Day at Blackpool

[alt_neville]

I've been trying to think of what we could do if I invited people over at my place. I mean, I had such fun, both at Ron's party and Seamus' party over at Mr Rosier's but there really isn't anywhere to play Quidditch here, and, well, Gran's not very keen on anything that might mean a lot of noise.

And then Gran, of all people, came up with the best idea: she said I could invite some of my friends for a day at Blackpool! So watch for owls: it'll be this Friday. Bring your swimming costume, because we'll be at the waterpark in the morning, and then we'll explore the promenade in the afternoon. If you've never been to Blackpool, it's dead fun. There are amusement rides, and a wax museum, and a funhouse--oh, you'll see. Oh, and Gran says not to worry about the the cost of the admission fees or the food or anything: we'll take care of them all because you're our guests.

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[alt_sirius]

Brava, Augusta!

I absolutely loved Blackpool when we used to go there. The first time, Lily had me on all the rollercoasters - twice, in fact. Oddly, James was the one who said he didn't trust the scaffolding to hold up under all that fast-moving steel, and wouldn't go.

I suppose they've mucked it all up now, though? Or is it still a bastion of Muggle ingenuity?

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[alt_molly]

Arthur and I have never visited the area. I've never even seen a rollercoaster. I wonder what changes there have been in the past ten years? Well, I imagine Ron will have a splendid time.

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[alt_alice]

Indeed.

We used to go there all the time when we were dating. Frank won an enormous stuffed giraffe once after spending nearly an hour throwing darts at balloons.
We even went a few times with Neville -- he was too young for the really fast rides of course, but he absolutely adored the dodgems.

I hope he has a good turnout.

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[alt_frank]

didn't take me that long.

that giraffe thingy was in our front hallway for ages. wonder if mum still has it?

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[alt_alice]

Oh, no doubt she does, along with all the other bits and bobs we had to put in storage.

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[alt_molly]

Somehow I have a wonderful mental picture of Augusta taking tea in that prim and proper parlor of hers, with an enormous stuffed giraffe in the corner watching over the proceedings . . .

[alt_sally_anne]

Mrs Wood says we can come! I can't wait! Though I don't have a

[alt_sally_anne]

She says that Oliver and I can come I mean.

Is there

[alt_neville]

Great! We'll see you both Friday. You'll see, it'll be lots of fun!

[alt_ron]

Hey, Nev. This sounds wizard! I can't wait to see Blackpool.

Tell your gran thanks!

[alt_neville]

You'll love it. See you Friday!

[alt_percy]

I appreciate the invitation very much, Neville, and thank you for thinking of me, but I'm afraid I have other plans already in place for this Friday.

[alt_neville]

Thanks for letting me know, anyway.

[alt_pansy]

I want to come but Mum says I can't. Sorry.

I wish I could.

[alt_neville]

Oh, I wish you could, too. I'm sorry, we'll miss having you come, too.

[alt_ernie]

Thanks for the invite. We'll see you there.