to whom.]

I think it's certainly interesting. What's your take on it?

[3houseswatson]

Looks like a playground for tetanus and deadly mold.

But I heard it's supposed to be the most haunted place in Britain, and that every so often there's a horrible racket like someone dying in the most gruesome way imaginable.

[3potionproblem]

Most haunted place in Britain?

[Sherlock shook his head, smirk wide.]

Surely not. You can see it too, can't you, John?

[3houseswatson]

Er...

[John squinted at the shack, but eventually shrugged.]

No. What am I supposed to be seeing?

[3potionproblem]

[Sherlock sighs.]

What must it be like in your funny little mind.

Doors, John. Windows. Count them.

[3houseswatson]

[John glared at him a bit for that.]

My "funny little mind" is thinking your irritating big one can shove it with the insults.

[John did as requested and examined the shack. His irritated frown melted into one of confusion.]

There aren't any.

[di_intraining]

[There's someone else who came down to Hogsmeade just to catch up with John. Greg doesn't have much time but he spared some for his friend, especially since John seemed in better spirits than before.

Spotting his fellow Puff from afar, Greg raised a hand and called out a greeting.]

Oi! John!

[He jogged over and grinned.]

What are you doing here, you daft bastard? We need to go and celebrate! Come on, let's get to the Three Broomsticks. It's bloody cold out here.

[3houseswatson]

[John turned, hearing his voice and grinned at Greg.]

Greg! Ah, sorry, I'm going to have to hold off for now. I'm waiting for someone. Or at least I think I'm waiting on someone; I'm not completely sure if they'll turn up.

[di_intraining]

[Greg blinked, surprised, before he smirked and chuckled.]

Already back in the game, John? I'll bite; who's the girl?

[3houseswatson]

I wish. No, it's not a date. I'm meeting up with Sherlock to check out that shack everyone says is haunted. Or at least I think I might be meeting up with him.

[di_intraining]

[One raised eyebrow greeted John's answer, and Greg replied with a very serious tone.]

Well fancy that, I didn't know you, err, played for the other team as well John. Nothing wrong with it, of course, but I didn't expect that from you.

[3houseswatson]

Ha ha, Greg, you're a riot.

Remind me again: of the two of us, which one has actually had girlfriends?

[di_intraining]

[He couldn't help but laugh, before he shook his head.]

Relax John, I was just joking. I know there's nothing going on between you two.

It's funny though; he might actually complete the set for you, if it's a Ravenclaw you haven't date yet.

[3houseswatson]

Right. Just remember that.

And hah, that'll show you. I've already dated a Ravencl- oh my God, Jeanette was a Slytherin, wasn't she.

[arrogantalloy]

[As Tony had no one to keep him occupied, Tony has taken to just wandering around Hogsmead, and comes across John staring off into what he thinks is space.]

Sickle for your thoughts? Girl problems, or looking for something to do?

[3houseswatson]

[John turns to Tony.]

Nah, I'm just having a bit of a breather and waiting to see if someone turns up, even though we never actually confirmed we were going to meet up in Hogsmeade. This would be the most likely spot, if so, though.

How about you?

[arrogantalloy]

Hmm, that's a vague statement. Hoping for a date with a girl then?

[He smirks a little. But then shrugs at the question slightly.]

Just getting away for the castle, just wandering around trying to keep myself occupied. So, who's the girl you didn't make clear and obvious plans with?

[3houseswatson]

[Oh my God, John had forgotten how nosy Tony could be. He sighs.]

It's not a girl and therefore not a date. I might be meeting up with Sherlock.

[arrogantalloy]

[He raises an eyebrow]

Sherlock, huh? Hmm. Well really when it's him you might as well call it a date. Or you know, a mental tour de force to see how long you can put up with him before rearranging his things.

Which reminds me. If he does show up, neck with him till about six, I need to swap all his dust jackets around again. He figured it out and fixed them.

[He looks rather amused with himself.]

[3houseswatson]

How many times am I going to have to tell you it's not a date before that sinks in for you? If it's over 100 times, let me know so I can pace myself and not tire my voice out.

And I honestly don't know why he bothers you so much that the only course of action is to mess with his things. Yeah he can be a little frustrating, but he's not nearly as bad as everyone seems to make him out to be.

[arrogantalloy]

Yeah, you don't have to keep repeating it, I don't really care what either of you do in your spare time. But mazel tov all the same.
I'm just saying it's Sherlock. He might be interesting in finding out what sensations are given off when kissing a muggle male from a background different to his own.

Who said anything about him bothering me? I've spend four years in a dorm with him, I know he's not that bad. But there's something about the way his eyebrows twitch when he takes a book off the shelf only to find out that it's completely different inside.

[3houseswatson]

Yeah, not likely. That'd probably spoil his data. He'd probably try to enlist some other bloke to kiss me first so he could take notes unimpeded. [He pauses for a second as the horror of that notion sinks in.] God, please don't breathe a word of that to him. It'd probably give him ideas.

And you're really always that entertained by his reaction to your pranks?