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Three leading blends,
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Chivas Regal has
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contains the same liquid (about $75).
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It's 12-year ($28.99)
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The Dewar's Signature ($199), its highest marque, regularly comes in an impressive wooden box that will not soon be forgotten.
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There is a generally accepted belief that beers that are drunk a few weeks after kegging or bottling wont show oxidation-related defects. I generally dont have beers hanging around for months, but now and then I do age an IPA or a holiday ale for 6 to 12 months. I havent noticed any oxidation-related flavors, in any of my beers, so Im content that my method of purging my corny kegs of oxygen is good enough, but I want data, not beliefs. Also, I dont have the most sensitive palate, so maybe Im missing the flavors. Im not interested in resuming this debate, so lets assume for the sake of this thread that oxidation defects in home brewed beer are real, and that one source of oxygen is encountered during kegging. So I need some help that only you brewing mavens can provide.. There is an on again-off again discussion on this and other boards about the best or right way to purge a corny keg to minimize oxygen content in the purged keg. Some folks pressurize and release the pressure several times (Method 1), some fill with CO2 from the liquid post to push the air out through the pressure release valve (Method 2), and some fill with sanitizer and push it out with CO2 (Method 3). No one seems to have any real data or can offer a diffusion equation that can be used calculate/estimate the amount of O2 that ends up in the CO2 purge gas. I want to find a diffusion rate constant for O2 diffusing into CO2, so I can calculate how much O2 is getting into my purge gas. My belief is that Method 1, pressurize and release, is the least effective purge method, since it would take five 30 psi purges to get to 0.1 % O2, which I suspect is enough oxygen to cause trouble, even when most of the gas in the keg is pushed out by the incoming beer. So, heres my math to back up that statement. 30 psi (2 atmospheres) CO2 dilutes a corny full of air (one atmosphere of air) a dilution of 2:1. So starting with a keg full of air at atmospheric pressure and pressurizing and releasing with 30 psi CO2 reduces the O2 content in the keg like this, assuming good mixing in the keg: First purge cycle: 22% O2 to 7% O2, second purge gives 2.67% O2, third purge leaves 0.9 %, a fourth leaves 0.3 %, a fifth 0.1 %. If the purge gas pressure is lower than 30 psi, then even more oxygen is left in the keg after purging. Also I suspect few of us do more than 3 purge cycles, we leave even more O2 in the keg. Also this method uses a lot of CO2, roughly 88 grams, or about 3 ounces per purge, so three purges at 30 psi is a half pound of CO2. I use Method 2, purging empty, sanitized cornies through the liquid in line with the cover in place and the pressure release valve open. I want to figure out how much oxygen is diffusing into the CO2 as I purge this way. I purge slowly enough that I think I can ignore gas mixing. It takes about ten minutes for me to get a strong CO2 odor at the pressure release valve, so I know Im purging at about 2 liters per minute. I know that gases diffuse rapidly into other gases, but I cant find any web based reference that gives a definite rate constant, and I cant find my old physical chemistry text, so if you have any references, lets have them. Id like to know if my method is useless, or practical. It seems intuitive to me that the most effective purge is Method 3, fill the keg with sanitizer, and push it out with CO2, since most of the air is already displaced with sanitizer. But, any air left in the keg will still let some O2 diffuse into the purge gas, or mix the air with the CO2 if the purge gas goes into the keg too fast. But how much? Anyone here who can help? I believe that my method is adequate, because I dont detect oxidation defects, and no one else has mentioned them, but I still want to be able to compare these methods on a quantitative basis. Oh, and if you have a different purge method, what is it, and why do you think it effectively gets the O2 out of the keg?
Since CO2 is heavier than O2 won't the CO2 just sink to the bottom of the space and not mix with the O2?
Nope. All gases, heavy or light, will mix by diffusion. Heavy ones mix more slowly than light ones, but they all mix over time. They mix fast if the flow into a container is turbulent. Even if you could perfectly layer air on top of say, Xenon (atomic weight 131), a pretty heavy gas, they would end up completely mixed and stay mixed in time. I want to figure out how fast O2 from the air mixes with CO2, so I can figure out how much ends up in my purged keg, and then in my beer.
assuming you have a small amount of head space in your keg when you first fill it, there's a relatively small amount of O2 in there to start with. If you purge multiple times after first connecting the gas, you will force out most of that small amount of oxygen before it has a chance to mix with the CO2. After that all you introduce is CO2, so the percentage of O2 by volume is going to decrease steadily over the consumption time. You will never get all of the oxygen out of the keg. I have never had an issue. So, the question is: what amount is acceptable to you? Personally I say that if there's no detectable change in the beer, then I'm below that threshold.
Are you using corny kegs? I've found that I can fill them completely with liquid by going in the 'out' valve and bleeding sanitizer out the pressure relief valve. Then just force the liquid out with gas and you can be assured that the keg is void of air. I also feel confident in 'blanketing' vessels by using a sparge stone on the end of the CO2 tubing. There are certain conditions in my cellar that cause the CO2 to become visible as it leaves the stone (picture Elvira), and it's then easy to see that the stone causes the gas to come out gently filling the vessel from the bottom up (assuming the stone is on the bottom, of course) with no mixing of air. This is also an effective method of completely evacuating a vessel of air, but I rarely go there with the size of my tanks. I have no data for you on this but I've seen it with me own eyes, and practice it on a regular basis. CO2 (or argon) will have a temporary blanketing effect that lasts for at least an hour or so before significant diffusion occurs; a useful fact for transfers.
No offense, this is way over thinking the matter, and is not "brew science". Most everyone on here "burps" their keg to purge, why, because it works.
Naptha and a match. Hope you are fond of Roggenbier.
I flood the keg with CO2 for one minute with the lid off, rack the beer in to the bottom gently, seal it, flood it, vent it. If there's still O2 in there after that, F it.


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The official release of MuseScore 2.0 is still yet to come, but we would like you to try out this Beta 2 release to help us find whatever problems may still remain. Please report your findings in the Technology Preview forum on musescore.org, or, if you are sure you have found a bug, in the Issue Tracker.
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The submission deadline for students who wanted to participate in Google Summer of Code 2014 was today on March 21st. In total, we got 35 proposals! In the past 3 weeks, we got in contact with over 20+ students on IRC and on the developer mailing list. Last year, there were 21 proposals
Here is the number of new proposals per day. As expected, this year again it went a bit crazy at the end of the period!
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sesirene on 7/26/2014 10:15:00 PM more reviews by sesirene
Age: 30-35 Skin: Acne-prone, Fair-Medium Hair: Black Eyes: Brown
This one is my new favourite. I rarely finished any powder and repurchase any powder foundation, because of my skin is easily broke out. It has good coverage and smooth finished. I think the grinder has done the job properly. I usually don't like powder foundation because it looks cakey and not natural. But this one is very smooth on my face. Overall, it has meet my expecation for daily foundation. Although it is quite expensive but i would last for 4 months. If you have oily face like me, you have to retouch in the afternoon and you good to go.
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meBi on 3/1/2013 8:59:00 AM more reviews by meBi
Age: 30-35 Skin: Oily, Medium Hair: Black Eyes: Brown
Good product, i like it, love it. I use sand beige, it is good choice for my skin. My skin is too oily on T zone, but it controls a bit rather than some others I used before
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AJOHN020 on 1/19/2013 4:05:00 AM more reviews by AJOHN020
Age: 30-35 Skin: Normal, Fair, Neutral Hair: Blond, Wavy, Medium Eyes: Grey
love this stuff. Ive got menage et trois and english rose and the are beautiful. they go on very nice and pigmented, Im going to get more colors!!!!
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maylan on 11/9/2012 2:45:00 AM more reviews by maylan
Age: 30-35 Skin: Dry, Medium Hair: Black Eyes: Brown
Great product. I like the grinding. It is easy to controll the amount of product you want to use. Great coverage. I am NC35 and "medium" color is perfect for me.
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*TOP REVIEWER* emysiu on 9/8/2012 2:51:00 PM more reviews by emysiu
Age: 25-29 Skin: Combination, Medium, Warm Hair: Black, Wavy, Medium Eyes: Brown
Somewhere halfway between 4 and 5 lippies, to be accurate. I bought this mostly because of the grinding! You twist the top part and it grates powder of the block, which you can dust off with a brush/powder puff. I'm MAC NC35 and went with the Soft Beige, which is a tad bit on the pale side for me, but blends in with my complexion quite quickly. It smoothes out imperfections really well and looks very natural. I wouldn't apply this with a heavy hand. It's not meant for that. My skin is on the oily side, but this has really smooth application and doesn't accentuate any dry parts of my skin. As for absorbing oil, don't depend on this to do so. I layer with MAC blot powder for that. It hasn't broken me out or given me any skin irritations. It also has a really nice vanilla lotion smell. I really have no complaints about this powder, except that it is a bit expensive. I would buy this at Cherry Culture with a coupon code, because it's not worth the retail price. Overall, this is a nice powder that is worth a try.
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blacksophie on 8/29/2012 11:04:00 AM more reviews by blacksophie
Age: 25-29 Skin: Oily, Tan Hair: Black Eyes: Black
Pros :
- Great coverage
- long lasting , even on extreme oily skin
- Nice packaging
- smooth and matte finish, looks good on oily skin
- great for oily skin
- Poor color range, i bought in sand beige (a lil bit too white) but the medium one is way too red
- quiet pricey
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- use powder puff instead of brush, better finishing without ruined the foundation
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radiosonde on 6/24/2012 9:27:00 PM more reviews by radiosonde
Age: 19-24 Skin: Very Oily, Fair-Medium Hair: Brunette, Wavy, Coarse Eyes: Brown
I'm spending my summer in a tropical climate, and it has completely wreaked havoc on my already extremely oily skin. Since a lot of other brands are not readily available where I am, I decided to try the NYX Grinding Powder as a last resort. The price is really steep for an NYX product ($34 where I am), but I definitely think it's worth it. It actually keeps the oil at bay, keeps my skin looking naturally matte, but doesn't make my skin look chalky or like I have makeup pancaked on. HG product for me for sure!
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sbiringer on 5/4/2012 2:42:00 PM more reviews by sbiringer
Age: 30-35 Skin: Acne-prone, Olive Hair: Brown Eyes: Brown
Just received this in the mail today. I wish Ulta carried it in store so choosing a color to match skin tone would be a lot easier. I bought this in soft beige. I was using Mac studio fix powder foundation. I get better coverage with Nyx and I don't have to use as much to get the medium coverage I desire. I use Skin79 BB cream and apply this with a kabuki brush then a bronzer for the last step. Helps to minimize my pores and blemishes. I will definitely buy this again!
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LenaInJkt on 4/14/2012 2:29:00 PM more reviews by LenaInJkt
Age: 36-43 Skin: Oily, Tan Hair: Brown Eyes: Brown
Yeah, I'm kinda surprise this product don't get more love. I got the 01 Nude (am NC 25-ish), and it's slightly to light for me, except I do have some darker foundationsI need to finish, so it's a perfect combo.
- yellow toned color
- medium coverage
- can be used as foundation if you buff it into your face
- packaging: i love the grinding packaging! so convenient for the way i use powder; no need to pour into shifter top or tap tap elsewhere. you can do right there where the powder come out!
- price is a bit steep, but i've managed to never pay full retail price. just peel your eyes around for the sales!
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*TOP REVIEWER* Beautyy on 3/7/2012 10:08:00 AM more reviews by Beautyy
Age: 19-24 Skin: Acne-prone, Fair-Medium Hair: Black, Wavy, Medium Eyes: Hazel
First of all, the lightest color this comes in is Nude. It was way too dark for me. I didn't see the powder as anything special at all. For $25 I could have went to MAC. the only thing I liked about it was the packaging although it is extremely bulky.
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The group has also taken issue with the casino operator's dismissal of them as a mere minority group.
Bruce Bennett, the Jones Day partner who is advising the second-lien group, commented via e-mail, saying, "Although the indenture allows 30% of the holders of a relevant issue to give notice of defaults, the notice delivered yesterday was given by holders of more than 50% of the largest issue of [Caesars Entertainment Operating Co.] second-lien notes, not holders of a minority."
Caesars acknowleged the notice of default from the group of holders of $3.7 billion in 10% second-lien notes due Dec. 15, 2018 issued by the company's operating subsidiary, Caesars Entertainment Operating Co. (CEOC), in a regulatory filing Friday.
The notice claims that certain asset sales out of their subsidiary constitute a default, as does the release of the parent company's guarantee of CEOC's debt. Caesars also responded to the notice of default with a statement Friday: "We will not allow our company, our employees and the communities in which we operate to be held hostage by a minority of holders whose interests are contrary to the long-term health of the company." The notes governed by that second-lien indenture account for about $3.7 billion of CEOC's total $18 billion debt load. Sources see the default notice as a maneuver for the second-lien group, which includes hedge funds Canyon Capital Advisors LLC, Oaktree Capital Management LLC and Appaloosa Management LP, to get a seat at the negotiating table. "We see merits in the bondholder allegations and we see the notice as a necessary first step to pursue creditor rights in the face of the aggressive actions by the sponsors," debt research firm CreditSights Inc. said in a June 8 report. Creditsights believes the second-liens are making a case that, if it is correct, would benefit second-lien and first-lien bondholders at CEOC, but would be negative for classes of first-lien bank debt, legacy bonds and bonds issued by two other subsidiaries, Caesars Entertainment Resort Properties LLC and Caesars Growth Partners LLC. If this notice of default forced CEOC to file for bankruptcy in the near-term, when it is "flush with cash," that outcome would have "mixed" benefit for creditors, CreditSights said. "[Creditors] would have enhanced recoveries...but they would otherwise have received this cash as coupon payments over the next couple of years." Creditsights understands that Caesars has 60 days to respond to the default notice. For now, the casino operator is providing limited commentary on its legal argument against the bondholders.Check Out Our Best Services for Investors
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Last Monday, Councilman Jimmy Van Bramer (D-Sunnyside) and representatives from the City Parks Foundation, Partnerships for Parks, the Greening Western Queens Initiative and civic leaders planted a tree on 43rd Street and 47th Avenue in honor of Earth Day.
The ceremonial planting began the process of replanting more than 70 downed trees in the two neighborhoods this spring.
Following the superstorm, Van Bramer's office coordinated with the Greening Western Queens Initiative to locate trees that were damaged or ripped out as a result of the intense winds.
The storm toppled more than 7,000 trees in the borough; among them were seven of the mature trees that gave Andrews Grove in Long Island City its nickname, Shady Park.
Since the storm a friends group has formed to decide how the park will look in the future and Van Bramer helped secure $10,000 from Warner Bros. and JetBlue to buy larger trees than the ones the Parks Department would be able to provide.


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Earlier this month, a carload of individuals was bumped from behind, then someone tried to steal a child from inside the car and punched a man in the face who was riding in the back seat of the car that was bumped.
A Lancaster man is facing assault charges after a terrifying ordeal in which he allegedly pulled his girlfriend from her sister's house and held her against her will, at one point in a ditch.
Instead of letting that Christmas tree take up space in a landfill, state natural resources officials suggest giving it a second life by putting it to good use for fish or wildlife.
I gotta be truthful here, a lot of folks make up tales about the elves who live and work with Santa Claus year in and year out.
Pleasant Ridge Presbyterian Church has been donated several acres of land on which its pastor foresees plans for positive church growth and help to the local community.
Founded in 1885, Pleasant Ridge will celebrate its 130th anniversary in 2015, said Sandra Jones-Izzard, elder clerk of session at the church.
She said the Pleasant Ridge Presbyterian Church family has been at its Clinton Avenue location since 1985.
VAN WYCK – Occasional showers early Saturday, Dec. 20, did not dampen the Christmas spirit in Van Wyck. Volunteers and firefighters gathered at the community center at 11 a.m. to load and distribute gifts they had prepared for angel tree children and fruit baskets for area seniors. Santa (aka Dennis Straight) arrived in time to help load the gifts and then they were off, with firefighter Chris Madden at the wheel and Santa riding "shotgun."
For 28 years, Denny Neilson served in the S.C. House, losing her seat in 2012 after her old legislative district was redrawn following the 2010 U.S. Census.
An early morning fire claimed the life of a Lancaster man, early morning. Tuesday, Dec. 23.
The obituary deadines for the Dec. 24, 26, 31 and Jan. 2 editions of The Lancaster News are as follows:
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In the sixth week of donations to the Ward Faulkenberry Sr. Memorial Christmas Basket Fund, more than $8,000 has been collected.
The annual basket fund is spearheaded by HOPE (Helping Other People Effectively) in Lancaster, a non profit, faith-based organization, that provides short-term emergency assistance to families in crisis.


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As most of you have heard by now, Amy Winehouse was found dead in her London apartment.
Unfortuatenly, no matter how many times she tried to go rehab, she has finally lost the battle with drugs and alcohol joining the infamous 27 club. (influential rock music artists who died at the age of 27.)
Jimi Hendrix - Autopsy showed he asphyxiated on vomit after combining sleeping pills with wine.
Janis Joplin - Probable heroin overdose.
Jim Morrison - Cause of death listed as "heart failure"; however, no autopsy was performed.
Kurt Cobain - Ruled as suicide by shotgun.
Robert Johnson - Unknown, but typically credited to strychnine poisoning.
Brian Jones - Drowned in a swimming pool. The coroner's report stated "death by misadventure."
Ron McKernan - Gastrointestinal hemorrhage associated with alcoholism.
Jean-Michel Basquit – Speedbal overdose.
Amy Winehouse – TBD – autoposy on the way.
I know this news does not come as shocker to most of us since we all saw it coming. I'm personally surprised she lasted until age 27. I did root for her to get her shit together but after her latest perforamnce in Belgrade, it was pretty clear she was not going to clean up her act.
After this "performance," Winehouse canceled her European tour. It's a shame to see someone with so much talent self-destruct.
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This a flavorful "casserole" without the noodles and rice found in traditional casseroles. Sorry no photo with this one... family ate it too quick!Submitted by: JOEKNEE
With 7 grams of carbs per creamy serving of this casserole, adding bread or pasta just seems like overkill. Submitted by: SAPPHIRE983
Delicious, creamy low carb soup. Comfort food! Submitted by: BRISAR
This is my first try at homemade soup and it turned out great! I like my soup with lots of chewing in every bite, so if you like yours more liquidy, you might want to add some more broth. Submitted by: LEANVIXEN
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Great Healthy way to have Chicken Freid Chicken. The left over flour makes a great gravySubmitted by: JNORMAN1969
At approx 6g (net) carbs per serving, this makes a great alternative to a higher carb cold weather favorite. Substitue your favorite vegetable for even greater variety!Submitted by: VBMOM2010
This is an adjusted recipe from Linda's Low Carb Chicken Divan. I didn't have any heavy cream and I don't like Curry powder so I used Chili powder instead. Submitted by: CATHYT927
Low carb and very yummy! I threw this together with ingredients I had on hand and it turned out delicious! My husband and daughter could not get enough of it! I love crockpot recipes, especially in winter. You can use low fat/reduced sodium cream of chicken soup if you want to reduce fat and sodium more and serve this over rice or wide egg noodles if you aren't watching carbs.
Serve as is for low carb or with rice. A rich and tasty curry dish!Submitted by: MIMISPARK
This rich versatile low carb recipe can be served as is or added to other veggies or pasta. My fav is cutting the breasts into pcs and serving this recipe with penne pasta(when not on low carb!)......yummmmmmy!Submitted by: MIMISPARK
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I love Mexican Food and need some without all the carbs. Hope you enjoy!Submitted by: DOC_33
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You don't use all the egg and flour, so the calorie count is less than it shows. Submitted by: SNOOPYMOWING
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My first experiment with chicken nuggets... They fell apart, so I might need more mayo or more 'something else'... They worked well as BIG nuggets to be eaten with forks. Still sooo yum!Submitted by: JEZWYN
No noodles! Use homemade broth and don't skim the fat to give it more flavorSP has calculated high sodium but I think it was from "packaged" chicken broth. I make my own by saving chicken carcasses after we're finished with rotisserie chickens so I think the real sodium content is MUCH lower.Submitted by: LISA32989
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A snack, a meal, just plain delicious Submitted by: CHEFMICHELLE123
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Chapter 31 : Beautiful
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I punch James Sirius Potter in the face, right before his party is busted by the cops (yeah, happy fucking birthday, mate). Then Ryan Fisherthe boy of my fantasies, the Official Dreamboat of Hogwarts, the one who must always be referred to by his full name because he was Ryan bloody Fisher, for Merlins sakebrings me, via a dastardly broomstick ride through the night, to his house.
Where he lived.
Where he slept.
...Was I dreaming right now?
The Fisher abode was rather big for an apartment. From the looks of things, Ryans parents were pretty well off. I couldnt gather much in the dark, except for a wide living space with modern furniture and a gleaming flat screen. The opposite wall was made completely of glass, with a glorious view of sleepy-looking buildings and a bright sapphire sky. Milky moonlight pressed itself insistently, almost lovingly, against the giant, cool windowa lonely gleaming light in a quiet sea of darkness. Shadows slunk and curled into the corners. The air was hushed. Static.
While Id been making myself wonderfully useful by standing around and gaping like a moron, Ryan had shut and locked the door behind him, dropping his keys on a fancy, oriental-style table by the door. Pff. At my house, we didnt have door tables. Obviously, the Fisher flat was high-class. I bet they even had arrangements of wax fruit on their kitchen counters and little bowls of potpourri in their bathrooms.
We used to have potpourri, once, but then Aidan thought it was Japanese candy and ate it all. One hospital trip and a 200-pound medical bill later, and now we used plug-in air fresheners from IKEA.
Listen, Ryan murmured from behind me, and I automatically tensed. My parents are sleeping right now, and the floors here are really creaky, so
Step where you step, gotcha. I knew the drill. Id had plenty of practice from countless summer nights spent trying to sneak Dom or Aidan back home after theyd gone to a party and had one-too-many Firewhiskeys. I was quite good at getting past parents by now, as well as leaping back and forth between all the non-creaky floorboards of my house. Ah, teenage delinquency.
Ryan rewarded my quick-thinking with a grin and a thumbs up. Alright, follow me.
Carefully, we crept quietly through the apartment, treading softly across the hardwood floors. It felt like the silence was closing in on usI could hear every breath, every footstep as we padded down a long, dark hallway with walls covered by canvases of modern art that looked pretty similar to my preschool-era finger paintings.
Finally, we stopped at a gleaming mahogany door and Ryan, pressing a finger to his lips, cracked it open.
I paused, absorbing the sight of Ryan Fisher's room. It was hugeprobably bigger than the whole first floor of my housewith its own bathroom and a bed that Hagrid could comfortably relax in. In the murky dark, I could barely make out the shapes of a desk with a humming, state-of-the-art computer, a large wardrobe, and the latest Firebolt leaning against the wall. Also, a guitar. A guitar.
The boy played Quidditch and guitar... Now that was just cruel.
Hey, so normally Id sleep on the couch outside and let you have the bed, but there's the problem of my parents. Mum would realize Id snuck you in, she'd pitch a fit... you know. Im afraid were both going to have to hide out in here. Sorry." Ryan shrugged, referring to his room as if it were some cramped cave in the middle of the wilderness and not a luxurious chamber worthy of a prince or MTV cribs, at the very least.
I shook my head hastily. Its fine. Trust me. This is completely, totally fine.
Alright, he nodded, brow furrowed with concern, moonlight from the window gleaming off his golden hair. So you dont mind sharing the bed? I mean, I could sleep on the floor He added hastily.
No, no, its cool! My voice jumped an octave as I quickly rearranged my face into my best imitation of a totally not freaked out expression. I dont mind, its all cool. Hmm, lets count how many times Aggy can say the word cool in one sentence, shall we? Seriously, dont worry it. I'm cool. You're cool. This whole situation is just... cool."
I trailed off lamely into silence, and Ryan stared, smiling slightly and looking adorably confused.
Um, I said finally, just to say something and prove that I was a human being capable of normal speech. Can I use your computer?
He brightened the weird moment between us already forgotten and nodded. Sure! Im just going to shower.
Thanks. I half-grimaced, half-smiled, and then Ryan was gone, swinging the bathroom door shut behind him, disappearing with nothing but a crack of golden light and the noise of a showerhead rasping to life.
The minute I switched on Ryans purring silver computer, I logged on to WizBook (yay for being a stereotypical teenager!), the glow of the screen lighting up the sleepy room almost eerily. A blinking purple number kindly alerted me to twenty-two notifications.
Id been tagged in a bunch of pictures from the party already, all from obnoxious albums with names like BEST BASH EVER! and Happy Birthday James! and, most creative of all, Busted LOL!
I hate people.
Id been poked by Fred and, more disturbingly, Monty Schwitzheiner, the weird kid in Hufflepuff who was always tucking the bottom of his pants into his socks and eating paper. Okay. Moving on.
One friend request from Martin Loehman, the one-man, German Bartending Extraordinaire. Accept. Good lord, his default photo was a picture of him cuddling with a bottle of Tequila. The kid needed help.
And on top of it all...I had thirteen new messages, all from a very frantic Dom.
Dominique Weasley: December 24th, 3:19 AM.
Hi. Remember me? Its ur best friend. CALL ME.
Dominique Weasley: December 24th, 3:26 AM.
Where are you? did u make it out of the party? im with the boys and we r all very worried abt you. call me!
Dominique Weasley: December 24th, 3:32 AM.
aggy. this is ur mother. i am on doms wizbook trying to contact you. where did u go? we have sent out a search party. the whole auror department is looking for u.
...JK LOL. its me dom. haaaa sorry im still a little tipsyyyy from the party CAPSLOCK wooooo sljdfklsdjfklsjd
but seriously.
call me.
Dominique Weasley: December 24th, 3:45 AM.
ok. this shit isnt funny anymore. call me right now.
Dominique Weasley: December 24th, 3:48 AM.
call me.
Dominique Weasley: December 24th, 3:48 AM.
call me.
Dominique Weasley: December 24th, 3:49 AM.
call me.
Dominique Weasley: December 24th, 3:49 AM.
call me.
Dominique Weasley: December 24th, 3:52 AM.
aidan is worried about u.
Dominique Weasley: December 24th, 3:52 AM.
and so am i.
Dominique Weasley: December 24th, 3:52 AM.
call me.
Dominique Weasley: December 24th, 3:52 AM.
call me.
Dominique Weasley: December 24th, 3:54 AM.
I sighed, rubbing my eyes fiercely, and then re-opened them to the blinking light of the screen. The temptation to just slam the lid down and crawl into Ryans bed (Ryans bed, Ryans bed... It felt so weird saying that) was itching... But I couldnt leave Dom hanging like that. I, out of all people, knew how it felt to be worried about someone. I owed her at least one phone call to let her know I was conscious and still breathing.
Feeling very much like some evil villain in a bad action movie, I spun around in Ryans wheely chair and whipped out my crappy cell phone (it was clamshell style, roughly the size and shape of a brick, and probably made in the early 90s. The number? 1-800-SWAG), flipping it on. Sixteen missed calls. All from a mix of Dom and Aidan, and even one from Evelyn. Aww. Nice to know they cared.
My gaze darted around surreptitiously, trying to find a place I could make the call without waking up Ryans parents... And then my eyes caught sight of the large balcony jutting out from the front side of the room. Of course.
He played Quidditch and guitar, and he had a private balcony. I might just have to get a sex-change for this kid.
I bounded over to the sliding glass door. After a minute of cursing and fumbling with a lock that even rocket scientists would have trouble with, I stepped out into the open.
A blast of biting winter air slammed against me, and I gasped, my breath coming out in one icy puff. It was beautiful out here tiny snowflakes were drifting peacefully through the sky, and it was quiet except for the occasional honking car or barking dog. But Lord Almighty, it was cold. Silently cursing the climate, the earths rotation, and the fact that my mum and Arnold were probably lying on some sunny equatorial beach right now, I punched in Doms number.
It rang twice before Aidan picked up.
AGATHA MARIE BENNETT, WHERE THE HELL HAVE YOU BEEN? There was rock music blaring in the background, and random voices shouting incoherently. I rolled my eyes, holding the phone away from my ear.
Honestly, I dont understand where this Marie business is coming from, we both know my middle name is
I dont care, he cut across brusquely. We were looking all over for you! Do you know how worried we were?
As if on cue, there was a loud crash on the other end and then a muttered "...There goes the kitchen lamp." Several people in the background burst into hysterical guffaws.
Yeah, sounds like you lot were real bent out of shape, I mumbled darkly, hugging myself to stop the shivers.
Everyone's drunk, Aidan explained, voice brimming with disdain. I had to lug them all the way from the party; we barely escaped the cops. By the way, you wouldnt happen to know how James' nose got broken, would you?
There was a long pause. Aidans voice had sounded all too casual for it to just be an offhand question. He definitely suspected something.
Um... I mumbled, fiercely racking my brain for some believable excuse or story. Well...
A raccoon and some German tourists
Never mind. I just remembered that I dont want to hear it. Listen, Aidan began, and it was weird to hear him sound so brusque and serious. He sounded like... well, like me. Its all going to shit right now. I could really use your help. Ah, now that was more like the Aidan we knew and loved. Were at Doms, everybodys going bloody crazy... Oh, and we lost Fred.
YOU LOSTyou lost Fred? I hissed into the phone, trying my best to control my volume and temper. Great. Just what we needed right now. An inebriated Weasley let loose on civil society at four in the sodding morning.
Yeah. Also, James is losing a lot of blood cause of his nose, Martins passed out somewhere, and Dom keeps leaning out the window and crying about how nobody loves her. I justI really need help. My brother sounded completely hopeless. I could picture him now, running around and frantically trying to pick up after everyone (though for some reason, my imagination gave him a flowery apron and curlers in his hair, granny-style). As funny as it was to envision him struggling, I had to admit the kid really was at a loss.
I probably should have felt sympathy for him, but just thinking about him being The Responsible One for once... Well, it kind of made me smile.
I wish I could, Aidan, but Im sort of... stuck right now. I expected to feel guilty for turning my brother down like this, but instead I was just relieved that I didnt have to deal with the whole mess. Did that make me a horrible person?
Then again, why should I have to be responsible for them and all their craziness? I was sick of picking up after the whole lot; they could fend for themselves for one night, couldn't they? And the last thing I wanted to do right now was see Potters stupid bloody (quite literally) face.
Youre stuck? What do you mean youre stuckEVELYN, FOR GODS SAKE, STOP TRYING TO TAKE YOUR PANTS OFF! AND CAN SOMEONE PLEASE CLEAN UP THAT FUCKING LAMP? OH, SOD IT ALL!
I sighed, rubbing my forehead in stress. My nose and fingers were slowly turning numb from the cold. Okay, okay. Aidan! Aidan! I cried, trying to catch my brothers attention as he dropped the phone and started screaming bloody murder at all our friends. WILL YOU LISTEN TO ME?
Yeah, sorry? Aidan piped up, back on the line and breathing heavily.
Alright, I began slowly, Pick up a pen and write this down, okay?
There was some fumbling, and then Aidan grunted. Ready.
Use Episkey for Potters nosethat should stop the bleeding. Youre at Doms, right? I barreled on, not waiting for an answer. I was on a roll, motherfuckers. Then check the medicine cabinet in the master bathroom, Im pretty sure theres a potion to get rid of pain. Itll be in a light blue vial... There. That seemed to ease the guilt simmering in my stomach a bit.
I continued. There should also be a calming draught in the pantrygive that to Evelyn. Then, check that Martins still breathing. Cover him up with a blanket if you can find one. As for Dom, heres what you domind you, its really specific: Sing her the first two verses of End of the Road' by Boyz II Men while gently smoothing her hair. Not patting it. Smoothing. Then feed her exactly two pieces of pineapple and let her lean on your shoulder. Once she starts dozing off, you can carry her to a bedroom where shell hopefully pass out.
I paused.
Oh, and Reparo for the lamp. Obviously.
I... Fine, fine. Alright. This better work. Aidan sounded tense, but there was a hint of gratitude in his tone.
It will trust me. Im going to try and call Freddy, okay? Good luck.
Yeah, yeah, Aidan groaned. Thanks... Youre a lifesaver.
"Uh-huh." With that, I hung up and dialed Fred. It took me a while to find his number since he had previously saved himself in my phone under the name Brown Sugar,' and I had forgotten.
It didnt even do one complete ring before someone picked up.
YOOOOOO! If it isnt my favorite ginger in the WHOLE WIDE WORLD, HOLLA! High praise, you know, considering who Im related to, Freddy slurred, guffawing, into the phone, cheerful and completely oblivious to the fact that he was in a lot of trouble.
You are in a lot of trouble. What can I say? I dont like to beat around the bush.
Huh? What are you on about, Aggy? This is the best night ever! This was followed by a long string of woo-hooing, Tarzan yells, and probably the most horrendous rendition of the chorus of Ive Had The Time of My Life that Ive ever heard. I rolled my eyes, holding the phone away from my ear until hed finished.
The minute he stopped, I opened my mouth and let him have it. I didnt care if he was drunk and clueless, he was being an idiot. More so than usual. I mean, it was four AM, for gods sakes! I should not be babysitting a barely-conscious, intoxicated Weasley who thinks its funny to play Hide and Seek in the middle of a cop bust! I should be snuggling into bed right now and maybe creepily watching Ryan Fisher while he sleeps! Was there no justice in this world anymore?
Fred, can you please find it in yourself to shut up and actually listen to me, for once? This is a big deal! Everyones been looking for you; weve been searching all over town! Where the hell are you? Were worried sick!
There was a long, somber pause. For a minute, all I could hear was Freddys breathing on the other end, and I thought I might have gone too far with the yelling.
And then, much to my absolute horror, Fred started making these soft, whimpering noisesmuch akin to those of a dying animalthat could only mean one thing:
Oh my godFred... I stared at the speaker in disbelief, and then put the phone back to my ear. Are you crying?
But I didnt need any confirmation. I knew, in my heart and in the dread pooling in my stomach, that Fred Weasleysix-feet-two male Gryffindor, one of the best Beaters Hogwarts Quidditch had ever seenwas crying like a little girl.
Its justso TOUCHINGto know that you guys CARE, And that was his breaking point. With a very manly sniffle, Freddy Weasley started to wailquietly and patheticallyinto the phone.
So Fred was a bit of an emotional drunk.
Good to know.
Freddy, I am not emotionally or psychologically equipped to handle this right now.
You guys are like family to me!
Please stop."
Promise me well stay friends for ever!
Sure, Fred, forever and ever. Now can you knock it off with the crying? Its making me uncomfortable.
I love you guys soooo much! Listen, listen: Ive come up with a plan, he paused, perking up a bit. When we all grow up, Evelyn and I are going to get married
No, listenand were going to have a baby and make you and James the godparents! And then Evelyn and I will die in some tragic car accident, and you two will be left to look after the kid! See how genius I am? Looking after our child will push you two together and help you realize your burning love for each once you start changing its diapers and having fights loaded with weird sexual tension and stuff! Itll be just like that movie Dom made us go see at the theatre that one time we got kicked out for having a popcorn fight! And then you guys will fall in love and get married, and Aidan and Dom will be Best Man and Maid of Honor at the wedding, and everyone will live happily ever after! ...Well, except for Eve and I because well be dead. He paused. And I suspect the kid wont be too thrilled that his parents are goners
Freddy, that sounds like a lovely plan, and you can tell me all about it later, I said, trying to keep my voice as patient as possible. This kid was a piece of work. But first, I need to know where you are.
Oh. OH. And the light-bulb went off. Lumos. Right... Im in some dudes car.
There was a long pause.
"What," I said flatly.
Yeah... You see, once the cops busted us and we got off The Floater, Aidan and them went one way and I went the other. I was kind of lost, and I was running down the street trying not to get caught when I saw a car driving by. So I flagged it down and, well, just hopped in.
Alright, let me get this straight: you are drunk, in a strangers car, with no idea where youre going?
Hey! Ill have you know this is not a white creeper van! He paused. Its blue.
Hes not a stalker-weirdo, Freddy said defensively, as if I had just been insulting one of his closest and oldest friends. His name is Paul.
I literally had to take a second to compose myself.
His names Paul, is it? Oh, okay, well that solves everything! Im sure Pauls a real stand-up guy! Im sure he makes a habit out of walking grannies across the street and saving little wittle kittens from trees! I'm sure it's never occurred to Paul to do something bad like abduct a drunk teenager and harvest his internal organs and sell them ON THE INTERNET!"
There was a long pause. For a moment, I was worried that Fred might start crying again.
And then:
Theres no need to get sassy, Aggy, he mumbled, feeling obviously wounded.
I sighed, squeezing my eyes shut, and rubbed at my temples with the fingers of my free hand. Stay calm, Agatha. You can do this. Okay. You know what can I speak to this Paul character, please? It was the only logical option I could think of. Talking to Freddy wasnt going to get me anywhere. Hopefully, I could convince this Paul character to spare Fred's liver and kidneys, and instead just drive him to Doms.
I practiced some deep breathing exercises as I waited, trying to find my inner zen. Dragonfly would be proud.
Suddenly, there was a gruff voice on the line. Paul here.
Hi, Paul, I said as sweetly as possible. Im so sorry about my friend.
There was a heavy pause.
Yeah. He hasnt stopped crying the whole time we've been driving, Paul began meaningfully, sounding more than a little concerned. "Is that normal?"
I winced. Yeah, yeah it is. Listen "
It's either that or he sings"
And not very well, I might add
Once again, sorry.
Is he, er, ill? Mentally, I mean?"
I took in a deep breath. Yes, he's fine. Just very, very drunk. Listen, Im going to need a favor... Could you possibly drop my friend off?
There was another pause.
And then Paul said, very shrewdly. What's in it for me?
Um, the knowledge that you did something nice for a fellow member of the human race? I suggested hopefully.
He heaved a heavy sigh. Alright, I suppose so. But only because you asked nicely."
Thank you, I groaned in relief, my shoulders losing their tension as I finally relaxed. And then, before Paul could change his mind, I clapped my cellphone shut and strode back into the room.
Ryan was just getting out of the shower when I slid the door closed behind me. He was ruffling his dripping hair with a towel... and clad in very loose-fitting pajama bottoms and a flimsy t-shirt that was sticking to his wet chest.
Oh hey, he said cheerily, oblivious to my hormonal ogling, and tossed the towel on the floor. Seeing my expression and the phone in my hand, he grimaced knowingly. Boy troubles?
My laughter bordered dangerously on hysteria. The warmth of the room was so dizzyingly inviting, it made me loopy. Theres no boy to have troubles with.
Ryan arched an eyebrow, turning towards his exquisitely carved, shiny mahogany dresser and yanking open the top drawer. I watched him, anxious, my fingers fidgeting and flipping the shell to my phone absentmindedly. What about you and James Potter?
With a very definitive snap, the lid to my phone broke off and fell onto Ryans cushy cream carpeting. I gasped and dropped quickly to my knees, hoping to Dear Merlin above that my hair was hiding the blush blooming across my face.
What? I squeaked at chipmunk pitch, hands shaking as I scrambled for the broken pieces of my phone. RIP Swagmobile, you will be missed. James Potter? Nonot in a million yearsIve, uh, never heard that name in my lifeWhat?I plead The Fifth!No hablo ingles!
Ryan turned around, leaning against the dresser as he watched the spectacle that was A Genuine Agatha Bennett Freakout. His eyebrows were raised in amusement. And that just gave me the answer to my question.
I clambered onto the white duvet of Ryans bed, perching on the edge and trying to assume as casual a position as I could. I shook out my hair, pursing my lips in attempted nonchalance. Great, now I just looked like I was trying to pose for swimsuit modeling. How did normal people act, again? I seemed to have forgotten.
Take it from me, Ryan, there is absolutely nothing going on between James Potter and I.
He nodded firmly. Mhmm. I could tell especially from the way you punched him in the face at the party.
My mouth dropped open. I looked incredulously around the room, my eyes landing on anywhere but on him. You saw that?
He grinned. Youve got a mean right hook.
Oh my god, I dropped everythingthe Swagmobile, its amputated shellinto my lap and buried my face in my hands. I am so mortified.
There was a long silence. For a moment, I thought that Ryan might have left, abandoning me in his room so that I could stew in my embarrassment alone. But then I felt the gentle pressure from his hand on my shoulder.
Whyd you do it, Agatha? He asked quietly. His proximity a couple months ago would have set my nerves a-tingling and my inner-self frolicking with joy, but now... It was different. Now, it didnt set my nerves on fire. It was just a hand. On my shoulder. Sure, it felt comforting and warmbut that was it. Nothing more.
If I knew, Id tell you, I moaned into my palms. Ryan chuckled, slowly sitting besides me as the bed creaked under us.
Youre a funny girl, Agatha, he mused, smiling.
I removed my face from my hands to glare at him. Thanks.
No, I mean that in a good way. Youre smart, and youre genuine, and you dont take crap from people. Thats something to be admired.
Its also something that gets people tossed in jail for assault and batter, apparently, I said in complete seriousness, and Ryan chuckled again. Would you stop it! Im trying to wallow here!
I cant help it, he held out his hands defensively, grinning widely. You make me laugh.
I shook my head, but I could feel the itchings of a smile tweaking at my own lips. If you must know, Potter and I... Well, its complicated.
I can see that.
We dont like each other.
As indicated by the punch.
Yes, I smiled. It had been a good punch. Necessary? No. Justified? Maybe.
You betcha.
But... Something happened? Between you two? Ryan prompted, grey eyes wide with concern.
Where to even begin? Not just something, but...everything. Potter was the boy who drove me mad, the boy who said all the wrong things just to get under my skin. He had seen me at my absolute worst, but I didnt even know his favorite color. We had fought together, slept togetherwith us, it was always extremes. He had chased after me, but also walked away without another glance back. He didnt know me at all, and yet he could predict my every move, guess what I was going to do before I even realized it myself.
Together, we made no sense.
And, in the end, whatever wed been through didnt mean a thing. Because he was in love with Nora. Because I was nothing but his best friends pesky twin sister. Because we were just, when it came down to it, two people who simply didnt get along. Simple as that. We were nothing less, and we'd definitely be nothing more.
You know, Ryan, Im not feeling too well. I think Im going to go to bed. The faintest hints of nausea were swirling inside my stomach. I knew Ryan was waiting for an answer, but I couldn't bring myself to give him one. Instead, I swallowed hard and stood up, brushing myself off.
Alright, Ryan shrugged easily, and I almost had to do a double-take. I had been expecting him to protest, to badger me with more questions. After all, I was used to hanging around three relentless, stubborn Gryffindor boys who refused to rest until they had what they wantedanswers to uncomfortably personal questions includednot to mention a High Inquisitor of a best friend. Ryan letting me go just like that was... Well, unexpected.
Oh and, um, heres a change of clothes, Ryan grinned goofily, handing me what he had pulled out from his dresser. Those acid jeans are nice, but unless youre going clubbing in your dreams, Id recommend pajamas.
I grinned goofily back. Only someone like Ryan could pull off such a dorky sense of humor.
Thanks, I said hoarsely, accepting the stack of PJs from him.
And that was that. Simple. Easy. Ryan.
It was nice to have a friend who wasnt eligible for 'mental patient' status, I mused as I stepped inside the hallowed space of golden light and glittering marble that was Ryans bathroom. I sighed, swinging the door shut behind me, and inspected the clothes. There was a simple dark emerald and silver Quidditch shirt, with the Slytherin snake emblazoned on the front and the words FISHER stretching out across the back. I slipped it on, twisting around to see the proud, capital lettering in the larger-than-life mirror.
The shorts were so big on me, I was practically swimming in them. But theyd have to do. I splashed my face with some cold water and flicked off the light, stepping out into the cool darkness of Ryans bedroom.
He was sitting on the bed, leaning over and fiddling with the light switch on the wall. I clambered on to the other side of the bed, trying not to betray my nervousness. Id done this before. Sleeping in the same bed as another guy, I mean. Id done it with... Potter. That one night, when Id been scared and alone and hed slept next to methe side of his body warm and assuring against mine, waking up with our legs tangled, his arm thrown carelessly across my waist...
I gritted my teeth at the thought his name was that list thing I needed floating through my head right now and slipped between the cool sheets.
Your beds, um, comfy, I mumbled to Ryan, who had been observing me with raised eyebrows.
Er, thanks, he grinned, and I quietly berated myself for my stupidity. Your beds comfy? Why not just whip out the fishnets and the smooth jazz music, Aggy? Set the mood a little more?
Really, I was such a seductress it wasn't even funny.
There was a click as Ryan finally switched off the light. In a blink, the whole room was doused in darkness. I could hear some rustling as Ryan rolled over, fluffing with his pillow and getting comfortable. I stayed completely still, too afraid to move.
Goodnight, Agatha.
"Night, Ryan."
There was a long, unbearable silence. I lay there, unblinking, and staring up at the shadowy ceiling above. Next to me, I could feel the warm lump that was Ryan Fisher breathing, quietly and slowly. He was probably already asleep.
...Youre still gay, right?
Goodnight, Aggy.
"Just checking."
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