Private to Ginny

[disfordaphne]

I know this is weird to be addressing it to you but I think you're the only person who'll be even vaguely nice.

Now no crap about whether or not Theo's right for me, please, I've got other worries tonight.

I'm so scared I'm going to mess things up for the ball. I think my dress is okay, and I've tried it on plenty of times, and I do think I look

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[excess_fire]

{Private to Daphne}

If you'd like, I can owl you my book on hair and makeup charms and you can experiment with them before the ball...

I don't know about you, but extra time on hair and makeup is the easiest way for me to feel better about myself.

[disfordaphne]

Private to Ginny

Thanks, but I've already got that sorted. I guess you never have this problem, do you? I mean, I'm sure all your friends tell each other how great they look and that they're going to have a great time and all.

At least back in fourth year I was able to say I wasn't a troll like Millicent ...

[excess_fire]

{Private to Daphne}

Of course I have that problem. I'm a girl, by nature we're overconcerned about our looks. I've just come to terms with the fact that this is me and everyone else can take it or leave it. My friends telling me that I look great isn't going to change my opinion of myself...

[disfordaphne]

Private to Ginny

But you are really pretty, whatever bits of you you don't like. And you know loads of guys fancy you and stuff.

I just don't want them to mess up this evening. I really want to enjoy it. And that will make my friends want to fuck things up for me.

Not struck out very well:
I don't want Theo to think I'm hideous.