[IC] A Professor's Tale. |Tranquility & EasilyAmused|

[EasilyAmused]

Gabrial chuckled when she mentioned that he was still alive. “So far.” He stated as he finished his cigarette and put it out like the other tone before he turned his amber gaze back to her. Hearing that he had nothing to worry about gave him a sense of hope, a long sigh left him as he seemed to relax on the bench. Pulling out his wand, he gave it a flick and sent the books and papers back to his office.

“So, a real… serious question has arisen, and I need your help again…” Placing a large hand on the table, he leaned forward and whispered. “Where can I get some booze?”

It wasn’t long before the two found themselves in Hogsmeade and Gabrial ran his large hand through his white hair. “Wow!” His eyes expanded as he looked down the road to see many different shops. His face expended into a smile as he fell into step with her and started down into the small town. “Wow this looks a lot like the little town outside of Durmstrang. Now I need two things, booze and sweets. Life cannot function without alcohol and sugar.”

Hogsmeade was full of buildings, shops and surprisingly people. This was an actual town and the white haired man looked rather excited as they went through the streets, his amber eyes twinkling as they ventured forward. “I bet it looks amazing here when it snows.” He mused to himself as they stepped through the town.

[Tranquility]

At the need to find a drink, the place to go without a doubt was Hogsmeade. While it was late, the shops were still open, well aware that that the teachers needed to let off some steam prior to school starting. Even though Fianna intended to go in the morning, she had no qualms about stopping into the village of shops for a drink. Hell, she'd climb through a blizzard if it meant there would be a nice pint of whiskey waiting for her on the other side of hell frozen over. Fianna showed Gabrial the area and he seemed quite enchanted by the simple homey shops. It was a gem and she was sure everyone who visited Hogsmeade, fell in love with it in some manner of fashion.

Students likely loved the freedom away from Hogwarts while others might love its homemade items or comforting beverages. No matter the glint in one's eye, there was something for everyone at Hogsmeade. At the mention of sweets and alcohol, it was easy to predict where the pair would end up settling. "Oh yes, it's a beauty in th' snow." She nodded to Gabrial. "I truly envy the lucky who get to work here, it must be a charmin' life to lead." She considered. Of course Hogsmeade didn't really open until Hogwarts did so it had to be seasonal work for the majority of owners, which was probably stressful. But every owner seemed to be proud of their work and not too stressed about making tons of money.

"A lot of these places have seen generations of witches and wizards grow up right in front of their eyes. Third years and up get to venture into Hogsmeade on the weekends but only if they're in proper academic standin' and have gotten permission from their parents. It's something a lot of students look forward to, a wee bit o'freedom beyond the walls of the school." Fianna said as she lead them to Honeydukes at the end of one of the small streets which were littered with cobblestones and bits of green grass poking around the flat weathered stones.

"Honeydukes is likely ta be your second home if it's sweets and booze you're after." She told him as she opened the door for him and stepped in after him. "They've got gobs of chocolate and candy, it's run by this adorable husband and wife. They've got a good supply of whiskey, wine and the like. But butterbeer is what they're known for. It's not terrible alcoholic but for the teachers, they do add a bit more for us." She nudged him a bit as she picked a small table and sat down, waving two fingers at the portly man behind the counter, signalling for two drinks. "It's sweet and tangy, like butterscotch mixed with whiskey. It's marvelous."

[EasilyAmused]

The arrival at Honeydukes provided Gabrial with mouthwatering excitement as the man saw the reflection of the delicious treats inside. “Wow!” He exclaimed as they got closer. The description of the place made him chuckle softly as he pulled open the door for her. “Adorable husband and wife? Could be you and me one day.” Did you see that comment coming? I’m sure you did.

Following her inside the smell of the delicious and delectable treats filled his nostrils. As she sat down he nodded at her description. “That sounds delicious. I’m not picky about my sweets as long as they’re sweets.” A laugh left him as he began to move around the shop. Candies, cookies, chocolate covered anything, caramel dipped everything; the further he got around the store the more his eyes seemed to sparkle with a child-like wonder.

By the time he made it back to their seats he had his arms full of candy. “This place is amazing! We never had any sweet shops outside of Durmstrang. I have a feeling I’m going to get rather fat while I’m here.” He sat down before allowing the candy to tumble from his arms feeling absolutely no shame. Nougats, Acid Pops, Chocoballs, Choco-Loco, Crystallised Pineapple, Fudge flies, Glacial Snow Flakes, Honeydukes Mice pops, Pixie Puffs and of course, Bertie Bott’s Every Flavour Beans.

As their drinks arrived he asked for something random, a bowl. Once he received the bowl he cracked open the container of the beans and dumped them inside. “Let’s play a game.” He said with a grin to his face as he took up the butterbeer and gave it a sip. “Damn that’s good.” The mutter under his breath caused him to smile before he turned his ember gaze back to her. “The game is we each take a bean and eat. The first person to make a disgusted face as to answer the other person’s question truthful; the game is over when the beans are gone or one person gives up. What do you say?”