Seventh Seed; [Action] (Forward-dated to later this morning)

[nearlychosen]

[Good morning, Luceti! If you happen to be out around the center of town this morning, you might notice some new... growths decorating the square grouping of shops. Vines spill out from the cracks of the Flower Shop's door by the dozen, twirling and twisting into cursive lettering that begins climbing up the shop's wall and accidentally spills over to the storefront of the empty shop next door:

DUMBLEDORE'S ARMY: NOW RECRUITING

It's a bit brash, and probably a bit premature considering he hadn't really checked in with Hermione about beginning to advertise so soon after opening up membership or with the other shop regulars about creating the gaudy message, but it's easier to ask forgiveness than permission anyway.

Feel free to stop inside the shop today to inquire about the living, writhing advertisement. Or, if you're up early enough, you might spot Neville as he's producing the message with his wand out, focusing intently on guiding the long vines in a way that he hopes is legible and desperately hoping he doesn't mess it up.]

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[likevegeta.livejournal.com]

[ this more or less make's andrew's day. he's wandering on through the shop square. the past few days have been progressively worse. and now he just needs a nice walk to stretch his legs.

you can imagine his shock and glee when he sees the message spread out over the flower shop. he stops still. admiring it.]

Dude!

[nearlychosen.livejournal.com]

[Neville's involved enough in Not Messing Up that a random voice sends him jumping. His head snaps to Andrew, half-expecting it to be Malfoy trolling again before relaxing and offering a small, apologetic smile.] Ah.. You startled me. Good morning!

[likevegeta.livejournal.com]

Oops. Sorry!

Morning. [ BRITISH ACCENTS ARE ADORSKI. omg -- wait! He knows you! ] Oh, hey, it's you!

[Action]

[no-use-running.livejournal.com]

[Ami, still getting her bearings again in Luceti, happens to be wandering by the shops. She stops to watch the not-quite-impromptu display, and offers Nevilla a bright smile.]

That's amazing! But what is Dumbledore's Army?

[Action]

[nearlychosen.livejournal.com]

[It's a smile quite readily returned. Interest already!! This is a good sign!] Oh, it's just a bit of magic. It's something we've been working on at the DA back home, actually. It's a group that works on magical safety.. Protecting one another, defending ourselves -- the sort of stuff that we need 'round here.

[heavenslament.livejournal.com]

[Terra already knows about the DA, of course, but still pauses wide-eyed outside the shop.]

...wow...

[nearlychosen.livejournal.com]

[Neville grins as he catches sight of Terra outside the door and steps a foot outside to greet her properly.]

Terra! How have you been?

[tothelibrary.livejournal.com]

[ dawn is just... wandering aimlessly around luceti today, trying to figure out where things are. which means she's in time to watch... oh no. no, it can't be. ]

Oh my god.

[nearlychosen.livejournal.com]

[Can't be magic? Well of course it can! It's not as skilled as Hermione's, but it's not half bad all things considered!]

Do you suppose it's too flashy?

[inabook]

[Estelle also knows about the DA already, but that is such an impressive display. She just has to stand and watch it for a while.]

[nearlychosen.livejournal.com]

[She's welcome to watch it as long as she'd like, though Neville's keeping an eye on the for for prospective new members. After a while, he'll be peeking out of the shop.]

Good day, Miss!

[justonename.livejournal.com]

[Army... Yeah, he doesn't really like the sound of it. But he's a curious child and he can't remember any Dumbledore in Heaven so this army probably isn't the same they were running away from. Besides, he wants flowers for the apartment so he has to enter anyway. See Goku enter and look around the shop on his own, half looking for someone in charge, half looking on at the plants and flowers.]

[nearlychosen.livejournal.com]

[Neville's more of a squatter than any sort of authority here, but he'll never turn down the chance to chat with someone curious! Especially the smaller folk.] Hello there! Is there something I can help you with?

[allbluebreasts.livejournal.com]

[.... Huuuuh. Don't see that everyday.]

The hell? [Upon inspecting it closer, she notices it's a clear invitation for... whatever the hell Dumbledore's Army is.

... Luceti has an army?]

[nearlychosen.livejournal.com]

[It sounds like the signwork is doing its job and inviting people to stop! Neville doesn't take very long to react to a lingering presence outside.] Just a bit of an advertisement. Not too garish, is it?

[loyalotter.livejournal.com]

[She can't say she was expecting that, but the look of the vines is pretty nice anyway and it brings back some memories of the galleons and fifth year.]

That's impressive, Neville. [And she means it!]

[nearlychosen.livejournal.com]

[He can't help it! He's excitable as a newborn puppy when it comes to the DA.]

Really, Hermione? Thank you! That means a lot coming from you.

[healeveryone]

[She's a little unsure about the army part, but...]

Wow, what did you do to make that? It's amazing!

[nearlychosen.livejournal.com]

Oh, it's nothing special... [Gaaah Neville's not accustomed to people being impressed with him. Pardon him while he shrinks back a little.] Just a touch of magic, is all.

[13th_captain]

[Arumat will just... stop and stare at this bizarre billboard, and the boy who is busy setting it up. Hadn't he learned his lesson after almost being eaten by that plant already?]

[nearlychosen.livejournal.com]

[These vines aren't sentient! It's okay! And he's been working with the Devil's Snare too! The latest sprouts are practically hugging him and calling him Daddy.

But when Arumat's lingered long enough, Neville will turn to wave hello. Hi there, Neighbor!]

[cruxofapotter.livejournal.com]

[Harry's just passing by, though he notices Neville is working diligently to get the vines to look just so. Color him impressed.]

I reckon you've had some practice with this.

[nearlychosen.livejournal.com]

[It's Harry!!! Neville turns to greet him, though it's hard to hide the need for approval swimming in his big eyes. Do you like it, Harry? Is it all right? Should it be bigger/smaller/better?]

We did it a lot around Hogwarts at night. It really gets under the Carrows' skin.

[Action]

[hisdarkmark]

[Brb trolling as usual. Or is he? Draco's been in a strange sort of rut lately. Pretend he's already finished his conversation with Hermione, god Jessie I suck lately sorry DX]

...so we're really doing this. [He's just going to stare at the plants. Huh. Longbottom's actually not bad at that.]

[Action]

[nearlychosen.livejournal.com]

[Longbottom's not bad at a lot of things. Oh god why does that sound pervy to me I NEED TO SLEEP also don't be sorry ilu oh yeah I need to bother you OOCly about char stuff I just remembered]

Of course we are! Why wouldn't we want to help?