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When you are in trouble, people who call to sympathize are really looking for the particulars.

~Edgar Watson Howe, Country Town Sayings, 1911

Wednesday, November 22nd

One last delicious dish to share with you today, dear listeners.

After her sudden and mysterious disappearance a year ago, the delicate flower and socialite Pansy Parkinson has returned. One has to wonder what could have drawn her back.

Or who.

My sources tell me this perfect Pansy has been spreading her petals for not one but two of Hogsmeade's hunkiest catches. Men who were supposedly already off the market, at least as far as their girlfriend and fiance - yes, fiance - were probably concerned.

These two tasty testosterone packed men fought over her on Monday at the Phoenix according to eye witnesses. The photos are to die for. Not as gorgeous as the Streak, but still something to warm my -

RITA!

What? I was going to say heart. We can talk about warming something else later, Zeke, now run along. Rita's working.

( Where was I?Collapse )

I've been a long time gone now Maybe someday, someday I'm gonna settle down But I've always found my way somehow -- Dixie Chicks

A Random Street in Hogsmeade Sunday Afternoon, 1pm

A New Cowboy in Town

It's Not Official Until You're Huddled In The Corner Eating Your Hair. Thursday, August 17th ~ Evening

Gabrielle knocked and eyed the door in front of her not unlike the way one would view a wild creature. Not that she was afraid of her sister - but well she didn't really want to go in but according to the letter she had found waiting for her when she had returned from her conveniently timed buying trip - not that she was avoiding the issue but she totally was - she really needed to find out what was going on. She'd left her bags - and the obnoxiously large basket of biscuits she'd found for Bill laying on the floor and it really was a good thing she'd never gotten a pet other than her owl and she was fairly certain he wouldn't eat them - upon reading Bill's letter. Apparently her sister had gotten involved with the Fae - AKA, according to Luna "The Bad People" - and had nearly been taken along with the ones they did take?

It was a bit confusing.

So much for her plans of dinner and a bath.

Great Talents Are The Most Lovely And Often The Most Dangerous Fruits On The Tree Of Humanity. They Hang Upon The Most Slender Twigs That Are Easily Snapped Off. - Carl G. Jung Thursday, June 29 ~ Evening

Gabrielle was counting up the days receipts, watching the clock tick off the moments until she could close. The last week had been very busy - happily for her register - but she was impatient to get off her feet and have a quiet dinner with Luna.

Not that she was avoiding going out lest she run into Fleur or Bill - but she was. She knew she should try and talk to her sister, but with the guilt of the deception and a layer of ire over it kept the impulse in check. She owed Bill an apology, probably more than a few biscuits as well, but every night she had been too worn out from the rush at the shop to begin to compose any letter more than halfway legible.

She looked up with a smile at the tinkling of the bells above the door - and stilled. That was definitely not Luna. "Can I help you?"

Title:	WWN ~ Special Broadcast ~ Complete
Characters:	aeval, broadcasts, buford_croaker, daphne_greengrass, draco_malfoy, events, fleur_delacour, gabrielle_delacour, ginny_weasley, harry_potter, izabel_sinistra, king_finvar, luna_lovegood, queen_maev, remus_lupin, roger_davies, ron_weasley, rose_zeller, severus_snape, stigg, theodore_nott, vasily, vera_vector, wwn_staff
Author:	_wwn_ posting in __lightning__
Date:	6/24/06 at 9:53 pm
Security:	public

Midsummer's Festival Saturday, June 24th ~ Early Evening

"This is Anastasia Witherpool, live in downtown Hogsmeade where the Midsummer's Festival is well under way. People are crowding the streets, vendors are out offering their - "

A slight scuffle is heard over the air, ending in Anastasia muffling a curse and muttering about her foot.

"Rita Skeeter here. Voting for this year's Litha Queen is still open and remember, every vote counts

~~some more than others~~

so be sure to come out and vote for your favorite candidate. Someone you know and trust, someone you would welcome into your homes

~~every evening during her segment on the nightly news~~

. Someone, for instance, like me?"

-back that microphone, woman, before I -

"Ezekiel Brunderbluss, back at the WWN studio once more. We seem to be experiencing some technical difficulties with our live broadcast.

"Please remember WWN is always interested in the comments and concerns of our listeners. Feel free to, contact us by owl or floo. We appreciate the interest shown and will respond as soon as possible. The Wizarding Wireless Network will return you to Rita Skeeter and Anastasia Witherpool live at the Midsummer's Festival in Hogsmeade after these messages from our sponsors."

There She Stumbles Falling To Her Knees I Think She Tripped On Reality Friday, June 23rd ~ Evening

Gabrielle was nervous. No - this went beyond nervous. Where usually she'd be a babbling wreck, now she was sitting there silent, afraid to open her mouth. Looking at the man that had just sat down across from her, she bit her lip and checked her watch for the fifteenth time.

You have to tell him why he had to meet you here. It's too close for him to bolt now. Tell him!

Gabrielle pasted a smile on her face and opened her mouth. "Bread?" she asked helplessly, holding the basket out to him.

No! Not right!

When I saw the break of day I wished that I could fly away Instead of kneeling in the sand Catching teardrops in my hand

Thursday, June 22nd ~ Morning

( Hell hath no fury like a woman scorned.Collapse )

Unforgivable Saturday, June 3rd -- Evening

Nothing was guaranteed to make a bloke feel his age like a weekend long party full of drinking and rich foods coupled with sleeping on a bloody too short couch.

Some how, some way, Bill was going to get back at Arthur. Oh, yes. There would be revenge.

He threw himself into one of the large chairs in the "Honeymoon" suite and glared at the evil couch that was several inches to short for his six foot four frame. Another burning mouthful of scotch, then his gaze softened slightly as he turned to look at his current roommate.

"Thanks for agreeing to come back up to the room so early. I don't think I could have taken another hour of... I will say that Malfoy does know how to throw one hell of a party, it's just not my thing. Maybe I'm turning into an old maid." One side of his mouth curved up slightly at his joke, inviting Gabby to join in the humor.

Title:	Various ~ Black Orchid ~ Complete
Characters:	adrian_pucey, bellatrix_lestrange, bill_weasley, daphne_greengrass, draco_malfoy, events, gabrielle_delacour, ginny_weasley, harry_potter, izabel_sinistra, luna_lovegood, narcissa_malfoy, remus_lupin, roger_davies, seamus_finnigan, severus_snape, vera_vector
Author:	sneering_malfoy posting in __lightning__
Date:	6/02/06 at 8:12 pm
Security:	public

We Are All Born Naked And Screaming And If You're Lucky That Sort Of Thing Won't Stop There Friday, June 2nd ~ Evening

"I have no idea who is screwing who so just check them in like they say and then send them to the ballroom. Oh!" Draco's eyes widened slightly and he leaned over to talk to the manager in a hushed tone, "If a Ron Weasely or a Daphne Greengrass check in send them out to the stable." He smirked and his grin fell slightly. "Well - only if she's alone. Idiot would get pissy otherwise."

Leaving the man with his final instructions, Draco made his way back to his accommodations - only the best of course - to freshen up, he had an entrance to make after all. So far things were moving along nicely - the staff was well trained and had easily accepted the booking of a Wizarding Proctologists Convention - allegedly to keep the press away, actually to keep his family away and the ruse seemed to have worked. Not to mention it provided him with endless personal amusement.

Happy Birthday to me, Happy Birthday to me...

I try to take one day at a time, but sometimes several days attack at once. ~ Ashleigh Brilliant ~ Wednesday, April 26th ~ Later Afternoon

Shutting the shoppe door behind her, Luna looked at her hands and winced. Even to her, they didn't look good. Not at all.

Ewww. When did my nails get all jagged-like?

I wonder if it was when I was arguing with the Worry Stones and the urns about what shelf they were going on?

Luna pondered this as she finished locking up and then looked at her right hand again.

( Did I see something move under that one?Collapse )

Monday, Monday, can't trust that day. Monday, March 20th -- Late Afternoon

"Thanks for coming out with me, Charlie. I'd hate to think Gabby went to all that trouble with her loan only to get screwed over by the idiots working on her shop."

Bill gestured toward the store front of Femme Fatale before heading around back. Even though Gabby had told him to come in through the alley, he still felt a little hesitant about just walking in.

He took a deep breath, sent up a silent prayer that there wouldn't be anything mysteriously frilly hanging out in plain sight and opened the door.

"Princess? We're here."

Title:	WWN St Patrick's Day Broadcast ~ MA ~ Complete
Characters:	arthur_weasley, bill_weasley, broadcasts, charlie_weasley, daphne_greengrass, draco_malfoy, events, gabrielle_delacour, ginny_weasley, harry_potter, hermione_granger, mature_audiences, ron_weasley, seamus_finnigan, severus_snape, sirius_black, wwn_staff
Author:	_wwn_ posting in __lightning__
Date:	3/17/06 at 6:27 pm
Security:	public

St Patrick's Day Friday, March 17th ~ Evening

"...and to end our little salute to St Patrick, we bring you some little known facts about a drink I'm sure the majority of you will have consumed before the evening is over."

A slight rustle of paper is heard and a throat is cleared lightly.

"About 4000 years ago, it was the accepted practice in Babylonia that for a month after the wedding, the bride's father would supply his son-in-law with all the mead he could drink. Mead is a honey beer, and because their calender was lunar based, this period was called the 'honey month' or what we know today as the 'Honeymoon'.

( Before invention of the thermometer Collapse )

| Title: | Various cast || Hogwarts to Glen Hollow | | Complete | | ----------- | -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | | Characters: | bill_weasley, daphne_greengrass, draco_malfoy, gabrielle_delacour, harry_potter, izabel_sinistra, remus_lupin, roger_davies, ron_weasley, seamus_finnigan, sirius_black, vera_vector | | | Author: | lycaon_wolf posting in __lightning__ | | | Date: | 3/10/06 at 5:51 pm | | | Security: | public | |

There is a party, everyone is there. Everyone will leave at exactly the same time. Friday, March 10 || Evening

They weren't due at Harry's for a while yet, but Remus was ready and knocking at Izabel's door.

It had been much too late to disturb her when he'd got back last night, and he was hoping for a moment of quiet talk before heading out to meet everyone.

And if she weren't ready yet and he got to sit on the bed and watch her prepare, well.

It was his birthday, wasn't it? He could do what he wanted.

Title:	Various ~ WWN Live Broadcast From The Streets Of Hogsmeade ~ MA ~ Complete
Characters:	bill_weasley, broadcasts, daphne_greengrass, draco_malfoy, gabrielle_delacour, ginny_weasley, harry_potter, izabel_sinistra, luna_lovegood, mature_audiences, minerva_mcgonagall, remus_lupin, roger_davies, ron_weasley, rose_zeller, seamus_finnigan, vera_vector, wwn_staff
Author:	wwnstaff posting in __lightning__
Date:	3/08/06 at 5:17 pm
Security:	public

"I Don't Give A Damn What Your Job Description Is, Witherpool. This. Is. My. Story!" Wednesday, March 8th ~ Mid Afternoon

Rita looked up and down the busy street, moved over to a pleasant looking women and snatched the microphone out of her hands. "Damn it, Anastasia! This is my story! I spent the night under that table with their smelly feet - although the view wasn't bad - I deserve this! Shoo!"

Bumping the shocked woman aside, Rita smiled at the crowd and turned on the mic. "Good afternoon to all our listeners! Rita Skeeter here with a special live

~~fuck, I hope very lively~~

broadcast from Hogsmeade! As you may all recall, last night The Three Broomsticks held a poker tournament exclusive to men.

~~Like I was about to stay away from that!~~

Well ladies, it seems they have decided to make it up to us!"

( Rita paused and held up the microphone as the people on the streets - largely women - cheered.Collapse )

Title:	Gabby, Daphne, Rose, Ginny, Vera, Hermione, Seamus ~ Three Broomsticks ~ Complete
Characters:	daphne_greengrass, gabrielle_delacour, ginny_weasley, hermione_granger, rose_zeller, seamus_finnigan, vera_vector
Author:	gabrielle_d posting in __lightning__
Date:	3/04/06 at 3:51 pm
Security:	public

Ladies Night Saturday, March 4th ~ Evening

Gabrielle shrank down in her seat slightly as she saw Molly bustle behind the bar, hoping to go unnoticed. Thankfully her own family hadn't heard of the false engagement yet, but Gabby was afraid every time she saw Bill's mother that the woman would tie her to a chair and plan a wedding. As Molly went back into her kitchen, Gabrielle sat back up and looked around for Ginny.

When the other woman had suggested Gabby needed to get out more - well, she couldn't deny it. Although she had the feeling that she would have been more relaxed had they met somewhere else.

Title:	WWN ~ Special Broadcast ~ Complete
Characters:	adrian_pucey, bill_weasley, broadcasts, daphne_greengrass, draco_malfoy, events, gabrielle_delacour, ginny_weasley, harry_potter, hermione_granger, izabel_sinistra, luna_lovegood, minerva_mcgonagall, neville_longbottom, poppy_pomfrey, remus_lupin, roger_davies, ron_weasley, rose_zeller, seamus_finnigan, severus_snape, theodore_nott, vera_vector, viktor_krum
Author:	_wwn_ posting in __lightning__
Date:	2/14/06 at 8:55 pm
Security:	public

History of Valentine's Day ~ The History Channel ~ Tuesday, February 14th ~ Evening

"Every February, across the country, candy, flowers, and gifts are exchanged between loved ones, all in the name of St. Valentine. But who is this mysterious saint and why do we celebrate this holiday?

"The history of Valentine's Day -- and its patron saint -- is shrouded in mystery. But we do know that February has long been a month of romance. St. Valentine's Day, as we know it today, contains vestiges of both Christian and ancient Roman tradition.

( So, who was Saint Valentine and how did he become associated with this ancient rite Collapse )

Title:	WWN ~ Rita Skeeter Program, In Progress ~ Complete
Characters:	adrian_pucey, arthur_weasley, bill_weasley, broadcasts, daphne_greengrass, draco_malfoy, events, fred_weasley, gabrielle_delacour, george_weasley, ginny_weasley, harry_potter, izabel_sinistra, luna_lovegood, molly_weasley, neville_longbottom, poppy_pomfrey, remus_lupin, roger_davies, ron_weasley, rose_zeller, severus_snape, vera_vector, viktor_krum
Author:	_wwn_ posting in __lightning__
Date:	2/04/06 at 12:04 am
Security:	public

What's The Wizarding Family Next To You Doing These Days? Saturday, February 4th ~ Evening

".... and that was interesting wasn't it? I'll be sure and keep you up to date on the developments as

~~I make them appear~~

they occur. With all the *sniff* spectacular stories lately concerning Azkaban, which I'm sure would have been of a great deal more interest if given from the woman's point of view, I'd like to bring you something a little lighter.

"With the holidays over, many people are finding themselves in a slump. What better time to have a party, just for the sake of seeing friends and relatives. If you'd care to have a special guest that could give

~~one sided but~~

glowing reports of your social calender, be sure a drop me an owl here at WWN and I'll see if I can fit it in my schedule.

"I was fortunate enough to slip into such a party earlier this evening. It was termed a house warming party and in my opinion, parts of it were so scorching it should have burned the building down. The night started

~~mind numbingly dull~~

bland enough, with

~~sickening~~

heartwarming displays of

~~incestuous undertones~~

sibling affection and the

~~bondage?~~

bonds of friendship. Luckily the bar was well stocked and with the promise of

~~men to ogle and wine to drink~~

a colorful gathering, I settled down

~~on a wall~~

to observe."

( Er - Rita? You did actually get invited to this event right?Collapse )

I'm Alright! Friday, January 27th ~ Evening

During his lunch hour Arthur, being the obedient husband that he was and also not a fool, ran the errands that Molly wanted done which included a trip to Gringotts to arrange for the change they would need at the Three Broomsticks over the weekend. He'd come out a much happier man than when he'd gone in. Since the little fiasco over the misunderstanding about Harry, Junior it had been more and more difficult to distract or outright ignore the hints Molly was giving about having that dreaded ninth child.

( Two songs took turns running through his head for the remainder of the day.Collapse )

Open Mouth, Insert Foot Wednesday, January 25th ~ Afternoon

Gabrielle stared at the Goblin, uncomprehending as he continued to speak. Oh she had caught the gist - they were turning down her loan application - but the rambling way in which he was doing it, the long memorized impersonal speech - it was maddening. There was nothing impersonal about it to her. To others yes, her dwindling bank vault, in the estimation from the contractors to repair the damage, in the Aurors expressions that told of their need to work on a different more important case - impersonal

"Why? Just tell me why?" Gabrielle finally interrupted.

The Goblin sighed and looked down his long nose at her. "Miss Delacour, you have no attachments to Hogsmeade as well as no prior business experience, not as an owner at least. You took up residence in the area less than a year ago, a great deal of that time has been in fact spent out of the country. You have no family, no real strong ties to the community, you are a young unmarried woman..."

As he continued to drone on, Gabby felt herself getting angry. Angry and desperate - he sounded like her mother had over the holidays! So if she had a husband she would get the loan? That was ridiculous! This was archiac! As her mouth opened to yell at him, the words that tumbled out without the approval of her brain weren't at all what she had meant to say, "( But I am engaged!Collapse )

Title:	WWN ~ Advertisement ~ Complete
Characters:	adrian_pucey, arthur_weasley, bill_weasley, broadcasts, daphne_greengrass, draco_malfoy, events, gabrielle_delacour, ginny_weasley, harry_potter, izabel_sinistra, molly_weasley, narcissa_malfoy, neville_longbottom, poppy_pomfrey, remus_lupin, roger_davies, ron_weasley, rose_zeller, severus_snape, vera_vector, winky
Author:	_wwn_ posting in __lightning__
Date:	1/16/06 at 6:43 pm
Security:	public

This Program Was Sponsored By The Three Broomsticks... Monday, January 16th ~ Afternoon

"The proceeding program was brought to you by the Three Broomsticks, located in central Hogsmeade. Stop in for a bite and a pint, or ask about their back room, available for party reservations! Book now, leave the cooking and cleaning to someone else while you sit back and enjoy your event."

"As always ladies and gentlemen WWN is always interested in the comments and concerns of our listeners. If you have one, please contact us by owl or floo. We appreciate the interest shown and will respond as soon as possible. The Wizarding Wireless Network now returns you to our regularly scheduled programing."

Sorry, The Welcome Mat Was Stolen Saturday, January 14 ~ Morning

Gabrielle spread her files over the table sitting in the middle of her nearly empty shop. After nearly a week of dodging her, her insurance agent had finally admitted that her claim was invalid. Apparently he thought the "pretty lady needed help to save money," so he had set up her coverage to begin only after Femme Fatale had officially opened.

Which will be great if it ever does now. Talking to her mother had only led to more talking about coming home and settling in as a housewife, so asking her parents for another loan was out. Gabby sat back in her chair, putting her feet up to cover the accusing financial files. Bugger.

Title:	WWN ~ End of the Evening News with Ezekiel Brunderbluss ~ Complete
Characters:	adrian_pucey, albus_dumbledore, argus_filch, arthur_weasley, bill_weasley, broadcasts, daphne_greengrass, draco_malfoy, events, gabrielle_delacour, ginny_weasley, hagrid, harry_potter, hogwarts_ghosts, horace_slughorn, izabel_sinistra, minerva_mcgonagall, molly_weasley, poppy_pomfrey, remus_lupin, roger_davies, severus_snape, vera_vector
Author:	_wwn_ posting in __lightning__
Date:	1/07/06 at 12:42 pm
Security:	public

...And The Children Were Nestled, All Snug In Their Beds... Saturday, January 7 ~ Late Evening

"...Parents are breathing a sigh of relief as students prepare to return to school from winter break. The Hogwarts Express pulls out sharply on time, don't be late! Teachers arrived at the school today, no doubt either enjoying those last few moments of peace or frantically finishing up in time for the new term to begin on Monday. We've been unable to reach Minerva McGonagall, Headmistress for any comment, representatives from her office have expressed her regrets, as she is also indisposed during this busy time."

"We here at the Wizarding Wireless Network wish the students and their families all the best in this upcoming year, we know they're in good hands."

Shattered Dreams Friday, January 6 ~ Morning

Gabrielle smiled as she waved the carriage driver off before turning to the door of her shop. Picking up the bag containing her shrunken belongings, Gabby pulled out her key and froze. A trembling hand reached out to push the unlocked, slightly ajar door open, she gasped in shock and the bag hit the ground with a thunk. Her hands flew up over her mouth as a wordless cry escaped, she stepped in haltingly.

( The devastation wrought had been thorough.Collapse )

Home for the Holidays Monday, December 19th ~ Evening

As Gabrielle listened to the workman's reassurances that everything would be fine, she gave a worried glance up at the dark windows of her flat. "Alright, just slip the key through the post slot when you finish." Frustrated by the lack of progress in finishing her shop, Gabrielle stepped into the carriage she had hired for the trip. They were suppose to finish hours ago! Okay, calm down. While you're gone you can plan the opening and they'll be finished. Everything will be okay. Maybe I should stay - no. If I'm not there for my birthday tomorrow, Mama will kill me. I told her I'd be home yesterday as is. Shifting aside the packages for her family, she sat and tried to push the worry down.

Hours later as the men she had hired left the building, the elderly man failed to notice as the key fell not through the post slot, but slid off the rim and into the small bank of snow beside the door. He was long gone by the time it was picked up by someone else.

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