Who: Leanne and Angie
What: Seeing Angie's new flat.
Where: Angie's flat, Soho.
When: Wednesday afternoon.

Angelina Johnson, is that actual food I see in your fridge? How shocking!

*glances down at the paper in her hand and then back up at the number on the door in front of her* *this is it, the address and number of Angie's new flat; a rather nice looking building in Soho* *crumples up the paper and shoves it in her pocket, then knocks on the door* *calls out* Angie? It's Leeni.

Who: Leanne & Katie.
What: Finally catching up.
Where: Diagon Alley.
When: Monday afternoon.

I think that, m'dear, is the best plan I've heard in ages.

Who: Leanne and Lucy
What: Chatting & girl-talk.
Where: Ernie & Lucy's flat.
When: Wednesday Night.

I'd like that, if you and Uncle Ernie got married...

*calls out to Ernie in the other room* Honestly, Ernie! We'll be fine by ourselves while you work on your papers. *grins and teases* I promise we won't burn the flat down or even make a ruckus! Now calm down and finish your work so we can all relax.

*as he calls out something in return, she shakes her head and turns to face Lucy* So Lucy, what would you like to do while your Uncle is working so hard? *smiles friendly as she waits for the girl's response*

*spots a man selling chips to one side of Diagon Alley* Oooh, chips! *turns to Katie, rummaging in her bag for her money at the same time* Want some chips, luv? They smell delicious.

Who: Leanne and Ernie.
What: Comforting and three little BIG words...
Where: Ernie's flat.
When: Thursday, right after Leanne's fight with Angie.

Equitable division of the bullying. Very nice.

Who: Leanne and Angie
What: Having a HUGE Row
Where: Outside, walking Elvis.
When: Thursday Afternoon
Why: Angie's hopped up on speeeeed.

I think you are a coward and the only reason you quit is because you took your boyfriend's advice over mine...

*stands outside the door to Ernie's flat, still worked up from her fight with Angie* *leans her head against the door, tears streaming down her face, arms crosses, body trembling slightly* *attempts to knock on the door, but only manages a slight knock* *plaintively* Ernie? Please be home...

*glances down at Elvis as he romps happily on the leash Angie is holding* *grins* He really likes taking walks, hm? And he makes it fun! I only have Ella and I can't walk her... *chuckles* Well I could, but that would look rather odd, hm?

Who: Leanne & Angie
What: Helping Angie move.
Where: Leanne's flat/Lav's hotel
When: Tuesday.

*stands with her hands on her hips and surveys the pile of boxes on the floor of her living room* *turns to Angie* Is this all of it? *grins* You sure have a lot of stuff!

To: Ernie Macmillan; Number 4, Balmoral Apartments, Paddington W2
From: Leanne Thompson; Flat 12, 18 Charlwood St, Pimlico, London

Ernie,

( You'll never believe what happened today... )

Love,
Leanne

Who: Leanne and Hestia
What: A Job Interview.
Where: The Dragonfly Inn
When: Sunday Morning
Why: Because Leanne needs work.

*fusses with her hair nervously and straightens her skirt and blouse* *glances once again at the Help Wanted sign in the window to the Dragonfly Inn* *straightens up, puts a smile on her face and strides inside*

*glances around as she comes in and spots a woman standing behind the reception desk* *moves over confidently* *smiling* Hello, I'm looking for *a beat* *glances down at the paper in her hand* Hestia Jones?

Who: Leanne and Sally Anne
What: Sally teaches Leanne to fly
When: Thursday afternoon.
Why: For fun!

That's great, Sparkles. Want to go up a bit higher?

*stands in front of the broom* *glances down at it and then up at the sky; a worried look on her face* *turns to Sally Anne* You know, maybe this isn't such a good idea.

*turns back to the broom and crinkles her nose as she contemplates it*

To: Dolores Umbridge, Acting Head of the Improper Use of Magic Office, Ministry of Magic.
From: Leanne Thompson, Flat 12 - 18 Charlwood St, Pimlico, London.


Dear Ms Umbridge,

After much consideration, I have to decided to give my official resignation from my position of Assistant to the Head of the Improper Use of Magic Office at the Ministry of Magic, effective immediately.

I am grateful for all the opportunities I have been giving within the Ministry, but I find that my life is taking me somewhere else at this time. I will be by soon to pick up my belongings and would like to mention that I am happy to meet with the necessary individuals to prepare for my departure and to provide any information that might assist in refilling the position in the near future.

Sincerely,
Leanne Thompson

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To: Angelina Johnson
From: Leanne Thompson

Angie,

I thought I should let you know this, even though I'm not sure how you'll react. I had a long discussion the other night with Ernie and we came to a decision together. I have resigned from my job at the Ministry. I took the whole day yesterday to think about it and have decided that is the best solution, so I sent my letter of resignation today. He just wants me to be safe, and I agree. I hope you aren't going to be angry at me or anything.

Love,
Leeni

P.S.- And just so you know, I won't be homeless, Ernie's taking care of me.

(written after her incident at home.)

The handwriting on both owls is extremely hurried and messy.

To: Angelina Johnson
From: Leanne Thompson

( Letter to Angie... )

To: Ernie Macmillan
From: Leanne Thompson

( note to Ernie... )

Who: Leanne
What: Letting off some steam.
Where: Her flat.
When: After work on Thursday
Why: Because she's hacked off.

*storms into her apartment and slams the door shut, causing Ella to take off like a rocket into the other room* *practically rips off her light cloak and throws it to the floor, her purse flying along with it*

*mutters under her breathe as she tramps into the kitchen* *yanks the cabinet door open so hard that it slams into the cabinet next to it and flies shut again* *yells* DAMMIT! *pulls open the cabinet again and grabs a glass, then slams the cabinet door shut* *slams the glass down onto the counter so hard it shatters, slicing a thick red line across her palm*

*as the blood begins to leak out she slams her other fist down on the counter* *rages* FUCK! Bloody DREC WANKERS! THIS IS CRAP! How DARE they fire her? It's Rubbish! It's... GAH!

*pulls her wand out and waves it rather energetically at the broken glass, which flies together and hurls towards the trash a little harder then she intended* *so angry she doesn't even notice, just points her wand in the general direction of the bathroom and casts a summoning charm* *in an instant a box of bandages is hurtling towards her so fast she had to sidestep them*

*reaches up her good hand and snatches them out of the air* *grumbles under her breathe as se haphazardly applies bandages to the cuts on her hand* Fucking wankers. Bloody Umbridge is MAD! Umbitch is more like it! How dare she...

*several incomprehensible mumblings and hastily applied bandages later and she's sitting at the table with a pint of lager in front of her, hastily scribbling off several owls. One to Ernie and one to Angie*

*quietly, to herself* I don't know how much longer I can handle this...

Who: Leanne and Mafalda
What: Mafalda gets canned.
Where: Improper Use of Magic, Ministry
When: Thursday Morning
Why: D.R.E.C. is evil.


Please note that Dolores Umbridge will be the acting Head of the Improper Use of Magic Department effective immediatly until such a time that a proper replacement can be found...

Who: Leanne and Mafalda
What: Mafalda gets the bad news. Finally.
Where: Improper Use of Magic, Ministry
When: Thursday Morning
Why: D.R.E.C. is evil?

*she's tapping her fingers on the desk so hard it's starting to hurt, but she can't help it* *Umbridge had swept into the office just a few minutes ago, making her way rather purposefully into Mafalda's office, where she'd been since*

*really wants to know what is being said, but isn't about to risk casting a spell to overhear* *luckily the conversation doesn't seem to last very long, as moments later the door opens and Umbridge comes sweeping out, giving a disdainful look at Leanne before leaving the office*

*waits a short moment and then practically jumps up and heads into Mafalda's office*