#55

[tied_in_notts]

After speaking to Pansy last night, I've made the decision to return home once more this weekend. I haven't spoken to my father for a while; this should give us the opportunity to catch up once more.

I'm in the library at the moment, and a small group of first years are giggling very loudly over on the table next to mine. If I had my way, I'd be

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[serpent_sexgod]

So you've met the first years. I had to deal with them earlier this year. If they're giggling, they like you. At least they're not glaring at you.

I can come and shoo them off if you want?

[tied_in_notts]

They like me? Urgh.

That would be very much appreciated.

[notasneakdammit]

I suggest a large fishing net and a Silencio. Failing that, you could cut a trapdoor under their customary table and cover it with leaves shoddy carpeting and old books, but I don't know if that'd work, considering Pince.

[tied_in_notts]

...You interest me.

[snarky_parky]

Mm. What is it you and your father talk about?

First years, you say...?

[tied_in_notts]

What sort of a question is that?

Yes, first years. Hufflepuff first years. Their robes are currently unspoilt and their schoolbags are bigger than their actual bodies.

[snarky_parky]

I'm just curious. I mean, my mother used to always speak to me about the pair of diamond earrings that she thinks I should ask for, or the latest dress-robe fashions that she'd read about, and then she'd tell Melvin to hurry up and get out the house because she'd just realised that the Vivica's Vivacious Violet Mascara would look incredible on her and she wanted it now.

My father, however, would demand to know everything I'd learned in school over the past term, and then tell me to go and get ready for the party at so-and-so's house that evening - reminding me, of course, that I have to look my best becayse the Parkinson Reputation is always under scrutiny.

However, you're not a girl, so I wondered genuinely what you and your father talk about, if that's not too much of a bother.

By the way, you're such a fucking tease. Are the Hufflepuffs still there? Fuck it, I'm on my way anyway.

[tied_in_notts]

...I really do sometimes genuinely worry about your formative years and the impact they had on the person you are today, dear.

[behind_the_scar]

And I'm sure you never giggled or did anything you weren't supposed to while in the library, right?

[tied_in_notts]

The library is for study - not for frivolities.

[behind_the_scar]

Well, sure. But they're only people, and little kids at that. Nobody's perfect.

And then there's always the option of politely telling them to shut their pie holes. Politely, mind you.

[tied_in_notts]

"Nobody's perfect" - says the juvenile delinquent.