Parvati Patil

Life on the ship isn't any more exciting, but things are looking somewhat up. I'd almost take another year at school over this. At least we always had an interesting year. Merlin, I'm terrible.

I think this holiday season I'm going to need visits from three spirits to lighten my mood, like that old grumpy bloke from that book.

The other day, I woke up in one of the lounge chairs on the top deck. Some of my things were there, so I assume I've been sleeping up there. I must have gone insane. My back aches.

I vaguely remember the past few weeks. Anyone care to refreshen my memory? I sort of miss being Aphrodite. It was much easier to get men as her.

Is everyone okay?

It is my wish to move my living quarters to the upper portion of this vessel, where I may view the sea and feel the sun upon my skin. I will need laborers to build my new temple, thus any able-bodied men, I would be most thankful. I will also need women for my personal aid and attention. Any mortal willing might find a gift in their possession from their goddess Aphrodite.

[ooc: the following is written in ancient Greek, or whatever language the gods would have spoken, idk haha.]

Such a curious place. Someone must have picked me up during my slumber and returned me to the place of my birth, among the waves. Though I can't seem to grasp them, I find myself upon this large floating rock. I thought perhaps this was a gift from my fathers, a place for rest and play above the sea. But I saw myself mortals upon this land. Surely they would not be able to reach such a paradise if that is what his place is intended for.

Hello, my fellow gods. Are there many of you out there? Or is it only I, all alone?

Does anyone need Damn desperation

Does anyone need a date to the Halloween party?

[Private to Roxanne]
Do you still need a costume made?

Does anyone need help creating a halloween costume? Of the sewing kind, that is. None of the glue and nails construction sort.

Before you all gasp and faint from this revelation, I didn't spend the weekend in the library reading novels or anything. There is a collection of fashion magazines in the one corner, including ones from way in to my future. Let me just say, thank Merlin that clothing in the future isn't all spacey and silver, but still wonderful and beautiful. And not to be conceited, but Lavender and I's designs graced many of the pages. I've been reading Witch Weekly for as long as I can read, and I never thought I'd actually see my name and dresses within its pages. I knew all that studying at school would help me with nothing on my road to success

Has anyone seen Lavender?

...Lav?

I am so very bored. Not even shopping is appealing. And you know I'm serious when I say that.

I want to go home and get on with my life. I can't start building my fashion empire here on the ship, now can I?

I miss my sister. Not even a shag made me feel less lonely. It's strange to not be confusing people because there's someone floating around that looks just like me.

I want to try something I've never done before. Everyone seems to have plenty of fun things to do, all I've done is shop and lay at the spa.

[Private]
Everyone here seems to have companionship. Either they're paired off like we are stuck upon none other than Noah's Ark, or they have a family here whose tree is larger and crazier than the Whomping Willow. I don't like being alone, and no matter how many shoes I buy, doesn't make me feel any better.

My CLOTHES! There has never been a more glorious sight than my closet. However, the shampoo in the shower is coming in as a close second. I think shopping until my feet hurt is in order, then a trip to the spa. And then I might sleep for days and then eat at every restaurant and try to not keep counting all the calories. Except perhaps not the sushi bar, I think I've had enough fish for a lifetime. Next time the ship decides to dock, I'm not getting off unless it's Hawaii or the Bahamas, or some other island with five-star amenities and not an exploding volcano.

Although, I'm a little sad to see the island go. It had it's moments.

Pardon my French, but what the fuck was that?? My wand doesn't fucking work! I'm a mess, and I STILL don't have clothes.

Lavender Sydney Brown: where the hell have you been in my time of a clothes crisis? I demand that you stop shagging being cute with Mr. Finnigan for a few hours and come see me.

Seamus, I'm stealing Lavender and you can't have her back. At least for an afternoon.

How has everyone else's stay on the island been so far? Anyone stumble upon anything worthwhile? Perhaps a restaurant with a French chef?

Ha ha, very funny. Who moved the boat? You know, that big thing that was docked by the shore the other day and has all my clothes on it? I'm stuck here in nothing but my bikini and towel. I don't even have shoes.

This stop at the island suggests to me that this is indeed some sort of holiday cruise that my parents decided to surprise me with for graduation. Then I turn around and see some of the founders of Hogwarts and remember I'm on a crazy ship. But I'm still not complaining. Except for the lack of good-looking single blokes. Don't even get me started on that again. Lavender, come bring your stuff down to one of these tree houses and pick one near me so I don't have to keep going down the hall to see you. Unless you want to stay up on the ship, then you're no fun. But I'd still love you, of course.

I am wondering where the ocean side spa is. You know, with the masseurs who wear little clothing because of the humid tropical temperatures? Yes, I'd like to go there. And does anyone know where I can order service from? It'd be nice to get smoothies delivered to the beach while I'm tanning. Ooh, and you all must see the waterfall near this little lagoon. It's breathtaking. Everybody, I believe we've landed in paradise and it's amazing.

Private to Seamus:
I may or may not have overheard (you know me) that you got in to a little bar fight the other day. You okay?

I'm feeling bloody depressed.

I need to go shopping. Now.

So, I’m just going to be blunt and ask this because, despite the warm weather, life on this ship is becoming boring again: how many of you blokes around here happen to be single and possibly interested in meeting for dinner sometime?

I can’t believe I just basically begged for a shag. a date.

So, now that I think I’ve got back in to the habit of making clothing, does anyone need me to make anything for them? Dresses, shirts, pants, skirts? I don’t have much experience in men’s clothing, but given the infinite amount of free time I have in this place, I’m sure I’ll manage fine. I do want to try and learn how to make shoes as well, but I’ll try with the more simple stuff for now.

I’ve also come to realize I don’t know many of you here. It feels like people are always coming and going, and I can’t keep track. So, is there anyone out there I know that I haven’t spoken to yet? Or seen? This is Parvati Patil, by the way. I would like to meet you all and hopefully hear some good pieces of gossip. Added bonus if you're a bloke.

Lavender, dear? Any luck on finding that thing I asked you to look for for me? I'm terribly bored.

So am I correct in assuming that we do not have to pay for meals here, but we must for anything else, such as shoes? Who's idea was that? Shoes are just as much as a priority as food, we can't all go around barefoot. Especially in the winter, I don't want frostbite. This is rubbish.

But I can't complain about the fact that we don't have to work or anything...is there a way to earn some galleons, you know, without working? I can't keep shopping at the rate I am without more money, but then I wouldn't be Parvati Pail if I didn’t take a trip to the shoppe almost every day. My, this is a dilemma.

I've noticed some people aren't all too happy about this place, but I for one am actually loving it. There's good company, lots of shopping, a spacious guest room, a lovely spa, plus lots of other cruise-like fun. Did I also mention there's no work to be done? Or no places to be or times to get up? Plus, apparently, I have a rather damn good future, owning a fashion business with my best mate. Didn't I tell you all that all the hours we spent flipping through magazines and trying the latest fashions would pay off some day?

Right, so this is Parvati Patil. Anyone know if my sister Padma is here? She looks just like me. Gorgeous, might I add. And yes, I'm the one who still dots my i's with little hearts. Don't bug me about that.