You two,

I feel...like such a louse. How could I miss your bonding? Could you ever forgive me?

--Ols

Fred, George,

How did dinner with Lucius go? Please tell me you two didn't wear the matching squirting lapels? I would just die of shame.

--Oliver

Narcissa,

I've made such a mess of things. I'm so very sorry. Things are now awkward between us. Lucius hates me.

Does Draco know? Please tell me he doesn't.

I'm sorry -- and yet I'm not.

--Oliver

Minerva,

After careful consideration, I have decided to support Severus' position.

I know this seems unlike me given our working relationship, but I think once you get past the greasy rough exterior, he's not so bad. He's awful, actually.

Gryffindor House
Head of House
Oliver A. Wood

Severus ( Read more... )

A wise man once said; There are choices made that can never be unmade ( Read more... )

Severus,

I can't believe I'm asking you this and asking nicely. You don't deserve my respect, but I'm desperate, so I'm caving just this once.

All right, I'm asking nicely. Would you please brew me some absinthe? I know you can brew this in your sleep with your level of expertise ( Read more... )

I don't know what's worse -- the actual whipping or the disappointment in his eyes.

Ten lashes to the back, and I was told that I could not heal the welts magically. They will leave scars as a result.

Through it all, I learned something very valuable about Lucius my Master. He does feel -- beyond hatred. Under layers of anger and jealousy, ( Read more... )

Fred, George

Lucius would like for me to invite you both to dinner on Thursday or Friday evening at Volucula in South Diagon Alley.

I don't think I need to tell you two to be on your best behaviour.

No funny business.
No switching identities.
No tomfoolery.

And, please please dress accordingly. This is a top notch establishment.

Merlin, I ( Read more... )

...

Why am I the last to know anything?

Apparently, my Master is very upset, and we've been ordered not to disturb him. There are very few people able to push his buttons like this -- Severus, Harry. Me when I disobey. It seems unlikely that my Master would allow his temper to flare over Walden Macnair's fucking Poppy Pomfrey ( Read more... )