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[ so when the feed first comes on, it's mostly of the ceiling and possibly the top half of a very messy head of hair. black hair, ruffled around a little more than necessary, but hey. what'cha gonna do when there aren't any brooms to get on? I mean really.

the audio picks up what sounds like the ends of a conversation-- ]

I'm going-- of course it's a good idea, Moony! Why wouldn't-- oh, whoops.

[ and then the camera moves around a little, shifting and changing until eventually it's picking up the face of one (1) james potter. he looks quite similar to a certain harry, if you've met the boy, but a little younger. a little less war-scarred. more specifically lacking one certain forehead scar. ]

Guess I turned this on. [ have a sheepish little grin here, tranquility. ] This muggle techy-nology still confuses me. [ and then his eyes move over the camera, where a different voice can be heard. though not really loud enough to be made out, and james just laughs. ] No, I still-- I'm not going to send everyone a ruddy smile, Pads.

[ and then he's back. ]

Anyway, 'ello Tranquility. Name's James Potter. I'm not really new - came on last month - but we had a few... difficulties. [ pirates, learning you’re going to die in three years, meeting your son, etc etc etc. ] Couldn't properly introduce myself.

Though that isn’t the only reason for this message, as delightful as I might--

James, watch it--!

[and that’s Sirius, from somewhere off-screen, and the camera is really in for it now, because Sirius throws himself forward, knocking James flat with a yelp--there’s this weird garbled growling sound; they have just dodged some sort of flying object. like maybe someone has enchanted a very heavy ball-shaped something to try to kill them. badly enchanted.

more shaking, more movement--really no one should be worried because they’re laughing, or at least James and Sirius are--but after a few moments, the picture (and James) straightens back out. in another corner of the room. ]

Right! As I was saying before I was so rudely interrupted, I’ve figured out what the problem is with this ship. [ dramatic pause. ] We’re all bloody bored. Out of our minds.

Back home we have this sport - called it Quidditch. Granted, it requires a few supplies; balls, hoops, brooms and the like, but it is brilliant. Requires strategy, skill, everything you could think of.

Now, most non-wizarding folk probably don’t know about Quidditch. Which is fine, really, it’s not too difficult to teach. Just so happens I’m a great teacher when it comes to these things, so you lot are in luck. [ have another grin, tranquility. just because. ] Won’t be for everyone, also, but if anyone’s interested we could try and set something up. We’ll have to change the rules around a bit - we’re severely lacking brooms, for one - but I’m sure we can figure something out.

Let me know! You can just...message me. On this? Yeah? [ and he’s looking up again, as if he’s checking with someone else in the room. ] Okay. Yes-- no, I know how to, Sirius I swear if you--

[ the device is dropped. or set down very quickly, either way it's recording the ceiling while there is more commotion and more laughter in the background until someone in the room has the decency to pick it back up again. ]

Right, excuse me--

[As James and Sirius bicker, Remus grabs the communicator.]

Before you all go clamoring to join, let me tell you all that Quidditch is extremely dangerous. And considering we don’t have-- we don’t have magical ways to heal, you two, now stop fussing-- I think a warning should be issued.

Quidditch consists of, among other things, two balls magically flying and doing their best to break every bone in your body. You won’t be flying, thank god, but broken arms, skulls, jaws, etc, have been known to occur. People have lost bones and had to regrow them. People have-- well, died. Frankly.

That being said: James, nor Sirius, nor I, will be actively trying to hurt you. Obviously. And I’ll be standing by, ready to help anyone who gets hurt. But you really need to be quite tough to play this game-- and don’t take that as some macho challenge, please, just-- be careful. It would be better if no one played at all, to be frank, it would be better if we found some other game to play--

[ more wrestling of the feed goes here, and james once again returns triumphant. ]

Also! Before I forget, could Miss Raven-- [ there’s a pause, where james realizes he doesn’t know her last name and just shakes his head. ] You know who you are! You’re the one dating my mate over here. Anyways, it has come to my attention that we have not yet been acquainted. Which, and I’m not sure about you, but I find this to be a travesty. That should be fixed. As soon as possible, really.

So let me know when you’d like to meet, yeah?

[ and there goes the feed. ]

[ ooc: and fair warning, your message may be answered by any of our three marauders here: James, Sirius and/or Remus. though your chances of it being all three are also very high. who knows, you might get lucky. ]

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I highly doubt Remus did an awful job of anything, it's just not in him to do so. Completely out of character for that boy. [ because she'd rather focus on that part of his reply than the second part ]

You can ask him if you'd like.

[ not like it james who had to put up with barely being able to walk for the week. gosh. ]

If that is true-

[ no she's not going to ask Remus if he's pants at healing charms, honestly ]

--then I suppose that means you should strive to be extra cautious when you play. Who's to say my charms are any better? I can't make any promises.

But the only way you're going to get any better is if you practice. Obviously some real world experience is in order so that we can be certain your healing charms are up to N.E.W.T. level.

[ james those aren't even on the exam what are you doing. ]

Or, maybe I just like the idea of being nursed back to health by you. Have you thought of that? Are you going to leave me there to die, Evans? Really?

As if we're even tested on our mending charms-

[ but she knows he's only teasing her, so she leaves the comment behind as soon as she's said it ]

Of course I've thought of it, I'm just not sure if I feel the same or indifferent of the idea yet. Though I would never leave you to die, Potter, don't be silly. [ nor would she; ] Leave you to suffer a broken bone as a result of something I tried to warn you of, maybe. [ no, she wouldn't do that either, but for argument's sake, she'll pretend ]

[ yes, indeed, let's leave that comment behind and move on to more important things. like how much lily's words hurt. he puts his hand over his heart, looking pained. ]

You wound me, truly. And here I thought you had the caring heart. How I was wrong. [ all the teasing, especially with how he switches right back into a slightly mischievous smirk. ] But then you'd miss out on showing off your talents and skills.

[ s c o f f ]

Out of the two of us, I'm hardly the showoff.

Ehhh, when given the chance? I think you wouldn't miss out on the opportunity.

If you're trying to trick me into being your personal Healer, I feel I should warn you that this is not the direction you ought to be going in.

And what direction should that be?

Just- promise you'll try to be careful. And mean it! [ an important addition yes, she's even pointing at her screen ] That way if you do end up getting hurt, I'll know it wasn't just some.. weird ploy to get me to take care of you. [ kindoftrailingoff ] --though I'll be there either way.

Worried about me, Evans? [ but it's not said in a mocking way. just with the smallest hint of a smile. ] You've got nothing to worry about, though. I can't get hurt if I'm trying to teach these blokes how to play.

In the same way one worries about treading near the Dark Forest at night- you know you can just walk away and everything would be fine, but you end up doing it anyway. [ who! gave him permission to smile like that at her, she certainly didn't. ] You say that, but I'm not entirely sure I believe it.

So I guess this means you have to stay and watch, even if I would never lie to you.

[ MISSION ACCOMPLISHED ]

Or play. Have you thought about playing?

Edited 2013-05-20 10:15 (UTC)

Playing Quidditch? Of course I've thought about it. Ever since we had our flying lessons first year, actually. Unfortunately it doesn't matter how much I love flying, I'm not sure there's anything that could convince me to do it while being chased by a Bludger.

[ oh he remembers that flying lesson alright. love at first sight? well, close enough ]

Not even if you were the one with the bat?

You want me to play Beater?

All I'm saying is that if your one reason for not playing Quidditch is because of the bludgers, being a beater is a good way to get around that.

[ just a few seconds of thought first- ]

Maybe.

But only because the idea of being the one responsible for what is usually the cause for most broken limbs and falls makes me feel incredibly guilty, and I don't even have a bat in my hand just yet. Maybe it just seems a bit worse on paper than it actually is.

[ slow grin ]

Yes, but you'd also be the one protecting your entire team. Making sure they aren't breaking bones.

Ohh, like- I should be thinking of it as less offense, more defense. [ thinking that over.. ] Okay. Sure, yeah.

-- Still going to stick with a solid maybe. Only because I refuse to fly anything older than a Comet 240, full specs. Or if you really want to play your cards right, you'll find me the new Nimbus that was released this fall. The.. 1500, yeah? I've been dying to try one of those out. [ her smile makes it too obvious she's just blowing a lot of hot air here, but she crosses her arms over her middle, nodding one ] Those are my demands, Potter.

Edited 2013-05-21 00:09 (UTC)

[ and people wonder why he's head over heels for this girl, I mean really ]

Now that I know what your demands are, Miss Evans, I will try my hardest to meet them. [ a beat ] Have you talked to Harry about brooms? They have a Nimbus 2000.

He has one here? Or you just mean --when he's from. [ saying 'when' is still weird ] I'll need to ask him about it.

Where he's from. Reckon his friend whose here has one of 'em too, but I haven't seen it for myself yet.

[ but lily, lily. brooms. ]

Can you imagine the speed? The turning radius?

Oh, stop. You'll drive yourself mad thinking about it. [ and not being able to get them here :c ]

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