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[mc_mike]

Padma? I need some advice.

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Cho and Marietta, Padma. Cho and Marietta. I don't know what else to tell you. And it's not only them or me that will be feeling awkward, it'll be your sister and the others as well. And if it's that's damn awkward, don't you think Terry'll pick up on it?

Already bloody planned on it. Means I'll also have to plan to spend most of the evening away from my best mate as well.

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Cho and Marietta don't even like Terry. If you had to choose between them and some of his mates, no matter who, I don't understand-

If it's awkward, then they'll leave. And they'll blame me, cos it was my idea, not yours. And I accept that. I tried; really

Mike, I... you're his best mate. No matter his friendship with Seamus and Dean, he'll want to spend time with you, and he'll make it happen. I did this for him

I don't want you to You can stick with m I am sorry for causing you pain.

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So I should have excluded them? You've lost me there.

You can't bloody guarantee that.

He shouldn't have to make time to spend with me. Or feel like he has an obligation to make time to spend with me. Don't you see? It should just be easy.

I know you are. I ... I don't know.

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That's not fair. You know that's not the same. They're not even in it for Terry, so... I chose people I think care about him.

I think they're of honourable sort. But if not- I'll look to Terry and do whatever it is he wants me to do- even kick out be aggressive

Why not? He's always had loads of friends to pass between. Maybe then you could see what it feels li

I don't either. I can't row with you again, Mike. I just can't.

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Your sister and Brown care about Terry now, is that it? And Thomas, who still needs an introduction to him, cares about Terry as well? What a ruddy caring lot those Gryffindors are.

Honourable. Right, as verbally attacking another classmate wanting to learn defence is honourable. I appreciate the enlightenment.

Because I'm not a bloody chore, that's why. You think I deserve to fee

Picked a bloody brilliant way to demonstrate that. I don't want to row with you either, Padma. But this makes it ... this is pushing the limits, I reckon.

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I admit it freely- I invited my sister for selfish reasons, for her own benefit, rather than for Terry's. If she really causes a problem, I promise- I will take her away same as I suspect you'd do if Cho makes a scene. I make mistakes too

You know the situation is more complicated than that. Maybe- they definitely overreacted, but why can't we move on? For Terry's sa Everyone makes mistakes, Mike!

And the rest of us are? You're best mates. You'll always be best mates. But there are other people out there who love and admire him too

I love y Come see m You came to me for help, and I tried your patience. I can't tell you how deeply sorry I am about that. I do hope that things work out between you and Ginny. I hope you let her know that despite any romantic relationships, friends are a horrible thing to lose.

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There's more to it than mistakes, Padma. I don't feel like going into it anymore, though. I know you do, I'm just


How do you do that?

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Alright. I've said all I can say on the matter myself, and I certainly don't want to incur your wrath. I'm happy to let it go.

Do what? Talk to Ginny?

I suppose- you should be as direct as possible. Explain to her that you value your relationship, and you value her, and if it's going to break up over something, it shouldn't be due to an outsider. You've been friends too long to do that to each other.

Does that sound feasible?

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Fine. That's settled then.

No, not that. I've already set things straight with her. You're advice worked, by the way. Thanks.

I meant -- how do you manage to make me incredibly angry and at the same time make me feel like the biggest sodding arse prat in all of Hogwarts?

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Oh. Oh dear. I was afraid of that.

I'm glad for you, Mike- truly glad.

...I don't know how to answer that. You have no I idea how ashamed I feel If you want to stay mad at me

Maybe it's because I'm sincere. I did what I judged to be best. I... try to recognise it's flaws. I am so sorry I made you feel like this. Tell me what I can do to make it better, Mike, please.

I reckon that's similar to how you made me feel when you streaked, you know. If that makes you feel any better.

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Afraid of what?

Bugger it. Damn firelogs. Reckon that all came out wrong. Again.

Look Padma, I don't want to stay mad at you. We've done that already and honestly, I've no desire to do it again. My intentions were never to make you feel ashamed, either. It's - you really have a gift at making a bloke want to split his head in two, you know - I was curious, is all.

No, no, not really. Worse, actually.

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Afraid of... I don't know. Making you go completely spare.

Well then... perhaps we should meet in person, Mike. If you'll agree to see me.

I certainly don't want this either. We just keep getting stuck here- hurting each other without meaning to. And you think that your sentiments don't add to that shame? The same as I'm sure I'm adding to your frustration. What can I do, Mike.

It could be a good omen, you know. We've gotten through this before.

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Oh. Right. Well ... I fancy I'm somewhat resilient, yeah?

If that's what you'd like.

Are you ... you reckon we made a mistake then? Because I don't I hope They're not We really should be doing this face to face

Not certain of your logic there, but I'll take your word on it.

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I suppose you must be. I just wish I weren't one of the people who proved you to be so.

Don't tell me you're going to make me seek you I want what you want, whatever it is.

But... oh merlin, I can't do this here. Do you mean a mistake with our friendship, or- I cannot possibly do this here. I'm sorry.

I'm not sure of my own logic lately myself.

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Please don't.

I wanted you to be absolutely certain that you I want...I reckon I'd prefer to see you, yeah.

I wasn't expecting you to. We really need to talk Are you busy now?

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No, I'm not busy now.

I suppose I should meet you in the common room? Or somewhere more private?

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Probably be best to meet somewhere else, unless you're in favour of being the evening's entertainment. You're welcome up here if you'd like unless you can think of somewhere else.

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No, I think I've had my share of public displays.

Tony and Terry wouldn't mind? Though I imagine it would be more prudent for me to come there rather than you to come here.

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Terry's off somewhere, haven't seen him since dinner, and Tony's gone downstairs, muttering something about Hermione. About as private as one can ask for, all things considering. You coming, then?

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...alright. I'm on my way.