Ingress's Sixth Birthday Party

[smallestopener]

*It's eleven o'clock on Saturday morning, thanks to Millitime, and the stage is set for Ingress's birthday out by the lake. The House of Arch family has gathered around a perfect picnic spot under a tree. Right beside them is a playground Tom has conjured just for the occaision. There is a swingset, a slide, a merry go round, and a sandbox charmed with sand that's perfect for building.

Ingress is wearing a gown fit for a princess. It has been charmed against stains and ripping just for this special day. She is also wearing a blinking button which reads "I am 6!" She is very, very, very excited.

Tom, Door, Gavroche, and Megwyn are putting finishing decorating touches on the picnic tables set up with a gigantic cake, gallons of ice cream from Florean Fontescue's ice cream parlor, and punch. There is also a table with baskets of wizarding crackers. These are gifts for the guests - once the crackers are popped, the recipient will get a hat of some kind (maybe there will be a plethora of pirate hats!) and a wizarding toy or game like chess or gobstones. Or whatever else you'd like - the guest gets to decide!

There are several chairs under the tree as well, providing a good view of the playground.

Come, birthday with them!*

OOC: Summary forthcoming. However, very important (and menacing) Barty and Tom thread within.

Comments

Grown ups sitting around talking thread

[young_tmriddle]

*Tom watches Ingress fondly as the guests arrive.*

Re: Grown ups sitting around talking thread

[henry-jones-jr.livejournal.com]

Indy sidles up cautiously. "Um... nice morning for it."

Re: Grown ups sitting around talking thread

[young_tmriddle]

It is indeed.

Can I get you a slice of cake?

Re: Grown ups sitting around talking thread

[henry-jones-jr.livejournal.com]

He eyes the spread. "Cake... um... what kind is it?"

Re: Grown ups sitting around talking thread

[young_tmriddle]

Chocolate on one side, white on the other.

[fairest1.livejournal.com]

*Snow approaches, twins having run off to play somewhere*

Good evening, Tom. How have you been?

[young_tmriddle]

Overall, things have been absoultely delightful lately. Of course days like this just make everything seem brighter.

[fairest1.livejournal.com]

They certainly do. Millie and Wade are enjoying the fresh air, especially after the last week.

[young_tmriddle]

I might keep the playground toys - there has to be somewhere to put them in the House. Good for rainy days, and all.

Door threads for grown up talking

[iopenthings]

Door wouldn't miss today for the world.

So here she is, sitting next to Tom and grinning madly.

Re: Door threads for grown up talking

[young_tmriddle]

*Tom is happier than he's been in... well, he's a pretty happy fellow now, but this day might be one of those special days when everything's a little brighter.*

Re: Door threads for grown up talking

[http://users.livejournal.com/_queue_/]

She may have noticed the Q flash of light as he appeared. Now he stands about, watching with intent eyes.

Re: Door threads for grown up talking

[iopenthings]

Flash of light? Door is, perhaps, a little overprotective, so she keeps half an eye on Q, wanting to make sure he's safe.

Re: Door threads for grown up talking

[smallestopener]

*Ingress comes by, sproingy star headband on her head, pirate coat over the princess dress, and magnificent sparkly blue shoes on her feet. She clambers up onto Door's lap, squeezing her around the neck*

My party is brilliant!

Re: Door threads for grown up talking

[iopenthings]

Door hugs Ingress tightly.

"Good, I'm glad! Have you remembered to say thank you to the people who have given you all the lovely presents?"

[big-b-wolf.livejournal.com]

Door.

... looks like you're all having the time of your life. *If you blinked, you might've missed a miniscule smile.*

Re: Grown ups sitting around talking thread

[bartyjr.livejournal.com]

Barty Crouch wanders outside, not to attend the party but just for a break from the pirate party. He's removed his eyepatch, but is still dressed pirate-ly.

He sees Tom close by and stops.

Re: Grown ups sitting around talking thread

[young_tmriddle]

*Tom glares at him and comes to block him from coming a step closer. His wand is in his hand.*

You're not welcome here.

Re: Grown ups sitting around talking thread

[bartyjr.livejournal.com]

He takes his own out, but holds it loosely beside him.

"I seem to be interrupting something? Sorry." He shrugs. "Didn't know."

Re: Grown ups sitting around talking thread

[clumsy_auror]

*She beams and walks over from where she's just greeted the Lady of the Hour.*

Brilliant party, Tom.

Re: Grown ups sitting around talking thread

[young_tmriddle]

It's a glorious day for it. I think Ingress is going to collapse under all the new presents she's wearing.

She's having a grand time, though.

Re: Grown ups sitting around talking thread

[clumsy_auror]

She is, indeed. I think if she has any more fun, she might well explode.

*Tonks pulls up a chair beside his and grins, watching Ingress flit from one person to another like the social butterfly she is.*

Re: Grown ups sitting around talking thread

[big-b-wolf.livejournal.com]

*Bigby turns up at some point.*

Tom. *He looks towards Ingress briefly.* She looks happy.

Went all out? *There's a slight smile.*

Re: Grown ups sitting around talking thread

[young_tmriddle]

We wanted it to be a special day. You only turn six once, you know.

How are you, Bigby?

[big-b-wolf.livejournal.com]

Fair enough. Though most people go crazy on ones like eighteen... unless six has a special significance for you folks?

I've had less hectic days. You?