Private to Miss Padma Patilsubtle_simmerOctober 14 2006, 21:57:41 UTC
Tut-tut, such language for one of the Wizarding World's top ten bachelorettes. Apparently delicacy of character is not a requirement for the dubious honour.
What is your complaint with me, Miss Patil? Does my criticism strike too close to home? How many of the masculine variation of the potion did you imbibe before the Misters Weasley turned the tables on you?
Such fascinating insight into the female psyche. The double standard is still very much alive and well.
Private to Professor SnapeprophecyofpadmaOctober 14 2006, 22:15:49 UTC
I have never touched a single one of those vile concoctions. I believe you've mistaken me for my sister, Professor. That happens a lot. It's not as though I needed fantasy. The curtness of my reply was because I believe you don't have the authority to cast judgment upon the opinions of individuals who believe their likeness has been miss used.
And what the hell do you know about the female psyche? I doubt a woman, any woman, would willingly go within twenty feet of you without the guarantee of monetary compensation.
What insight? All you're doing is making assumptions.
Private to Miss Padma Patilsubtle_simmerOctober 14 2006, 23:44:29 UTC
I assure you, child, I have no idea who has used, or not used, the ridiculous potions, aside from those which I have confiscated from my students as contraband material. If your sister has imbibed, or not, is of no interest to me.
Your exceedingly strong reaction to my commentary suggests, to bastardise the words of the Bard, 'Methinks she doth protest too much'.
I did not hear such uproar when it was the 'Bachelors' being featured in the potions. The Weasley Twins were not forced to make all those potions available 'in-store-only'. Is it merely a difference in anatomy which makes one potion not only 'socially acceptable', but even an occasion for revelry? Why the outrage now when this ought to have been an expected occurrence considering the first batch of potions?
As you did not speak up in defence of your fellow citizens, then, it is highly hypocritical for you to make such a fuss now. I think it is fascinating insight, indeed.
Private to Derricksubtle_simmerOctober 14 2006, 22:06:08 UTC
Miss Parkinson is well able to take care of herself in such instances as these, and is one of the few who have not publicly whinged about the 'honour'. I have little doubt that she is addressing the issue in some appropriate fashion of her own.
It is my opinion that it is a very good thing she does not favour her mother in temperament, but I would prefer that you not share that information with her.
And yes, I am congratulating them. They are the few who are not being hypocritical - or at least not much. I sincerely expected them to 'neglect' to concoct this variation due to the inclusion of their sister. I will overlook the slight favouritism toward the females in having the product only available in the shop rather than owl-post. They are, ostensibly, the fairer sex
( ... )
Private to Snapeinner_humanOctober 15 2006, 01:13:33 UTC
It's not her I'm worried about... it's the sick bastards that're probably wanking off to her potion-induced image right now
I'd rather not
Yes, you're correct. So I hope you'll forgive me if the idea of every desperate loser in Britain having access to her - even the illusion of her - is less than appealing?
Private to Derricksubtle_simmerOctober 15 2006, 01:59:06 UTC
Ah.
Yes, that does explain a great deal.
Well, congratulations, then.
God! I wish I could have seen Anna-Marie's reaction to that bit of news.
Not that either of you need it from any source, but you have my hearty approval. My suspicion is that her parents will not be quite so pleased with the situation.
Private to Professor SnapefreakedwithjetOctober 13 2006, 23:42:57 UTC
For my part, I simply object to men I have never met using an image of me without giving me a share of the profits. I am not so philanthropic that I wish to allow a family I do not like, who do not like me, to capitalise on my popularity.
As to the rest of it, I really couldn't care less. I'm used to being an object of lust and if there are people who would like to experience someone else's fantasies about me and pay for them, I mock them for their gullibility and move on.
This is all hardly seems important to me, at the moment, anyway.
Private to Miss Parkinsonsubtle_simmerOctober 14 2006, 22:23:43 UTC
A valid point, Miss Parkinson, but I have little doubt that you will address the pecuniary issue quite effectively.
I will not insult your intelligence by offering empty sympathy over the untimely disruption of your birthday party. It can have little value to know that I, too, have 'been there'. The furor will die out, eventually, and faster if you at least make a passable impression of giving it no credence.
Should you find it of any value, I offer whatever assistance I might provide. Unfortunately, I suspect it is for the best if you are not known to be associating with me, not that it matters much.
Private to Professor SnapefreakedwithjetOctober 15 2006, 14:57:43 UTC
I am currently in negotiations.
It will not be at all difficult to make a "passable impression" at that, given that I consider at least all of the accusations against me to be utter rubbish.
Sir, with all due respect, I have just been associated with the Dark Lord. I don't think associating with you could be considered any worse.
Private to Miss Parkinsonsubtle_simmerOctober 15 2006, 17:30:02 UTC
I am not surprised.
Excellent.
Touche! I would aspire to be a 'better' associate, regardless of political leanings. The man was exceedingly powerful, to be certain, and very intelligent. However, he was also mentally unstable which led to his demise. I value my sanity equally to my intellect and would not wish to sink to weakness in that regard.
I have recently had an exchange with Mr Derrick in which I was enlightened to the status of your association. As I informed him, and with the full realisation that my opinion has no weight whatsoever in the matter, you have both my approval and congratulations, for what it is worth.
Private to the Weasley Twinssubtle_simmerOctober 14 2006, 22:27:28 UTC
You're welcome.
Which does not change the fact that these potions are 'contraband' at Hogwarts and will continue to be confiscated when found. And I know your cute little 'trick' about hiding them in cosmetic containers. Do not think you can disguise them from me. Your talents in Potions brewing have remotely reached that level.
Private to SnapeflowerpatilOctober 15 2006, 01:51:38 UTC
Has Padma attacked you for your comments yet? She's having a fit about this whole thing, and I apologize for her in advance.
I'll admit that Lavender Brown and I tried the Batchelor potions, and there's absolutely nothing... profane in them. They're silly and romantic, and would probably be quite boring for people expecting anything else.
As for stalkers, well. It's not like I haven't had one before.
Private to Miss Parvati Patilsubtle_simmerOctober 15 2006, 02:05:54 UTC
Oh, yes. Your sister and I have exchanged an amusing debate. She is quite in a state over the situation.
I applaud you for your honesty. Frankly, the existence of either version offends my sensibilities on a number of points, but as the saying goes, if it good for the goose, it is good for the gander. No one argued on behalf of the Bachelors when they were thus exploited, so I do not believe anyone has any grounds by which to complain in the reverse.
Either way, my opinion is it is a blasted waste of time and galleons. Each potion represents the loss of a half an hour of cogent thought which can never be reclaimed. Filch added them to the 'banned' list here at the school the day term started, and I confiscate them with relish - to pour cheerfully down the toilet where they belong.
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Professor Snape,
Sod off.
Respectfully,
Padma Patil
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What is your complaint with me, Miss Patil? Does my criticism strike too close to home? How many of the masculine variation of the potion did you imbibe before the Misters Weasley turned the tables on you?
Such fascinating insight into the female psyche. The double standard is still very much alive and well.
~Professor Snape
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And what the hell do you know about the female psyche? I doubt a woman, any woman, would willingly go within twenty feet of you without the guarantee of monetary compensation.
What insight? All you're doing is making assumptions.
- Padma Patil
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Your exceedingly strong reaction to my commentary suggests, to bastardise the words of the Bard, 'Methinks she doth protest too much'.
I did not hear such uproar when it was the 'Bachelors' being featured in the potions. The Weasley Twins were not forced to make all those potions available 'in-store-only'. Is it merely a difference in anatomy which makes one potion not only 'socially acceptable', but even an occasion for revelry? Why the outrage now when this ought to have been an expected occurrence considering the first batch of potions?
As you did not speak up in defence of your fellow citizens, then, it is highly hypocritical for you to make such a fuss now. I think it is fascinating insight, indeed.
And the word is 'misused'.
~Professor Snape
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You're congratulating them? That's one of your former students they're exploiting, those opportunists.
...Could've been in Slytherin, actually.
Whatever. Pansy's probably enjoying this, that
-PD
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It is my opinion that it is a very good thing she does not favour her mother in temperament, but I would prefer that you not share that information with her.
And yes, I am congratulating them. They are the few who are not being hypocritical - or at least not much. I sincerely expected them to 'neglect' to concoct this variation due to the inclusion of their sister. I will overlook the slight favouritism toward the females in having the product only available in the shop rather than owl-post. They are, ostensibly, the fairer sex ( ... )
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I'd rather not
Yes, you're correct. So I hope you'll forgive me if the idea of every desperate loser in Britain having access to her - even the illusion of her - is less than appealing?
-PD
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Yes, that does explain a great deal.
Well, congratulations, then.
God! I wish I could have seen Anna-Marie's reaction to that bit of news.
Not that either of you need it from any source, but you have my hearty approval. My suspicion is that her parents will not be quite so pleased with the situation.
~S. Snape
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As to the rest of it, I really couldn't care less. I'm used to being an object of lust and if there are people who would like to experience someone else's fantasies about me and pay for them, I mock them for their gullibility and move on.
This is all hardly seems important to me, at the moment, anyway.
~P. Parkinson
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I will not insult your intelligence by offering empty sympathy over the untimely disruption of your birthday party. It can have little value to know that I, too, have 'been there'. The furor will die out, eventually, and faster if you at least make a passable impression of giving it no credence.
Should you find it of any value, I offer whatever assistance I might provide. Unfortunately, I suspect it is for the best if you are not known to be associating with me, not that it matters much.
~S. Snape
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It will not be at all difficult to make a "passable impression" at that, given that I consider at least all of the accusations against me to be utter rubbish.
Sir, with all due respect, I have just been associated with the Dark Lord. I don't think associating with you could be considered any worse.
~P. Parkinson
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Excellent.
Touche! I would aspire to be a 'better' associate, regardless of political leanings. The man was exceedingly powerful, to be certain, and very intelligent. However, he was also mentally unstable which led to his demise. I value my sanity equally to my intellect and would not wish to sink to weakness in that regard.
I have recently had an exchange with Mr Derrick in which I was enlightened to the status of your association. As I informed him, and with the full realisation that my opinion has no weight whatsoever in the matter, you have both my approval and congratulations, for what it is worth.
~Professor Snape
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Excuse me, while we pick our jaws off the floor...
The world's ending. We're sure of it now...
....
Um... thank you, we guess...
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Which does not change the fact that these potions are 'contraband' at Hogwarts and will continue to be confiscated when found. And I know your cute little 'trick' about hiding them in cosmetic containers. Do not think you can disguise them from me. Your talents in Potions brewing have remotely reached that level.
~S. Snape
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I'll admit that Lavender Brown and I tried the Batchelor potions, and there's absolutely nothing... profane in them. They're silly and romantic, and would probably be quite boring for people expecting anything else.
As for stalkers, well. It's not like I haven't had one before.
- Parvati Patil
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I applaud you for your honesty. Frankly, the existence of either version offends my sensibilities on a number of points, but as the saying goes, if it good for the goose, it is good for the gander. No one argued on behalf of the Bachelors when they were thus exploited, so I do not believe anyone has any grounds by which to complain in the reverse.
Either way, my opinion is it is a blasted waste of time and galleons. Each potion represents the loss of a half an hour of cogent thought which can never be reclaimed. Filch added them to the 'banned' list here at the school the day term started, and I confiscate them with relish - to pour cheerfully down the toilet where they belong.
~Professor Snape
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It was really only a matter of time before they were considered contraband at the school, I suppose.
- P. Patil
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