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[mc_mike]

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.

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Do you now? Can't think of any instance off the top of my head, but if it helps you get through the night. Pouting's for cheaters. It's a low blow, that is.

There's something satisfying to hear - or see, as the case my be- you say it. You can do it more often, I won't stop you.

Get back to me on that, yeah? I'll let Tony and Terry know as well. You make all these threats, Ms Prefect, and I've yet to see you take action on any of them. Disappointed, I am.

Hold on a tick - I didn't say that it was the only reason. I'd take her out on a proper date first. What kind of boyfriend do you take me for?





Right. Right.

Did you mean to ask do I want to want to sleep with you or do I want to sleep with you? Why do you Nevermind. That's your condition and that's that, I reckon. Nothing wrong with tension, yeah? Yeah.

Bugger.

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Oh come now, Mike- you're- honest with me, you trust me, you said, (and I trust you)... I reckon my nagging has carried us far. Oh, you're one to talk about cheating, Mr "I date birds for their chests" oh dear

Well I'd be most shocked if you did. But I'm afraid I shall have to use my own judgment in the matter.

I will, certainly. Perhaps I am just waiting for the perfect time to strike, Mr Corner

I take- from what I've seen- that you're a good boyfriend- if the girl meets your- er- "requirements" first, apparently.



Um... shite. That was a Firelog error.

I meant to say, ask... "do you want to sleep with me?" Though I reckon I'd be- interested- if you deemed appropriate to answer the other question as well. Then again, no need to make this more complicated than it already is, yeah? sorry. kept it inside... long as i could

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I do trust you and I trust that if I were to agree to such a thing that I'd forever be reminded of it. I've never cheated during a tickling match, so yes, I reckon I can. And incidentally, if I was only interested in chests, I'd be chasing after Abbott now. As I'm not, it's safe for you to infer that I prefer my witches with more substance.

This is the one time where I will have to forgo my urge to witness your shock in favour of savouring my delight at your admission.

Then I shall have to be on my guard, Ms Patil.

The physical requirements are merely a perk. I've stringent intellectual and personality requirements that must be met first.



Error. Right.

You'd be interested? Interested good or interested bad? And by "you" do you mean Tony, Terry and I or just me? Not that it matters anymore, because Hufflepuff lost and you know that because you were at the game. Right.

Reckon we've long passed complicated.

I-I know.

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Yes, the nature of nagging is to be "thoughtfully reminding" after all. But, if you'd like, I could promise not to. Mike... I hope you know I was just teasing you there. Yes, I admit it, I- can be- when I chose- a tease. Maybe it's just the Firelogs again, or maybe it's just me trying to be more lighthearted about all of this- sex talk- because Merlin knows, I don't want to be sputtering and blushing all the time. You should know that I've always admired your thoughtfulness. And loyalty. If all you were was a vapid prankster without a second thought to give the world and people around him, then... well, I reckon I couldn't love you as much. Right.

I am delighted that I have given you such delight- and that you chose to focus on it, rather than any of my (non-existent) shock.

I look forward to the challenge then.

I reckon this will come out wrong, but... what do you look for in a girlfriend? I suppose I could cross-reference Cho and Ginny, but there's no telling if I'd come to the wrong conclusions, and I don't want to assume anything. I'm curious.


Maybe it was an... unconscious message. As... I do reckon it's more important to know if you'd want to- want to do this, rather than... yeah. Because if that's the case, then... I reckon our relationship... has to change. That's what I meant by... interested.

I mean... just you. I wouldn't ask you to answer for them unless you're three planning an orgy or something and though I reckon... maybe I should ask them as well... we've talked about it, or teased about it, or whatever... the most. And yes, Hufflepuff lost. So... all of this could be obsolete, in the answering anyhow. I reckon... I should contact my roommates soon. They'll probably be more shocked than I was.

Yes... I think we've perfected the art of complex interpersonal relationships.

We haven't even discussed- my own feelings on the matter.

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And compromise who you are? That'd be like me to abiding fully by the rules for something other than the purpose of winning a bet. I know and I've noticed - the teasing, that is. Hell, Padma, I thought I was going mental. You're rather good at it, though. And thanks, I believe.

My delight is much more appealing than your non-existent shock, which would fail to be non-existent if I did not wallow in my enjoyment. As I see it, I'm doing us both a favour.

And so do I.

The usual: independent, witty, a bloody fantastic sense of humour, fond of me, adventurous -- I can provide you with a check-list, if it would make it easier.


Unconscious, yeah. How do you figure? Does it have to?

Just me. Right. And Hufflepuff did lose, so no reason to sit on this, unless it's something you need to hear, then which I ... bloody hell. And yes, you should tell them. No doubt I'll be hearing something from either one of them once they find out. Is it the end of term yet?

We're nothing if not perfectionists. Yeah.

Do you want to?

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I don't consider it compromising to my identity to take your feelings into account. Really? But Mike... you've been trying to convince me of the teasing thing for weeks. I didn't mean to drive you mental- you know me- just stubborn. And there's nothing to thank- thank you for being such a great person.

Once again- I must admit to agreeing with your reasoning. Look at us, Mike, agreeing on so much. Reckon we should owl The Prophet?

Then I'll say no more here. Don't want to divulge clues, after all.

No check list necessary- just curiosity on my part. She sounds like a wonderful... hypothetical girl. The type who'll deserve you, sure.


...you're doubting me, aren't you? You- think I lied to you? I mean- bloody hell, I guess it makes no difference now. Consider it what you will. I don't see how... if you want to want to sleep with me... it's technically impossible remain the same. Isn't it?

Just you. And- bloody hell- maybe I don't need to hear this. I mean- unless you're- intending to- then I'd like to know. Other than that... this is uncomfortable for both of us... maybe I should drop it. Hufflepuff lost after all. And yes, I reckon you will hear from them. But we've still a couple weeks before the end of term.

We do one House stereotype proud, at least.

Um. Here's my thoughts. Probably will sound ruddy psychotic, but- yeah. You're my friend. I love you. Yeah, I know, such a girl. Perhaps the only girl my age anymore who's- still a virgin, or- hasn't even kissed a bloke. But um... most important is that... you're my friend. My best friend. And I think- I think we have some- sexual tension or something in our relationship- but maybe that's just my perception. Or who knows- maybe it's just natural. Parvati would say that it's natural. That birds and blokes can't coexist without- sexual tension. And yeah... that's about as far as I've gotten. Right.

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That's where interpretation comes into play. Damn, maybe I didn't make it clear enough. I thought I was going mental because I wasn't sure if you were, you know, teasing. I've tried coaxing you into doing that for so long, reckon it took me by surprise when you finally did. And no, really, I do think I need to thank you.

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?

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Are you saying I... wouldn't compromise your feelings? Seems like I'm doing a horrible job at understanding you of late. I'm flustered. It's my own damn fault I'm flustered. I'm changing. Everything's changing, it seems. I can't ruddy believe I- bent to your desire for teasing, I suppose, but- well, um, I've enjoyed it... and I reckon we can both be safe, thanking each other.

...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? Bloody

Um, 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.

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If that's your interpretation. Not sure if it's a consolation or not, but I'm chuffed you've started teasing back. That's one change I'd like you to keep, if it's possible.

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?

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My interpretation? I want my interpretation to conform to your interpretation. I don't want to hurt you; that's all, which concerns me. Well... I'm glad, Mike. It's been fun, I mean that. Reckon when I take stock of new behaviours come summer, I'll be sure to keep that one in inventory. ;)

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?

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Why would you think you hurt me? I'd be disappointed if you didn't.

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 you we 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?

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Maybe "hurt" is too strong of a word. But I reckon you wouldn't like to be "reminded" of it, as you said a few IOs back. (We do seem to dally on forever here, don't we? Not that I mind- it's great to "talk" to you after all.) Then you have made my decision for me.

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.

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I wouldn't, that's right. (I could take my IOing ways and find some other witch to carry on with and discuss my alleged swollen head).

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.

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Right. So I won't. (Well what are you waiting for then? I reckon you and Pansy could have a jolly good time bumping your swollen heads against each other. ;D)

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.

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Reassuring to see you haven't lost your good sense there. (Reckon we could. Best get working on that IO straight away. Cheers for the suggestion, Padma. I do want to state for the record that Pansy's head is far more swollen than my own. Lift for her hair or something like that and all).

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?

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I pride myself on good sense, Mike. (I will agree with your assertion about Pansy's swollen head as compared to yours. Her- albeit very pretty- hair does not hide that fact from me. Just Tony.)

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.

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As you should since it's seldom used. (She does have nice hair, doesn't she? Reckon she and Tony can go off and have loads of follicle-y blessed children together. Save the world from frayed ends or whatever else it is that you witches fret over.)

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?

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Oh, such a low blow, Mike. Shall I say of you that your little jokes and pranks are more often ridiculous than they are funny? (I assure you, I care not about the perfect little heads of Tony and Pansy's hypothetical children oh my. In fact, I more often than not ignore the beauty regimen that my sister and Lavender have set out for me.)

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?

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If it is a low blow, I'll give credit to you, as I've learned from the best. And isn't true, fair Padma, that the humour that lies in the ridiculous resonates far longer than that which lies in the mediocrity of a joke. (Can't say I see why you'd need a regimen, unless you're thinking of posing for Playwizard, too).

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?