I'm forced to fake a smile, a laugh every day of my life -- Summer 2017

We boarded the Knight Bus and I was not entirely sure how I was going to enjoy this.  i sat next to Stan while the others dispersed -- RJ and Tommy looked like they were up to something.  Sedona sat with Mr. Black, not looking entirely pleased.  Whether it was dealing iwth me or riding the bus, I had no idea.

We disembarked the Knight Bus once we got to the new village and I looked at Dad.  "So... what are we allowed to do?" I asked him, wanting to know if we can all go our separate ways.

I looked at the group.  "Well, Daphne and I can go do our own thing... I doubt you guys will want to go look at clothes and stuff," I suggested.  I ought to try to get along with her now since it seemed like her and my brother were a possible item.

I was not sure if that was a good idea, but then again, I was not going to argue.  "Then us guys can go do our own thing... and Dad can have some peace," I added, thinking that this might work out well.

I laughed.  "And we all know Im' in dire need of peace," I teased, giving Ryan and Tommy very pointed looks to which they just grinned mischievously.  I sighed.  "Alright... we'll meet at that little pub in a couple of hours."  I pointed towards the pub across the street.  I handed out little bags of coins for the kids, even to Daphne.  "Now go behave and have fun."  I was going to go relax... probably at the pub with some drinks.

"Thanks Mr. Dean," I said to him, grabbing RJ and Stan and heading in the opposite direction of the girls.  I did not want anyone to say anything about this situation.  "Where do we wanna go?" I asked the two of them.

I was surprised when Mr. Black handed me some money as well.  I smiled at him and muttered, "Thank you."  I had not been expecting that at all.  With a nod and squeeze of my hand for reassurance from Stan - and yes, my uninjured hand - I went off with Sedona.  We walked in silence for a little while.

"So... I hope Davy doesn't bother you too badly," I said to her lamely.  At least I could talk about my brother with her if nothing else.

I grabbed Stan away from his lover -- though they really were not dating, at least I did not think they were -- and walked in the opposite direction.  "Why don't we go for that place?  It's looks like some sort of joke shop," I said, pointing and describing it for Stan's benefit.

I looked over at Daphne, startled slgihtly and then laughed.  "No, he doesn't," I said to her hoenstly.  "I tend to stay away from the boys... they all get bothersome.  So ti's best to stay away.  I mean, you have to deal with Stan... Mister Melancholy."  That was the truth.

I hated havign to wait a moment before knowing what they were talking about.  An annoyance for being blind.  "Oh, if it's a joke shop, that's cool," I said to RJ and tommy.  It was better than what I was expecting them to choose.

I went into the pub and was grateful for some peace and quiet -- though I had a feeling that I would find someone who knew me.  That was the way it always worked for me.

I was out with the family and was able to sort of sneak away -- mor eor less, Hermione gave me permission to relax for a moment in the pub.  I was having myself just a light drink when I saw Dean come in.  I waved him over and smiled at him.  "Hey, mate," I said to him as he sat down.  "You and the kids here?  'Mione and the kids are doing some shopping... I managed to escape for a moment."

I led the way over to the shoppe.  "I wonder if it'll have any competition with the Weasley Wheezes," I commented before we walked in.

Sedona Black wrote:I looked over at Daphne, startled slgihtly and then laughed.  "No, he doesn't," I said to her hoenstly.  "I tend to stay away from the boys... they all get bothersome.  So ti's best to stay away.  I mean, you have to deal with Stan... Mister Melancholy."  That was the truth.

I laughed at that.  "He is always so depressed it seems," I admitted.  "Except when he's with Killian.  Those two are always up to something."  It used to be him, Killian, and Rory... but Rory was getting more involved with Ian and Vinny.  Which was far separating him from Stan and Killian.

I smirked.  "I doubt it.  I really highly doubt it," I said to the boys.  Constantine stayed close to me, barely brushign against me, as we walked into the store.  It was huge.  "Erm... Stan, don't wander.  It's rather large in here... there are two staircases going up on each far wall..."  It was automatic for me to start taking in what I was seeing and instantly spewing it out so Stan could sort of see what I was seeing.