Previous Posts
Su's new Muggle has this for her own reference. It's all Su's previous interactions.
OWL: The War Is Over
November 3, 2004: Lisa sends Su an owl saying that the war is over and it's safe to come back to England. Lisa hints at a past crush on Blaise Zabini, and asks for more jasmine tea.
OWL to Lisa
November 4, 2004: Su responds to Lisa's owl. Su is very ready to leave China, for reasons to be discussed later. She will take Portkeys across Asia and Europe to Stoatshead Hill. She will stay in 1A Copper Towers. Su denies an interest in Blaise (she is interested in the library project because she likes books, end of story), and promises tea.
Su's Reaction to the News
November 4, 2004: There is a Muggle post office in downtown Shanghai, and Su visits her box weekly. Lisa is her own contact in England. Cho Chang was the daugher of the Li's best friends, and Su had always resented Cho's presence in her life. She feels that she betrayed her friends by avoiding the war. She wants to get away from Shanghai--she is tired of the crowds, the myriad sounds and smells, how her relatives give her pitying looks, and the way her parents treat her like a child. She doesn't want to need her parents' approval.
Su Moves In
November 8, 2004: Su takes a portkey to the now-abandoned Platform 9 3/4, then a car to just outside Stoatshead Hill, walking to her final destination. While walking, she remembers leaving China, overcoming her parents' protests until her father was forced to give her his blessing, in order to keep from losing face. She arrives at 1A Copper Towers, her new home, and begins to unpack.
RP: Mandy and the Library
November 10, 2004: Having spent three days cleaning, eliminating the pink roses, and unpacking, Su is ready to get out of the flat. Her mother's having included an extra box of furniture, forcing to Su to get rid of all that previously in her flat, had been a huge headache. As she walks along the river, Su thinks of how she has missed nature; Shanghai has a river, but it's neither peaceful nor quiet. Su runs into her old friend Mandy outside the library, and they catch up. They both apologize for not having written, and talk of their feelings of guilt for not having participated in the war. Su has an unpleasant memory of her father ("You're a halfblood and will end up as some Death Eater's slut if you stay here. You're getting too British. A dutiful daughter wouldn't question her parents' decisions."), and the two decide to walk to Socks. Mandy teases Su about Blaise, and Su unintentionally hits a nerve when she asks about Seamus. Su decides that all men are asses and she doesn't need them, and the two go inside to dine.
OWL: Lisa to Su
November 16, 2004: Lisa drops Su an owl, asking if she's in Stoatshead yet. Su realizes she forgot about the Ravenclaw mixer. Oops. Su apologizes to Lisa--between the time difference and her stomach being unhappy with British food, she's been out of commission for a few days--and invites Lisa to stop by any time.
A Stroll and Chatting With Ernie
November 23, 2004: Waking up much too early in the morning, Su berates herself for secluding herself in the flat and not talking to anyone, and determines to get out that morning. Walking along the river, Su sees a familiar face. Ernie calls out her name, recognizing Su from Lisa's pictures, and Su feels like an idiot for not knowing her friend's old boyfriend. They have a brief chat before Ernie, about to fall over from exhaustion, goes home to Hannah's to sleep.
Su Goes to Visit Lisa
December 1, 2004: Su finally goes to see Lisa, who is a bit surprised by what a beauty Su has become. Lisa catches Su up on some of the gossip over jasmine tea. Su ponders how her old friends have faced all sorts of horrors in the war, while all she had to deal with was her parents' loving overprotectiveness. In telling Lisa about life with all the extended family in one complex, Su slips and tells of her failed relationship: her parents arranged a marriage for her, and Su was the only unknowing party. She fell for the man, but he found her too independent, and after she discovered the arrangement, Su broke it off. Lisa consoles Su, who is comforted by the idea that someone doesn't think her totally at fault.
Meeting Romilda at The Five Alarm
December 18, 2004: Su, realizing that her isolation is Not Healthy, goes to dinner at the Five Alarm. Romilda takes her order and stays for a chat. On hearing that Su is looking for work, Romilda gives advice: there's the Ministry, the school, and a museum in the works. Su is grateful, both for the advice and the kindness.
Su Arrives at Terry's Party
December 31, 2004: Su, nervous as usual, arrives at the party. Ben answers the door, excited to see another princess. She meets Terry, but doesn't want him to ignore his other guests so goes in search of Mandy or Lisa.
Su Runs Into Romilda Again
December 31, 2004: After leaving Terry, Su sees Romilda. They discuss children, families, and starting over.
OWL: The War Is Over
November 3, 2004: Lisa sends Su an owl saying that the war is over and it's safe to come back to England. Lisa hints at a past crush on Blaise Zabini, and asks for more jasmine tea.
OWL to Lisa
November 4, 2004: Su responds to Lisa's owl. Su is very ready to leave China, for reasons to be discussed later. She will take Portkeys across Asia and Europe to Stoatshead Hill. She will stay in 1A Copper Towers. Su denies an interest in Blaise (she is interested in the library project because she likes books, end of story), and promises tea.
Su's Reaction to the News
November 4, 2004: There is a Muggle post office in downtown Shanghai, and Su visits her box weekly. Lisa is her own contact in England. Cho Chang was the daugher of the Li's best friends, and Su had always resented Cho's presence in her life. She feels that she betrayed her friends by avoiding the war. She wants to get away from Shanghai--she is tired of the crowds, the myriad sounds and smells, how her relatives give her pitying looks, and the way her parents treat her like a child. She doesn't want to need her parents' approval.
Su Moves In
November 8, 2004: Su takes a portkey to the now-abandoned Platform 9 3/4, then a car to just outside Stoatshead Hill, walking to her final destination. While walking, she remembers leaving China, overcoming her parents' protests until her father was forced to give her his blessing, in order to keep from losing face. She arrives at 1A Copper Towers, her new home, and begins to unpack.
RP: Mandy and the Library
November 10, 2004: Having spent three days cleaning, eliminating the pink roses, and unpacking, Su is ready to get out of the flat. Her mother's having included an extra box of furniture, forcing to Su to get rid of all that previously in her flat, had been a huge headache. As she walks along the river, Su thinks of how she has missed nature; Shanghai has a river, but it's neither peaceful nor quiet. Su runs into her old friend Mandy outside the library, and they catch up. They both apologize for not having written, and talk of their feelings of guilt for not having participated in the war. Su has an unpleasant memory of her father ("You're a halfblood and will end up as some Death Eater's slut if you stay here. You're getting too British. A dutiful daughter wouldn't question her parents' decisions."), and the two decide to walk to Socks. Mandy teases Su about Blaise, and Su unintentionally hits a nerve when she asks about Seamus. Su decides that all men are asses and she doesn't need them, and the two go inside to dine.
OWL: Lisa to Su
November 16, 2004: Lisa drops Su an owl, asking if she's in Stoatshead yet. Su realizes she forgot about the Ravenclaw mixer. Oops. Su apologizes to Lisa--between the time difference and her stomach being unhappy with British food, she's been out of commission for a few days--and invites Lisa to stop by any time.
A Stroll and Chatting With Ernie
November 23, 2004: Waking up much too early in the morning, Su berates herself for secluding herself in the flat and not talking to anyone, and determines to get out that morning. Walking along the river, Su sees a familiar face. Ernie calls out her name, recognizing Su from Lisa's pictures, and Su feels like an idiot for not knowing her friend's old boyfriend. They have a brief chat before Ernie, about to fall over from exhaustion, goes home to Hannah's to sleep.
Su Goes to Visit Lisa
December 1, 2004: Su finally goes to see Lisa, who is a bit surprised by what a beauty Su has become. Lisa catches Su up on some of the gossip over jasmine tea. Su ponders how her old friends have faced all sorts of horrors in the war, while all she had to deal with was her parents' loving overprotectiveness. In telling Lisa about life with all the extended family in one complex, Su slips and tells of her failed relationship: her parents arranged a marriage for her, and Su was the only unknowing party. She fell for the man, but he found her too independent, and after she discovered the arrangement, Su broke it off. Lisa consoles Su, who is comforted by the idea that someone doesn't think her totally at fault.
Meeting Romilda at The Five Alarm
December 18, 2004: Su, realizing that her isolation is Not Healthy, goes to dinner at the Five Alarm. Romilda takes her order and stays for a chat. On hearing that Su is looking for work, Romilda gives advice: there's the Ministry, the school, and a museum in the works. Su is grateful, both for the advice and the kindness.
Su Arrives at Terry's Party
December 31, 2004: Su, nervous as usual, arrives at the party. Ben answers the door, excited to see another princess. She meets Terry, but doesn't want him to ignore his other guests so goes in search of Mandy or Lisa.
Su Runs Into Romilda Again
December 31, 2004: After leaving Terry, Su sees Romilda. They discuss children, families, and starting over.