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November 2004 Activities

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November 1st, 2004

Quidditch

Ballycastle Bats vs. Falmouth Falcons: Falcons win 170-20.

Kenmare Kestrels vs. Wimbourne Wasps: Kestrals win 190-40.

Chudley Cannons vs. Pride of Portree: Prides win 170-0.

Appleby Arrows vs. Wigtown Wanderers: Arrows win 180-10.

Local

This morning's Out And About section of the Daily Prophet reports a certain cuddly War Sanctions Committee founder, Padma Patil, and assistant to the head of the Department of International Magical Cooperation, Stephen Cornfoot, at a mutual friend's Halloween Party. And they're roommates, too? Oo-la-la.

November 2nd, 2004

Muggle News

Attempts to totally outlaw parents spanking children in England and Wales fail as a majority of 424 to 75 members of parliament vote against the ban.

Local

All this week there is a stand open on the corner of Euphoria Lane and Diagon Alley selling miscellaneous bits of clothing - scarves, mittens, earrings, socks, and cloaks, to be exact. There are all sorts of colors and patterns and the quality is phenomenal. And the prices? He's practically giving them away! How could you say no?

November 3rd, 2004

Local

220 Euphoria Lane: In the middle of the night an Ashwinder fire from the courtyard goes out of control. No one gets hurt, but there is signifiacnt damage done to the first and second story to the building. While repairs are being done, tennants are asked to find lodging elsewhere for a week with the promise of being compensated that month's rent and some wonderful giftbaskets from Ms. Fannington, the landlord.

November 4th, 2004

National

Why does it seem like everyone has something flying about their head all of a sudden? That's because they do! The newest fad seems to be using a fairy as a personal assistant due to their being conveniently pocket-sized. The question now, though, is whether or not this means house elves will start to become unnecessary.. and how willing are the fairies?

November 5th, 2004

Local

Anyone who walks on Euphoria Lane today will invariable starting singing at the most inopportune moment, often times with dancing. In fact, your body will move in ways you hadn't really thought it could, and there have even been a few cases of wizards ending up with laryngitis due to all the singing they're doing!

November 6th, 2004

Muggle News

An express train has collided with a stationary car near the village of Ufton Nervet, England. It is thought that nine carriages of the 17:35 First Great Western service between London Paddington and Plymouth have been derailed. Six people have reportedly been killed, with around 150 more injured.

Local

Why is everything so sad? And why can't I stop crying? Everything today seems to make a number of people just burst into tears at random - in the privacy of their home or even in public, which makes it even worse. Cheer up! Tomorrow can't be any worse, right? (This effects anyone that bought cloaks at the stand from November 2nd.)

November 7th, 2004

National

There is a minor explosion in the Tea Room of St. Mungo's today... leaving any employees and guests that were there at the time BLUE! Scrubs as much as you like and try any charms your heart desires, but it just won't budge. Thankfully it begins to fade in a few days, but until then you'd better hope you have clothes that don't clash.

November 8th, 2004

Quidditch

Falmouth Falcons vs. Puddlemere United: Puddlemere wins 200-30.

Kenmare Kestrels vs. Pride of Portree: Kestrals win 170-20.

Caerphilly Catapults vs. Chudley Cannons: Catapults win 180-10.

Wigtown Wanderers vs. Wimbourne Wasps: Wanderers win 190-30.

National

A poll in the Daily Prophet reports the Top Three magical neighborhoods to live in the United Kingdom! First is Hogsmeade, the only entirely wizarding village in Britain that is not only popular for their different shops and its location so close to Hogwarts, but also for being picturesque with thatched cottages and shops. Second is Ottery St. Catchpole with its convenient location along the Otter River and the Muggles that seem to never really notice the occasional odd things that happen from time to time. Third is none other than Euphoria Lane, with the rather exciting atmosphere and odd things that seem to happen on a regular basis which bring all sorts of different kinds of people in.

November 9th, 2004

Muggle News

Halo 2, a game for the Xbox system, exceeds more than US$ 125 million in sales on its first day of release. This makes it the biggest opening day in the history of entertainment, surpassing any other games or movies. Microsoft, the publisher of the game, estimates more than 2.4 million units sold.

National

Today is the Cult of Margoth's first Waffle Breakfast! Their pancakes are to die for, so all of their breakfast foods should be, right? WRONG. Their waffles are awful and despite complaints and snide comments, the cult members still smile away. Maybe they ought to stick to pancakes.

November 10th, 2004

Muggle News

The First Minister of Scotland, Jack McConnell, announces to the Scottish Parliament that the Executive intends to introduce a law to prohibit smoking in all public enclosed spaces in Scotland. Both of the ruling coalition parties, as well as the main opposition party, the SNP, are in favour and the move is likely to come into effect in Spring 2006.

National

Eden Salisbury is being charged with assault for Transfiguring her husband, Kaleb, into a horny toad. The reasons? It turns out that she had found him in their bed with her sister. Her feelings regarding her sister are unknown at the moment, but she's made it very clear that she has no guilt regarding what she did to her husband.

November 11th, 2004

Local

Oh, that woman with the cart is back again selling cakes and biscuits! And, well.. once again, if you eat anything from her cart you will find yourself unable to control anything you say or write tomorrow. Damn. Are you catching on yet, though?

November 12th, 2004

Birthday

Megan Jones (25)

Local

215 Euphoria Lane: This morning you'll find a notice on your door announcing that due to recent renovations (that seem nowhere to be seen) rent will be going from 50 Galleons per month to 70! Uh, what? After receiving many nasty complaints, Mr. Edington, the landlord, comes around the next day apologizing for what he claims to have been a prank.

November 13th, 2004

Local

Remember the alliteration from last month? Well.. it's baaack! And this time, instead of the first letter from your first name.. it's the last letter from your last name. Fun!

November 14th, 2004

International

I can see clearly now! Why? Because of the newest addition to magical surgery to correct vision! Now not only can you change the color of your eyes with regular charms, but if you want to get rid of your glasses altogether you can make an appointment at St. Mungo's to have your eyes completely fixed!

Local

Tonight is the opening night of the Euphoria Lane's Community Theatre "Jekyll & Hyde" starring Wayne Hopkins as the title roles and Lavender Brown as Emma Carew. The first show is tonight at 7pm, then two more shows Saturday and two more Sunday. Don't miss what is bound to be a fantastic performance by a promising cast!

November 15th, 2004

Quidditch

Appleby Arrows vs. Caerphilly Catapults: Catapults win 210-0.

Holyhead Harpies vs. Kenmare Kestrels: Kestrals win 180-50.

Ballycastle Bats vs. Montrose Magpies: Magpies win 150-30.

Tutshill Tornados vs. Wimbourne Wasps: Tornados win 180-10.

National

Wizarding music stars Zipperwitch are charged with plagiarism! It seems their #1 hit "Shook Me All Night Long" was not really written by them after all! Oh my!

November 16th, 2004

Muggle News

The British Government details a white paper to implement a smoking ban in public places to combat the risks of tobacco smoking.

Local

For some odd reason, some people seem to be a bit more...handsy than usual. Arse grabbing seems to be far more common today for a handful of people, which has led to a great deal of yelling and shrieking by men and women alike! Even the most shy person seems to be unable to help themselves. (This effects anyone that bought a scarf at the stand from November 2nd.)

November 17th, 2004

Local

UGH! What's that smell? It seems that the demonstration went a bit awry at All Our Cauldrons and filled the entire street with an awful, putrid smell. The fun part? All those who were on the street and near the shoppe around 4 o'clock in the afternoon will wake up tomorrow not really feeling like themselves. They're still them, but they have the mannerisms of someone completely different - someone else that happens to have been on the street at the same time, in fact! It wears off at midnight, but being someone else for a day could be fun.. right?

(Note: This prompt isn't required of everyone that lives on the Lane! Not everyone will be effected, but feel free to have all, a few, or none of your characters somehow involved. A post will be put up a few days prior in the OOC in order to plan if you're interested, otherwise don't hesitate in talking and planning.)

November 18th, 2004

National

The Leaky Cauldron is... closed? You can still use the doorway to get through to Diagon Alley or to Muggle London, but otherwise there is no one tending the bar. The reason? Tom, the owner and bartender of the Leaky Cauldron, passed away the night before in his sleep. A memorial for the friendly barman is scheduled for November 21st.

November 19th, 2004

Muggle News

U.S. President George W. Bush arrives at the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation summit in Santiago de Chile for talks with China and other nations. The summit's agenda includes nuclear proliferation and new free trade agreements, particularly on agriculture. Bush hopes to revive six-party talks on North Korea's nuclear program and promote the "War on Terrorism". The Chinese delegation ask Bush to take "all measures necessary" to halt the slide in value of the U.S. dollar. About 40,000 people protest against the summit, Bush, the war in Iraq, and globalization; they are blocked by Chilean police with tear gas and water cannon.

National

Today is the annual reenactment of the Battle of Hogsmeade by the Hogsmeade Historical Association. The battle was a turning point in the goblin rebellion and once the battle is finished there will be refreshments!

November 20th, 2004

Local

Tempers are certainly running high today! Even the smallest thing seems to set the most peaceful and calm person off, causing quite a few tantrums and diva moments all over the place. Watch your step! (This effects anyone that bought mittens at the stand from November 2nd.)

November 21st, 2004

National

Macbeth opens at the Albery Theatre. Wendy Roper stars as Lady Macbeth. Reviews in the 22 November papers will praise the show and the actors highly. Ms Roper, especially, receives accolades for her first return to the West End in four years. One reviewer remarks that she "has all the beauty of her mother and the immense talent of her father". Other notables include Stephen Stewart, playing the part of Macbeth himself, and Lionel Chapel, playing Duncan, and Trista Lovell, Su Li, and Christina Eckert in the parts of the Three Witches.

The play is performed Wednesday through Sundays throughout November, December and January. Performance times are seven p.m. Wednesday through Sunday, with matinee performances on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays. No performance Christmas Eve or Christmas Day. Tickets range from £25.50 to £65.

November 22nd, 2004

Quidditch

Holyhead Harpies vs. Puddlemere United: Puddlemere wins 270-70.

Kenmare Kestrels vs. Tutshill Tornados: Tornados win 180-30.

Chudley Cannons vs. Wimbourne Wasps: Wasps win 170-10.

Montrose Magpies vs. Wigtown Wanderers: Magpies win 190-10.

National

An announcement from St. Mungo's states that there has been a rising number of men entering the hospital in the past month. The reason? Apparently Sword body spray is a bit more effective than they had expected with men being admitted for being trampled by women! What a way to go.

November 23rd, 2004

National

It's FASHION WEEK! That's right - all this week there will be models strutting their stuff and designers showing off their collections at the Star-Crossed Pavilion in London. The weather might be cooling down, but that doesn't mean the fashions aren't hot! Everyone that's anyone in the fashion world will be there.. are you among the elite?

November 24th, 2004

Local

Oh, Zeus! When you wake up this morning, you'll find that the street isn't it normal self. In fact, it seems to be have not only reverted back centuries and centuries.. but is actually Ancient Greece - completely with people walking around claiming to be gods and goddesses! Whether or not this is some ploy or actual magic isn't quite certain, but it definitely makes for an interesting walk to work!

November 25th, 2004

Local

What do you mean the Ministry is after you? Are you really that paranoid? Well, apparently a large number of people are! People are falling into full blown panic attacks all over the place, convinced of theories and busy worrying about all sorts of different things to completely calm down. (This effects anyone that bought earrings at the stand from November 2nd.)

November 26th, 2004

National

Today marks the fourth year since the war ended, also known as the fourth annual Harry Potter Day. Everyone can be seen out celebrating and many shoppes are closed for the day in order to celebrate themselves. Verteran Aurors march through Diagon Alley and Euphoria Lane prouldy as the Minister gives a lengthy speech in tribute to those who died in service to the Wizarding World, citizen and Ministry-employees alike.

November 27th, 2004

Local

With all of the talk going around in the Muggle world regarding the dangers of smoking, petitions start going around on Diagon Alley to make all of the pubs and restaurants in the area smoke free as well. Their hopes is to make the entirity of magical London smoke free! What do you think? Do you like breathing the cleaner air? Or are you not quite ready to give up your cigarettes?

November 28th, 2004

Local

228 Euphoria Lane: If you live in this building, you really ought to be used to the earthquakes. However, tonight's usual quake at 11PM is the longest yet - lasting nearly 45 minutes! Hopefully you have things very secure on the walls or they're definitely not there anymore.

November 29th, 2004

Quidditch

Caerphilly Catapults vs. Pride of Portree: Catapults win 170-20.

Puddlemere United vs. Tutshill Tornados: Puddlemere wins 190-10.

Appleby Arrows vs. Montrose Magpies: Magpies win 160-10.

Local

There is always at least one person that has to ruin it, isn't there? In what can only be an outcry against Harry Potter Day and the anniversary of the end of the war, someone sets off an imitation of the Dark Mark in the sky above Euphoria Lane. While the Ministry later announces that it wasn't the same spell that the Death Eaters would use during the war, they did find the culprit and are taking the situation incredibly seriously - especially with the amount of panic it caused.

November 30th, 2004

National

Wedding bells are about to ring! Today at 4 p.m. the rehearsal for the Roper-Potter wedding is held at Holy Cross church in Chilton Foliat, Wiltshire in preparation for the wedding itself the next day. A rehearsal dinner is to be held afterwards at the Black Cat. But what about Wendy's play? If you went to see Macbeth today then you were treated to a pretty decent performance by Wendy's understudy, Melonie Winthrop.

Local

HAHAHA! That was hilarious! Oh, you mean that wasn't a joke? All you did was say hello? But it was FUNNY! Especially since it seems that people all over are having a very hard time stopping their laughter! Maybe they're just in a good mood, but either way.. it really isn't that funny. (This effects anyone that bought socks at the stand from November 2nd.)