Golden Years (Invites Tagged)

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Philo sat at his desk in his office working on a book about the evolution of Muggle tele over the years. He found the history of Muggle media quite fascinating- the sitcoms, the reality shows, and so on. Though he wondered how much the creative of such programs had dropped as time went on, given the descriptions of some of the programs. As he worked, an elf walked in with a tray.

"Yimly has brought Master Philo's hot chocolate ," he said. Philo sighed.

"Now Yimly, for the last time I told you to stop calling me 'Master'," he said. "I presented you with clothes the day you arrived after I inherited you from my late brother's will. You're welcomed to use the spare room if you need a place to stay, but please just call me Philo."

"Yimly apologizes to Ma... to Mr. Philo, sir, but Philo and Mrs. Jill has been so kind to Yimly that Yimly wants to help," said the elf.

"Oh... well if you're offering to help, you can help me tidy up a bit in here," he chuckled. "The Misses enjoys taking the mickey out of me when I clutter this place up during my research."

"Of course, Mr. Philo," said Yimly before going to work. Philo nodded, smiling a little as he went back to work.

COLE THEODORE NOTT @scorpius ASTORIA YVAINE MALFOY THALIA EILEEN NOTT @emilfelipe

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Striding toward the opened office door with his relaxed air of good-naturedness, he smiled as he saw Philo, seemingly working intently at his desk. Emil knew of his unorthodox beliefs, given his roots, but he understood the elder man's viewpoints and had admired him a great deal, although from afar. Tables turned, Emil was not sure if he could defend a cause with such courage and conviction, such that were enormous enough to defend an idea against a familial belief. He was hardly one to despise the Muggles, but he was not one to champion them, either. But at the moment, he was mostly curious as to how the wizened man had seen the things Emil had not. Tonight would be about Philo, he told himself.

"Good evening, sir Greengrass," said Emil, addressing the elder wizard appropriately, smiling as he stood a brief distance from where Philo sat, "Thank you for your kind invitation. It is my great pleasure to be in your beautiful abode. I have heard, and read much of you, and I admire your impassioned pursuits for the knowledge concerning the history of Muggles." Emil took his trench coat off, holding the woolly fabric in his front, in his arms; his expression a blend of curiosity and honest regard.

As he looked at Philo, it dawned on Emil that the wizard ought not have trodden this path of life without less than a dozen oppositions, yet he had fought his battles well; for Emil could sense that he was content with life. Somehow, he exuded a rare air of calmness amidst these perilous times.

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@philo

decent? 

THANK YOU MALIA TATE FROM ADOXOGRAPHY

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Philo looked up at the man and chuckled again.

"First I lecture this elf here on calling me Master Philo and now a man I only know of because my niece's husband recommended I meet him calls me 'Sir Greengrass'?" he said. "Mister Greengrass will be suitable... or Philo. And you are Emil Zephyrinus, Draco's Senior Undersecretary." He then listened to the string of compliments Emil gave his home, his work, etc. "Well you have my wife to thank for the beauty of this abode and as for my work in Muggle history, I simply write down what I read from Muggle books... in my own words of course. It's an old hobby that's been very good to me over the years."

He then motioned to a chair.

"Sit and have some hot chocolate," he said. "I do grow so damn weary of tea. It seems there's a bloody unwritten law to drink the stuff in this country. Even we wizards can't seem to escape it." After pouring the two a cup, he looked at his guest. "So, about yourself, sir?"

(You're doing just fine.)

@philo

[ASTORIA YVAINE MALFOY]

Everything is Cool when we are all in line for the THrone

She was done, oh thank goodness she was done. In all honesty she was done at least mentally about four, and half hours ago. Now don’t get her wrong, Astoria loved her job, just there were occasionally snags, hiccups, and today it seemed any idiot within the range of a wand had to use said wand to maim themselves. It hadn’t been this bad since Valentines when every lonely heart with a wand seemed to try to off themselves. So it was saying something if a regular routine day could rival that of a rush that happened on Valentines.

So when Astoria Malfoy appeared on her uncle’s doorstep she was not only about forty-five minutes late. But that was the thing she knew if she left Mungo’s without killing someone it was then a good day, the fact that she didn’t kill Ajax meant that it was a day that should be at the very least celebrated, and if that meant that she could spend time with one of her most treasured people than she could be appreciate the reason to celebrate. Not to mention she had a fun thing for him. She had been in that Ye Olde Curiosity Shop because she was looking for something to lift Lucius’s mood as it was his birthday soon,she ended up talking to the clerk, and she was told that they had a sister shop that dealt with Muggle Curiosities next thing she knew she was staring at a first edition of Gray’s Anatomy Descriptive Surgical Technique Textbook that was published 1885. Granted not a gift for Lucius, but she figured her Uncle would find the thing amusing as he loved the Muggle side of history and well muggle medicine and their world of medicine did have shocking similarities, and well it was a gift regardless so it would be good to see a someone’s face light up with a smile at her presence.

Swiftly entering as she had always done no knocking or ringing or an owl to announce her presence it was just a soft ringing “ Uncleeeeeeee” She was greeted at the hallway with an elf whom danced from toe to toe.. Hello Yimly she fished from her purse a pack of Cinnamon snap gum.
“Okay you can have this just don’t shove it all in your mouth at once.. Last time you numbed your tongue and where it was cute at first I had no idea what you were going on about. When you were trying to tell that my cloak was on inside out. I went back to work like that. And they thought I’d been drinking. So for my sake one at a time. “

She entered in with the elf who was clutching the pack of gum, she smiled spying Philo, she noted he was speaking to Emil she smiled softly knowing Draco’s under sectary from anyone. She smiled softy, and added apologetically. “I sure hope it is not too late to get some of that Chocolate? I bring a gift for you Uncle. “She smiled waving her bag as if it were a white flag of truce.

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His admiration towards the man grew more by the second, and Emil became determined to make a good impression of himself; though he was rather sure that such a good-natured, open-minded man would try to see the best in everyone. "Of course," he replied with a nod, placing his coat on the back of the wooden chair, and sat himself down; straightening his pants as he did so. This setting had felt warm, almost strangely familiar; even while he had never set foot here before. A little break from the the office insentience, he thought to himself.

"Hobbies do good for the soul," Emil agreed, holding his breath with excitement as he recalled the hours he spent in the kitchen, baking treats for his friends. It had been so long ago.

Shifting away from his thoughts, he blinked once and focused on Philo instead. "Perhaps you would care to tell, Mr. Greengrass, of your recent readings? It is unfortunate," he asked the Muggle scholar, "that I have not kept a more frequent watch on these Muggle communities we live with. As you would understand, the Ministry could hardly afford to shift its focus away from the Wizarding World, though at the moment, I am curious to hear if there is anything we can learn from them." He stopped for a while before adding, sitting a little straighter now, his countenances lighting up, "Though I cannot help but mention, that your writings on Muggle and their visual arts have inspired me with enormous delights," Emil smiled, his eyes shining with eagerness like those of a boy's. 

A shrill rang through the entire house, bringing his head to a curious turn. It sounded like the Minister's wife, Mrs. Malfoy; but Emil had not spoken to her other than on formal occasions, and only in those brief moments that Emil had known her. Though he was friends with Draco; Emil respected Astoria as his wife, and admired her natural generosity. When she walked into the room in full view, Emil stood up as he returned her smile and greeted her courteously, "A pleasure to see you again, Mrs. Malfoy. I hope you and Draco have been well." he smiled genuinely. "And congratulations on your son's marriage." He bowed his head slightly towards her.

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@philo ASTORIA YVAINE MALFOY

so sorryyy!!

THANK YOU MALIA TATE FROM ADOXOGRAPHY

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To Emil:

Philo listened as the man praised him on his efforts regarding his job. Philo had a very small ego. He didn't do his work for praise and glory, but he did appreciate a kind word now and then.

"Well thank you, good sir," he said before sipping his hot chocolate. "Muggles are indeed fascinating human beings. They make magic as well, you know? Only it's done with advanced machines and is called technology. Muggles can fly higher than any of us, and without brooms, be able to communicate with one another from across the world in a split second, and have traveled beyond this planet and walked on our very moon. I could go on and on, but that rather defeats the purpose of writing it all down in a book, doesn't it?" Philo chuckled at this.

To Astoria:

Yimly thanked Astoria before taking a piece of gum and chewing it. Fortunately the elf knew how to handle gum by now thanks to Jill offering him some now and again since the incident with the cloak.

"I always have a cup ready for my favorite niece," said Philo. "Please, join our little party, my dear."

Philo then listened as Emil congratulated her on Scorpius' upcoming wedding.

"Yes, you must have my grandnephew and his lady love come visit me some time," he said. "I'm quite anxious to meet my grandniece-to-be." Philo admired the Weasleys a great deal, and thought it was wonderful that one was marrying Scorpius.

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Astoria offered a wide smile her uncle offered her a cup of piping hot chocolate. However curiosity was as ever evident with Astoria her blue eyed glance naturally flickered back to Emil with open curiosity, her mind offering various reasons as for why Emil was with her uncle when she was used to seeing him only at work obligations, and not in her private affairs.

" Mr. Zephyrinus it is an unexpected pleasure.. Yes we are thrilled with about the impending nuptials, My future daughter in law is an breathtaking, and she seems like a genuine sweet girl. "

It was a generic answer that sounded rehearsed then again it had been said several times over in the last few days.. She pondered if she had been quoted saying that exact same phrase when reporters had asked for a comment for the Daily Prophet. Regardless it was what was offered. Her attention flickered back to her uncle as she set the package before him with a wide smile. I'm sure you will be a first stop among family for them.. I dare say its sweet, my son is bursting with pride, I can see him jumping at the chance to showcase his bride to be to Family.. I honestly think you and Rose will hit it off she seems like a intellectual girl, far from the silly insipid nits that matriculate at Hogwarts. I'm proud to say my son has gotten himself a truly woman that is worthy of him, honestly I'm thrilled considering how girls are these days. I'm thankful that she is the daughter of Hermione if memory serves than studies and future were import to her.. With any luck they will look to settling their future careers before starting a family. "


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