[video]

[alwaysimpure]

[It's Sirius Black, on video, apparently in a good mood. That can't be good.]

I'm interrupting everyone's busy schedule of catching mice and grooming for a very important announcement: It's Harry's birthday tomorrow! Happy Birthday, Harry!




[A wizard with a wand and some fre time on his hands can do a lot of real life sparkles.]

So, I'm not sure how comfortable you are with making this all public, but let's be honest, birthdays are always partly an excuse to publicly embarrass the birthday boy. At least I'm not singing. Yet. I will in a few hours, when it's your actual birthday, I'm just starting early, because you never know what this island will be up to next.

I did however already get you a present and I think I finally managed to work out most of the kinks.

[With that he moves the device to show the gift he made for him.]



I've been working on it for a while now and chances are this one won't break free and evade capture for months on end. Probably. Anyway, I'd like to celebrate. If you don't mind. There's a lot of catching up to do and I have some things to show you.

Everyone else, you should celebrate tomorrow too! It's a great day.

[Private to Sheska and Once-ler]

I need birthday food for a teenage boy and I thought, hey, I know two people very likely to be willing and able to help me out. Against payment of course, Once-ler. Maybe you two could work on it together? [nudge nudge wink wink]

[ooc: Sorry for spamming the comm, but it's HARRY POTTER'S BIRTHDAY, damn it. Also, the image isn't quite right, but you try finding a flying broom that's not a replica of a Harry Potter movie prop.]

Comments

do these three get their own lock

[thneed]

[ sirius water u doing with that winking and nudging ]

Against payment?

What kind of birthday food?

The Derpy Trio?

[alwaysimpure]

[He's being subtle, shh.]

Yeah, well, you get payment, I doubt Sheska would take any.

And I don't know, what do teenagers like? Same stuff I do, probably, I'm very mature.

derpler derpius and derpska

[thneed]

That just seems off if you only pay one of us though. We'll have to talk her into taking it. [ because the other way around where nobody takes it doesn't even register as an option ]

You're mature? Really?
He'll need a cake, at least.

I kinda like the sound of that, seems about right. Derpius seems so scientific.

[alwaysimpure]

This will end in you taking the money on her behalf, won't it?

No, I'm not mature. It's called sarcasm, British export product. And yes, cake is definitely needed. A big cake. With lots and lots of chocolate.

it really does

[thneed]

...Yes.

I know what sarcasm is. Just chocolate? What else? What kind of food does he like?

Derpius Blackus

[alwaysimpure]

I...

Er. I have no idea... When I first saw him he was mostly fond of mother's milk and later a lot of different mush.

He's kind of grown since then.

Together they make the Derpsters Three

[librariansheart]

Oh, he can have it, if he likes! I certainly don't need it. Besides, it's going to be so much fun! Are there any treats from home that we should try and match?

The most derp!

[alwaysimpure]

Probably not, since they are either magical or taste like British people came up with it.

Or both.

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[philosophicalzombie]

I don't know Harry, but happy birthday!!!

audio

[alwaysimpure]

I'll make sure to forward it to him.

video;

[seeked]

[The video clicks on and Harry is torn between being really amused and really embarrassed. Birthdays usually aren't such big things for him.]

You didn't really have to do anything, you know. [But his eyes are definitely locked on that broom.]

Does it really work? Is it actually for me?

video;

[alwaysimpure]

Maybe not, but I wanted to.

It is for you and it does work! Long-term testing will have to be done by you, but I'm fairly confident. It's not my first try.

video;

[seeked]

Yeah? Just how many tries have you given it since being here?

video;

[alwaysimpure]

I've not exactly kept count. But if you happen to see a free flying broom around the forest, I can't exactly claim to have had nothing to do with it.

video;

[seeked]

I'll look the other way then.

Suppose the least I can do now is test out this version...soon. Like maybe in the next hour or two. [Or sooner, he's not picky.]

[notinthecards]

For this one day, maybe I play Exploding Snap without money on the table.

[alwaysimpure]

Good idea, maybe I'll have some left by the end of the evening then. True gentleman.

[notinthecards]

Wouldn't want to leave you without birthday money for the boy. Think of it as my gift.

[alwaysimpure]

You're a very generous man.

Does that mean you won't cheat this time?

[notinthecards]

Are you saying I've cheated before?

...Just because I win every game...

[therecipe]

Harry Potter's birthday... [ forreaaalz? ]

Did you really make a flying broom for him?

[alwaysimpure]

Sure did! He's a seeker, he needs practice.

[And Sirius quite literally couldn't be any prouder.]

[therecipe]

That's brilliant. Seeker for the ...broom game! [ clara no the doctor would be so disappointed if you didn't know the word for this. oh no what was it. ] Starts with a 'Q'.

Wouldn't he need people to practice with? Are you going to make more?

[alwaysimpure]

Quidditch, yes.

[Sirius is just amused by her half-knowledge, no worries.]

M-hm, I'm working on one for me. I'm not sure if I can make a broom work for a muggle though, so it might have to end there.

[therecipe]

I know that's non-magic but everyone here's a bit on the odd side of things. Would an alien be able to fly one?