Had tea with Severus, Rabastan, and Narcissa this afternoon...

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And now I'm wondering...why do some people prefer to work in groups, and others alone? I don't fancy groups much myself--not 'less I can be in charge, but even then I think I'd get bored ordering others about. But lately I've witnessed th'benefits of working en masse; you get a lot more accomplished, for one. For second, it's just loads more fun

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[lestranger]

My darling, I am astonished that you do not recognise the answer to your own question. Perhaps, though, I am neglecting to take into account your forgiving and accommodating nature.

On the matter of which you speak, it is quite obvious that the reason for the dichotomy in the unmentioned selection of students must be that there are some who are suited for great things, while others are doomed to mediocrity. There are those of us who will be recognised and hailed for our achievements, while others must live resigned to existence behind the scenes, their accomplishments known to a select few.

Bellatrix, such entities only hinder those of us who know what we want. Be satisified with those around you, those who are loyal to you and one another.

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it is quite obvious that the reason for the dichotomy in the unmentioned selection of students must be that there are some who are suited for great things, while others are doomed to mediocrity.

I know that, of course. I'm just disappointed, I s'pose--things needn't always be that way, need they? I mean, especially when it seems that some people choose to operate behind th'scenes? I can fathom why anyone'd choose that.

As for your words on loyalty, I can only echo you there.

[stopperdeath]

Bellatrix, I gave you an honest answer without any intent to hurt you, and I am sorry to see that you have been so perturbed by it.

If anything, my choice was justified by Rabastan's behaviour. Was it really necessary for him to levitate the sugar because he didn't want you to touch me when you passed it around?

For that reason, if for none other, I shall content myself with the answer you received.

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He really only levitated it for th'sake of convenience....

....then again, perhaps not.

But if he HADN'T done such a thing, would your answer have been different?

[stopperdeath]

No, Bellatrix. It would have been the same. His timing for that ridiculous little trick was just perfect proof of something I might otherwise have had to explain.

But please understand that I am in no way declining the friendship of the Black family. I know you are astute enough to realize that I declined the proposition, not the company. The company was, with the exception of Rabastan, unparalleled.

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And I value your friendship very, very much.

So does Narcissa.

I do hope you will allow me t'hold out hope that in time, you may have a change of heart. That little indulgence would do me very well, I think, yes, yes it would.