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[dromedablack]

The dinner last night went off without a hitch (except for the presence of certain future brother-in-laws, which I couldn't do much about, but he behaved). It really was lovely, even though I kept telling Mother there was no reason at all for it to have been nearly that formal. I appreciate that they're proud of me being Head Girl, but it was

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[patchadams]

Haha, it was an interesting dinner, wasn't it? Do you know, Lucy actually had a good time. She was nervous before we got there, but all the way home, she kept going on about how beautiful your dress was and asking had I noticed the necklace you had on. I'm not sure if that had as much to do with your outfit (though I agree, you did look stunning), or if this is another of her half-baked plans for us to get together. Hell, if it means she forgot to be nervous for the night, even with Lucius sitting two seats down, then I don't mind at all!

[dromedablack]

Did she? That's very kind of her, please thank her for me! (I have to admit I do love that dress, though, even if it's incredibly impractical.) I thought she seemed more relaxed. That's a good sign.

She's still hoping for a storybook wedding, then, is she? I thought as much. Have you tried explaining how that isn't going to happen?

[patchadams]

I've tried, of course, and I've explained to her that although you and I are very good friends, we are not friends in that way. It didn't work. I tried to convince her that when two people with such charm and beauty come together, the world would implode, but that also didn't work.

Then I tried to tell her that you have a weird fungus that made you smell weird and I didn't want to get too close, but she also didn't buy that. It might be something she just has to grow out of.

[dromedablack]

A weird fungus and I smell weird? This is how rumors are started, Patch.

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[Private to Andy]

Sorry I couldn't be there, kid. Not that knowing you were Head Girl would have stopped any of what happened or anything.

So I was thinking I'd buy a round of butterbeer or three at the Three Broomsticks once school starts again to officially mourn your downfall. Sound good?

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[dromedablack]

[Private to Sirius]

I know. You did what you had to, and you seem so much happier now. It's just different without you at home, I don't like it. You're still doing alright at the Potters', aren't you?

That sounds perfect, thank you - and downfall? I'd think you'd have figured out the positive ramifications for you and your band of brigands by now. Tsk, Sirius. You're slipping.

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[Private to Andy]

Andy, they bought me clothes and school stuff and a fucking Nimbus 1300 without even blinking. They even took me on their trip to Newton Ferrers and didn't let me pay for anything - though I couldn't have since I'm skint, but that's not the point. I almost don't know what to do with myself.

Positive ramifications? You tease. You bloody well know there wouldn't be any.

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[dromedablack]

[Private to Sirius]

Really? That's remarkably generous of them, Sirius, I'm impressed. Of course if you ask me you're worth every knut of it, and you know I'd help if I could, but I don't have independent access to the vault yet. You're happy, then?

Mm.

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[blackcissa]

But Andromeda, our cousin had what was coming to him. How could he not be blasted off the tapestry? Did you expect anything else?

I don't think I will speak of him, anymore.

Regardless of this cousin business, I agree that the dinner went well. But why do you have to think so badly of Lucius? I'm very proud of your being named Head Girl - though I admit that I didn't expect differently. You're a Black and you're an excellent student, too.

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[dromedablack]

[Private to Cissy]

No, Sirius didn't have what was coming to him, he shouldn't have been blasted off the tapestry, I expected his parents would have been rational, and I don't think he'd mind you not speaking of him, either, to be very honest. You know how I feel about it, Cissy, I'm not going to change my mind and I'm not going to stop talking to - or about - him. It isn't as though he's ceased to exist because of one stupid tapestry, whatever you all seem to want to believe.

Thank you, about getting Head Girl - that means a lot, Cissy, really. And ask Lucius how well he thinks of me, that should answer your question. I'm afraid you're going to have to get used to us not being chummy.

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[Private to Andromeda]

[blackcissa]

I suppose we'll have to agree to disagree. I don't want to break friends just because of a silly cousin.

Well, I know you might not be Lucius's favourite witch in the world, but I was still hoping you might come over to dinner occasionally when I'm settled in at the Manor, Dromeda. You are still my sister.

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[dromedablack]

[Private to Narcissa]

There isn't anything silly ab Fine.

Of course I'll come over for dinner, don't be absurd. But I'm not sitting next to him.

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[bellanoir]

I find it fascinating that outsiders are the only things keeping family parties in your honor from being "ridiculous," Andromeda.

[dromedablack]

Oh, Bella, don't be offended, I didn't mean it like that. I just meant there was no reason for that much formality. That's all.

[bellanoir]

Naturally you didn't. But really, Andromeda, being chosen Head Girl out of everyone in your form isn't no reason to throw a fuss. And if your insipid classmates are to be listened to, it was very much a surprise decision in your favor. I call that quite a reason for formality.

It is the way of the Blacks, after all.

[dromedablack]

Alright, fair enough, I just felt silly. Anyway they aren't being insipid, really. They're right, Alice would've been wonderful.

I did appreciate it, anyway. I didn't mean to sound ungrateful, you know.