IO to Padma, Pansy, Tony, Terry, Finnigan, and Bulstrode ONLY

[mc_mike]

Here I am, watching the ickle ones sit their Potions exam, allowing me ample time to ponder my brilliance and my weekend plans, when it strikes me I've forgot something and I'm in need of fixing that straightaway.

So, second-rate mates of mine, what say you to taking our little Sunday pub meet on an excursion this go round with the entire lot (fiancées, partners, minions)? Think the clinking of coins. Think the shuffling of cards. Think black and red. Think greed and all the bloody trimmings that go with it. Think Monte Carlo. Everyone on board yet?

See, how it goes is Pansy and I are in need of some opinions on gambling establishments and who better to ask than those that spend more time inside the buildings in one go than they do an entire year in the shower?

Comments

[http://users.livejournal.com/_patil_padma/]

So you're proposing that we embark on an academic trip so that we can help assist you in your research? Sounds absolutely invigorating.

And Mikey? I love you, too.

[http://users.livejournal.com/mike_corner_/]

If that's what it takes to get you to agree, then that's exactly what I'm proposing, with a side lesson in economics.

I know you do.

[http://users.livejournal.com/_patil_padma/]

Do you mind if I bring quill and parchment to take notes?

I reckon I should have continued our conversation privately.

[http://users.livejournal.com/_boot_terry/]

Oi, what could you possibly want to say in private that you can't say in front of your best mates, Pip?

[http://users.livejournal.com/_patil_padma/]

Girly sentiments that my most esteemed best mates could then turn towards making fun of my poor, ickle fiance. As I'm certain you're aware, Terry.

[http://users.livejournal.com/_boot_terry/]

I'd never do such a thing, would I?

[http://users.livejournal.com/_patil_padma/]

That defense might work a little better if I couldn't see the offending IO, Terry.

[http://users.livejournal.com/_boot_terry/]

Are you saying I can't tell my mate that I love him?

[http://users.livejournal.com/_patil_padma/]

Not if you are being facetious, no.

[http://users.livejournal.com/mike_corner_/]

No, I'm afraid the quill and parchment'll have to occupy themselves at home. This excursion is strictly hands-on.

No worries, Padma. That lot's jealous I've all your love, is all.

[http://users.livejournal.com/_patil_padma/]

That is an abhorrent picture, Michael.

What makes you so certain?

[http://users.livejournal.com/_boot_terry/]

I'm for that, mate.

Oh, and Mikey, I love you too. :P

[http://users.livejournal.com/mike_corner_/]

Shut it, tosser.

[ms-pansy.livejournal.com]

Oh, so you are paying attention.

[http://users.livejournal.com/mike_corner_/]

Attention's my middle name.

[ms-pansy.livejournal.com]

There are others, you know.

[http://users.livejournal.com/mike_corner_/]

Other than Brilliant, Charming, Fit, and Genius?

[ms-pansy.livejournal.com]

You like lying to yourself, don't you.

[finniganseamus.livejournal.com]

I don't love you, but I'll go. Smooch?

[http://users.livejournal.com/mike_corner_/]

As long as it's on my arse, don't see why not.

[finniganseamus.livejournal.com]

Keep dreamin'.

[http://users.livejournal.com/_anthony_g/]

Ah, sure. Sounds good to me.

[http://users.livejournal.com/mike_corner_/]

Ace, mate. Pansy's giving us all an allowance to start with and whatever we've left when we're through, we're to use to buy her one of those ruddy pink poodles with a tiara. She mentioned something about naming it Antonia, if I'm not misremembering.

[http://users.livejournal.com/_anthony_g/]

Oi, she said that, did she?

[http://users.livejournal.com/mike_corner_/]

Sure as Celestina's a woman.

[http://users.livejournal.com/_anthony_g/]

I guess she really must have, then.

[http://users.livejournal.com/mike_corner_/]

Right, mate. Always knew you were delusional.

[ms-pansy.livejournal.com]

I think I know where we can shove the tiara: Finnigan is about to kiss it.

[http://users.livejournal.com/_anthony_g/]

Sounds right to me.

[ms-pansy.livejournal.com]

He was your friend first, you realise, and therefore, it's your responsibility to teach him some manners.

[http://users.livejournal.com/_anthony_g/]

I gave up that years ago, after trying and failing.