Benjy and River were bickering as they made their way into the courtyard for the barbecque. River had insisted upon Benjy's attendence. After all, how was he supposed to find himself a girl and move out of her apartment if he never went anywhere other than work? Of course, this made Benjy point out that it was actually HIS apartment, but that just made River shrug her shoulders.

Seeing the two arrive together was sure to surprise anyone who actually knew Benjy. Well except Gideon, who knew that the two were brother and sister. Anyone who had been at Hogwarts with them would have figured the two cousins, which was a rumour neither of them denied. They had been so different after all. Different houses, different personalities, and Benjy had even dyed his hair so that they looked different.

As they entered the courtyard, Benjy sent one final glare at his sister. "Behave Riv." The sweet smile he got in reply had Benjy closed to terrified. He wondered if Gid and Holly would mind him sleeping on their couch. Wanting to be as far away from the hellion as he could, Benjy made his way over to Leath, almost groaning as River gravitated towards Josh and Morela. "Hey Leathan. Thanks for the invitation." The younger secretary had his hands in his pockets, wondering how long he would have to stay before he could escape back to work.

River on the other hand, was determined to enjoy herself. With her smile at her brother, she headed towards Josh and Morela. River may have only been working at the Prophet for a couple of weeks, but she knew who Josh was. "Come on now Josh, where are those host skills I have heard so much about? How about a drink for a parched guest. And the beer better be good." Seven years in the states had changed the former Slytherin, and not only her accent.