Lena made a face at that description. She hoped most of the things were labeled. Slightly distracted the young teen looked around before her eyes settled on the shop Merlin was heading for. "Oh, books. Sure sounds fun." Setting her nearly empty drink on one of the outside table, Lena hoped that was okay before picking up her pace to catch up with her new friends.

"Alright, Eros, see ya in a bit. Don't be too cool to 'ang wif me." He grinned and took Niall's hand and firmly said, "I'll make sure 'e don't get lost."

So Magnus dragged Niall off, by way of the bookstore, which apparently was were his friends had gone.

[img align=left]https://sapi.subeta.net/shared/183070.png[/img]"Ready then?"

Harper headed out of Las Palmas and headed toward The Magic Neep after Eros (). She figured that was the cue to finally get moving. She knew if both her and Eros moved out of the restaurant, would follow. Harper was eager to get to The Magic Neep. As much as she loved candy, she also loved fresh raw vegetables, not to mention the possibility of using some of the crops in potions.

[img align=left]http://i.imgur.com/R53D23l.png[/img]"Oh, then we are ready to go." Gaia grabbed her small bag and tapped the papers with her wand and muttered something and the papers were gone. "The papers are at Hogwarts and everyone else is gone." ( )

((I am always late to post lol I guess she was talking to herself XD))

((Also I realized I keep missing pings. So I am behind on change of journey for everyone -_-))

Drew smiled at Lena as they set off after Merlin to the bookshop. "I've been waiting for this," he said excitedly. Sure he loved ice cream and especially candy, but books fed the soul. As he looked over at Lena, he got a glimpse of Magnus and Niall coming their way and waved. "I guess Mags and Nye are going to join us. I'm glad," he commented.

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Merlin got inside and quickly started picking books to see if he care to get them, in just a few minutes he already had a small pile in hand when he got his eyes covered. "Is that you Drew? Mag?" But the hands felt slim and with long fingers, more like female hands. "Gaia?" He doubted it was Lena since they just met so he continue to think.

"You thought I forgot about my promise to meet you here?" A female voice, strong yet beautiful said to the young wizard.

"TAM?!" He turns around to see if it was truly her and when he got a look at her he gasped.

"What is it?" She was confused.

"You look..." He was blushing.

"Silly, I know. I'm not used to dresses."

"NO! Beautiful! I mean.."

She laughed. "I'm too old for you, but thanks."

"I know that! Your an old witch, old enough to be my mom...but you are still pretty."

She saw Drew got inside and Magnus not far. "Hey guys! You missed me?"

He looked at Lena. "This is Tamsin, an auror from the ministry. We met a while ago in my workshop."

(OOC: I dragged Aquilino with me obviously, lol)

[img align=left]https://sapi.subeta.net/shared/183070.png[/img]Harper slowed her pace down and waited for to catch up, then linked arms with her friend. The three of them continued toward the shop.

"So should I be getting something for this party you are planning?"

Drew entered the bookshop and got a major surprise. He had to look twice but then Merlin confirmed it. "Tam!" he shouted and charged over to hug the auror...a totally different reaction from when he'd first met the witch. "I told Merls you'd come and surprise us! And boy did you!" He pulled back to look at Tamsin with a smile. "As my Dad would say, you clean up nice," he grinned mischievously.

Niall wished to have gone with Eros but the older girls were with him, so he didn’t put up a fight. Though Magnus was really strong.

In the bookshop, Magnus found Drew after seeing “Tamsin!” He dropped Niall’s hand and gave the auror a hug. “Its great to see you!”

Niall looked like he was about five years old now. The woman standing there was very pretty and cool looking but he was also around so many others too and the boy wasn’t sure what to do or say as he looked from one person to the other and then to the ground—where his gaze stayed.

((So you just left Eros behind? I don't think Gaia would want that XD apparently he has a lot of fangirls ))

"It is all set up. I talked to Alarico before we left. He will take care of it with the Portos." Gaia smiled "I don't even know why I am so anxious about it. I hope he likes it."

[img align=left]http://i.imgur.com/5hkN0Q0.png[/img]"Yeah Alarico said he would put the finishing touches on everything, but you should stop talking about it. Eros might catch up quickly and he will know." Aquilino looked around "Where are we going?" He was not paying attention. Maybe it was Harper having that effect on him.

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Sliding into the shop and slightly off balance taking in everything Lena blinked a few times before realizing Merlin was introducing someone. "Oh, sorry. Hi. My mind is still catching up, I think. My name's Magdalena. Everyone calls me Lena, though. Nice to meet you."

((OOC, grading calls for the night, everyone. I wish this went over into my spring break.))

[img align=left]http://i.imgur.com/8c1Q3Re.png[/img] Eros walked ahead of the ladies a bit but also made sure he didn't wander too far. As he arrived at the greengrocery, he paused to look at a basket of apples on display, just casually checking them as he waited for , Harper (), and that other co-host guy before checking out the garden or greenhouse.

((ooc: I thought I was in front. Just pretend Eros passed you all up then :P))

((I might just need some sleep. I keep messing everything up. Also Gaia has no idea how to interact with Eros. ))

(OOC: he took off without me! Okay, I need to head to bed... tried staying as long as I could! Feel free to break away from us. :P)

[img align=left]https://sapi.subeta.net/shared/183070.png[/img]Harper made a face at Aquilino.

"First stop--well, second stop if you include Las Palmas--is The Magic Neep! I think a big group went to the bookstore, but they should be heading to the greengrocer at some point... And everything will go great, Gaia. It always does when you're in charge," she grinned. She was glad Gaia was the one to usually lead these trips and plan all their parties.

Tamsin had hug attacks from Drew and Magnus then she pulled Merlin into a hug too. "You won't hug me like them?"

"I'm not a huger." He looked away.

"How are you boys? Enjoying the day out?" She then said hello to Lena and after spotted Niall. "Who's the little cutie?" She went toward him and bent before him. "Hello there, I'm Tamsin, and you are?"

Merlin was not expecting this surprise and wondered why she never replied but didn't asked at the moment, she seem to be liking Niall so he grins and she takes his glasses and puts then on.

"I like your glasses, I always wanted to have glasses, but my sight is perfect." She laughs. "I could use fake ones I guess."

"This is our first real stop as far as shopping and looking around," Drew told Tamsin. "And it's got to be one of, if not the, best. For two reasons now...books of course, and now you're here." He chuckled at Tamsin's reaction to Niall. "That's Niall," he supplied in a bit of a rush, his excitement getting in the way of manners and not allowing the younger boy to introduce himself. "He's coming to Hogwarts next term and we're getting him a puff today when we get ours."

(later -waves)

The lady bent before him and asked his name. It came out as a strangled “uh.” But Drew fixed that. Then she grabbed his glasses and put them on. Despite himself, he laughed. “They look good Ma’am.” Then he sort of wound up half hiding behind Merlin.

Magnus laughed, “Its so good ta see you Tams, been so long. Niall’s touring the school. ‘E just turned 11.”

Tamsin loved Niall's reactions but play it nice. "You. Have a very beautiful name Niall. I hope you get into the best house, Slytherin of course, right Merls? Drew? No offense Magnus."

Merlin smirks and says. "He loves us snakes, he surrounded by them."

"I'm only coming for a bit, have to go back to my uncle's home."

Merlin lifts his brows a bit curious. "Your visiting him? He lives close?"

She half smiles. "Yes, I'm staying with him a few days. He is affected by..." Her eyes had tears but she washed them quickly. "Well you see I couldn't reply to your letter since I lost my mom, so you can imagine I had no time."

"I'm so sorry Tam!" Merlin hug her. "You didn't had to come, we understand."

"No, I need the distraction and you guys make me smile. I'm hanging in there somehow but my uncle isn't- they were twins."

"Right!" Drew agreed with a smile at Tamsin's comment about the best house. The smile didn't last long however when he heard the news of the auror's mother. "Oh, Tam," the boy said quietly and hugged her again, this time even tighter than before. "I'm so sorry," he said, feeling that words that simple just weren't enough. "is there anything we can do?"