Where Everything Comes to a Head and I Run

Rules? Looking to break a few more, are you?

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Well, I do have an image to uphold.

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Indeed. Anything I can help with?

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My dress is in being pressed at the moment, thanks.

You've any tips on how I'm supposed to commit all these bloody things to memory?

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You must admit that I chose excellent breasts for you. They went well with your build, Michael.

Yes, I know how to set them to memory. You? You may need to ask me before you do anything if you plan on actually keeping to the rules. Although I don't imagine you'd want to. You'll ruin our evening entertainment.

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Sure that's something you should be proud of?

Sometimes the entertainment needs a nght off. Or seven.

So am I supposed to breathe through my nose or my mouth then? And what about walking through the corridors? Any speed limitations?

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You looked beautiful, so yes, I am quite proud.

Are your arms alright?

I've spent a bit of time with you and I've never noticed any offensive breathing problems. Or bad breath even. Bonus point to you. Perhaps as long as you don't run, you'll be alright?

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And a bloke can never be called 'beautiful' enough.

The holes have all healed, so that makes me good for a swim or two.

I'll put that in my back pocket then. It's not everyday you hand out bonus points. No running, you say? How am I supposed to get to class on time?

This rule thing is a right pain in the arse.

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If the shoe fits, Michael. Or in this case, the dress?

Please avoid the Giant Squid. He's an endangered...Squid. Is that a species of one? Does that count?

Michael, be serious for just one moment, please. I always hand out bonus points to those who deserve them.

To get to class on time, you leave on time. Brilliant idea, no?

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http://users.livejournal.com/_missgranger/

What are you on about, Michael?

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I've had a change of heart and decided to try rule-abiding for a bit. Didn't realise that there was a list twice the size of the Astronomy Tower that I'd have to read through. Think I'll make it?

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http://users.livejournal.com/_missgranger/

Well, that's a switch. And I can assure you, the rules have been thus as long as we've been students here.

I think you'll manage.

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Haven't disappointed you now, have I? Explains why I've never paid them any mind before.

Thanks for the vote of confidence, Hermione.

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http://users.livejournal.com/_missgranger/

No, not as of yet. Surprised, certainly, but never disappointed.

Anytime, Michael.

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http://users.livejournal.com/smith_zach_/

What school have you been going to the past six years, Corner?

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I've no bloody clue.

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http://users.livejournal.com/smith_zach_/

This place isn't held together with stone, Corner, but with rules.

Why the sudden interest...or do I not want to know?

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You haven't been talking to Padma, have you? Uncanny how much you sound like her.

Can't a bloke be interested in the rules?

Shite, I don't even believe that.

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http://users.livejournal.com/smith_zach_/

Cor. I didn't say I followed them, just that I know they're there. A bit like I know the air is there. Doesn't mean I spend a load of time thinking about it.

The only way I'd believe that is if you got struck by lightning or some other thing that would completely reroute your brain.

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What'd Padma do to finally convince you, then?

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Didn't take too much convincing. I've a ruddy problem, though.

If you could have Padma do anything, what would you choose? I'm having a bloody time of it deciding.

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... anything?

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Anything.

Well, anythig within the confines of the school rules. But we'll ignore that part right now.

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Ah. Well, the school rules thing invalidates all my suggestions, mate, sorry.

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Throw your suggestions at me anyway and I'll figure out a way to conform them to the rules.

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Ha, rather doubt it, really.

D'you have any ideas yet?

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Damn.

Not a bloody one. You'd think we'd have memorised a list or something just for this occasion.

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I don't think we ever truly believed the day would come, mate.

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We're disappointing legions of blokes with our lack of preparedness.

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Reckon we're not worthy.

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Bloody disappointment that.

I'll send them after you, right?

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theodore-n.livejournal.com

...there are rules for buggering?

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At least seven I've found. And I'm not through the entire list yet.

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http://users.livejournal.com/_marietta/

I though you never met a rule you didn't want to pummel until it cried for mercy?

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Haven't the sightest idea what you're going on about there, Marietta. You mean to say I haven't been following the rules all this time? Bloody hell, why didn't someone tell me?

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http://users.livejournal.com/_marietta/

And I was under the impression that one of our Prefects had given it more than one passing mention.

How are your arms feeling, by the way?

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It wasn't directed at me. She must've said it to those two trolls that share my dorm.

I've made a full recovery, Ms Edgecombe. Can swim a thousand laps, if need be. Thanks again.

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http://users.livejournal.com/_morag/

I've often found that rules are important to fight off chaos. If you've been ignoring them, that could explain a great deal.

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Unless the rules themselves are responsible for said chaos. That said, chaos isn't all that bad.

Would it? And I wouldn't call it ignoring.

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http://users.livejournal.com/_morag/

Rules causing chaos? Hardly. That would be going against the very idea of rules and order.

Hmmm. Perhaps "deliberate disregarding" would be better?

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Reckon you need to brush up on your History of Magic then.

That has a nice ring, but I prefer to think of it as a choice.

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http://users.livejournal.com/_morag/

Hrrrm. Has anyone ever told you that you can be rather annoying?

I think the better question is why you would choose to disregard the rules?

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Annoying because I'm right? Yes, on numerous occassions.

On principal, of course.

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http://users.livejournal.com/_lavender_b/

How can you be "friends" with Padma Patil and NOT know this?

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