To Muggle London Activity

When Adam had gone down to the Potions classroom to brew a batch of Grand Pepperup Potions, he hadn't been expecting it to be the easy part of the relief effort. Of course, making potions was hardly a walk in the park, but it was simple enough if you followed the recipe and if you had an institute's worth of ingredients at your disposal. The blonde boy had been able to fill a few vials with the magical cure without much trouble, and it had been a surprisingly nice way to spend an afternoon.

It hadn't occurred to him that the Muggles had to receive their potions somehow, and now it seemed that Adam would be following the process all the way through. He wouldn't call himself a shy person, but he also had no experience as a salesman, and that was pretty much what he was doing today: "selling" the Grand Pepperup Potion to the Muggles, free of charge. They wouldn't know exactly what they were receiving, of course -- the cover story was that Adam was giving away a "miracle tonic" made up of super-vitamins. He wasn't sure if they'd believe it, but it was a lot easier to pitch than if they called it a magical potion. If anyone got suspicious, he'd just have to get creative out there.

Speaking of "out there", Adam was excited to be returning to London. He'd only used Floo powder once or twice before, and he'd never been up to the headmaster's office; the whole journey was quite an adventure. The boy stepped off of the spiral staircase and into the impressive room, his eyes going right to the fireplace that would get him out of the castle. He picked up a batch of potions and held it carefully out in front of him, knowing how valuable they were. Even if he only managed to give away one, it would be a huge help to the Muggles.

He hoped that they were hanging in there okay even without magical assistance. Adam knew that Muggles had their own strong society, but this new virus sounded like something that none of them had ever seen before. He was sure that they were doing everything in their power to fight it, probably working tirelessly through each night to take care of one another. Not for the first time, he wished that he could give them all wands or cauldrons to further provide for themselves. That would be unrealistic, though -- he was happy to pitch in what he could without endangering his own community. Maybe there would be a day that Muggles and wizards would be able to live together, but for now, it was better to play things safe. They were still in the "miracle tonic" days.

He knew that he could go right out into London and start his work now, but Adam figured that it would be easier to wait for a partner. There had been plenty of students making potions alongside him, and surely one of them would be up here any minute. If there was anything that his years at school had taught him, it was that he worked better as part of a team.

WC: 536/400
planning to venture out into London with @Serena Towers

Interacting with: @Adam Harringtom

Dressed in a pair of jeans and a hoodie, Serena was ready for the muggle world. She was actually rather excited about it. London was a place she had spent a lot of time, given that she lived there. However, her parents never allowed her to go out alone. It was rare for her to be able to leave the house, unless she was attending a party or going to Diagon Alley. Going to muggle locations were not really an option. She was 'too young', apparently. That and her mother was a strict pureblood, in the purist form of it. Whilst she did not actively do anything against muggles, she did avoid interactions with them - and to prevent her children from interacting with them.

Serena pulled her hair into a high ponytail, grabbed her satchel and threw it over her shoulder. Picking up her wand, she wondered if she was meant to take it or not. Unsure, she decided to put it into her bag for now so it was not visible. The Hufflepuff quickly left the dorm rooms when she was ready and made her way towards the Headmaster's office.

It was a location that she had not actually been to before. However, she was told that she was to go there for their trip to London. They had created a few potions, which were to be given out to people. It was kind of an odd concept, trying to get people to take it for free. She had no idea how she would do that. If a random child came up to her on a street and offered a potion, she would likely think they were a weirdo and run away. However, it was apparently the best way to give out this potion to a mass number of people, for their own safety.

Entering the Headmaster's office, she looked around to spot her friend. Adam Harringtom. They had not actually had the chance to catch up a lot - things were always busy in the Hogwarts Castle. Serena's focus was usually spent on surviving. "Adam!" She called out as she saw her friend, lifting her hand to throw a wave towards him. Quickly making her way over, she threw her arms around him and embraced it, "How's it going? Are you ready? Are we waiting for anyone else?" She asked, throwing question after question at him. There was a pleasant grin on her face and her eyes had lit up from excitement.

Activities with friends were always more interesting than being alone. Though, truthfully, she was also a little nervous about the task at hand. "How in Merlin's name are we supposed to be selling this thing, by the way?" Serena asked him as she grabbed a few bottles of the potion and started to put them into her bag. They were not actually meant to be taking money for them so she was a little unsure. Perhaps she could pull it off as a beauty product? Something to help remove spots or reduce wrinkles or hair from falling out? Serena pondered for a few moments, wondering if it could pass off as the latest 'drink' or some sort of juice to help re-hydrate people.

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Adam gave a small sigh of relief as he heard movement behind him, grateful that he wouldn't have to be taking on this job alone. He turned around to see who was joining him, and lit up with a grin. It was Serena! He hadn't seen the Hufflepuff girl in what felt like ages, but he still thought about her plenty, wondering when they'd run into each other again. He returned her wave with one hand and quickly found a surface to put down the tray of potions, setting them aside just in time to receive a hug from Serena. He grinned and returned the embrace, stepping away after a moment and hurrying to process the slew of questions she asked. It was nice to hear that Serena was just as excited to see him as he was to see her.

"Serena! This is so great, I didn't think anyone else was coming!" It was true. Anyone's help would've been a lifesaver, but it meant a whole lot more to be working with a friend. "I'm doing good! I don't know what to expect out there, though. I guess I'm ready? We can tackle this thing with just two of us, right?" He looked over her Muggle outfit, only just realizing that she wasn't in her usual robes. He'd traded out his uniform for a t-shirt and some jeans, but her sweatshirt looked super comfortable. "I like your outfit. It's weird to be in regular clothes, right? Muggle clothes, even. I'm not used to it at all." Would he need an extra layer out there? Maybe he should go grab one...

No, there wasn't time for that. Serena turned the conversation to strategy as she began to pack her bag with potions, reminding Adam that he didn't exactly have a plan. He reached over to help her and slid a few more vials into the bag as he thought of an answer. "I have no idea. What do adults like and trust at the same time? They might think it's drugs or something. We could get arrested." Realizing that he was being far from helpful, Adam shook his head and changed his tone. "That probably won't happen, though. We'll just have to come up with something good. I thought I heard that we're calling it a 'miracle tonic' or something. That sounds safe enough."

Once they were ready to go, Adam stepped up to the headmaster's fireplace and squinted into the flames, grabbing a pinch of Floo powder from the jar on the mantle. He'd only traveled this way a few times before, but the professors had made sure that they were prepared to use the system, and he knew where he was going. The blond boy turned to Serena and smiled one last time, nodding towards the flames. "Alright. I'll see you on the other side!"

He tossed his Floo powder into the fire and watched it turn bright green, sparking and spitting with magic. Not wanting to waste a second, Adam declared his location as clearly as possible. "The Leaky Cauldron, London!" He took a deep breath and stepped into the fire, feeling the smoke burn his eyes just a little bit. He'd have to do this more often to get used to that part. The flames rose up around Adam, whisking him away, and the last thing he saw of Hogwarts was Serena's face.

exited thread ~ next post in Muggle London
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(sorry for the late reply @Serena Towers !)

Interacting with: @Adam Harringtom

Serena was pretty surprised that there was not many of them around but people likely had other things on their mind. After all, stuff happened daily at Hogwarts. It was almost hard to keep up. Maybe they should just not come back. But she was pretty sure that the professors in charge would drag them back by the ear and scold them for the remaining years if they fled the castle, without permission. "Uhhh sure! We can totally do this with just two of us!" She replied, not entirely convinced that they could but deciding to agree to the plan nonetheless. Besides, a large group would scare people away. This way, they looked like they were just giving out free samples of a new product. It was smarter, right?

Grinning, she nodded in agreement with her friend, "Yeah, I think it might be too hot in this actually. London is usually hotter than here, anyway but I thought I'd take it just in case, yanno?" She replied about the muggle clothing. Serena found herself getting cold fairly often. She was far too used to the warmth of the fire in the badger house, she needed the extra layers.

Adam had succeeded in making her nerves a little bit worse, as he decided they could be arrested for trying to help people. Nonetheless, he decided to proceed. Serena sighed, braving herself. Miracle tonic, he said. For what? They would have to figured something out on the other side.

The pureblood had used floo powder a few times before. Quite often, actually. It was her family's preferred method of transport. Without hesitation, she followed suit. Grabbing a handful of the powder, she made her way up to the fireplace after Adam had gone through. "Leaky Cauldon, Diagon Alley!" She called out as she tossed the power.

Total Words: 538 + 304 = 842

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Rewards have been distributed to:
-Serena Towers
-Adam Harringtom