I'm glad. I don't mean to speak ill of your girlfriend, Mike, I just dislike when her insecurities end up hurting you as well.
I do hope I'm of a good sort.
Well... you'd have to force them to hear you out- and I don't know how well they do with force. If they try to go at you again, intentional or not, tell them we'll be having words.
I think I've a bleedin' support group for that. Terry and Hermione are both on the board.
I don't think it possible for you to be any other sort.
You think? The pair of them together? That'd ... that'd be bloody suicide, that is. I stepped into it, Padma. It was an accident. I appreciate your senitments though*
I hope I can be slightly more impartial than those two. I do not wish Cho harm. I just want to make sure she is treating you with the respect you deserve.
Really? Even if I've done something you... won't agree with?
As much as a time saver as that'd be- no. Certainly talk to them separately. I know-- I just worry. I'm glad you're divesting me of the duty, though, cos they'd likely beat me to a pulp. Might band together to do it, however.
I have... taken it upon myself to invite certain guests to Terry's party.
Your charm and wit have served you well in the past. Well, I can't let any harm befall you, as the very reason I'd step in would be in order to ensure your safety. Perhaps Tony could save me. Though I'd be concerned for the wellbeing of his head.
I- kind of- invited my sister to the party. I didn't think she'd accept. She didn't at first. She was rowing with Lavender at the time, and had just helped me make up with you, so...
...and when she asked if the invite was still open once she made up with her, she mentioned bringing Dean and Seamus. I know you don't like them. But... I also know that Terry is friends with Seamus, and Parvati insinuated that he wanted to introduce him to Dean, so... this is for Terry, after all, so I figured I should accept. As for Parvati and Lavender, I had- already issued an invitation, so I couldn't exactly revoke it.
I did what I judged to be best- both for Terry and for my sister, as I want her to feel a part of my life. Would it be... that difficult to get along with them for a night? I'm sorry
There was a sodding reason why the IO about Terry's party was strictly for Ravenclaw. Bloody hell, Padma. Hermione wasn't even invited, and you know how well she and Terry get on. Tony understood.
I knew that your IO was for just for Ravenclaw, but I don't understand why you wouldn't want to extend more invitations. Terry has friends in other Houses, after all. Why would yoDoes Tony kno
They're all still Terry's friends; can't we find a way to... salvage the situation? I don't want to make yo
Don't understand? How could you not understand the DA or Quidditch or bleedin' everything else? Let his other friends throw him a ruddy party, damn it. You don't invite them to the sodding one we're throwing.
Tony knows nothing yet, as I've been trying to suss out how you could've ... shite, Padma, I'm trying here, I know you meant well, but I ...
Salvage the situation? Keep fooling yourself there.
But why be so exclusive when we could host everyone in one place? Isn't it better than sending Terry packing across the castle on his birthday?
I did what I thought was best, Mike. Maybe I didn't... maybe I made a mistake in the beginning with asking, but I salvaged it best I could, and I think it could work, as Seamus and Dean are Terry's friends.Plea
All you have to do is stay away from them...is that so hard?
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.
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 toYou can stick with m I am sorry for causing you pain.
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.
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.
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 saEveryone 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 yCome 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.
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.
...I don't know how to answer that. You have no I idea how ashamed I feelIf 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.
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.
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.
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.
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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Date: 2005-04-11 07:26 am (UTC)I thought you and Ginny were a different sort, that's all. Looks like I'm right on only one count then.
Not any choice at all? It's not your fault.
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Date: 2005-04-11 07:35 am (UTC)I do hope I'm of a good sort.
Well... you'd have to force them to hear you out- and I don't know how well they do with force.
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Date: 2005-04-11 07:48 am (UTC)I don't think it possible for you to be any other sort.
You think? The pair of them together? That'd ... that'd be bloody suicide, that is.
I stepped into it, Padma. It was an accident. I appreciate your senitments though*no subject
Date: 2005-04-11 07:59 am (UTC)slightlymore impartial than those two. I do not wish Cho harm. I just want to make sure she is treating you with the respect you deserve.Really? Even if I've done something you... won't agree with?
As much as a time saver as that'd be- no. Certainly talk to them separately.
I know-- I just worry. I'm glad you're divesting me of the duty, though, cos they'd likely beat me to a pulp. Might band together to do it, however.no subject
Date: 2005-04-11 08:40 am (UTC)Trust me when I say that I should be treaCheers, Padma.Even so. You haven't, have you?
Separately may work. Thanks. Just my charm and wit to convince them?
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Date: 2005-04-11 08:51 am (UTC)Your charm and wit have served you well in the past.
Well, I can't let any harm befall you, as the very reason I'd step in would be in order to ensure your safety. Perhaps Tony could save me. Though I'd be concerned for the wellbeing of his head.no subject
Date: 2005-04-11 11:48 pm (UTC)no subject
Date: 2005-04-12 01:42 am (UTC)I- kind of- invited my sister to the party. I didn't think she'd accept. She didn't at first. She was rowing with Lavender at the time, and had just helped me make up with you, so...
...and when she asked if the invite was still open once she made up with her, she mentioned bringing Dean and Seamus. I know you don't like them. But... I also know that Terry is friends with Seamus, and Parvati insinuated that he wanted to introduce him to Dean, so... this is for Terry, after all, so I figured I should accept. As for Parvati and Lavender, I had- already issued an invitation, so I couldn't exactly revoke it.
I did what I judged to be best- both for Terry and for my sister, as I want her to feel a part of my life. Would it be... that difficult to get along with them for a night?
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Date: 2005-04-12 05:03 am (UTC)There was a sodding reason why the IO about Terry's party was strictly for Ravenclaw. Bloody hell, Padma. Hermione wasn't even invited, and you know how well she and Terry get on. Tony understood.
I can't ... fuck, I've no idea what to say.
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Date: 2005-04-12 05:18 am (UTC)Why would yoDoes Tony knoThey're all still Terry's friends; can't we find a way to... salvage the situation?
I don't want to make yono subject
Date: 2005-04-12 05:32 am (UTC)Tony knows nothing yet, as I've been trying to suss out how you could've ... shite, Padma, I'm trying here, I know you meant well, but I ...
Salvage the situation? Keep fooling yourself there.
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Date: 2005-04-12 05:44 am (UTC)I did what I thought was best, Mike. Maybe I didn't... maybe I made a mistake in the beginning with asking, but I salvaged it best I could, and I think it could work, as Seamus and Dean are Terry's friends.
PleaAll you have to do is stay away from them...is that so hard?
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Date: 2005-04-12 05:59 am (UTC)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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Date: 2005-04-12 06:20 am (UTC)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; reallyMike, 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 himI don't want you toYou can stick with mI am sorry for causing you pain.no subject
Date: 2005-04-12 06:36 am (UTC)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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Date: 2005-04-12 06:48 am (UTC)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 outbe aggressiveWhy not? He's always had loads of friends to pass between.
Maybe then you could see what it feels liI don't either. I can't row with you again, Mike. I just can't.
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Date: 2005-04-12 07:21 am (UTC)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 feePicked 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.no subject
Date: 2005-04-12 05:40 pm (UTC)I make mistakes tooYou know the situation is more complicated than that. Maybe- they definitely overreacted, but why can't we move on?
For Terry's saEveryone 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 yCome see mYou 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.no subject
Date: 2005-04-13 08:41 pm (UTC)I know you do, I'm justHow do you do that?
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Date: 2005-04-14 04:13 am (UTC)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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Date: 2005-04-14 05:00 am (UTC)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 arseprat in all of Hogwarts?no subject
Date: 2005-04-14 06:08 pm (UTC)I'm glad for you, Mike- truly glad.
...I don't know how to answer that.
You have no I idea how ashamed I feelIf you want to stay mad at meMaybe 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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Date: 2005-04-14 06:47 pm (UTC)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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Date: 2005-04-14 08:36 pm (UTC)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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Date: 2005-04-14 09:17 pm (UTC)If that's what you'd like.
Are you ... you reckon we made a mistake then?
Because I don'tI hopeThey're notWe really should be doing this face to faceNot certain of your logic there, but I'll take your word on it.
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Date: 2005-04-15 02:01 am (UTC)Don't tell me you're going to make me seek youI 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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Date: 2005-04-15 02:38 am (UTC)I wanted you to be absolutely certain that youI want...I reckon I'd prefer to see you, yeah.I wasn't expecting you to.
We really need to talkAre you busy now?no subject
Date: 2005-04-15 04:03 am (UTC)I suppose I should meet you in the common room? Or somewhere more private?
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Date: 2005-04-15 04:54 am (UTC)no subject
Date: 2005-04-15 05:05 am (UTC)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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Date: 2005-04-15 05:18 am (UTC)no subject
Date: 2005-04-15 05:25 am (UTC)