Jazzin It Up Since... Ever

[Nova Whitt]

<sup>The long, sultry tendrils that belonged to Miss. Evangeline Whitt cascaded past her slender shoulders. Her eyes adverting around the tiny village so called Hogsmeade. Her tan hands shoved into the pockets of her gray,wool peacoat. She was quickly approaching the Three Broomsticks. And she was excited. It was't everday she got to drink with her friends.

"Evie!" exclaimed a slightly deep voice from behind the sixteen year old female. Oh shit. It was her older brother. She kept walking,"Oh lord. What are you doing here, Mr. Whitt ?" she questioned him. Nova's jet black hair sat upon his head as usual, big blue eyes sparkling like no other,"Don't be a bitch, Eves." he muttered. She punched him lightly on the arm,"Don't." she muttered.

As the two entered the Three Broomsticks they of course got the largest table available. She giggled, taking a seat, making sure to save one next to her for Thayne. Nobody officially knew about she and Thayne yet. And she didn't personally care what people thought.

Nova shrugged off his coat and sat it on the back of his chair and sat down,"Who're you saving a seat for ?" he questioned his sister. She simply shot him a glare,"Jasp coming ?" she questioned him instead. He shrugged,"I dunno."</sup>

[Andi Lupin]

Thayne pushed his long bangs from his eyes as his eyes scanned the setting of Hogsmeade. He wasn't sure if he should come to the impromptu get together that Evangeline had decided to have. No one really knew about the two of them yet and her brothers were bound to be there. With a sigh, he made his way down the path to the Three Broomsticks.

He pulled open the door and stepped inside, quickly spotting the table that Evie was at. She was certainly hard to miss, at least in his eyes, he only had eyes for her. He smiled and walked over, noticing that Nova was there as well. He swiftly kissed Evie on the cheek and sat next to her. "Hello Evie, Nova." He murmured, a bit worried.

Alex was a bundle of excitement as he walked towards the Three Broomsticks. He wasn't exactly the party going type of guy, but he couldn't pass up the opportunity for a warm butterbeer with his friends on a cold day like today. He had picked up a few large slabs of Honeydukes chocolate to bring with him, just in case anyone wanted some.

He quickly slipped into the bar, rubbing his hands together for warmth. He looked about for a minute, but saw Nova, Evangeline, and some Slytherin boy sitting together. He walked over and threw the chocolate on the table. " 'Lo everyone. Brought some chocolate just in case." He happily said, taking a seat across from Nova.

[jen]

Drakewatched his feet alternate below him, looking up every so often. When he finally reached the door to The Three Broomsticks, he pulled it open and stepped inside. He ran a hand over his head and wiped off the small flakes of snow that rested there.

"Hey guys," he greeted with a small but warm smile. Drake pulled up a chair and sat between Alex and Nova. "Ah, Alex. Such a good man bringing chocolate." he said, grabbing a chunk for himself. When Madame Rosmerta came around, he asked for a Butterbeer and then leaned back in his chair. As he glanced around the table, he seemed to just notice Thayne. "So, whats new?" he asked to no one imparticular. [/color]

[Nova Whitt]

Evangeline's face lit up when she saw Thayne enter the pub. She grinned when he came over,"Hey babe." she muttered. She glanced over at her brother to see what his reaction was. He was obviously beeing nonchalant. Either he was nonchalant or he just didnt give a rats ass. She placed her hand on Thayne's knee. She waved a waitress over,"Firewhiskey for everbody here." she told the waitress.

Nova gave Thayne a small wave,"Hey Thayne." he said with a small smile. He ran a hand through his jet black locks and yawned. He glanced towards his sister,"Uh. Firewhiskey, Eves ?" he questioned,"I dunno..." he trailed off. Evangeline simply shot him a large glare. And he backed down. He waved at Drake,"Hey there Drake." he replied in greeting.

Walking down the street towards the Three Broomsticks was none other than Jasper Whitt. Evangeline's twin brother, and Nova Whitt's younger brother. He ran a hand through his jet black hair and pushed open the heavy wooden door to the pub. He spotted his sisters table and quickly made his move towards the table. But then he spotted the man sitting next to her. And he began to shuffle slowly, glancing down at his feet,"Hey guys." he muttered. Taking a seat next to his brother.

[Andi Lupin]

Thayne wouldn't deny that he certainly felt a bit awkward. It was the first time he'd been around both of Evie's brother's since they started dating. He calmed down significantly when he realized that they weren't going to kill him and he cheered up quite fast. He smiled at Evie and waved a quick hello to all the newcomers.

"Firewhisky is just what everyone needs to warm them up, it is quite cold outside." Thayne piped up, his vocal chords feeling much less tense now that more people were around. Most of the incoming people were in Hufflepuff, so he didn't know very many of them. He took to just nodding politely and trying to remember everyone's name.

Alex grinned as Drake came it, the room was feeling a bit awkward. Evie was here with a Slytherin for one, not what he'd expect from her. "Well, I couldn't come empty handed, I'd have felt bad." Alex shrugged. He always tried to bring something with him to share, he was just a genuinely nice guy.

Alex took a piece of chocolate himself, savoring the sweet taste. Nothing is better than chocolate and a butterbeer. He ordered himself a butterbeer, instead of taking a firewhisky. He liked butterbeer better, it wasn't so strong, but it could still give you that warm, fuzzy feeling. "So, how's everyone been?"

Andi bounced into the Three Broomsticks, a grin on her face. She loved hanging out with a bunch of people, maybe if everyone else cleared out of the Three Broomsticks it could turn into a full on party. Her eyes flitted about, trying to see who to sit by. She knew Alex of course, but Jasper was from her own house. She settled for sitting next to Jasper and quickly went over to them.

"Hey everyone!" She called out down the table. Her eyes widened as she noticed the chocolate and she snatched a piece for herself, also grabbing a firewhisky as it came by. She'd pitch in with some money later. She took a sip of the firewhisky, loving every second of it. Andi with firewhisky and chocolate? This could get interesting.

[Justly]

Gentry DeBeaux breezed into the Three Broomsticks with only a spark of intrest on his face. Spotting Evie sitting next to... Thayne? And across from her brothers aswell. Gentry decided it the perfect time to enjoy himself. Strolling over he took a seat next to Evie.
"Well if it isn't the lovely Miss Evangline and... Thayne? Mind if I sit here?" He asked, though it was fairly obvious that he wasn't going to move. He threw a half hearted smile around to the rest of the table with a small nod.
"Evie, your terrible. Hiding secrets from your friend..." He paused, glancing at Thayne and vaugly wondering if he should announce that he was dating Evie.
"You never tell me when your having a party."
No, now wasn't the time...

[Nova Whitt]

Evangeline looked up lightly as Gentry entered the scene. This wasn't good. She turned and grabbed a mug of Fire Whiskey off of the tray the barmaid was hastily carrying towards them, and downed nearly half of it in that second she had had it. She giggled nervously,"Not at all, Gentry." she told him through gritted teeth. She tightened her grip lightly on Thayne's knee. Not hard at all, but quite noticable. She shot a glare at Gentry,"Secrets ?" she questioned,"Your mad." she hissed quietly, to the point where Gentry could only hear her. She brought the mug of Fire Whiskey back up to touch her lips and finished it. By now- she had a nice, quiet buzz going on in her head.

Nova glanced up as Gentry entered the room. Great. He wasn't exactly best blokes with the man. Because he didnt exactly like Gentry Debeaux. And obviously just having a nice drink wasn't on Gentry's mind. Nova, took a Fire Whiskey as well,"C'mon Alex. It's just Fire Whiskey. One won't hurt you." he said devilishly. He ran a hand through his ebony colored locks lightly.

Jasper grabbed a piece of chocolate for himself as well. And then came his Fire Whiskey. He pushed it a bit away from him, only to have Nova push it back to him,"C'mon Jasp. Just drinkkkk it." he whined. He shrugged and took a bite of the chocolate and then took a small sip of Fire Whiskey. Yuck. It was way to strong. But he wouldn't have everybody thinking he was a loser. He glanced Andi over quickly,"Hey Andi."

[jen]

Drake laughed and nodded toward Alex."I prefer butterbeer over Fire Whiskey too; you're not the only one." he said in response to Nova's comment. He took a bite of the chocolate and then washed it down with his warm butterbeer.

Dalton strode into the Three Broomsticks just wanting a simple mug of Fire whiskey. But then he heard a commotion of voices opposite him and he made his way over. The first thing he noticed was Thayne sitting awful close to Evie, and then Gentry near by. He wasn't one for mingling with other houses much, but there could be exceptions. "Is this a private party or what?" he inquired, but took a seat anyways. Dalton looked over Evangeline and then to the two slytherins. "Someone fancy this girl?" he asked outright, not one to dance around a subject either.

"Andi! Jeez, I've been looking all over for you." exclaimed Jackie, practically crashing down in a seat next to her friend. She glanced at Andi and rolled her eyes. "Great. And I just ran into your dad and told him you were happy and sober...at least I got one of them right." she said, getting a butterbeer for herself. She glanced around the table, realizing that there were more people than she thought.

[Justly]

"Mad? Maybe just a little," Gentry mused taking a mug for himself. He tipped it as Dalton took a seat before glancing at Evie.
"Fancy? Evie? Of course not, don't be ridiculous," Gentry snorted. "Evie's an old friend. Besides, you know I have more than one female on my plate," He grumbled taking a rather large gulp of the firey liquid at the thought. He arched a brow in Jackie's direction and then lifted his gaze to the ceiling before looking off towards the bar and wondering if there was anything stronger that he could get his hands on.

[Andi Lupin]

Andi smiled at Jasper, he wasn't a close friend of hers, but she didn't mind hanging out with him from time to time. "How've you been Jasper? I haven't seen you around lately. Been out spying on Evie and her new boyfriend?" She asked, noticing the obvious closeness between Evie and Thayne. Bet Jasper loves this one..

Andi laughed as Jackie came in. Happy and sober? At the same time? As if that could ever happen. "Well, I doubt he'll actually show up here, he doesn't care much for drinking. Besides, I'm not drunk." Andi mumbled, her words bordering on slurring. She had already downed her first Firewhiskey and her hands were reaching out towards her second.

Alex wasn't really one to give in to peer pressure, so he stuck with his Butterbeer. "Sorry Nova, I'm content with just a butterbeer. Someone has to be sober enough to carry the lot of you back to the castle. I doubt Madame Rosmerta wants to have to deal with a bar full of drunk teenagers like yourselves." Oh Alex, always the sensible one.

Thayne was starting to feel even more uncomfortable as members of his own house showed up. Gentry he could deal with well enough, he wasn't so bad if you got to know him. He shifted in his seat with a pleading look to Evie. Was there any way that she could get them to stop with the questioning?

Thayne felt her hand tighten, glad to know that he wasn't the only one feeling a bit awkward. He decided to take control of the situation. "Actually Dalton, Evie and I are together." He said, looking dead into Dalton's eyes. It certainly made him feel better now that it was off his chest. Now they could just deal with whatever came from it.

[jen]

Jackie nodded, not believing her. "Ah, Andi." she mumbled, downing her own butterbeer and going for her second. She was usually more cuatious about herself, and even Andi with this whole drinking business. But today she just wanted to relax and have some fun.

Dalton returned his stare and maintained a straight, unmoving face when the news was released. "Mm, so I see Thayne." he replied, scowling once and then looking away. He honestly didn't really care one way or another. She was probably just good in bed.

[Justly]

Gentry grinned in amuesment at Dalton's less than pleased reaction. Obviously his opinion of Thayne had dropped a few notches.
"Well, we can't always have a beautiful Slytherin goddess like you, can we Dalton?" Gentry mused, frowning in a scolding sort of manner as to disapprove Dalton's foul reaction, " Besides, Evie is just as gorgeous. Congradulations Thayne," He mused tipping his glass towards his housemate.

[Nova Whitt]

Evangeline frowned, her eyes shooting an obvious death glare at Dalton,"Who ever said it was any of your buisness ?" she asked nonchalantly. She brushed a single fallen tendril of black hair out of her brown eyes and sighed. This definatly wasn't going to be pleasant. And if it wasn't going to be pleasant she at least wanted to be drunk to go through it all.

She picked up her second Fire Whiskey and downed it without stopping. Letting the burning liquid slide down her throat easily. She giggled lightly. She definatly had numbed her senses. She ran a hand through her hair messily and glanced around. Everything seemed to be moving- even though if it wasn't. She glanced over at Gentry as he seemingly scolded Dalton. She gave him a small, gratuious smile and turned back to Thayne.

Jasper frowned at this,"I've been fine." he said lightly,"Why would I spy on .them. ?" he questioned her,"I'd probably see things I don't intend or even want to see." he said, mouth turning into a frown,"Sorry for being cross. It's just... I don't exactly like Thayne. Nor will I ever." he said, taking a small, miniscule sip of his Fire Whiskey.

Nova nodded lightly. He observed his sister, quirking his brows,"Evie- slow down." he managed to say. She had never been one to slow down. Everything was fast paced with her. Relationships, drinking, school work. He streched his arms above his head and yawned, taking a small drink of his Fire Whiskey,

[jen]

Dalton returned her glare, enjoying himself. "You're right. It is none of my business. But looky there, I found out what I wanted and was able to piss off a uh..whatever house your in. Must be my lucky day." he said, a joyous tune escaping his vocals. He then turned to Gentry, nodding. "I guess you're right. If you can't have Jess, you might as well stoop this low..." he said, interpreting his words a little differently. Dalton tipped back in his chair a little and ran his forefinger around the brim of his mug, watching the amber colored liquid sit inside it peacefully.

[Andi Lupin]

Andi giggled at Jackie drinking her butterbeer. "Aw, Jackie drink firewhiskey! What's the point of drinking if it isn't firewhiskey?" Andi's words were nearing on undecipherable now that she'd drunk her second firewhiskey of the evening. Her eyes were panning about looking for a third to grab, but there were none within reach. She fumbled about for her wand, pointing it at the firewhiskey just across the table. "Accio firewhiskey." She mumbled.

She grabbed the firewhiskey as it flew at her and with a contented smile she started to drink it. Andi turned back to Jasper. "Well, you are nosy with Evie, you can't deny that one. You butt in a whole lot. And, Thayne's not all that bad, you just don't like him because he's a Slytherin. I think they're pretty well matched." Andi blabbered on, saying things that she never would have said if she was sober.

Thayne started to worry about what kind of turn events would take when Dalton showed up and he was right to worry. He decided to just ignore whatever they were going on about and keep his attention on Evie. "Evie, Nova is right, you need to slow down a bit." He said with an unsure look on his face. He never drank this much anymore.

Thayne took Evie's hands, partly to keep them off the firewhiskey and partly because he liked them there better. Thayne was partly listening to Dalton and Gentry bantering and was sorry he did. At least Gentry was being civil about it all. Dalton was just being a stuck up prat. He thought he was better just because he had Jessica. Well, in Thayne's mind, with Evie he was on top of them all.

Alex took another sip of his butterbeer, glad for the extra warmth. Winter was definitely not his favorite season. It was too cold for his tastes and made Quidditch much harder. "So Drake, you looking forward to Quidditch practice soon? It'll be tough with the weather, but we need to get out there.."

Jessica wandered into the Three Broomsticks not expecting to find anything interesting except maybe a firewhiskey to go, but she found something much more exciting. Hm, what's this? Dalton and Gentry with a bunch of Hufflepuffs and Gryffindors? Oh, and Thayne? With... Evangeline? She walked up behind the bunch, listening in for a few minutes before the conversation turned to her. Way to boost her ego.

Jessica quickly and quietly pulled up a chair next to Dalton. "How flattering of you dear." She smiled, taking his hand into hers. She took one of the firewhiskey's off of the platter in front of her and sipped it gratefully. "That feels good, it's dreadfully cold outside today." Her cheeks were pink and her nose was red from the cold.