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Post by Jennifer Queens on Mar 22, 2008 13:55:40 GMT
Jennifer had been so excited she couldn't sleep. She was grinning in bed like a cheshire cat. It was no use. No matter what she tried, her excitement wouldn't shift. Throwing back the bedcovers, she rushed over and threw on some decorating clothes, just so she didn't have to get ready properly yet. Pulling on a cream jumper splattered with purple paint, and some short denim shorts, she raced downstaires, pulling her hair back in a messy bun. Looking around at her shop, she grinned. Walking over to the counter where a small stereo sat, she turned it on so it was barely audiable. Rubbing her hands together, she decided to make sure everything was perfect and in place. Walking around, she altered the things that were out of place, and even the things that weren't, just to make sure they looked the best they could. After sorting everything, she hoovered the floor once more, before returning to bed.
Jennifer woke up at 8am, an hour before she should be doing the grand opening of the shop. She rushed out of bed and into the shower, doing everything speedily. After showering, she put on the dress she had made for the special occasion, it was a creamy gold coloured kneelength dress that had a strap over one shoulder. Admiring her handywork on the dress in the mirror, she slipped on her matching heeled shoes and put on her makeup. Her wavy hair was partially down, and the top half was tied back. Walking down the stairs, she magically prepared cold refreshments and pieces of cake for her new customers to celebrate the opening with her. Leaving them on the counter, she unlocked the shop door and attatched a gold ribbon from one side of the door to the other. The morning was bright, and she hoped the turnout for the opening would be good. She stood outside and waited...
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Post by Professor Ashton Laurent on Mar 23, 2008 11:47:44 GMT
Ash walked through Hogsmeade with a smile on his face. He had heard that a new clothing store was opening and wanted to check it out. Maybe he could get an after school job. Looking around at all the shops, he finally spotted it. A sign saying 'Queen's Apparel' hung above the door, and a young looking woan stood outside the shop. This must be Jennifer Queens. Ash approached with a smile. "Hi, are you Jennifer Queens?"
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Post by Jennifer Queens on Mar 23, 2008 11:53:33 GMT
Jennifer was looking the opposite way when she heard a voice come from next to her. Turning her head around at the sound of her name, she greeted the student with a smile.
"Yes I am, are you here for the opening?" she asked.
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Post by Professor Ashton Laurent on Mar 23, 2008 11:55:05 GMT
Ash smiled, "Yeah, I am." He peered in through a window, "Looks like a pretty nice store."
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Post by Jennifer Queens on Mar 23, 2008 12:02:45 GMT
As the student mentioned about it being a nice store, Jennifer knew her hard work had paid off and she flashed him a huge grin.
"Thanks, It took me a while to sort it all out, being on my own and all. Sorry, what's your name?" she questioned, realising she hadn't asked him. She guessed he was a Hogwarts student.
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Post by Professor Ashton Laurent on Mar 23, 2008 12:04:53 GMT
Ash smiled, "Ashton Laurent. Everyone just calls me Ash though." His French accent was a little thick today. "So, what made you decide to open up a clothing store?
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Post by Jennifer Queens on Mar 23, 2008 12:12:08 GMT
As Jennifer was talking to Ash, she noticed people gathering around for the opening...It was ten minutes until 9 o'clock and a smile kept across her face.
"Oh, well Hello Ash. Well, basically, I graduated Beauxbatons and I've always made clothes and stuff, and I came to Hogwarts for six months as a Healer's assistant before becoming a nurse at St Mungo's. I was there for a few years and I left once i'd saved up money to make my own shop! And here I am, I figured Hogsmeade was as good as any to set-up. I love it around here" she answered.
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Post by Professor Ashton Laurent on Mar 23, 2008 12:16:53 GMT
Ash nodded, "It is nice, but unfortunately when you've been here for about three years, it can get a bit boring. Nice to finally see a new store here."
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Post by Jennifer Queens on Mar 23, 2008 12:18:35 GMT
Jennifer smiled when Ash said the place was boring.
"Well, hopefully I'll liven the place up" she said with a wink.
"So, are you looking for anything in particular?" she asked.
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Post by Professor Daniel Hubbles on Mar 23, 2008 12:33:01 GMT
Dan let out a rather loud yawn as he got out of bed and wondered across the office, jumping over the lump on the floor which he guessed was his sister and pushed open the window letting the fresh air fill the room. With a deep breath Dan stumbled across the room this time purposely giving Girty a good kick simply out of amusement to hear her half dead resort. With a small chuckle Dan pulled some relatively smart yet causal clothes out of the draws and quickly got dressed knowing that if he hung around too long Girty would start to shout about him waking her up.
“I am off to Hogsmeade Girt.” Dan said a little too cheerfully to his sister and he slid on his jacket.
“Why…it is too early.” A faint mumble appeared from under a blanket on the office floor.
“Because…”
There was a muffled yawn and a huff and Dan knew from that Girty had gone back to sleep not actually giving a dam what her brother was doing. Satisfied with the out come Dan walked out of the office, through the empty corridors of the castle and into the outside world making his way down the gravel paths to Hogsmeade.
The Village was quite but in the distance he could see two people standing outside the newly opened shop. The sign was swinging gently in the light breeze and as Dan drew close he could not help but grin at Jennifer.
“I must say Jennifer you have done a very good job with this little shop. Nice to see it have some life in it.” Not meaning to be rude Dan looked down at Ashton and grinned at the Ravenclaw. “Morning Ashton, nice to see you around and about so earlier.”
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Post by Jennifer Queens on Mar 23, 2008 12:57:57 GMT
Jennifer noticed a familiar face walking towards her. Smiling, she gave him a wave.
"Well, I didn't expect to see you again so soon, Professor" she said, flicking his shirt collar playfully. Jennifer couldn't help but smile, he was a really nice guy, and probably her first friend since moving to Hogsmeade. She was looking forward to being good friends with him. She listened to him when he said the shop was looking good.
"Thanks, it was damn hard work, and I didn't cheat! I did it all using my own two, rather ruined, hands" she said showing her hands to him, they were a little rough, and not as pampered as usual.
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Post by Professor Ashton Laurent on Mar 23, 2008 13:39:40 GMT
Ash turned to see Professor Hubbles, "Morning Professor." He said with a smile, he turned back to Jennifer. "I'm not really sure what I'm looking for actually."
((sorry it took me so long, had to help my aunt pack for North Carolina.))
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Post by Professor Daniel Hubbles on Mar 23, 2008 14:34:48 GMT
Dan grinned over at Jennifer as she flicked his short colours and made the small comment about not expecting to see him again. To be truthfully honest he did not expect he would be seeing her this soon either but Dan could not get out of his mind that Jennifer was opening her shop this morning and he worst fear was that no one would turn up (although he did not need to worry seeing as Ashton was here)
When she mentioned that she had decorated the whole place without magic he was lost for words. He took a few steps back and admired the splendour of the outside before looking in through the window to and examined the interior. Although when she held out her hands mentioning that they had been ruined Dan would not stand for that. He took hold of her hands and felt the slightly rough skin against his own, but then compared to his own her hands were a smooth as silk.
“I see nothing wrong with these hands. “He ginned as he pretended to examine them. “They are in fact perfect.”
With a small glance up at Jennifer Dan leaned in and kissed each hand gently before letting go of them and giving Ashton a small smile. For a moment he thought that maybe such open show of what might be classed as affection might not be the most sensible thing to be doing in front of a Ravenclaw who Dan knew Dia talked to often, but then she was gallivanting off with his cousin.
As Ashton answered Jennifer question he had raised a very good point, what was Dan going to buy. He did not really need any particular form of clothing and eh was not one for buying clothes for the sake for buying them, he guessed it would all depend on the sales pitch of the shop owner.
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Post by Jennifer Queens on Mar 23, 2008 15:41:31 GMT
Jennifer blushed as Dan held her hands and examined them, following it on with a kiss to each. She blushed even more, and couldn't stop the cheesy grin that quickly crept onto her lips.
Changing the subject back to the shop, she started to answer him about decorating by hand.
"Yeah, It took me twice as long, but it was worth it" she said, remembering how hard it actually was, she wiped her forehead with the back of her hand.
"The amount of my old clothes i've ruined with paint, I really need to remember the spell to sort them out!" She said laughing. The fact is, she had a box in the corner of her room full to the brim with old, ruined clothes, but she just couldn't bring herself to throw them out. Jennifer realised she was starting to ramble on. Stupid woman, He's only kissed your hands for merlin's sake, grow up! she thought to herself, realising she was probably frowning at herself, she snapped out of it and smiled at him and Ash again.
"So, There's some juice and cake here, you can have some before the opening if you like?" she said.
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Post by Professor Ashton Laurent on Mar 23, 2008 18:58:29 GMT
Ash smiled, "No thanks. I had too much for breakfast already!" He looked around at all the people who had showed, it seemed the opening of Queen's Apparel was highly anticipated. "So, what styles do you have exactly?"
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