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Post by Deleted on Jul 20, 2014 10:04:02 GMT -5
Ilsa didn't have a lot of friends during her first four years at Hogwarts. A few other Hufflepuffs who shared her awkwardness, and a rare friend here and there from Gryffindor and Ravenclaw. One of those, a Ravenclaw, was Lyla Hawthorne. She stood beside Ilsa when few others did. Once Ilsa did gain her confidence, the two became even closer at friends, and Ilsa found that just as Lyla was there for her, Ilsa could be there for Lyla in times of trouble. Having stayed in good contact with Lyla despite her Ministry duties, Ilsa knew Lyla had been going through a lot. So Ilsa invited her to dinner and drinks, and promised to be a listening ear and hopefully would have some good advice for her. Being a lawyer, she was paid pretty well to do that those days. For her good friend, such advice would of course be completely free. Ilsa sat at the table and ordered a Spellbinder, her favorite cocktail, and waited for her friend. LYLA ROSE HAWTHORNE
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Post by LYLA ROSE HAWTHORNE on Jul 20, 2014 10:44:07 GMT -5
On the outside, the petite blonde with icy eyes seemed to maintain her composure well considering the circumstances she was under nowadays. Her family was always a pressuring force, trying to mold her into some sort of party crazed woman who threw social events like it was her career, but the biggest of her worries was the Pro-Quidditch league and her growing career with the ministry was a future Auror to-be. Ever since she was little, Lyla may have had a temper but she always had a good heart and found herself protecting those who needed it. One of those who she had protected for a time was Ilsa Galant, a beautiful redhead who suffered bullying during her early years at Hogwarts. Lyla always did her best to stop those immature kids from tormenting her, and in their fifth year, Ilsa transformed from an awkward, quiet girl into a brave and strong young woman. From there, the formed a friendship and Lyla treasured, because she found that Ilsa was one of the only people she could actually have deep conversations with.
She was excited for dinner tonight with her dear friend not only because it had been a little while since they had seen each other, but because she definitely needed to talk to someone, and Ilsa knew that. Ilsa had gotten her through the Quidditch fiasco without any charges filed against her, but Lyla was still worried about her temper and her new career. What if the ministry saw how her temper got out of control at times and decided to end her upcoming auror career? She needed some advice on how to get a hold of that nasty thing, and also some more legal advice on how to answer questions that may arise about her recent stunt against that referee. The blonde entered the Leaky Cauldron and quickly spotted Isla. "Isla dear! How are you?" she beamed at the redhead, opening her arms for a hug.
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Post by Deleted on Jul 20, 2014 14:56:54 GMT -5
Ilsa rose and embraced Lyla, smiling at the sight of her friend. Once the embrace broke, Ilsa seated herself. "I'm good. Tired, but good," she said. "Hope you don't mind me ordering a drink. It's been quite a day." He then took Lyla's hands. "I know you need to feel better too, but remember I'm treating you today and I want you to enjoy yourself." She then released her hands and sipped her drink as a waiter walked over and took Lyla's drink order and both their food order. "We'll just start with some appetizers. The sampler platter is fine."She then looked at Lyla. "Anything you want to talk about with me?" she asked. "You know it's off the record. We're just two friends listening to one another's laundry list of problems." She chuckled a bit at this, but was serious about helping Lyla. She owed Lyla a lot. LYLA ROSE HAWTHORNE
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Post by LYLA ROSE HAWTHORNE on Jul 20, 2014 15:20:02 GMT -5
Lyla hugged Ilsa tight before taking a seat. "Oh no dear, go ahead and drink whatever you'd like." she nodded before glancing at the menu. She decided she'd stick with some tea rather than something heavier. The last thing she needed was to get drunk on Ilsa and get a little out of hand. Lyla was not one to handle drinks well thanks to her personality and her tiny frame.
The blonde smiled softly as Ilsa took her hands and nodded once more. It was hard to allow others to spoil her, but Ilsa was an exception. "Oh Ilsa," her brow furrowed a bit. "Are you sure the league has moved on from my stunt? I'm so worried that something will cause it to bubble up and it'll ruin my chances of becoming an auror." she frowned a bit as the waiter returned with her tea. She did her best to keep her composure since they were in public, but she knew that if she were somewhere more remote, she would have appeared to be more worried and stressed than she was letting out. Of course though, she had known Ilsa for a long time and she was sure that if anyone could know how concerned she was with this matter, it was Ilsa.
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Post by Deleted on Jul 21, 2014 20:11:41 GMT -5
Ilsa was a bit surprised that Lyla ordered tea. Ilsa was not one to over-do it with alcohol, but she always felt a few drinks took the edge off when one was down. She wondered if Lyla was just being considerate. "Sweetie, if you want something stronger later, don't hesitate to order it," she said . "Hell, if you want, we can go to my place later and get loaded. I have some Scotch that needs love. Plus Galleon misses you." She referred to her Golden Retriever, who adored Lyla about much as he did Ilsa. Ilsa listened as Lyla expressed her worry that the league had gotten over her stunt. "I won't lie," she said. "There are some who can't shut up about it though I wish they would, but that's just idle banter. I can guarantee if any of them take slander to the level of jeopardizing your current livelihood, they'll have a lawsuit on their hands. As as wealthy as some of them are, you wouldn't have to worry about working again after I'm done with them." Ilsa couldn't help but play the role of tough lawyer, especially when those she cared about were affected. LYLA ROSE HAWTHORNE
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Post by LYLA ROSE HAWTHORNE on Jul 23, 2014 15:59:53 GMT -5
She smiled at her friend and nodded. "I'll be sure to order one if I feel like it later. Don't you worry... but I might have to take up that offer to see my babe" Lyla replied and laughed a little referring to Ilsa's dog, Galleon. Ilsa was always so kind and considerate of her feelings, even when a lot of people Lyla knew seemed to forget she owned feelings that were capable of being hurt. She often put up a very tough persona and didn't let weaknesses show as long as she could help it. But Ilsa had seen the weaker side of Lyla a few times in the past, after all they had been friends for over ten years.
The blonde groaned, showing her distaste at the news that people were still blabbering on about it. "Some people must have boring lives to dwell over something for months on end, don't you think?" she chuckled a bit, but then gave a genuine smile at what the redhead across from her had to say next. "I can't thank you enough, love. I don't know how I'd be able to sleep at night if I didn't have you on my side." she thanked Ilsa once more. "Y'know, I've been thinking of trying to do something about my hot head." she mentioned to her, while taking a sip of tea."But I don't know what yet... That nasty thing is really going to do it in for me eventually if I don't get the bugger in check. Does my wonderful, brilliant goddess of a friend have any expertise in relaxation methods, perhaps?" She waggled her eyebrows at Ilsa, her mood obviously brightened now compared to a few minutes before.
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Post by Deleted on Jul 23, 2014 21:38:39 GMT -5
Ilsa was happy Lyla wanted to come over, even if it was just to play with her dog. "I'll be glad to have the company," she said. "Being able to afford a nice place isn't really all that great when you don't have company over now and then. So yes, come over... stay over. I have a spare bedroom."Ilsa didn't want to say anything to Lyla, but she agreed that Lyla's anger could be and had been an issue. But Ilsa couldn't judge her. Anger was an emotion everyone dealt with, including her when she was involved in cases. "I can definitely find ways to let you relax and unwind," she said. " But as far as your anger goes, I think you should channel it in the right way. Being an Auror in Training is a good start too. Take your anger out on the scum plaguing our society right now. As far as being angry on a regular basis, all I can say is don't let the wrong people get to you. They're not worth it. And you know for a fact that I can relate to that."LYLA ROSE HAWTHORNE
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Post by LYLA ROSE HAWTHORNE on Aug 1, 2014 21:44:24 GMT -5
"I should definitely stay there more, I'm so sick of my family." she joked, half kidding and half serious. Since her Quidditch stunt, her income had declined considerably and she had to sell her previous home. She was between places and found herself staying at the Hawthorne manor until she could confirm her position as an Auror and make sure she had a steady salary.
Lyla smiled when Ilsa said her new career was a right step in controlling her anger. It made her feel like she was doing something right, which was a feeling she had almost forgotten as of recently. "And I respect you so much for not letting people get to you. It's a strength you have that I need to learn." she smiled at her friend, remembering all she went through in Hogwarts. Honestly, the blonde had no clue what she went through entirely because she had never been bullied and tormented like her. It had toughened her up in ways Lyla would never know of.
"I can't wait to get into the field and be more independent. To actually protect the people, y'know?" she smiled brightly, expressing her eagerness for her new profession. "You and I could put all those low-life blokes in Azkaban." she winked at her lawyer friend, taking the conversation in a lighter, less serious direction.
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Post by Deleted on Aug 2, 2014 9:12:37 GMT -5
Ilsa knew about Lyla's plight regarding her home and having to stay with her family. And it reminded Ilsa of what she had been meaning to ask her friend.
"I've actually wanted to ask you if you wanted to stay with me in general... I mean until you're able to get a place of your own," she said. "I can pay the rent on my own. All you would have to do is little stuff like maybe chip in on groceries." Ilsa smiled. "I'd be happy to have you there."
Ilsa smiled when Lyla said she respected her.
"I respect you too, Lyla," she said. "If it wasn't for you, I wouldn't have gotten through those tough years. It was nice to have someone there when it seemed like nobody else was."
Ilsa chuckled about their Auror/Lawyer Team-Up.
"Well I mostly deal in defending those who someone else wants to send to Azkaban, but I'll do my best," she said. Though Ilsa was wise enough not to deal with those who were obviously guilty. It wasn't worth the time or stress for them.
(We can change scenes to the apartment soon if you'd like)
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Post by LYLA ROSE HAWTHORNE on Aug 5, 2014 19:25:03 GMT -5
The redhead's offer created a genuine smile across Lyla's face and she began to wonder how she had earned such a great friend. "Thank you Ilsa, but I think I need to stay home a bit longer unfortunately." she frowned a bit. "I'm worried about Irene and Mallory. I mean, Mal has a good head on her shoulders but just needs to grow a backbone. But Irene... Her attitude and the way she wraps people around her little finger..." she grimaced, remembering a few times where Irene had actually manipulated her, something that was very hard to do. As the twins' big sister, she felt a great deal of responsibility to try to steer them on the right path as opposed to the Hawthorne's plans for them. She seemed to be failing with Irene. "But when I feel like they'll be okay, or if I simply can't stand it anymore, I still certainly take up that offer, darling. Thank you." she smiled again.
Lyla listened as she cleared up her job description. "Alright, so you keep the innocent out of Azkaban and I'll put the dung beetles who need to be there, there." she nodded, laughing a bit. She looked around noticing the Leaky Cauldron was beginning to fill up a bit more as it got later- particularly with the odd sort of witches and wizards. "How about we go to your place? I do think I could use a drink.. or three." she got up from the table with the inherited Veela-like grace, and offered Isla a hand.
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Post by Deleted on Aug 5, 2014 19:39:44 GMT -5
Ilsa nodded and listened when Lyla spoke of the issues at home. She fully understood. "Do what you need to do, Lyla," she said. "You know my door will be open when you're ready. And if you need my help in any way, don't ever hesitate to ask."Ilsa chuckled about her redeeming the innocent and Lyla condemning the guilty. "Works for me," she said. "And yes, let's get out of here and really relax."Later... Ilsa opened her apartment door and was greeted by Galleon and Janie, the eighteen year old she hired to watch him when she was gone. The Golden Retriever barked happily, seeing both his mistress and Lyla, who again he adored. Ilsa thanked Janie and paid her before she went on her way. She then pet her dog. "Yes, it's Lyla," she chuckled. "Told you he would be excited. You two hang out and I'll go grab the beverages."LYLA ROSE HAWTHORNE
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Post by LYLA ROSE HAWTHORNE on Aug 9, 2014 10:17:38 GMT -5
The pair arrived at Ilsa's apartment and Galleon the cute dog approached, as well as the young woman that was hired to care for the dog. "Galleon!" Lyla smiled, crouching down inside the apartment and petting the dog happily. She had never had a dog so Galleon always made her pretty happy.
"Let me know if you need any help in there!" Lyla called after her, getting up from the floor and taking a seat on one of her sofas in the living room. The atmosphere here was so relaxing, a huge changed that was well needed compared to her current residence and her job. She loved her job so far but keeping up a tough image and watching everything she said and did was mentally draining.
"It's been too long since I've been here- have you done something with the place?" she asked curiously, wondering if it was just her memory failing her or if there was subtle differences she thought she was noticing.
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Post by Deleted on Aug 10, 2014 19:57:54 GMT -5
Galleon was overjoyed, licking Lyla's face as he pet her. Ilsa had offered Lyla to stay with her, but no one could give the girl a welcome like him. As Lyla sat, Galleon sat on the floor by her side. He was well trained to not hop up on the couch, which was fine with him as he loved the doggie bed Ilsa had made for him. "Oh no, Lyla," said Ilsa from the kitchen. "You relax tonight. That's an order. Galleon will gladly assist you." Ilsa chuckled at this. Even though Lyla couldn't see her, Ilsa shrugged when she asked if Ilsa had done anything new to the place. "Not really," she said. "Just a few little cheap decorations here and there. Silly stuff I picked up in Diagon."Ilsa returned with the drinks and sat in a chair by where Lyla was sitting and handed her a cocktail known as an Enchanted Sunrise (Tequila Sunrise). "Enjoy and unwind, my friend," she said. LYLA ROSE HAWTHORNE
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Post by LYLA ROSE HAWTHORNE on Aug 11, 2014 12:48:58 GMT -5
"You're too sweet," Lyla replied to Ilsa's order of relaxation as she petted the dog that was still fighting to lick her face. "Only if you relax with me!" she smiled, taking the cocktail from her friend's hand. She wasn't a big drinker, though she did occasionally have one here and there. She usually refrained because she was not one who had a high alcohol tolerance. But she was with Ilsa now and she wasn't afraid to get a little drunk with her.
She took a sip and made a funny face. "Merlin, that's a strong drink, girl!" she gasped, laughing a little bit. "You can tell how often I have drinks, right?" she made fun of herself, drinking some more of her the cocktail. She leaned back and went ahead and kicked off her shoes. She reached down and placed them neatly on the side of the chair she was sitting in. "What is it, anyway?" she asked about the drink, curious about what she was ingesting. It was strong, that's all she knew because she could already feel it kicking in. And she thought she tasted tequila or something along those lines.
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Post by Deleted on Aug 11, 2014 21:52:45 GMT -5
"Oh I will," smiled Ilsa when Lyla told her to relax with her. Ilsa propped her now bare feet up on a coffee table, having removed her shoes early on. "Merlin, it's been a long day." Ilsa sipped her drink and chuckled when Lyla said it was strong. "Yeah, I'd nurse it a bit if I were you," she said. "Maybe have something to snack on between drinks. It's an Enchanted Sunrise, based on a Muggle drink. It's tequila, orange juice, grenadine, and a twist of lime. I was a bit more generous on the tequila than your local pub would be though."She took another sip and smiled at the sight of her friend and her dog there together. One any night Ilsa was alone, Galleon would be by her, but she was cool with the dog's contentment when someone he missed seeing a great deal. "I'm glad you could come over, and I really do hope you might be able to move in soon," she said. "Back at Hogwarts, I always wished you were a housemate."LYLA ROSE HAWTHORNE
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