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[padmavarne]

Gabriel Moon, I have pulled something and I blame you.
I have half a mind to take points from Slytherin for this atrocious pain in my ... everywhere.
No. More. Martial arts.

- Padma Patil

Comments

Private to Padma Patil

[nott_expected]

Are you sure that wasn't me?
If it was, I apologize.
How can I convince you not to take off points? A massage? Or I could always name a flower after you?

Theodore

Private to Theodore Nott

[padmavarne]

While plausible, I assure you, it was Gabriel. I had always thought I was flexible, but after that I feel like a pile of sticks.

However, if you really would give me a massage, I might feel tempted to give you some points. But not really - I do take the system of point giving and taking quite seriously, you know.

And stop making fun of Neville! Honestly, Theodore, what is that about? He didn't name a flower after me, he just made one pollen-less... for me and my sister. Well, sort of. I don't know, but stop!

- Padma

Private to Padma Patil

[nott_expected]

That's brilliant, I'll loosen you up. You have my word. And I won't refuse points if you do award them.

Neville is rather disturbing. That is all.

Theodore

Private to Theodore Nott

[padmavarne]

You had better not be teasing me. I don't take kindly to teasing, really. As the bruise on your shoulder may suggest.

And how is he disturbing?

- Padma

[eclectic_charm]

Well if you had stretched as I told you to (before and after) perhaps you wouldn't be in such pain. You're perfectly flexible - that's not the issue. The use of those muscles in new ways is the issue. Hot baths do wonders and, I promise, it will get better. You're not allowed to quit, Grasshopper. I simply won't hear of it.

-Gabriel

[padmavarne]

If you insist.

Really, I was just looking for a public note to add to my private entry - there's no use in writing in this if I'm not going to get credit for it.

- Padma

[eclectic_charm]

Ah well. I'm more than happy to have been your scapegoat, cherie.

-Gabriel

[different_times]

I don’t understand. Why people. In other Houses. Talk. Like this.
Weren’t. you taught. Proper grammar?

Shocked, simply shocked,
Millicent

[padmavarne]

Millicent,

I'm not sure if you've ever been introduced to literary techniques of effect, but I was merely employing one. If I had known I was going to shock you, I would certainly have used a full sentence.

Also, perhaps you've never been exposed to proper etiquette - but I was, indeed, addressing Gabriel Moon. I, of course, am simply flattered to find my notes worthy of your comments, but I thought that if you were so concerned with proper grammar you might also be concerned about manners.

All the best,
Padma

[different_times]

I know about different literary techniques, I just didn’t suspect that you did.

Next time take heed of my delicate structural sensibilities.

Now what does etiquette have to do with anything? What is etiquette, but a second-hand custom?
I have been trained in the thing, but I find it to be useless and inane. If you have something to say, just say it. Don’t waste all your time making things as pretty and non-offensive as you can. Don’t hide your intentions and emotions inside some silly formality.

Don’t make the mistake of thinking that grammar and etiquette somehow go with one another. I personally couldn’t give a flying fuck if what I say or do is polite enough for you in the slightest.

-Millicent

[engelgleich]

Millicent, my dear,

Please do consider that Padma is one of my very closest friends and, therefore, I do give a flying fuck about whether or not what you say and/or do is polite enough for her.

Thank you,
Pansy

[dusted_velvet]

Padma,

I do hope it's nothing serious...if it is, I'm sure there's something in the Infirmary that would help.

Gerard

[padmavarne]

I don't think it's serious. But thank you for your concern, Gerard.

- Padma

[dusted_velvet]

You're welcome. I just hope you feel better soon.

Gerard