The ceilidh was finishing up its warm up and beginning to start its first number, the enchantments to keep the[2]entreeswarm and cozy were in place as Pádraig[3] handed to Kieran[4] the list[5] of who was and who was not invited for the shindig. The owner, the man of the hour himself was running the final bits of styling gel into his hair, grinning in the mirror about the situation that was about to go on down below in the pub. The winter and spring months had proven rather well for the bank and for Rover's. There had been some concern whether or not the small franchise, if it could be called that Rufus surmised, could afford a third location in Hogsmeade. All that worry had eased and discussions were still being met, but for now, Rover's and Pigs were banking on good fortunes.

And it was for good fortunes that Rufus had decided to give a manner of 'thanks!' back to the wizard community in Diagon. Invitations had been sent, especially for a handful he hadn't seen in a while, menu items had been narrowed down and now, it was time to get downstairs and meet and greet. "Smellin' like a Salty Dog, back from Hell where you belong!" he sang jovially as he left the office/apartment moved down the stairwell, looking to see if there were any early birds. "Ey, 'Raig! Any sights for company?" Rufus called out, the grin never once leaving his features. Pádraig shook his head in a 'no' stance, causing Rufus to wonder if the owls had gone amiss. Looking to the clock as it chimed noon, Rufus looked once more to the door.

Surely, no one had forgotten, had they?

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When you enter, go ahead and tag yourself in! :3

_{FIRST REPLY IS OWED TO SLY THOUGH?}

1.	Clothing Choices: Relaxed -- It's fun after all!
2.	All will be revealed~
3.	Co-Owner to Rover's, Owner to Muggle London's Pigs Can't Fly
4.	NPC;; Bouncer -- Kieran Mahoney
5.	If you want in, pm Gabrielle Murray!

(Ames told me to post. )

"I told you we were going to be late!" Elixa exclaimed, on her way through the door past Kieran, dragging Johann behind her.
"You could have come and I'd have caught up."
"That's code for you wouldn't have come, Johann, and you know it." She let go of his arm as they got inside, and composed herself.  She felt awfully honoured to be invited to the event, though a bit of a foreigner to it all. Rufus was the sort of wizard who made butterflies flutter in her stomach when he smiled, and he ran a fine pub too.

"We're here!" She exclaimed on seeing Rufus, and smiled, all white teeth and bright lipstick that was perhaps a little too much for noon. "I have got the right day, haven't I?" She asked, looking around her, suddenly doubting.
"Alright." Johann greeted nonchalantly from behind, sorting out his jacket sleeve now Elixa had stopped dragging him down the Alley from her place.
"I'm sure everyone'll be fashionably late." She reassured Rufus, ignoring the knowing look Johann gave, implying that being late wouldn't have been an issue.