Where Everything Comes to a Head and I Run

You need to wipe your nose. There's a bit of something brown there.

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Oi, it's a bit of chocolate from the biscuits I'm baking, is all.

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Sure it is, mate. I should've known you'd be doing something you've never done before, yeah.

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Nah, sorry mate, but Ol' Filly loves me the way I am. No brown-nosing necessary here, true blue.

You wanting to come to tea as well? Apologies to say Filly won't be nearly as excited to see your mug as he will be mine, but if you can promise not throw a wobbly over it, I'm cert I could share my esteemed and dashingly handsome mentor with you.

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I'd be chuffed to come, sure. Won't say no to seeing my best mate twice in one visit to blighty. What time?

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Aw shucks, Terry. You've to watch yourself; you're likely to make me blush a shade of red that'd put Padma to shame. Tea's at 16.00 so half one? That should give us plenty of time to drink half the stock at the Leaky beforehand and make us twice as entertaining at tea.

Edited Date: 2008-06-21 09:55 pm (UTC)

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Yeah, you're like to turn into a tomato, sure.

I'll see you at half one.

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Don't spend all your time drinking with Mike, Terry. You've other friends who'd love to see you as well.

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And I'll be dead pleased to see you, as well, Pip.

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

THANK YOU SOOOOOO MUCH!!!

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Michael is giving me a lecture on BEHAVING, and if it was ANYONE else but HIM, you know I'd ignore him but because he's PADMA'S boyfriend or fiance or whatever they're calling it today, we should probably try to be professional. I know it won't be hard for US, but you know Michael!! He will pick on us for any little thing just because he can! And I don't want to get Padma mad at me, so we HAVE to at least try to -

OH I DON'T KNOW! SERENA SKYE, LAVENDER!!!!

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

I. KNOW. !!!! And she's writing another novel! I wonder if it has anything to do with Kian and Loris and Desdemona and Dyfed and ooo, wouldn't it be wonderful if it did and wouldn't it be AMAZING if she shared some of the plot with us?? We would be the ENVY of a generation of readers EVERYWHERE!!

UGH, he's doing the SAME thing to me but since he did ask Professor Flitwick and SERENA SKYE to tea and WE'RE INVITED, I suppose we can tolerate him for one afternoon. Can you believe he even suggested that SERENA SKYE would request a restraining order AGAINST us?? As if we're scary stalker people!

What are you wearing? I was thinking about my cute pink daisy sundress since it epitomises summer romance but since this is a VERY IMPORTANT MOMENT that we will remember for the rest of our lives, do you think I should wear something more formal?

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Right. Like I told your other half, my motivations are purely selfish. So do us all a favour and don't go drooling, touching, suffocating or anything else that could end with Serena requesting a restraining order against the pair of you. I like these people and don't want to see them mentally scared or anything.

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Mike- sssh. I promise, everything will go smoothly.

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If it doesn't, I win so I s'pose it's a win-win situation all around.

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I don't believe that those are the terms of our bet, sir. Rest assured- I'm taking this matter very seriously.

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No? Refresh my memory then.

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...oh good Merlin. I think I- misread our IOs from earlier.

It's all your fault, you know, coercing me into mindless flirting as you were.

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You're welcome. Hopefully, everything will work out to our mutual advantage. I'd love to see Professor Flitwick, too.

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I can't WAIT to hear what she has to say - OOOH and working on a new NOVEL!!!

Thank you SO MUCH, Padma! We'll pay you back for your generosity, we will!

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Perhpas she might divulge some spoilers.

I've an unrelated question for you- out of curiosity, is the friend you're trying to help a witch or a wizard?

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BOTH because they BOTH need help. It's so, so sad.

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Oh bollocks- I should've considered that.

Well, isn't there one you hope to help out more?

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Padma!!! Your language!

Oh. No, because by helping them BOTH, they'll BOTH be happy!

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I'm sorry, Parvati, I was being- callous.

Mike and I made a bet, and I was having fun with it. I hope Serena Skye is most helpful.

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You made a BET on who we're trying to help? Padma!!!

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I misunderstood the terms! Mostly, it was just harmless flirting.

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What terms??? Padma! You have to TELL me!

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Oh- it's just silly, really. I thought we were betting on whether or not the person you want to help is a witch or a wizard. As for the terms, Mike's condition was that the winner would have 36 hours in which to claim a prize. I figured I might design a date with a scavenger hunt theme.

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Do you need me to say it's a witch or wizard that we're helping?

Oooh, you KNOW Lavender and I want you to win, Sanam.

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Oh no- I misunderstood him; he meant something more cynical. I'm not going to go through with it now; I'll gladly let him "win." Usually, that's mutually beneficial between the two of us as it is.

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Serena may be unable to come, it seems, as she's working furiously on her newest novel.

Your father and I have plans for a bit of blackjack in the morning if you're a mind for it, but after that, I'd be thrilled to check out the status of your nose, as Mr Boot has pointed out.

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Did you tell her I'll be there? Reckon if she knew, she wouldn't think twice about taking a well-deserved break.

I've a mind and more, yeah, but since when'd you and my dad start making plans for Sunday morning blackjack?

Terry's a slight addled, sir. Thought you'd've been aware of as much by now.

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I did, of course, but she doesn't want to take away from my enjoyment of your visit. She's a selfless person.

Since we started discussing your future and ability. And he's a good hand at poker.

How long was I your Head of House? Some things didn't pass my attention, Mike.

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No offence, Filly, but what about the enjoyment of my visit?

He should be seeing as how I taught him everything he knows. This something you do regularly?

Yeah? Any other things that didn't make it past you that you'd like to share?

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I'm wounded, but Serena is pleased with that response, so I'll let you meet on your own while I drown my sorrows in another pint.

That's not how I heard it! It's something we do, yes. Strange that your father and I should get on, is it?

Do you have any suggestions? I wouldn't want to put you, Terry, or Tony in any awkward positions.

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Can't let you do that now, can we? Padma'll be heartbroken if you're not around to try her cucumber mint sandwiches.

He's getting on in his years; it's only natural he'd forget the finer details.

No, not at all. Why would it? Alright, it might a slight. He's mentioned speaking with you on occasion but he's never said anything about poker or blackjack or Gentlemen's Clubs.

We're in lucky. Awkward's Terry's and Tony's middle name.

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I suppose not, for Ms Patil's sake. She's always been a nice young lady and one I wouldn't want to disappoint.

Getting on? And what is it you say of me then?

We conspired in your removal from Britain so that our friendship could continue without interruption. I'm sorry to confirm these details to you but it's in the best interest of your ego.

And what is your second name?

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She's the wool over your eyes there, doesn't she?

You mean to say you're older than twenty-five? Fuck, I'd've never guessed.

Morelike you both had to fill the void my departure left in your lives so you both took up with the best next thing. It's alright. I reckon I can understand.

Extraordinary, of course.

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I see that Mike's forgotten to mention specifically that we'll be having tea at my flat.

I hope yuo drop by, even for a little bit, Professor. I'd love to see you, too.

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I see. I hope you aren't opposed to something stronger than tea?

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What would you have me serve? I'd be glad to go out for whatever you and your wife would like.

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Oh no, we can't have that. We'll be happy to bring something to share.

Serena thanks you for hosting.

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Ooooh, you're actually - REALLY?!?

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