No matter where you go, there you are.

[lupercus]

Madam Pince insisted on taking back the library today, perhaps so that she can harass the seventh-years one last time, so I have enjoyed a very lazy morning waking up with the sun but having a lie-in until Sirius had to get up and go give exams. After that it was a cup of tea on the stove and - for no reason at all - the guitar Lily had got me for

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[seamus_f]

Yes, as for the rest of us, the day has already found us, whether we wanted it to or not.

[lupercus]

Sorry, I should have been more sensitive to those of you still slogging through your exams.

Feel free to tell me to feck off, or something.

[seamus_f]

And bite the hand that is feeding me temporary lodging in Chelsea? Not bloody likely. And did you see who I'm flat-hunting with?

Anyway, I have three written exams done and two more this afternoon and I did put some lions at the top of my DADA essay, so thank you for the tip.

[lupercus]

I did see. And how is that going for you?

Sirius also responds to bribery. I suggest biscuits. He likes shortbread ones.

Or maybe I do. Either way, it's a good idea.

[jadedsirius]

For the record, Moony, you never have to ask me if I want to go to Amsterdam with you.

Sounds like a very good idea, in any case. We shall leave immediately, as soon as these shagging fecking bloody exams are finished.

You didn't drink all the camomile, did you? I'm rather fond of it, and if you did drink it all I shall be very cross.

[lupercus]

I should have known you'd be up for it. You're going to spend the entire time floating about six feet off the ground, aren't you? Like last time?

And I did drink all the camomile. Sorry about that.

[jadedsirius]

I shall take it out of your hide, later.

[lupercus]

I'm counting on it.

[purestblood]

Ah, domestic bliss. So very, very touching. I am so glad you and Sirius are reconciled. I'm sure he'll never cheat on you again. You must sleep well at night with that knowledge.

[lupercus]

Someday, I will kill you.

[purestblood]

You need some new material. Or is old age setting in? You're repeating yourself.

[potions_master]

I fondly dream of a day, Lupin, when you will no longer rise to the bait. I am, however, starting to fear that it will never come.

[blondenarcissa]

Thank you for tea yesterday, Remus. I have a lovely time. It was good to see you again.

[lupercus]

Thank you, Narcissa. It was nice to see you as well. Thank you for the gifts, they were not necessary but most kind.

Enjoy your holidays.

[just_harry]

I didn't know my mum had a guitar.

I've never been to Amsterdam. What's the Jordaan?

Sorry about the drool on your desk.

[lupercus]

No worries, love. It formed a very lovely pattern of a dragon on my desk-blotter. I shall treasure it always.

The Jordaan is a wonderful neighbourhood, very interesting and colourful. You'll love it, I promise. Just don't accept anything your dogfather offers you, whether it's to eat, drink or smoke. Trust me.

Your mum did indeed have a guitar. She taught me a few chords, and if you'd like I could teach them to you. She would have liked that, I think.

She would have liked you. Both of them. I know it.

[just_harry]

I'm really tone deaf. Or I have an unmusical thumb. I don't really know what people say about that. But I think that would be neat.

Why? Are you saying Sirius would corrupt me? I can't believe that's true.

Thanks. I'd like to think they would.

[lupercus]

You can still learn chords even if you don't think you've got the talent. Don't let anything stop you from trying something. If I had done, I wouldn't have Sirius. So if you'd like to try it, then we will give it a go. On your mum's guitar.

I would never imply such a thing. Sirius is a paragon of maturity and innocence. Certainly. Stop that sniggering, I can hear you from here.

Congratulations, Harry. You made it. I'm proud of you. We both are.

And they are too.