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Post by Deleted on Jan 29, 2014 23:03:42 GMT -5
Most people weren't thrilled about working a job in customer service. Most people didn't like waiting on customers and cleaning up before or after them. But most people weren't Viona Zephyr. Viona loved her father, Bonfire Bakery Owner Alpin Zephyr, and she loved working for him. Everything she did, she did with a smile on her face. She cleaned the place, she helped serve the customers, and she even baked some for him when it got really busy. And her joy rubbed off on customers as Alpin's did. Few could leave the place without a smile on their face when Viona shouted to them, "Have a wonderful day!"
Viona now swept the floor as her dad worked on a birthday cake for a customer's young daughter. She loved watching her father making cakes. He had an eye for decoration and he had never made a cake that wasn't perfect. She stopped sweeping when she saw some customers walk in. Alpin was about head out to help them when Viona put her broom aside.
"I'll help them, dad," she said with a smile.
"Why thank you me angel," smiled Alpin back.
Viona washed her hands and made her way out.
"Welcome to the Bonfire Bakery," she said. "Me name's Viona. How may I help you?"
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Post by Deleted on Jan 30, 2014 3:03:43 GMT -5
Maddie was excited to go and visit Viona, and she had been ever since Viona had suggested it. She loved to see how other people's families worked, and it sounded like Viona had a particularly lovely family. The offer to stay with her had been a really generous one, and Maddie really didn't want to pass it up. So, with permission from her parents (who were pleased to hear it was a pureblood family) she had eventually made it to the bakery where she had planned to meet with Viona.
It seemed Viona had the greeting down easily, and was good at customer service, because when Maddie entered, the other girl's first reaction was to give the standard Bonfire Bakery greeting. Maddie laughed and put down her bag off to one side of the room. "That's very good, Viona - you give off a very welcoming vibe," she said happily. "It's lovely to see you again," she added warmly, looking around the shop. It was very tastefully done, and felt welcoming and cosy. "So what do you recommend me trying from the bakery?" she asked curiously.
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Post by Deleted on Jan 30, 2014 3:23:47 GMT -5
Viona giggled when Maddie reacted to her greeting. She then ran over and hugged her friend. She had been waiting for Maddie's visit since school ended. They were going to have so much fun.
"It's so lovely to see you too, Maddie!" she said. "I've missed you so much already!"
She was about to recommend some treats when Alpin stepped out. He had heard the commotion and knew it was the girl his daughter had told him about. He stepped out with a smile.
"You must be Ms. Maddie, lass," he said, extended his hand to the girl. "I'm Alpin Zephyr. Welcome to me bakery. Any friend of Viona is a friend of mine. Whatever you'd like, just let me little Viona know and it's on the house. I trust you'll be staying over with us a wee bit, eh? Viona said something about a sleepover." Alpin smiled at her, showing she was more than welcomed to do so.
Viona then took Maddie's arm, led her over to the counter, and showed her the treats displayed behind the class.
"Me favorites are the Butterscotch Broomsticks and the Cranberry Cauldrons," said Viona. "The Pixie Pies are good too, especially the strawberry ones." Viona then looked at Maddie. "But wait until you've had some of me mum's cooking. It's the best!"
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Post by Deleted on Jan 30, 2014 4:02:33 GMT -5
Maddie laughed happily as she hugged Viona. It really was great to see her again - she was always such a bundle of energy, and Maddie loved being around her. "I missed you, too! It's been kind of nice hanging around my family over the last couple of weeks but it's also been kind of boring - I've been really excited about coming here!" she exclaimed happily.
When Viona's father came out to greet them, Maddie beamed at him. "It's so lovely to meet you, Alpin," she replied, shaking his hand. "And that's a very generous offer! Thankyou! I can't wait to come and see your house and all of your pets - I've heard a lot about them from Viona. And about your bakery - I've heard it's the best," she praised.
As Viona showed her all of the selections, Maddie oohed and aahed at the choices. "Wow, they all look so amazing! But with your recommendations... hmm, I think I'll have to try one of the Cranberry Cauldrons," she decided eventually. "Are you sure you don't want me to pay for it?" she asked.
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Post by Deleted on Jan 30, 2014 17:34:41 GMT -5
Viona smiled and kissed Maddie on the cheek.
"I'm really glad you're here!" she said. "Maybe later, we can go over to Weasleys' and see me friend Roxy too!"
Alpin chuckled when Maddie said she heard the bakery was the best.
"Well, I don't mean to boast, but we do make sure our goods are the highest quality," he said. "And think nothing of it, lass. Me daughter's friends are always welcomed to a cake or tart here and there. As for our pets, I have to warn you that Oxford's a licker. You might want to bring an extra napkin or two with ya."
Viona shook her head as she grabbed one of the Cranberry Cauldrons with a pair of tongs and put it in a napkin for Maddie.
"Nope, not a galleon," she said. "You're a family guest. So as long as you're here, you're a Zephyr too!"
Viona then grabbed a Cranberry Cauldron of her own. Alpin told her that he would take over as he was done with the cake, and that Viona could play with her friend around Diagon Alley.
"Remember to be back here at closing, you two," said Alpin. "We don't want to miss the Knight Bus back home."
"We will, dad, love you!" said Viona as she headed for the door.
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Post by Deleted on Jan 31, 2014 8:15:13 GMT -5
Maddie hadn't been aware that the Weasley's place was nearby. But then something clicked for her. "Oh, do you mean Weasley's Wizard Wheezes?" she asked curiously. If Viona meant their house, she didn't know how they would travel there. But maybe she meant via floo powder, or something.
At Alpin's advice, Maddie laughed a little and grabbed a couple of napkins from on top of the counter. "How convenient - now I'm already prepared!" she laughed as she tucked them into her pocket.
Maddie ws really thankful for their generosity, and started nibbling on the Cranberry Cauldron. "Wow, this really is delicious," she affirmed. She had expected it, but the taste went past even her expectations. "I can see why this place is so popular. You're right about it being the highest quality!" She could barely stop with the praise. Really top quality baked goods could be tricky to come by.
When her and Viona were ready to leave, she waved goodbye to Alpin. "Okay, we'll be back by then! See you later," she called out as they left. "Okay, so what now? To the Weasleys?" she asked, since that was what Viona had suggested before.
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Post by Deleted on Jan 31, 2014 12:34:34 GMT -5
Viona nodded when Maddie asked if she meant George Weasley's shop. Viona wondered if Maddie thought she meant one of their homes, but didn't say anything.
"Yes," "There's so much fun to have there. And Mr. Weasley lets me try things out because I'm a friend of Fred and Roxy's." By Fred, she of course meant George's son, named after George's late brother.
Alpin laughed back at Maddie when she showed him the napkins. He already knew he and Donalda were going to like her a great deal.
Viona couldn't respond to Maddie liking the Cranberry Cauldron because her mouth was already full. Alpin quickly gave them both each a small glass bottle of milk to wash them down with. The family was vegetarians, but milk and cheese were very much part of their diet.
When Maddie asked if they were going to George's shop, Viona nodded, finishing her Cranberry Cauldron and milk before returning her bottle to her dad.
"To the Weasleys!" she shouted.
Viona was sad to know that Roxy wasn't present when the two arrived at the store, but she knew she and Maddie would have fun nonetheless. After all, the store was originally built for people to have fun in what was then a dark time. It was equally fun then.
"We should buy something and play a gag on me dad tonight," she said. "We love playing pranks on one another."
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Post by Deleted on Jan 31, 2014 22:19:07 GMT -5
Maddie had never been to Weasley's Wizard Wheeze's before, so she was very excited to go to it. "That sounds so great! I've heard so many great things about that shop. What is your favourite thing to try out there?" she asked as they left the shop and made their way down the road. Maddie loved Diagon Alley, it was so festive and happy, the atmosphere was just fun. There were always people around, even in the times of year when you might expect it to be quieter. They eventually made it to the Weasley's shop, and they entered together. Viona looked disappointed that Roxy wasn't there, but Maddie knew they would still have fun. "Oh, that sounds like a great idea!" she agreed, laughing. Viona's dad seemed like the kind of person who wouldn't mind being pranked at all - he would really see the fun in it. "How about this?" she asked, holding up an Anti-Gravity hat. They could offer it to him as a gift, and then it would fly right off his head.
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Post by Deleted on Jan 31, 2014 23:21:06 GMT -5
(Throwing George in for laughs)
Viona shrugged and giggled when Maddie asked what her favorite thing to try was at the store.
"Everything!" she said. "I can never pick a favorite!"
At the store, she watched as Maddie showed her the anti-gravity hat. It would be perfect. She pictured her dad putting it on and it flying off, and him trying again and again, and it made her burst out in laughter.
"We should buy that!" she said. "Mum will be in stitches, and so will we."
"Hello, ladies," said George Weasley, who Viona had just talked to about Roxy. "Couldn't help over-hearing, and while I think the Anti-Gravity Hat is a real zinger, I have something new in for your ole dad, Viona." She then revealed a pair of slippers from a box. "Give'em a try."
Viona placed them on and found they were walking her around without her help. She was startled at first, but then was giggling away as she moved about the area.
"Self-walking slippers," said George. "I plan to give a pair to my own dad for his next birthday."
"They're wicked!" said Viona. "Try them on, Maddie!" She took them off and handed them to her friend.
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Post by Deleted on Jan 31, 2014 23:43:13 GMT -5
Maddie beamed at Viona's agreement about the Anti-gravity hat. She tried it on herself and it promptly flew off her head into the air, and she jumped up just in time to catch it before it got too far away. But then George Weasley came over and suggested another option. Maddie burst out into laughter as she looked at the slippers that walked by themselves. "They are so cool! Thanks!" she said to George after he had suggested them, as she watched Viona walking around without controlling them herself. She took them when Viona offered them and tried them on herself, finding that she had no control over where she went at all. "These are fantastic! It'll be so funny seeing your dad try these on without expecting it," she said, holding her sides from the laughter. "How has business been lately, Mr Weasley?" she asked George.
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Post by Deleted on Feb 1, 2014 12:24:55 GMT -5
Viona agreed with Maddie. She then looked at George.
"We'll take these and the hat!" she said.
"Excellent choices, and since you're always bringing Roxy and I goodies from your bakery, I'll give you a discount," said George. He then looked at Maddie. "How is business going you ask? Well everything's going fine, though we had one customer slip on a non-slip banana peel and we're trying to work out the problem." He then gave the two a look to indicate he was joking. He loved to make his customers laugh, especially the younger ones. After all, George himself was still very much a child at heart.
Viona laughed at the joke, then looked at Maddie.
"Anything you'd like to buy?" she asked.
(Bumping up the scene, but feel free to reply to the last part of course)
After the visit to Weasleys' and a few other places, it was time to take the Knight Bus and go to the Zephyr home, which wasn't too far from there. Donalda greeted Maddie with a hug.
"What a lovely lass you are," she said. "Welcome to our home. Now you let me little Viona show you about and I'll have this lasagna right up."
"Mum's veggie lasagna is amazing," said Viona. "She even won an award once for it."
"Second place," chuckled Donalda.
"First place in our hearts, me love," said Alpin, kissing his wife briefly.
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Post by Deleted on Feb 1, 2014 16:47:31 GMT -5
Maddie laughed loudly at George's response. The idea of someone slipping on a non-slip banana peel was particularly funny to her for some reason. When Viona asked if there was anything else Maddie would like to buy, she shook her head. "No, I think I'll be happy enough seeing us try out these two on your dad," she answered with a chuckle. It would be so funny to see how he reacted.
The Knight Bus trip was fairly uneventful, and soon they were back at Viona's home. Maddie happily returned the hug that Viona's mother offered to her. They really were the cutest family - all so lovely and nice to each other. "I can't wait to try it," she said in regards to the lasagna. "So where should I put my bags?" she asked Viona as she looked around the room they were in. It was a very cosy place, she liked the feel of it a lot.
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Post by Deleted on Feb 1, 2014 21:01:59 GMT -5
Oxford, Alpin's Scottish Terrier, ran down and greeted Maddie with happy barks, before sniffing her. Viona smiled.
"That's Oxford," she said. "He's me dad's mainly, but we all help take care of him."
"I'll take those bags for you, Ms. Maddie," offered Alpin as he took them. "You make yourself right at home, lass." And with that, he stepped out of the room and up to the guest room.
"Come on!" said Viona once she let Maddie visit with Oxford for a moment if her friend wanted to. "I'll show you the other pets."
Upstairs, there was Alpin and Donalda's room, Viona's room, the guest room, and a room where all the animals stayed. Guess where Viona took Maddie first. She pointed out all her pets.
"That's me mum's iguana, Piccadilly," she said. "That's our parakeets over there, Raz and Daz. Down here are our guinea pigs Nip, Pip, and Zip, and of course you know Gusifius. He's still getting used to being back home after being in Hogwarts so long. You can hold Nip, Pip, or Zip if you want. They're not nervous about being held at all. They're very friendly. Oh, excuse me a moment." Viona then went around to make sure all the animals had been fed as it was almost their dinner time too.
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Post by Deleted on Feb 2, 2014 17:06:03 GMT -5
Oxford was definitely a cutie. He was small enough that Maddie wasn't intimidated by him at all, which meant she could lean down and play with him a bit. When Alpin offered to take her bags, she looked at him curiously. "Are you sure? You don't have to..." but it seemed he was insisting, so she smiled and accepted his offer. "Thankyou, Mr. Zephyr. I appreciate it," she said as Viona led her off.
Maddie followed Viona upstairs, excited to see all the other pets that she had. "An iguana?!" she exclaimed as she looked into the enclosure. "Wow, I've never seen one of those." She loved looking around at all of the animals. The birds were very cute, and she picked up one of the guinea pigs. "Which one is which? How do you tell which one I just picked up?" she asked, holding it and looking at it curiously. It was very cute.
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Post by Deleted on Feb 2, 2014 19:14:10 GMT -5
Oxford enjoyed the petting from Maddie. As Alpin warned, he licked her hand a great deal.
"Think nothing of it, Ms. Maddie," said Alpin. "You are our guest. You are here to enjoy yourself tonight. And we have a lovely picnic in the park planned for tomorrow."
Upstairs, Viona smiled as she watched Maddie as she watched her friend pick up the guinea pig.
"You're holding Pip," she said. "I can tell because he had a brown spot on his head shaped like a heart. That one on the left is Nip. I can tell because his paws are gray at the ends, and that on the right is Zip because he has a gray line on his back like a zipper."
Viona then picked up Zip and pet him.
"If you want, you can help me them all their breakfast before the picnic tomorrow," she said. "They don't eat a lot. Well except for Oxford, but me dad always feeds him. The park we go to is really nice. Both magic folk and Muggles play there, but the Muggles don't know about us. I think it's really sad that Muggles can't know about us. I hear they think weird things about witchcraft and wizardry."
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