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Post by Albus P.W.B Dumbledore on Jan 5, 2021 15:36:58 GMT
Dorian gave nothing away, which was irksome. Albus might have liked a tad more enthusiasm, for the man to engage him just a little bit. Alas, the task of drawing blood from a stone fell in Albus' lap - something he had actually done once before in the past. Quite a tricky spell, but not entirely impossible. If only there were a spell to make this interaction easier, or less one sided. It wasn't the most ethical approach, he had to admit, and honestly, Albus had once had an hour long conversation with a teapot that went splendidly, as far as he could recall. Recruiting Humbert was child's play, all things considered. He cleared his throat. "I would not ask anything of you if these were not dire circumstances, Dorian," he said softly. "There are a group of people, very talented, very brave people who also wish to do the right thing. As we speak they are fighting back against the growing darkness, and I would very much like you to join them. To join us."
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Post by Albus P.W.B Dumbledore on Oct 28, 2020 19:19:14 GMT
Dorian clenched his jaw and said nothing. Albus' fears that the man wasn't ready yet stirred in his gut, but he dismissed them. He had waited long enough. If Humbert wasn't ready now, he never would be. The Ministry was crumbling from within, the muggle and magical communities were being plunged into chaos, and Albus would stop it, with or without the man sitting opposite him. "What if I told you that there was a way to fight back?" he asked. "You want to protect people, that is your job, Dorian, and yet the people you work for are causing more hurt than even you realise. Right now, there are innocent people hurting, dying. If there was a way, would you help them?" Albus wasn't sure how else to put it. If being blunt didn't work then he was out of ideas.
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Post by Albus P.W.B Dumbledore on Oct 27, 2020 13:48:22 GMT
Humbert appeared to be in an agreeable mood, and the two men descended upon the small table together. Dorian took a seat, his wand still noticeably in his hand. Albus smiled to himself and spun his chair around, sitting on it backwards, his long legs stretched out either side. He would sit like that a lot in his younger years, in a suit much like Humbert was fond of, looking dapper and casual as he rested his arms on the chair back in front of him. Now he could feel something twinging in the bottom of his back, and his robes pulled tightly across his legs, making him look awkward and lumpy, but he stuck it out. "Mr Humbert. May I call you Dorian? I remember you as a bright boy at Hogwarts, and now you're one of our finest Aurors. I must say I feel quite a bit of pride." Pushing his spectacles higher up the bridge of his nose, Albus glanced at the pile of books that sat on the table between them. "It must be hard for you, trying to uphold those fine standards when the Ministry is turning to mud around you." It would be impossible for Dorian to ignore the corruption going on right under his nose, but would he be willing to admit that it was there? Would he be willing to admit that he couldn't do his job in quite the same fashion he had done it only a year ago? Albus watched him with careful eyes.
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Post by Albus P.W.B Dumbledore on Oct 26, 2020 13:37:13 GMT
Paying no mind to the wand in Humbert's hand, Albus folded his own hands in front of him, fingers laced, a relaxed smile on his weathered face. "It is me that should apologize, I didn't mean to startle you." It was nice to see that the Auror had sharp reflexes even in his free time. That instinct would come in handy on missions for the Order, when most of his members had to master the art of being undercover. Of course, that wouldn't be an issue for Humbert. Much like young Christopher Devereaux, it was part of his day job. Albus wondered if perhaps Humbert's skill level might match that of Dorcas Meadowes, though he got the distinct feeling that roleplay was something Dorcas did for fun, and she was far more talented at it than anyone else in the Order. Humbert had a different set of skills that was just as coveted by the old wizard as he cleared his throat, wondering how best to broach the subject. "I was hoping that we could have a little chat," Albus said, nodding to the small table and chairs set up at the end of the aisle they stood in. "Shall we?"
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Post by Albus P.W.B Dumbledore on Jul 1, 2020 14:01:19 GMT
Albus' emerald robes swirled around him as he turned down the next aisle in the library. Non-fiction. Of course that was what Mr. Humbert preferred to read. The man had his feet planted firmly on the ground, all flights of fancy disregarded and paid no mind. Despite his lack of whimsy, Humbert was a brilliant man. Albus remembered him fondly from his school days. A Ravenclaw, hard working, well respected, never any trouble at all. And now he was one of the best Aurors the Ministry had, taking those qualities and adding a fierce determination to them that made him formidable. The man's stubbornness had proven quite annoying for Albus in recent times. Humbert was surrounded by members of the Order in his every day life, and yet his determination to keep out of the war kept him oblivious. It had taken a long time for Albus to even consider that he might be ready, but now... Now there may just be a window that Albus could take advantage of. He would have Humbert in the Order, whether now or further down the line, but it would be a delicate operation.
A swish of his wand in a circle over his head created a magical barrier around himself and the Auror. Anybody walking by would neither see nor hear them, and it was imperative that they were not discovered having this conversation. The library, already hushed, became deathly silent, not even the flip of a page could be heard, nor the breath of the librarian in the next aisle. He peered through half moon spectacles at the books in Humbert's hands. "Ah, the Prancing Pony," said Albus, delighted to see that there were still fans of the books in the world. "I happen to enjoy those books, myself. I have the full collection in my office." He smiled warmly at Humbert. "Hello, Dorian."
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Post by Albus P.W.B Dumbledore on Feb 6, 2020 16:41:35 GMT
Albus thought there were some very fine pairs this year, though his favourites were the unexpected ones, the ones who didn't seem to fit at all. Those were the ones who would have the most interesting evenings. He, himself, had been given a rather unexpected pairing when he was a lad, and it had been the best night of his life, though he had and never would tell a soul about it, such was the etiquette of Lupercalia. He was particularly interested to see Alecto Carrow and Sophie Vector together. Sophie was the daughter of a treasured member of staff and had been going through a difficult patch of late, and Alecto... best not to elaborate on that one. He was intensely disappointed that he would never know what would become of their time together. On a purely intellectual curiosity basis, of course. He took Minerva's place as she rolled up her scroll of names, her role finished for the night.
"Excellent. Some excellent pairings we have tonight," he began, holding his arms out to the couples lined up in their robes. "Now we come to the fun part. Wolves, please take your positions." Albus waited while those wearing the wolf cloaks stepped forward, readying themselves for a brisk and dangerous sprint through the forbidden forest. "On my mark. And do stick to the paths." He raised his wand high, pausing for dramatic effect as the wolves prepared themselves. All eyes were on him, and Albus' own eyes twinkled with mischief as he drew the moment out. Finally, he gave a small swish, and a horn rang out through the grounds. The wolves broke in to a run, feet crashing through the underbrush as they barrelled into the forest. Having no real cares about counting the correct amount of time, Albus merely waited until he thought they had enough of a head start, and then blasted another horn for the rest of the students to give chase. He stepped back out of the way and leaned in to Minerva. "I bet you ten Galleons that Kowalski will be the first to catch her wolf," he muttered, smiling.
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Post by Albus P.W.B Dumbledore on Jan 15, 2020 13:07:23 GMT
"...and remember, fornication is not compulsory, but it is fun. Stay safe, and more importantly, enjoy yourselves." Albus paused at the end of his speech and opened his arms wide, a knowing smile on his face. "Lupercalia is upon us." He stepped down from the small podium that had been set up near the lake. The bonfire crackled, students sitting around it, excitement in their veins as they waited to find out who the Sorting Hat would declare to be their perfect match. Lupercalia was a long held tradition at Hogwarts, one Albus particularly enjoyed in his younger years. He had taken part as an adult for quite some time until he had deemed himself too old in recent years. Some of the staff would join in, no doubt, but Albus was out of the game. Now he enjoyed soaking up the atmosphere, and knowing that his students were having the same wonderful experiences that he once had. The hat would pair them justly, and then they would be free to go off into the forest in their pairs to honour tradition and do... whatever they pleased. Albus stood to one side and waited patiently as Minerva began calling out names alphabetically.
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Post by Albus P.W.B Dumbledore on Aug 3, 2019 9:01:32 GMT
Orders members began to arrive in a timely fashion, and Albus waited patiently. He chatted with Andre Meadowes for a while, nodding in greeting to each person who entered. James Potter arrived like a raging bull, and Albus neglected to answer his question. Killing was not on the agenda unless their hand was forced, and even then it didn't sit well with him. Voldemort and his followers belonged in Azkaban, not the afterlife. If it would hold them, of course. There was always the chance that the wizarding prison was corrupt, too. Now that the Ministry had been taken, it was only fair to assume that it was. If that was the case, then James may just get his wish of killing people after all.
Dorcas Meadowes was the last to arrive, his wolf in sheep's clothing, announcing that they needed to get a move on before it was discovered that she was gone. Albus had to agree that her being discovered was the last thing they needed right now, and so he cleared his throat and addressed the room. "Far be it for me to cause Miss Meadowes to have an accident on one of our fine chairs. I will keep this brief." Diarrhoea indeed. He gave Dorcas a look of disapproval for her announcement, but it lasted only a second before his expression was sombre again. His gaze fell upon the few in their midst wearing yellow bands on their arms. Those marked as having come from muggle families. Not a one of them looked happy to be wearing such a brand, and Albus couldn't blame them.
"As I'm sure most of you will know by now, there have been new laws passed in the Ministry. The appointment of Wilbur Dolohov as Minister of Magic has brought with it some rather shocking developments. It is my presumption that Dolohov is under the guidance of He Who Must Not Be Named, and therefore entirely corrupt. Muggleborns wearing armbands like cattle, muggles being attacked left, right, and centre. The Statute of Secrecy abolished." He paused at that, letting the weight of what that meant sink in for everyone in the room. "This is the beginnings of a war, and we must stand stronger now than ever." Albus glanced around the room at each of his supporters in turn. "Some of you have been making headway already, helping muggleborn families get to safety. I will be opening Hogwarts up to families in need for the summer. Once the students have left, the Hogwarts Express will return harbouring muggleborns. I will, of course, assign those of you required to help with these tasks closer to the time. For now we will carry on as we are. I have work for all of you."
Some more than others, but they would all have their roles to play in what was to come. His steely gaze fell upon the Zellers, Caradoc Dearborn, Remus Lupin, the Devereaux family What would come for the halfbloods like them? Albus shuddered to think. Half vampires and werewolves were likely at a stronger disadvantage than muggleborns. What would they be labelled as? Monsters. Inhuman. Albus' stomach dropped as he looked at them. They were children. "Stay safe, all of you." He stepped down from the head of the table and retreated into the back room, not wanting to stop and chat to any of them in his current mood. He would speak to them all individually as needed over time. Tonight was not the night.
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Post by Albus P.W.B Dumbledore on May 23, 2019 17:44:26 GMT
It was blasphemy. Absolute blasphemy. He had seen it coming a mile off, but it still stung to see such barbaric laws put in place. The magical world was changing, and with those changes, the Muggle world would never be the same again. Albus had dispatched a few of his most trusted Order members already, sent them off to assist the families of muggleborns in any way they could. It sickened him that such a thing was necessary, but here they were. Gone was the twinkle from Albus' eye as he waited for the others to arrive, and in its place was a spark of steel that hadn't been seen there for a long while. Voldemort had infiltrated the Ministry, but not only that, he had reached the top. The very top. Wilbur Dolohov was clearly under Voldemort's thumb to pass such vile laws and so quickly, and now it was time for the Order to step up. They could not sit back and watch the world fall apart around them, not while Albus was around.
He waved a dismissive hand at a house elf who approached. "Not now, Alfrie," he said sharply. "Watch the door. Greet our guests." Alfrie knew not to push his luck, and respectfully bowed out of the small side room that Albus paced in. The fireplace was empty, the building hot enough in the June heat, and he adjusted the collar of his plum coloured robes to let some air in. He was sweating just a bit, whether from the weather or sheer frustration at what was happening, he didn't know. A glass of whisky stood on the table across the room, so far untouched, but Albus picked it up as he left the room, heading down a narrow hallway and into a larger room which was usually adored with tables full of food and drink. Not this time. The room was bare save for a few chairs lining the walls, and an empty table in one corner. He was in no mind to prepare such a merry get together as he usually did. Today was about making sure the entire Order was aware of how dire things had gotten, and to ensure that they were all prepared to face these new challenges head on. He already had a snake in Voldemort's lair, but it wasn't enough. It was time for action.
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Post by Albus P.W.B Dumbledore on Feb 15, 2019 21:00:37 GMT
congratulations Welcome to the Order of the Phoenix, Miss Zeller.
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Post by Albus P.W.B Dumbledore on Feb 15, 2019 20:59:23 GMT
congratulations Welcome to the Order of the Phoenix, Mr Zeller.
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Post by Albus P.W.B Dumbledore on Feb 1, 2019 11:54:55 GMT
congratulations Welcome to the Order of the Phoenix, Mr Potter.
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Post by Albus P.W.B Dumbledore on Feb 1, 2019 11:54:32 GMT
congratulations Welcome to the Order of the Phoenix, Miss Evans.
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Post by Albus P.W.B Dumbledore on Sept 30, 2018 10:33:38 GMT
congratulations Welcome to the Order of the Phoenix, Mr Devereaux.
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Post by Albus P.W.B Dumbledore on Jul 16, 2018 9:57:27 GMT
congratulations Welcome to the Order of the Phoenix, Mrs Longbottom.
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