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Hey.
I know we haven't talked much since I've returned, Padma, and knowing you, you've probably a few questions. I haven't forgotten what you said and I appreciate the space you've afforded me. And ... well, hell. I've a letter from my mum that I plan to dispose of tonight. Any road, I've no need for it but I'd like to share it with the both of you before I do, if you're interested. It'd be easier for you to read it than for me to ... yeah.
Tony and Terry've already seen it; I took your advice, Turpin and I wanted to say thanks. And I guess I thought you'd want to know. Don't want you to think I feel I owe it to you to share it, because that's a load of bollocks. It's more that I'd like you to have the chance to see it.
Anyway, if you're inclined, you can both come up together later if you like or take it in turns if it's easier.
And before it's asked, I'm fine. Promise I'll smile at least once if it'll reassure you.
Private to Padma
The Prophet and The Quibbler. We can hand in the article straight to Lovegood in the morning. Now that we've agreed, what do you reckon'll come next?
Anything I can do to entice you into giving clues then?
I'd be arsed to think she'd be anything less, really, as she is hypothetical. Should I ask your taste in wizards or assume that none are good enough for my favourite Prefect?
Bloody Merlin, no, you misunderstood me again. I don't think you lied to me - I told you I trusted you, didn't I? I meant how did you figure that the "want to want to" was more important than the "want to". I don't see why it would be. Unless you wanted to, but you wouldn't, so it shouldn't matter. Right?
You'd like to know if I'm intending what? Sleeping with you? Or answering the question? Doesn't a drink sound ace right about now? Maybe it's me. I'm parched.
Relief to know, that is.
This may seem off, or I'm missing something, but by definition doesn't sexual tension require two people to be attracted to each other? I know and I reckon you know where I fit into that equation, but you've told me that you've no desire to shag me and that you want nothing more than to remain friends. You still don't, yeah? Shite, I'd be bloody lying if I told you I didn't think about it. So yes, to answer your question. Sodding hell. But I haven't acted on it, as you well know, and as long as we ignore it, can't everything stay the same?Re: Private to Mike
...hopefully world peace or the annihilation of Death Eaters or something. We should keep our fingers crossed, yeah?
Oh no, Mr Corner, you will not break me that easily. ;)
Yes, hypothetical people have the tendency to be... perfect. Though I highly doubt I'm too good for wizards out there. I just... haven't given it much thought, I suppose. I mean, I had my girlish fantasies, especially after my parents took us to India... there's not a fairy tale without some magical prince sweeping you off to a far-off land, right? But- I guess- truly- the most important qualities to me there are- Loyalty. Trust. Conviction. Though I reckon I'd go mad if he also wasn't funny or lighthearted in some way.
...right. I'm sorry, Mike. Truly I am. I'm defensive and once again- it's my own damn fault. You're saying... your wanting to want to sleep with me isn't as important as my... want not to sleep with you. Right. Um... you know that's coming out all wrong, yeah? My... not wanting to sleep with you?
BloodyUm, I wanted to know if you're- intending to sleep with me. And- I guess this is our next big shocking revelation, but- I reckon you might be right about that drink. Thanks for- winning and all, I suppose.
Indeed it is.
Um... ok. Prepare for my rambling thoughts again. I... don't think about shagging much. Or at least- I didn't. But that doesn't mean I don't find you- bloody attractive, Mike. If it'll put your mind at ease, know that I find Tony and Terry attractive too. And, um, that time I told you- IOed you- I wouldn't shag you... well first of all, I was still in shock. Took me 6 bloody years to understand Valentine's Day, cos I'm that bloody stubborn. And secondly... it's not so much that I... wouldn't like to shag you as... there's all these extraneous circumstances, which make it impossible. For example... I don't fancy Cho treating me the way she did her broom. And... I always assumed- it was always expected of me- that I wouldn't- fool around much- until I was married. But lately... it seems like I'm the only person our age who thinks that way. And, um... yes, I think about- the act. I reckon it's similar to the way... you think about it... maybe... but, um, thank you for answering my question. Especially since you didn't have to, and because it was hard... you don't know how much that means to me, Mike. I honestly don't think I know a person whom I admire more. And yes, bloody hell, I don't want things to change between us. Unless they change for the better.Private to Padma
The annihilation of Death Eaters sounds like a brilliant option, yeah.
You sure about that?
You? Go mad with someone who had no sense of humour? Breaking Snape's withered heart, you are. Sounds like a decent enough bloke. Shouldn't be too difficult to find as you're quite the catch yourself. He just best know how damned lucky he is to have a witch like you.
No apologies necessary. Just so long as you understand me. That's how it's supposed to sound, yeah. Am I wrong?
Wasn't intending on it, no. I can't bloody well intend to sleep with someone who doesn't want to sleep with me. Wouldn't work now, would it? You want to move ahead the date and have the drink now? And you're welcome, I guess. Thanks for losing.
So, you're saying that if there weren't any extrenuating circumstances, you'd like to?Re: Private to Mike
Yeah. Any time now...
Completely. I stand firm by my convictions you know.
...oh Mike. I don't know which is more offensive- your insinuation that there is something- untoward- occurring between students and staff, or- pairing me with Professor Snape. I do believe I need a strong cup of tea to clear my head. But, um... thanks. Same could be said for you, you know. I imagine Cho and Ginny understood that anyhow.
Right. To be honest... I have no idea what any of this is supposed to sound like. I suppose I think- that your thoughts about- sleeping with me can be totally independent of my thoughts about sleeping with you. It's all wholly confounding, actually...
Right. It wouldn't work. Because you'd never do something like that. I have never doubted that, I hope you know. I trust you implicitly and reckon I always will. Oh merlin. Drinking now? I reckon it's not much different from drinking at the end of the term. Punishment is not what concerns me as much as standing by one's principles. At least that hasn't changed with me... I hope...
Um. Maybe?Private to Padma
Which makes the challenge all the more interesting.
Reckon you'd prefer a professor over the caretaker, but if Filch is more to your liking...he does take unusually good care of his cat, if that's to show for anything. Not sure they'd agree so much. You'd have to ask them, and I'm not one for taking a poll. But cheers, Padma.
Confounding's one word for it. Actually, as I'd already believed my thoughts independent of yours, I was curious as to whether
youwe could ignore them altogether.Good. Because I haven't. Principles or not, the offer's there, should the mood strike you, that is.
Are you -- You're having me on now, yeah?Re: Private to Mike
Indeed it does.
...you really are enjoying this, aren't you? Who are you going to suggest next- a hippogriff? Merlin, I shouldn't give you any ammunition. And... well, if they'd disagree about such an obvious statement, then I'm sorry to say that I'm glad things have ended between you and them. I admire them both, but they should be able to treat you with the fondness and respect you deserve.
Right, I... just felt the need to know. I didn't want to leave such a- matter hanging as a joke when I didn't know where we stood seriously. So, right. Now that I- know how you feel, we can go back to our lives again.
Of course. I'm- quite aware, Mike. Cheers. Reckon I'll IO the girls now, and see what they think. Tony and Terry... they know, right?
Um. This is the truth, Mike. I don't know how I feel. This is why I hate this overly emotional person I'm turning into, truly. But- I agree with you- due to outside circumstances at the very least, we'll- we'll never do anything, so- right. That's all that matters, I suppose.Private to Padma
Why Padma, you were never one whom I thought would consider beastiality, but if that's where you get your kicks ... They're both great witches, really, but it's a two-way lane there. Reckon we fell short on both sides. But I'll thank you again.
Right. Glad we're settled.
No, I haven't told them yet. Haven't exactly had the time, though they'll be chuffed, no doubt.
Right. Reckon...I guess that's all that matters.Re: Private to Mike
Dammmit, Mike! Twist my words around, why don't you! You and your perverse sense of humour! I'll not argue with you there. Like I said, I admire them both. I just wanted to make sure they treated you well.
Right. Settled then. Thank you. Again.
I just IOed the girls. Morag's already responded; she seems to be taking it well. Is interested, anyhow.
Right. I reckon so too. It's... the logical response, anyway. I just wanted to make sure. So long as we're- still friends, I reckon everything's more than fine.Private to Padma
I disagree, Ms Patil. Your words needed no twisting from me. I thought they spoke rather clearly, myself. Well enough for what I gave them.
You're welcome. Again.
McDougal's interested, eh? She think she can shelve her annoyance with Terry and I long enough to take a draught with us?
We're still friends. Nothing to worry your head over.
Sexual tension? What's that?Re: Private to Mike
I disagree with your disagreement with my statement, Mr Corner. My words were spoken quite clearly; they implied your thought process, not my own. Well... that's good to hear.
I reckon so, Mike; she did say "one drink shouldn't cause huge problems." Her attitude is just... one of her eccentricities, I'd say.
Good. I'm glad.
I've no idea, really.Private to Padma
I have to, once again, strongly disagree with your complaint, Ms Padma Patil, Ravenclaw Prefect, as you were the one who mentioned the pairing of yourself with a hippogryff. I merely made an observation on your statement. Mind set at ease, then?
Right. And her sarcasm being another.
As am I. Ecstatic. Can you tell by my typing?
You reckon it's contagious?Re: Private to Mike
I must protest your disagreement with what you call my "complaint," Mr Mike Corner, Ravenclaw Troublemaker, as I expressly meant that you would suggest pairing me with a hippogryff, not I. Yes, more at ease. So long as you're happy, I'm happy.
Won't argue with you there. We girls can't all be as sugary sweet as I am. :D
Most definitely, Mike, your typing is just dripping with such emotion. I am so very pleased.
Sexual tension?Private to Padma
Intent, youngest Patil. Intent. You had worded it in such a way with the intent of garnering the reaction that you did. Therefore your protest and complaint do not hold water. I'm happy.
Over the years, I reckon I've found out your sugary sweet is a very clever disguise used to your advantage to lord your prefectness over others. Most of the time, that is, when you're not bringing me soup.
That's a talent, I'll have you know. Not every wizard can have their typing express an emotion such as ecstaticism. Nor do they have the talent to create new words to add to the English vocabulary.
That'd be it. Reckon it is? Any sort of potion we can take to ward against it?