BENJY

" 'Ello Benjy!"

Benjy smiled as he was greeted by Morela, one of two people who knew that he and River were actually brother and sister. Most people, Leathan and Josh included, thought they were cousins. People who didn't know their last name usually pegged them for a couple, with all the banter that went on between them. "Hi Morela. And kitten." Benjy returned the hug. Generally Benjy wasn't a huggy person, but he made an exception for Morela. She was just one of those people.

"Leath, choo didn't tell me Benjy 'ere 'ad gotten even cuter seence the last time I saw heem. Really Leath, sometimes I wonder if choo want to keep all t'e cute ones for yourself."

Benjy had just raised his beer to his lips when Morela made that remark, making Benjy choke and go red in the face. He finally managed to settle the coughing, and had discovered how to breathe again when she was walking away. "Oh my...I..." He looked rather scared at Leathan as he made a comment about hooks. "She'll what? I thought... Her and Josh?" Although judging by the way River was arranged in Josh's lap, he guessed not.

"I'm impressed. Who managed to drag you all the way here from your desk."

Benjy gave Eddie his best glare. "I leave my desk. Sometimes. But the person responsible would be the hellion over talking to Josh. You remember River don't you? Seems she has made it her personal mission to get me a social life. Because I have time for a social life. I'm going to need a time turner if she has her way." Benjy supposed it would come out that River and he were siblings at some point. They couldn't keep it a secret forever. And they weren't kids anymore.




River

"Don't rush out after the party, love."

River raised an eyebrow as he squeezed her arse, but didn't say anything about it. She was sure it wouldn't be the last body part that got manhandled before the end of the barbecque. She let her eyes roam over him as he undressed her with his eyes, her gaze coming to meet his again, intent mirrored in the blue orbs. "Wouldn't dream of it pet."

River caught the change in his demeanour instantly, and turned to see who he was glaring at. A pretty little blonde piece, talking to a drunk junkie. River had seen enough junkies in her life to know what one looked like. But the girl, she had to still be at Hogwarts. A bit young, even for Josh. She looked familiar though. It took a moment for River to remember where she had seen her. She was Josh's intern. River didn't have an intern, thank Merlin. "You keep staring daggers at those two like that Josh, and we'll be cleaning up blood. Don't tell me you wanted the intern all to yourself."

"just what are these skills that have been exalted about me?"

Laughing as she was tugged onto his lap, River took another long swig from her beer can. She also caught the glare Benjy sent her, and flipped him off in return. She was single and could do as she pleased. As much as he wanted to be, he was not their father. "Come now Josh, I want you to surprise me, and I am not here to stroke your ego. Although if you are as good with your hands as they say you are, you can stroke me any time you like." Yes, River was incorrigable.




Jacquie

"Hello, love! It's good to see you here. I hear rumors that you're going to be starting up at Lux in the fall, yes?"

Jacquie nodded, taking a bite of one of the sausages and chewing it thoughtfully before she answered. "Yep. After I finish interning under Ransom for the summer. And there are still rumours floating about the Auror Office about me are there? Anything really juicy or interesting?" Jacquie had learnt to have quite the sense of humour when it came to her reputation, and being talked about. "Speaking of which, where is Elf? and Ransom? I thought they both would be here by now. Do we have to go and physically drag Ransom from his desk?"

Laughing, Jacquie offered Benjy, who she knew vaguely, and Eddie both a smile. She was sure there would be introductions later.




Damocles

Dam, having grabbed a beer and tossed one to Jacquie, made his way towards the only other person he knew at the barbecque, Modesty. Who was sitting with someone else.

No really my idea o fun, though unless youve any better ideas were stuck here?

Damocles sat next to Modesty, setting her a beer in front of her. "You wouldn't be leaving the party already would you Mods? Not even a hello for your former housemate? I'm crushed. Here I was expecting hugs and kisses rained upon my face, and I don't even get a hello." He cracked open his own beer, offering her a grin, and then turning to the other guy they were sitting with. "Afternoon mate. Dam Belby."