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.]

Comments

[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.

[loyalotter.livejournal.com]

[She thinks it's so cute, too!]

Well, it's true. You've put a lot of effort into it. [Obviously.] Speaking of the DA, I've got a list of people I'd like to invite to the next meeting. Have you been scouting for us?

[nearlychosen.livejournal.com]

W-well I did my best to make sure it was readable. It's a spell I normally don't work without Luna. [He smiles sheepishly.] But I have been getting a good response from it! The people I've talked to seem really interested in getting a chance to see what we do firsthand.

[loyalotter.livejournal.com]

[sob Luna. They all miss her.] It's very nice for having been done alone.

Really? Well, that's good news. I've got a list as well. i haven't spoken directly to them about it, but I hinted in my last journal entry to see who I might find and if they sound interested by the concept.

[nearlychosen.livejournal.com]

[Provided she's gone back, it's better for her this way.]

Brilliant! I can't wait to see what sort of turnout we get. Do you reckon we'll need a bigger space?

[loyalotter.livejournal.com]

[Hermione chooses to follow this school of thinking, thanks.]

I don't know. I suppose we'll have to see how it goes when we have our next meeting. [She's excited, Neville. Very excited.] I never thought the DA might have so many people interested in it.

[nearlychosen.livejournal.com]

It's only natural for people to be interested in self-defense! [Excitement works! He's just glad to have someone to be excited with, to be honest.] I'll be proud if we can get even half the roster we've got at home.

[loyalotter.livejournal.com]

I suppose we'll have to see who turns up! [She'll just... grin over here.] I'm so glad it looks like people might be interested. I just thought if more people are dedicated to using everything they can to help people, maybe we can actually really help people if things like the earthquake happen again or if people like Voldemort turn up. None of the Death Eaters would expect magic like this.