The Princess Birthday Ball

[smallestopener]

The huge, white tent sprawls on the lawn beside the lake. It has been transfigured there for a very special occasion. A stone walkway leads from the bar to the tent - the pavements are wide enough that ladies' dresses won't trail on the ground as they make their way to the entrance. Over the draped curtains of the entrance way is a large banner which reads "Happy 7th Birthday, Ingress".

Once inside, the honored guests will be in the midst of an enchanted ballroom. There are balloons drifting in bunches from the circular tables lining the sides of the large dance floor. Floating candlabras glow with gentle light from above. There are trees in large ornamental pots interspersed throughout sparkling with fairy lights from real fairies.

One long banquet table is positioned on along the side of the ballroom - there are treats of all description. Little finger sandwiches, chopped up fruit, cookies, cheese and crackers, and other child-friendly h'ors douerves are presented to make sure the dancers are sustained throughout the the party. There are large bowls of ice cream (kept cold with magic)and sundae fixings. Punch bowls of sherbet-flavored drinks await ladling into crystal goblets. But most impressive is the large birthday cake with blue, purple, and pink icing roses festooning it.

Ingress is busy greeting her guests in her gown - a birthday gift from Amy and Susan - but soon she'll be dancing to the music provided by the overlarge Gramophone in the corner, which is playing a wide array of dancing music from waltz standards to court music to pop hits of the 20th century.

Tom, who's pretty tired from the magical effort required to pull this off, is in the background making sure his little girl is having a perfect party, and Princess Amy is helping Ingress in her hostess duties.

Come in and enjoy the party!

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The Guests Mingle Here

[smallestopener]

There are many people sitting at tables, lining up for tasty treats, and chatting. Do come join in!

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[fairest1.livejournal.com]

Snow, Millie and Wade are munching some tasty snacks and generally mingling.

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[forest_king]

Mendanbar is standing by the ice cream, debating the best combination for a sundae.

Feel free to offer advise.

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[dear-of-heart.livejournal.com]

Cora stares at the selection in confusion, and catches sight of him doing (what she presumes) the same.

"I don't think I'll ever see this many sweets in the same place again," she confides with a bit of wonder.

[OOC: I actually have to do something, but I'll be back in the half hour. :D]

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[forest_king]

"I don't think I have, either," he says, with a smile. "I think we're supposed to make sundaes, though I can't imagine what those are for." He frowns and points at a bowl of gummy worms.

"Mendanbar, of the Enchanted Forest, at your service."

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[dragonvolunteer.livejournal.com]

"It's a very difficult decision," says Cimorene, coming up behind him, "It's good that you're thinking it through with such thoroughness."

She grins.

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[forest_king]

"Well, there are so many choices," he says. He frowns at one of the bowls. "Including what appears to be oddly colored candied worms."

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[dragonofgrey.livejournal.com]

Draco was sitting properly at another table. Of course, being used to fancy functions like this, he knew the importance of appearance while dining, and mingling. Every so often, he occasionally had a spot of food.

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[young_tmriddle]

Tom stops by for a quick chat with his guests. "Draco, how are you? Enjoying the party? I hope it's not too childish for you."

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[fairest1.livejournal.com]

Snow is a vetran of fancy parties, but allows herself to relax somewhat when it's for a seven-year-old. She gives a proper nod to Draco.

"Good evening, Draco."

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[bloodyrockgod]

Charlie is wandering about, eating cheese and crackers.

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[young_tmriddle]

Tom waves, but as his mun is buried, he can only stop to chat briefly. "Bloody hell, but you've cleaned up well."

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[sanguimmuno.livejournal.com]

Salazar watches his future family meet the other guests with a gentle sort of pride one gets when one lets one's guard down ever so slightly.

A handsome man, Tom Riddle. A lovely woman at his side, and one with power! And the little one!

Little Lady Ingress. Even with the... imaginative... hair, a charming young creature. Perhaps one day Salazar shall like to have one for his own, instead of just simply having one.

The food on the table smells delicious, the wine (while no one was looking, magically changed to his own particular stock,) on par and the guests seem charming enough.

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[prince-arithon.livejournal.com]

Arithon notes the look on Salazar's face and, without showing anything, relaxes a bit. The only conversation he and the wand-waver ever had was not exactly polite...but anyone who looks at the Openers like that is someone that Arithon will trust.

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[dragonofgrey.livejournal.com]

"Good evening, Master Slytherin," as his student greeted him, another guest in the party. Dressed in very fashionable dress robes of course, and proper princely seeming attire.

[vaapadmaster.livejournal.com]

Mace is not one to much mingling, but he is there, if anyone wishes to talk with him.

[young_tmriddle]

"Hullo, Mace, I'm glad to see you here. Enjoying yourself, I hope?"

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[mortisbelle.livejournal.com]

Serena is just moving past. Yes, lots of tasty treats, but nibbling on other guests would be not much apreciated, she is sure.

So, unless someone calls her to talk, she is passing by towards the exit.

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[young_tmriddle]

Tom nods as she moves past. "I don't believe we've met. I'm Tom Riddle, Lord Ostium of the House of Arch - the little birthday girl is mine."

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[blue_eyed_lord]

He is around, mingling. Parties are great places to meet new people.

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[young_tmriddle]

Tom spots him and glares. He hasn't seen the Black Rider since January and now is not the time he wants to be in his presence.

Security is present tonight. And Tom's not going to let anyone ruin his little one's party.

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[mistressmaryquitecontrary]

It's Mary's very first party, and, somewhat to her surprise, she's rather enjoying it - until she sees Mr. Aphelise.

"What are you doing here?" she demands, blazing up. "You ought not to be here."

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[dragonofgrey.livejournal.com]

Draco got a grey pallor on his face, and hid among one of the tables. There were some muttered cursing (of profanity, not magic) under his breath. That was one being he hadn't expected to gatecrash.

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[dragonvolunteer.livejournal.com]

Cimorene is wandering around near the tables of tasty treats and...ooh! Chocolate cupcakes!

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Cimorene and her chocolate cupcake are wandering around near the tables of tasty treats.

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[abotticellilady.livejournal.com]

And one of those sitting at a table, watching the others, is Bianca. She is wearing her own tiara, and though the dress is modern it's a deep, rich green shot with black.

She's also very, very pregnant - hence the sitting down and watching.