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[mc_mike]

I don't mean to bother you while you're at work, but I've something important we need to talk about, so when you've a chance, let me know, yeah? Before you go off worrying, no one's hurt or whatever other disasters you've running through your head. It's brilliant, actually. I hope you'll think so as well.

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

Of course, Mike, you can always talk to me. I'd be thrilled to hear your good news. I take it you want to talk in person? I can meet you at your flat this evening, if you'd like. If not, I reckon I can check this thing occasionally. It's not a heavy work day.

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

Nah, we can discuss it here since it's not something I can really sit on much longer without exploding.


See, Flitwick and my dad reckoned they'd do me a favour and submitted my name for consideration to this prestigious Charms Institute Flitwick attended when he was younger. Annesley School, you ever hear of it? Turns out they want me and've invited me on to study. Barmy, yeah?

The thing of it is, I'd have to leave by the end of this month so I can set up housing, attend orientation, find a job and the like since, well, since it's in Australia.

The quickest programme they offer is three years. But once I've finished there, I'll have my pick of any Charms related job I'd a mind to do. It'll offer opportunities I've'n't considered I ever had before and bloody hell, I need to show you this packet.

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

...good Merlin, Mike.

I must offer you my congratulations. Annesley is a big deal; I'm so proud of you. This is- quite the opportunity.

What have you told them?

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

I've'n't told them anything yet.

Since it's expensive as fuck and every last Knut I have'll go toward tuition and books, I - shite, I feel like a right arse for saying it, but. I think we're in need of doing it anyroad but - fuck.


We've to postpone the wedding.

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

I see. So you don't think it's- plausible to have a wedding, at least for another three years. Beyond how behind we are with preparations and Merlin, I know we're behind.

And you have to make a decision soon.

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

Please don't look like that, Padma. I didn't say it'd be another three years. If everything falls into place with the casino, it'll be a sodding lot sooner than three years and Pansy swears her dad's an ace when it comes to business, so I've to trust that.

Fuck. Forget it. I'm not going.

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

Mike, just stop. It's myself I'm angry with, not you. Of all the goals I could have fallen short of... good Merlin, it's shameful.

You must go to Annesley. If not, you'll be letting Professor Flitwick down, your father, your potential, even. I meant what I wrote- I'm so proud of you. Your education and continuing success are so important to me.

(... are you certain you should be trusting Mr Parkinson with your financial questions? What good intentions can he possibly have for you?)

The important thing to consider is- making proper arrangements and where Dean will go to live. I wonder if he and Parvati will want to move in together; I reckon that would make them both very happy. Actually- I've some potentially good news to tell you as well.

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

A wedding's not the simplest event to plan, Padma. It's something your parents should've been helping you with all along and instead, you'd to do most it yourself. It wasn't ruddy fair.

That's the bloody worst part about not going, that is. All the people I'll disappoint. Always wondering 'what if''d be the other. I've arrangements to visit at the weekend, talk to some of the professors, get an honest feel for what it'll be like. It'd be brill if you came with me.

I've'n't a choice where the casino's concerned. He's the premier finacier now since he's bloody seized all of Pansy's assets. Truth told, I'm surprised he hasn't replaced me with one of his own cronies who'll fawn all over him and agree with every ruddy idea out of his mouth.

Haven't a clue what Thomas'll do.

What news do you have?

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

I've had my sister and your mother to help me. Plus, it's important. It still is. I'll have to do better next time.

...if it's not the right fit for you, then you're not disappointing anyone. But- saying no on behalf of our engagement is not what I want, Mike, and certainly not what you need. I would be happy to accompany you this weekend.

I'm so sorry, Mike. Good Merlin, he can't do that, can he? Have you not invested some of your own funds into the casino?

You'll tell him of this development before the weekend, yes?

...my tenure at the Ministry is almost up. What I mean to say is- I signed an agreement with the Indian Ministry to work at my post for a year in payment for taking the NEWT-equivalents; that year is almost concluded. I can take another job now, if I'd like.

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

You're going to, yeah? Take another job? You can't bloody stay there, Padma, the place is teeming with Death Eaters.

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

I'm- considering leaving. Good Merlin, I don't know where to go for a new job. I don't suppose- I mean to say- perhaps this weekend, I can look into the possibility of moving with you? Is that too- extreme?

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

You'd leave Parvati like that? S'pose I always figured you for not wanting to be far from your sister.

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

I don't want to be far from her, I- Merlin. I reckon I was just being rash. We're not married yet and I'll get in touch with the Indian Ministry, then. Perhaps they can help.

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

I didn't mean I didn't want you to look into anything there.

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

No- that will complicate matters, I suppose. I mean, if I don't get a job there, what will you do with housing for two?

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

Won't hurt anyone to look into things, though.

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

I suppose not.

...Mike? How long do you reckon we should postpone the wedding?

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

I don't know, Padma.

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

...all right. I reckon I can talk the matter over with your parents; we'll figure something out.

Have I mentioned lately how proud I am of you?

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

My mum'd like that.

May've mentioned it once before. Wish I felt half as proud as you say you are.

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

Why shouldn't you feel proud? Regardless of what you ultimately decide to do, your acceptance alone speaks volumes. It means that masters in the field of charms recognise your talent and potential. Why, I'm almost jealous, Mike.

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

It's a mite difficult to feel proud when the only ruddy thing you can think of is what you'd be leaving behind.

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

Mikey... come to bed with me. You don't have to feel homesick tonight; we have a plan. Everything will work out for the best, I promise.