Penelope Jameson

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That’s good, when one is out of depth usually it means that they’ll learn something, or find something good at least. Oh please, I am better interacting with people’s pets then people themselves, it’s a bit of a problem. Oh I know you can, but the offer is there. It’s a very interesting story that is, so much fun carrying around metal poles during a lightning storm. You feel like some sort of demi-god or something.

You know I'll take any opportunity to learn something, I'm just hoping I'll figure out what I'm doing before I make a complete fool of myself. At least Seth isn't the sort of guy who will ever try to move quicker than I'm comfortable with, not that I would let him if he did try to. You do have an unparalleled way with animals, it really is incredible. How do you get to be so good with animals? Does that come from working with them for so long or is just a natural gift you have? But I'm not even good with pets. Thanks Justin, I appreciate that. Did anyone get struck by lightning? That sounds really dangerous. I guess you wouldn't really have a choice though, the tent has to go up.

Seth’s a good guy, so i don’t think I’ll be threatening him. Oh I’m not sure, I’m not the best when it comes to social interactions you know that. But if he does anything, just tell me. Have I told you about the time I helped setup the big tent during a lightning storm?

He is a good guy...a really good guy and I am completely out of my depth here. Well you're better at social interactions than I am, I think everyone is better at social interactions than I am. I can take care of myself Justin, though your offer is very sweet. No, you haven't but I seriously hope you're going to tell me now.

Wait… what? Which one of my mates are you steppin’ out with. Well I mean, I suppose that’s the rule, but you know… yeah. Ok, don’t be worried, I’ve had tons worse while working with the circus you know.

Seth. How does that rule work when you're friends with both people involved? I don't really know how these things work. I'm sure you have, that doesn't make it any less concerning.

You’ve got a lad hanging around you now do you Penny? My, well do I need to rough anyone up something good, make sure things go as smoothly as possible for you? I always end up busted it, it’s just fate now.

No you don't need to rough anyone up for me. Isn't there some kind of rule that you're supposed to put your mates before girls? Does that apply to roommates too? It concerns me that you get hurt so often.

Oh, a lovely time? What exactly happened that you had such a lovely time. Oh I’m feeling better, a few broken ribs can’t keep me down for too long you know. But that’s what happens when a shed falls on you, rotting old thing it was.

I feel sort of silly saying it...I've never gotten flustered over a boy before. It just does make much sense worrying about you anymore does it? You end up busted up much too often. I'm glad you're doing better though.

Well someone looks very smiley, wanna tell good old Justin about why you’re so smiley Pen?

Well good old Justin I had a lovely night at the Ball, that's why I'm so smiley. I was sorry not to see you, are you feeling better?

Feeling his chest Tighten Seth couldn’t help but smirk at Penelope’s comment about noticing him. Feeling suddenly a burst of confidence Seth decided to press his luck a bit. “So notice in a good way right?” Seth asked somewhat jokingly and half hoping she would say yes. “I don’t believe that at all…but I’m glad I was the only smart guy in the room then.” He said letting himself relax a bit and really open up to Penelope. “And if this is one of your party dresses then I can’t wait to see you in a few more.” He said with a smirked that matched his eager expression. Seth had to admit on too of Penelope being pretty he was quite taken with her sense of style she reminded him of his grandmother and the old photos that were posted around his home of his ‘nana’ in her younger years all dolled up and full of life just like Penny was.

Penelope smiled up at Seth, "Yes, in a good way." She laughed slightly, his question seeming ridiculous to her. Why would she have admitted to noticing him if it hadn't been in a good way? "It's true, no one else has asked me to dance. Why would I lie about that?" Peneope looked at him, genuinely curious to hear his answer. "The only smart guy huh? A little full of yourself there Seth?" She teased him gently with a smirk. Penelope prided herself on always being well put together and in control of her own emotions but when she was around Seth remaining calm and collected seemed to become ten times more difficult. "Do you like my dress? I was hoping you would," Penelope admitted surprised by how much she wanted him to say that her did. 

I think we’re lucky-…when I used to imagine aurors, I imagined them like the ones who are guarding the Minister tonight - brooding, angry, intimidating. There is something intimidating about the aurors we’re used to having, but at the same time, you sometimes see bursts of…I don’t know, humanity? Something that reminds us they’re human just like us. But you’re right-…it is strange that our aurors aren’t here tonight. Maybe-…would McGonagall give them the night off? Since she knew the Minister would be bringing his own protection? Wait-…are you sure? Are you sure you’ve seen the blonde woman before? Where would you have seen her? Or-…did someone else see her? Is that-…is that why you seem so worried?

It’s weird, isn’t it? It’s like-…when the first batch of aurors came, all we could talk about was how scary and stone like they appeared, but now that we’re seeing this new group of aurors…I think it’s safe to say we got lucky? At least we have a few aurors that know how to smile. These aurors seem ready to…snap. But wait-…what do they remind you of? Or -uh…should I say who do they remind you of?

I thought you'd never Ask Seth +Penelope

Penelope wasn't the sort of girl who made an effort to impress anyone, she didn't think she needed to. She didn't usually fuss over her outfits or do much more than run a brush through her hair but tonight was different. Tonight Penelope wanted to catch someone's attention, she wanted Seth to notice her. She'd sat herself down at one of the tables scattered about the room and proceeded to stay there. A couple of her friends had floated over throughout the night but all just to talk, she hadn't been out of the dance floor yet.

And it’s nice to see you cleaning up just as nice as everyone else too, Penny. How’s your night so far?

Well thank you Rosie, you look wonderful. My night has been good, nothing especially interesting has happened but I get the feeling that that may be a good thing in this instance. How has your night been so far?

Well-…it’s not like we really had a choice? The Unity Ball was one thing, since it was only for our sake, but this-…this is for the Minister and I guess people took the formal dress and “be on your best behavior” seriously. I think the intimidating aurors in every corner of the room help…

Regardless of the circumstances everyone looks lovely. I think it's good everyone is taking McGonagall's instructions seriously, I don't like to think what might happen if someone acted up tonight. Those new Aurors are significantly more disconcerting than the ones we've had around. And one of them...reminds me of something and can't think what but it's nothing good.