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hh_mirrorMadam Rosmerta has cleared away most of the usual tables and booths. There are still a few small tables scattered around the large room, and a cheery fire is crackling in the fireplace. Along one wall are long tables loaded with tea sandwiches, scones, petit fours, candies, biscuits and other rich treats. On the opposite wall there is tea with all the accoutrements, a fountain type punchbowl, and coffee for those who prefer it to tea. Butterbeer is also available on request.
The tables hold bouquets of early spring flowers -- snowdrops, narcissus, and crocus in pink, yellow and white. There are soft yellow, pink, and white ribbons on the candle sconces, as well.
In a back room, the models from Gladrags are bustling around, changing into the various cloaks and robes they will be showing the attendees. They can't be seen, but it is possible to hear their indistinct chatter.
After checking the arrangements with Madam Rosemerta, Ginny stands near the door, nervously waiting for Emma to show up, and worried about whether the party will come off well, and very excited about her friends meeting each other. She's dressed in an aqua green Muggle dress with small yellow flowers, and wearing the new silver snitch necklace Harry gave her.
((While screened for female characters under the age of 30, the Three Broomsticks is a public facility, so it is possible for other characters to crash the party. It'll be a lot easier if they're disguised as a female under thirty, though. *wink*))
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Re: ::private for two girls with a lot to catch up on::
Date: 2006-03-12 02:37 am (UTC)Oh, that's awful! *pats Ginny's hand* I'm sure Simon would make just as much of a fuss if he were around.
And then Stephen would probably challenge him to a duel because he does a lot of that.You have no idea. You'd think he'd be happy that I can't keep my hands off him, but no.... *eyeroll* Oh, that's awful about your brother! I hope you told him off--- if not, I'll be glad to do it for you!Oh, it is wonderful! *examines necklace at a distance* That's lovely--- so sweet of him. Stephen hasn't given me anything yet, but then I stole his sheets, and a scalpel, so I think it's fair. Oh--- actually, he did sort of give me some perfume (http://www.blackphoenixalchemylab.com/bb.html)--- it's called Delirium, isn't that a wonderful name--- but that was before we were really... involved.Stephen and I are always leaving sortings together! *beams*
One thing led to another--- that's sort of how it happened (http://community.livejournal.com/hogwarts_hocus/243814.html) with me and Stephen, really. I came back from an Occlumency lesson and he was all upset for some reason and then things just progressed. *giggles* And then the other night--- it was so wonderful, Ginny, we'd been having this (http://community.livejournal.com/hogwarts_hocus/256005.html?thread=12001797#t12001797) awful (http://community.livejournal.com/hogwarts_hocus/257984.html) argument (http://community.livejournal.com/hogwarts_hocus/260155.html#cutid1), and then we just sorted things out. (http://community.livejournal.com/hogwarts_hocus/281174.html) Talked about all kinds of things that we really needed to. And then he let me carve my name on his collarbone--- well, the skin over it, I mean--- my name in Chinese. Isn't that sweet?
And he's just... amazing--- in bed, I mean. He doesn't even have to think about it--- I was trying to read his mind and it was just... automatic. I was so impressed--- in retrospect, I mean; at the time I wasn't exactly thinking a lot! *grins* Of course, he's got an incredible knowledge of anatomy. And I'm certain I'm not his first--- he told me himself he has a daughter, and anyway no one could be that good without practice--- but honestly, I don't mind, so long as I'm the last.
And I've got my name on him now so I have to be. *smirks*Re: ::private for two girls with a lot to catch up on::
Date: 2006-03-12 03:03 am (UTC)Yes, it was.
stupid git of a brother!I'm sure they're just trying to look after us, but really! It's ridiculous. I hope Simon comes back, though. I'd like to meet him someday.A duel? That's so romantic! Harry kept Ron from hitting him for quite a while. I think he only went through with it because he was so upset when he realized he'd been sorted into Slytherin.I'm not too worried about Ron, though. *winks* Harry's quite talented and I know he'll manage to get us plenty of private time.Oh, that's really too bad! *feeling very grateful Harry's anything but reluctant* Maybe Dr. Maturin still needs some time to, errr, get used to being physically intimate? I did tell Ron off! You'd have been proud at how well I told him off! And I got Charlie to tell him off, as well. But I think Harry worked everything out for us, in the end. *sighs*Isn't it adorable! *pokes at the snitch and it comes to life and flutters its tiny wings* It's silver to protect me from all the werewolves we have now, and Harry put some other protective charm on it, as well. *sighs again; can't help it* Perfume, hmmm? That's a very romantic gift, River. He must have already been interested! *giggles* Are you wearing it now?*beams back at her* Leaving sortings is a good thing to do! I plan to make a habit of it! *giggles again*
Oh, so you had a truly passionate start! I don't really like to fight or anything, but it certainly can lead to some fiery making up. *tries to imagine the carving* He let you ... what again? You carved your name on his skin? Is it ... permanent? Like a tattoo?
Oh, lucky you, River! A bloke who knows what he's doing! *grins back* Harry and I were each other's first, um, you know, so neither one of us really knew what we were doing. *thinks maybe she should get her hands on some books and read them - maybe even leave a few laying around* It was still incredibly wonderful, though. *is deep down very pleased she was Harry's first and he hers* I know what you mean about being the last. I, um, I know we're still young and all, but well ...
I already know I want to be with him forever. Don't suppose you can teach me that carving trick, can you? *smirks back*Re: ::private for two girls with a lot to catch up on::
Date: 2006-03-12 03:30 am (UTC)I hope Simon comes back too! I'd like you to meet him.
I hadn't thought of it that way. Mostly because having to keep my lover from killing my brother would be a little complicated. It sounds like your brother's having a rough time adjusting here; I'm sorry.Oh, I'm glad to hear that--- private time is important. Stephen and I actually just moved in together--- it's sort of informal at the moment. *giggles* And Fillerbunny, who was my roommate, is moving in with Stephen's aardvark--- not like that, I mean; they're just friends.He's, um, used to it when we're alone. It's just that he has this silly idea that there's something wrong with touching in public. Which is, well, silly--- I mean, how else would anyone know that we're together? And then I'd have to warn off other women and he'd probably end up dueling someone and, honestly, it just takes so much more bother.Oh, that's wonderful! And protective charms! That's really thoughtful of him. *smiles* And actually, the perfume was just... it wasn't really a gift. He'd ordered them by mistake and a bunch of other people came in with him on the next order. *lights up* Maybe we could get another order together--- I think Inara was interested, and there are a few other people involved. Would you be interested in joining in? And I am. *giggles* That was kind of why I stole Stephen's sheets--- they smelled like him and I just wanted to wrap myself up in that. *sighs happily*Oh, yes--- it's such fun.
And Stephen gets soooooo unsettled when I come up to him in public. Though not as much any more.*giggles* It certainly can! But it's not much fun, because when you're fighting you're not always sure you'll get to the making up part. Ever. *sad look, then brightens* Carve my name on his skin. And it should be. I think if it's not he'll let me keep doing it until it is. Kind of like a tattoo, except without ink--- *giggles* I used his scalpel.
*grins* I know--- so lucky. *sympathetic look* You were each other's first? That must have been difficult--- I know if I weren't a telepath it would have been hard to figure out the fine points. *wonders if Stephen's anatomy books would be of use and if he'd mind if she borrowed a few in a good cause, on Ginny's behalf* Oh, I'm sure it was! And it only gets better. Trust me. *grins*
Oh, I'd be glad to! Do you have a steady hand? Because that's most of it--- being able to cut just deep enough but not too deep. It helps if you can draw, too. And I sort of had to adapt some warding charms to sterilize the blade and then seal the cuts--- I could teach you those if you want? *grins*Re: ::private for two girls with a lot to catch up on::
Date: 2006-03-12 04:10 am (UTC)Brothers are just like that, though. All six of mine are, at least. Yes, Ron's having a lot of trouble adjusting. I suppose it's mainly because things are just so different from how they were before. We all used to be in Gryffindor and there were separate boys' and girls' dorms and Professor Dumbledore wasn't married to an evil dark lord. I'm glad about some of the changes, though, cause you and Emma and Faith weren't here before. At least I'm making some nice new friends!Yes, well, we used to have more private time before Ron insisted on rooming with us, and actually talked Harry into it. But no matter. *winks* We'll keep on having it. I do like these new informal living arrangements. *giggles madly over the thought of the bunny and the aardvark together* Sorry! It's very sweet you both have pets, sort of.Does he? That is very silly! Won't even let you hug him, or kiss him? *thankful Harry will at least kiss her and hold her in public; she'd go mad if she had to keep her hands completely off him unless they were in their room* I suppose he could give you something that would make it clear that you belong together. And the carving should help warn other ladies away, as well. But the dueling is, well, yes, that could be bad. Although, I think there might be some dueling in the DA. Maybe Dr. Maturin can join up with us and get the dueling out of his system that way?*still playing with the snitch and looking a bit dreamy* Yes, it was very thoughtful of him. It's a whole other sort of protectiveness than my brothers', you know, and *sighs yet again* Harry's so wonderful! Oh, well, maybe it was a subliminal thing. I mean, why would a man order a bunch of perfume if he didn't have a lady in mind? *smiles knowingly at River* I'm sure it was meant to be in some sort of cosmic way. Join you in ordering? *is horribly embarrassed* I, um, I'd like to, but I don't think I'll be able to. *blushing* With seven children, Mum and Dad can't really afford to give me much of an allowance. It smells lovely, though. A little fruity and very refreshing. I think it suits you quite well! That's so sweet about the sheets! I borrow Harry's T-shirts sometimes, if I'm in class away from him or something. Funny how that little reminder of them can make you feel so good! *sighs in time with River*That's so funny! I'm glad he's getting used to it, though. *nodding seriously* Means you need to do a lot more of it!Not get to the making up part? That would be awful! Well, Harry and I don't fight, really, though I'm willing to speak my mind to him, of course. *tries to visualize the skin carving* He must love you very much if he let you do that, River, especially if he's going to let you make it permanent!
Yes, we were, but it wasn't bad, really! *and it wasn't, they were so wrapped up in each other that the technicalities didn't matter at all* Actually, it was really sort of fantastic, you know? I think the finer points may matter a little later, but, well, mostly it just mattered that I was with Harry. But, um, as you know someone more experienced, maybe you could help us, *blushing again* figure out those technicalities? *can barely imagine anything being better, but if it is, oh my!*
I suppose my hand's steady enough. I can chop up potions ingredients with Snape standing right over me. I'm fairly sure the difficult part will be getting Harry to let me do it. Maybe if he agrees you can teach me those warding charms, and I can try to draw something that would be suitable?Re: ::private for two girls with a lot to catch up on::
Date: 2006-03-12 04:55 am (UTC)That really does sound different! I'm glad you're glad we're here, though--- it's nice to have friends.I'm so sorry your brother's underfoot like that! *picks up that Harry and Ron were friends before* At least your brother and Harry are friends. *thinks about Simon and Stephen, then quickly stops thinking about it* Oh, Fillerbunny and the aardvark are so funny! It's cute.Well, I do it anyway. But he gets all twitchy and talks about discretion. It's silly, because I know he really likes it when I do it, he just thinks he shouldn't. Or something. It's hard to make sense of him sometimes. I wish he would give me something. Unfortunately, the carving doesn't show with the clothes he wears. The DA has dueling? *perks up* Could I join? *droops a little* I'm not sure it would be enough for Stephen. He likes the lethal part of it. It's one of the things we have in common--- I just wish he could... admit... that more easily. Though he did sort of seem to get it when I said that if he was going to be crazy and scary I should have the same right.*giggles* That's a really interesting idea. Meant to be.
And that's all right. About the ordering. I'm not sure if we're even going to do it again. And Simon and I don't have much money right now, either. We used to, but then he took me out of the Academy and the Alliance put a warrant out on us and we couldn't get at my trust fund and he'd already spent his to get me out. And thank you! I really like it--- I think I sort of associate it with Stephen, too, since I got it the day I met him.
Oh, that's lovely! I'm going to have to steal Stephen's shirts, too! He already complains about how many of his outfits I've ruined getting them off him, though. I should really get him some more clothes, somehow. *thoughtful look*
It would be! *smirks* Well, that, and he enjoyed it. For itself, I mean. And he liked that I wanted to put a mark on him--- to mark him as... well... mine. *grinning and blushing happily* For a man with that much... experience... he's awfully insecure sometimes.
*picks up on the wrapped-up-in-each-other-ness* Oh, that's so wonderful, Ginny! And I'd be glad to help. Except I think it's a little different with different people. I mean, I don't know if most men would like... what I do to Stephen. Because I usually leave marks. But he likes it. And I like it when he's rough back. I wish he'd ask to put a mark on me--- like the scar, I mean, not just the everyday ones that he always leaves.
That's good that your hand's steady. But if Harry doesn't want that then maybe you shouldn't do it. I mean, I asked Stephen a few times, even though I could read him, because I wanted to be sure. But he enjoyed it. So if Harry doesn't... enjoy that kind of thing then maybe you could do something else. Like a magical mark of some kind, something that wouldn't hurt? But I'll definitely teach you the wards--- there's one for the cuts that's probably useful just as a bandage as well. Ooh, what kind of design would you want to use?Re: ::private for two girls with a lot to catch up on::
Date: 2006-03-12 05:27 am (UTC)Yes, it is, especially friends who understand and who you can discuss your boyfriend and sex with!Best friends, really. I think that may be part of the problem. *he sort holds that he and Harry were friends first over my head a little* Maybe I can see them sometime, the bunny and the aardvark, I mean? I really like animals. Hermione sometimes lets me play with Crookshanks, but I don't have a pet of my own here.Good for you! He'll get over being all prudish soon enough. It must be odd being with a man who's from such a different time. Even Emma and I have misunderstandings sometimes, and we're just friends, and not nearly as far apart timewise as you and Dr. Maturin are! Maybe you can hint around for him to give you something. Say other boys are looking at you, or, I dunno, just if you see something pretty? I'd love for you to join the DA! Harry's such a great teacher! He even got some of the worst at magic in the whole school to be really good at defensive spells. And he's great at duelling, too. Magic duelling, that is. It's very interesting and I'm sure you'll really like it. *honestly, genuinely believes that everyone should be in the DA and have complete respect for Harry* Maybe Dr. Maturin will find it more interesting since it's magic? He can't do any lethal duelling here, anyway, what with that silly no-kill enchantment on the place. I quite agree that you should both be able to be crazy and scary together, if you're going to be. Much better to have that sort of thing in common. That way you don't scare each other! And you can understand each other's little, errr, freak out episodes. *totally understands this, since she and Harry both have Voldemort nightmares**nods* I really do believe in destiny!
I really wish I could order, but I'm glad you understand. *is still very uncomfortable about being so poor* Not everyone is so understanding. *thinking about some of Draco Malfoy's meaner comments*
*grins at the thought of River stealing Dr. Maturin's shirts* You really must. The great thing about our school robes is that they allow you to hide almost anything under them. *snickers* More clothes? Oh, that's an interesting thought. The other night when I was in Professor Glorificus' astronomy class, she sort of mentioned that she'd like some new clothes, as well. I was going to try to get some books or something and learn to transfigure things into pretty clothes. Maybe we can figure out how to do that, together. I'm not sure I could ask Professor Lupin to teach me how to transfigure something into a dress!
He liked it, hmmmm? *winks* It's so great you too are on the same wavelength like that. *grins back at her* I think all men are insecure in a way. It's ... almost endearing.
*blushes a little at River's mention of what she does to Maturin, and leaving marks* Oh, I'm sure everyone's different. *though Harry sure didn't mind my nails down his back* A little, ummmm, roughness *blushing again* can be quite nice, I think. Perhaps you should hint a bit that you'd like him to mark you? Maybe sometime when he's really aroused and, well, feeling a little less formal?
I've no idea if Harry would let me. But I do like the idea of some sort of magical mark. It'd be especially neat if we could each have one, you know? Yet another thing to try to find in the library. The wards do sound useful, for a lot of things. I think the whole DA would probably want to know those. I haven't really thought about a design before. Something, well, something special just between the two of us, definitely.Re: ::private for two girls with a lot to catch up on::
Date: 2006-03-12 05:55 am (UTC)Yes!I can imagine--- that must be... complicated. Sort of like family. Like Serenity--- I know it was hard for Simon to get together with Kaylee because, well, we'd all been shipmates for so long. Oh, I think Fillerbunny would love to meet you--- it would be good for him, too. We were at the Academy together and what they did to him was even worse than what they did to me. So it would be good for him to have more friends. And the aardvark is nice too. It's just an aardvark, though, not magical. I ended up talking with it one night--- that was after Stephen got scared and ran off because he was being silly.It is difficult. I mean, on Osiris--- where I'm from--- we had a lot of rules and things, but really, I never paid attention; Simon was always the proper one. I don't think I'd better tell him there are other boys interested in me, because he'd probably just get them off campus and shoot them. He almost did that to Dr. Winchester yesterday. But we have to get furniture for our room, so maybe I can hint at something then--- that's a really good idea! And I'd love to join the DA--- combative magic is definitely something I'm interested in. And I think Stephen would probably join too. Especially since he won't take Defense lessons from Professor Voldemort. And being crazy and scary together is a good thing--- I think that's why I fell in love with him, really. Kindred spirits. *beams**picks up on some of Ginny's "ouch" about being poor* *pats her* It's all right--- we were pretty poor on Serenity, too. Job to job. Never had enough. It was so good when I was finally well enough to help out.
*grins* Good point about the robes. *thinks about having one of Stephen's shirts up against her skin and beams* And Transfiguring clothes--- that's a great idea! I'd love to work on that with you! Honestly, I sort of wonder why money is so important in the wizarding world, since you could probably transfigure just about anything into food and clothes, at least. So you'd only need money for, well, specialty items *nods at the trays of food*. But I really think we could ask Professor Lupin--- he was awfully nice when I asked him about Occlumency.
*winks back* It really is wonderful. And you're right... very endearing.
*picks up what Ginny is thinking about nails* *grins* He might like it then. You should ask. And I will. I'd just... I'd like it to be his idea. Not just something he does because he thinks it will make me happy. I want him to want to. *giggles* He definitely gets less formal when he's aroused. A lot less formal. It's... wonderful.
Ooh, that's a good idea--- matching marks. And I'd be glad to teach the DA. I don't know what to suggest for a design--- mine was sort of obvious--- I've always used that ideogram for "river" as a nickname, when I was writing notes or in drawings or anything like that. It's mine. *grins crookedly* And so is he. But it should definitely be something special for you two--- maybe you could design something together?Re: ::private for two girls with a lot to catch up on::
Date: 2006-03-12 06:22 am (UTC)Oh, are we allowed to take people off campus and shoot them? *mentally drags Tom Riddle off campus and tortures him, at length, then hands his blood over to Cthulhu and tosses his battered body off a ledge* Well, that's quite interesting to know. I'm glad Dr. Maturin didn't kill Dr. Winchester, though. He seems harmless enough, even if he is old and stodgey. I'm so glad you're joining us! And maybe Dr. Maturin, as well. I don't blame him. I won't take classes with Voldemort, either. Harry said not to, so of course I won't. And neither will Harry. But then, when it comes to defense, there's no one better than Harry, except maybe Professor Dumbledore. *actually thinks even that's questionable, after the events of the end of the last school year*I'll be glad when I'm finally out of school and can earn my keep! Not that I think of myself as a burden or anything, but you know what I mean.
That's perfect! I'm sure between the two of us we can figure out how to make pretty dresses and I can make sacrifices to Glorificus As for why we worry about money, I couldn't tell you, really. People have been trying to sort that out for years. I'm not all that sure why anyone would want to transfigure a mouse into a wineglass, either, but that's what we do! *tries to imagine Professor Lupin transfiguring things into dresses and giggles* Well, maybe if we suggest he make something nice for Tonks, he might help. He is very nice, and quite smart. Is he teaching you Occlumency, then? He was another really good Defense Against the Dark Arts professors.
Oh, it always has to be there idea. Just, sometimes you have to help them get the idea in the first place. *smirks*
I'll ask Harry about matching marks. What I associate most with him is, well, maybe his Firebolt or .... *suddenly remembers Harry's scar and blanches a little* Oh, I've just realized ... this might not be a good idea, after all. Maybe Harry could mark me in some way, but I don't know if he'd even do that. He's got some bad associations with the concept. *sighs then smiles* But then I'm fairly certain everyone here already knows I'm his.Re: ::private for two girls with a lot to catch up on::
Date: 2006-03-12 06:45 am (UTC)I think so. *picks up on lethal thoughts about Tom* Do you want help? I'd gladly pitch in. Or just stand lookout and make sure no one interrupts, if it's something you have to do for yourself. Or that you and Harry need to do together. *grins* A little bonding experience. And I'm glad you're glad! I wouldn't take classes with Voldemort if I were in your position--- it'd be like me taking classes with Dr. Matthias. *shudders* *grins at Ginny's adoration of Harry*Oh, do I ever.
Oh, yes. Pretty clothes, and maybe some nice weapons too. *giggles* Mice into wineglasses? That is funny! And I'm sure Professor Lupin would help. He's not teaching me Occlumency. Professors Dumbledore and... um... are. *hurriedly, knowing this is likely to be a sore spot and not wanting to alienate Ginny* I know Professor Voldemort is, um, not your favorite person--- I didn't like him either when I met him; he was being horrible to Fillerbunny. But he knew how to do things with mental magic that I needed to learn and I'd already been to see Professor Dumbledore and he wasn't sure if he could help me, and I thought, "Why not?" So I owled him--- Professor Voldemort--- and... he wasn't nice to me--- I don't think he's nice to anyone--- but he said he wouldn't mind teaching me. And Professor Dumbledore said to owl him and cross-check anything... dubious... from my lessons with Professor Voldemort. And they're married, so I don't imagine Professor Voldemort could go too far out of line? In the interests of domestic harmony, I mean.
And he does have a sense of humor. Makes me laugh. It's sort of weird, really. But then I'm friends with a mass murderer and I am one myself if Reavers count and I'm sleeping with a man who kills people for saying the wrong thing so it doesn't really surprise me that I get along with an evil wizard.*laughs delightedly* You have a point. I had to do that with Stephen to get him to... be with me.
Oh, that's a shame! I'm so sorry. *grins* I think everyone knows about you and Harry. And that he's yours.Re: ::private for two girls with a lot to catch up on::
Date: 2006-03-12 07:02 am (UTC)laidfixed up with some nice girl so he'll leave us alone. I'm so glad you're taking care of the bunny! That should be a comfort to both of you. Can you talk to the bunny, for real or with your mind? *wide eyed* The bunny would know what you were doing? Oh, my, *laughing* poor bunny!Oh, I can't really do anything to Tom, even though I fantasize about it. Have you had thoughts like that about Dr. Matthias? I feel bad about it, sometimes, because I feel like I'm almost as horrible as he is, for wanting to kill him that way. Harry and I can bond over talking about it, though. Harry's the one who killed him in the first place. I'd be dead if it hadn't saved me.Oh, yes, weapons too! *big grin* Professor Dumbledore's been teaching me, as well. He's quite good at it. *when his mind doesn't wander to what he actually does with his husband, that was really nasty!*
*is absolutely, utterly horrified* You're letting Voldemort into you mind? Oh, River! He'll use you, as a weapon.
A human mass murderer is one thing. A powerful wizard who tried to kill Harry, tried to kill me, tried to kill Harry again, tried to possess Harry, and wants to kill all the Muggles in the world is quite another. He's very bad news and the thought of him in your head, what with your abilities, is completely terrifying to me!Is just that way with men, or so Mum tells me. *grins*
Voldemort put that scar on Harry when he tried to kill him the first time, when he was just one year old. I'm glad everyone knows I'm with Harry, though and that we belong to each other. *happy sigh*Re: ::private for two girls with a lot to catch up on::
Date: 2006-03-12 07:35 am (UTC)I'd better--- it's probably something Simon will come up with for Stephen and me if he ever comes back!At least Simon's got Kaylee so he should be more sympathetic. Too bad your brother doesn't seem to have much success in that regard. *gives her an understanding look* But if Simon could manage it, I'm sure it's not beyond Ron's abilities either--- I love my brother, but he really is hopeless with girls. And Fillerbunny really is a comfort. He can talk, too--- that was one of the things they did in the lab--- he's really more like a roommate, or a friend, now, than a pet. Well... he'd have some idea. But he'd probably think we were hurting each other--- well, we are, but I mean not in an enjoyable way--- and be traumatized further.It's more like when haven't I had thoughts like that about Dr. Matthias. If he ever shows up here, I may come up with things that even Nny and Teatime can't imagine. Maybe it does make me horrible, but I don't care. And you shouldn't either. *hugs her* When someone does something like that to you, I think there's more wrong with you if you don't want to hurt them than if you do. I mean, do people like that think the person who hurt them had the right to? I don't understand it. But it's good that you can bond with Harry about it. He saved you? That's so sweet! Simon is the one who got me out of the Academy. But Stephen is trying to help me now, as much as he can.Ooh, that's cool! Professor Dumbledore's so nice. *giggles at the mental images Ginny has* I think that's sort of sweet--- the professors, I mean.
*sad look* I'm going to check in with Professor Dumbledore regularly to make sure that doesn't happen. But I really need to learn this, Ginny. It's the only way I can get... through... or past... what Dr. Matthias did to me. If I can get... control... of my powers... that's like winning. That is winning, even more than ripping Dr. Matthias to pieces would be, because that would be over, but having my powers would go on forever.
I don't blame you for being scared of him. I am, a little. But... not as much as I'm scared of not trying. But I would be just as upset if you were going for lessons with Dr. Matthias, and for just the same reasons, so I don't blame you for worrying. Tell you what, why don't I check in with you, too, after my lessons, and you can tell me if I seem... er... possessed or anything? Stephen's keeping an eye on me, too. He worries.*laughs* My mother didn't really explain much about men to me. I don't think she really thought I'd ever have much luck with them, honestly. Though she did take me for an implant... before I went to the Academy. Because I was supposed to be with other... people like me. So I'd... have a chance to find someone *hollow laugh* Ironic, isn't it? I mean, I went to the Academy thinking it would be the first place I'd really get to... well... have a life.
Ouch! Poor Harry! But if Voldemort couldn't kill him as a baby... *smirks* Either Harry's really powerful, or maybe Voldemort's not quite as... impressive... as he wants people to think. Though he really is good at mental magic. And I'm so glad for you and Harry.Re: ::private for two girls with a lot to catch up on::
Date: 2006-03-12 08:21 am (UTC)I hope to all the gods that your brother Simon would never have suggested anything like that!Now, see, that's why I need to get him involved with just the right girl. I've got one in mind, actually, one who might be all right with the lack of physical intimacy. *loves the idea of a talking bunny* Oh, I can't wait to meet him, River. He sounds so sweet, like a little baby brother or something. Good for you for not traumatizing him, though.*giggles with River* I guess it was sweet, in a way. Except, you know, I could sort of vicariously taste and feel everything and, errr, that doesn't count as me doing anything, does it? Because if I'm ever going to have anything like that in my mouth, it's not going to be Voldemort's, it's going to be Harry's! *tries to calm back down*
Yes, I think you do need to learn it, but I'm just not sure you should learn it from him. Can't Dumbledore teach you as well as me? Or even Professor Snape? Anyone but Voldemort!
Yes, that's a great idea! Please do check in with me. I know exactly what it feels like to be possessed by him. I spent a year being possessed by him, so maybe if we talk after each of your lessons, I can tell if something's wrong. I'm glad Stephen worries about you, too. And Harry can teach you things that will help keep you safe when you're with Voldemort -- protective charms and hexes and such. Unfortunately, he never got very good at Occlumency, himself, which is why Dumbledore has me learning it, in the hopes that I can pass the lessons on to him.*smiles* Why would your mother think that? You're a beautiful girl. Was it, *hates to ask embarrassing questions, but it's River, so she feels close enough to ask this* was it because you can read people? All the better you're in our world, then, because that's more accepted here. *nods* Just like her wanting you to be around other people like you. *feels horribly bad for River for the Academy being so awful* At least you'll get to have a life here, and you've found love.
I don't underestimate Voldemort, at all. Harry just is really that powerful. *inwardly swoons over just how powerful Harry is, as that's a big part of the attraction for her* Sorry, mind wandered a bit! *grin* Thanks! I'm happy for you and Stephen, too!Re: ::private for two girls with a lot to catch up on::
Date: 2006-03-12 08:45 am (UTC)No, Simon wouldn't go that far.I'm glad you've found someone for him, though! Fillerbunny really is sweet--- I never thought of it that way, but you're right! Except he's furry and not-annoying.Oh, no! I don't blame you. There are some things you should only do with the person you want, even vicariously. But I don't think it counts as you doing it
anymore than it was me doing it with Wash the times I listened to him and Zoe on Serenity.Well, Professor Dumbledore said that it wouldn't really help, is the thing. So... he won't really teach me, even though he wants to help, but Professor Voldemort will. And Professor Lupin warned me off Professor Snape for some reason, so I didn't ask him.
Oh, I'm glad you think so, and glad you don't mind! And we'll get to spend more time together, too! Sometimes I think Stephen worries too much--- but if he pounces me after every lesson the way he did after the first one, it's worth it. *grins hugely* And I'll be glad to learn anything useful that Harry wants to teach.Well, I was always sort of... different. Not a telepath--- that was actually what they did at the Academy, turned me into one--- *is not sure how to explain the whole "profoundly gifted" thing without sounding unspeakably arrogant* Um... well, I was in a graduate program by the time I was fourteen. In physics. And my mother didn't think I was... normal enough to be interesting, at least not once I opened my mouth. At least not for years and years. And then we heard about the Academy, and it was designed for kids who were all... on that level. So we thought there would be other people like me there, and the boys wouldn't mind so much. *brightens* But you're right--- it's good to be here. Even better than on Serenity.
*grins* *completely understands swooning over your boyfriend and his powers because she gets a little swoony when Stephen goes lethal... almost as much as she does when he yields to her whims* That's totally all right. Mine wanders too--- usually right to Stephen, these days. *look of perfect understanding*Re: ::private for two girls with a lot to catch up on::
Date: 2006-03-12 09:09 am (UTC)Lucky you! But then you're big brother is a man, not a scaredy cat of a boy.Well, I don't have them together yet. It's just a plan, really. *giggles over the not annoying part**relieved* Good, I'm glad you think so, and it certainly wasn't by choice! And Harry must never, ever find out that I had that awful little experience. I think he might do something rash!
Oh! It happened to you, too? Ghastly, isn't it?That's a bit odd about Professor Dumbledore. *wonders if it's because of his new marital situation* Do you think it is helping any? *snickers at the mention of Lupin and Snape* Oh, that can be explained easily! They were schoolmates, a long time ago. *both of them are ancient to Ginny's teenage mind* I've heard they didn't get along too well back then, and still don't by the looks of it. Maybe they liked the same girl, or something. Snape's a bit slimey, but he's a smart man. Strictly by the rules most of the time, too. I don't know if he'd teach you, though. I never have understood what he thinks or why he does the things he does.
I don't mind at all! I'd like to be able to help you, in any way I can. Especially since you've helped me! Dr. Maturin pounced you, then? How fun! You are a lucky girl! We won't do anything that might stop that pouncing. *winks* That's great and I'll let Harry know you'll be joining the DA. Hopefully he'll get meetings going soon.*Understands that River's very clever, sort of like Hermione* Oh, so you're really smart! No wonder you're in Ravenclaw. *grin* Really, really clever, it sounds like. Dad's mentioned Syphics, is it, that you're good at? I really should take Muggle Studies so I'll know about more of these things. Why wouldn't boys find you interesting, just because you're clever? Most of the boys I know like clever girls. Oh, well, I suppose some of them are a bit intimidated, but who wants that sort of boy, anyway?
*sees the look on River's face and knows she understands* It's just, when he gets all grrrr protective or, better yet, a bit forceful ... *blushing bright red now* um, he's just so amazing and ... errr ...I think I could use something very cold to drink. Would you like some punch?
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Date: 2006-03-12 09:30 am (UTC)I'll never tell.
It's awfully disorienting. But then I like Zoe and Wash--- not that way, I mean just as people. So it was... useful... later on, to have had some vicarious experience.*reads Ginny's thought* That's a good point. I wonder. Oh! So that's what it is! I didn't know that, about Snape and Lupin.
Thank you! And likewise. *giggles* It was lots of fun--- I had been supposed to owl him, but I ended up just going up to his room and then... things just progressed from there. And it was wonderful because he'd been being so stand-offish and then he ... wasn't. *Mona Lisa smile* And thanks--- I wouldn't want that to happen. Though we do get a lot of pouncing in. Thanks, about the DA, too. I'm looking forward to it!*picks up on the understanding and is grateful for it* Thank you. It's physics--- if you do take Muggle Studies, I'll be happy to help with the science parts! I... I think my mother... well, she was proud of me, sort of me; both my parents were. But they really didn't understand. And... well... I was kind of a brat about things. Not a nice little girl. *smirks* I'm still not. And I agree--- I never wanted a boy who would be intimidated! Which I think is why my mother thought I wouldn't find one. *eyeroll*
Oh, I know. Stephen can be like that. And then when he goes from being... forceful... to just yielding and doing what I want it's so much fun. Because I know he's yielding to me because he wants to.*grins* Oh, yes! And maybe some ice cream too. *winks*
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Date: 2006-03-12 09:49 am (UTC)Thanks!
You're lucky. I loathe Voldemort and he's nasty and ... snakey, if you know what I mean. As in, part reptile. And old! I've seen Zoe and Wash and they're at least pretty and nice! *is very interested in how the vicarious part helped, but doesn't know exactly how to say itand it reminds her that she's interested in how River reading Maturin's mind helps, as well* I'm supposed to be learning so I can help Harry learn Occlumency, but, I sort of had a thought that it wouldn't be a horribly bad thing if I used some Legilmency, a bit, myself. Not for anything bad, but just to be sure he, um, likes what I'm doing. Is that sort of what you do with Dr. Maturin?I wonder as well. They're being married is so odd! *grins* Yup, school boy rivalry, mostly.
Oh, so you took a bit of initiative by going to his room. I'll be he really liked that! I'm so glad it turned out so well for you. Lots of pouncing and leaving sortings are always good things.Phys, err, phsyics, then. Sorry, some Muggle words are hard for me, especially since Dad mispronounces them all the time! I'll definitely take Muggle Studies if we ever have class in it, and I'll appreciate your help very much. I know I'll need a lot of help with it. Maybe you can help me explain some of it to Dad, as well, if he ever shows up here, of if we're ever allowed to make trips home. I'm sure your mum was very proud of you. Parents usually don't understand, do they? *smirks back* You're a fun girl and smart! And I think you're quite nice, in your own way. You're not stodgey or stuck up or anything. *nods at River's eyeroll* Parents just don't understand how it is with girls and boys. They're usually far to old to remember. *sighs*
Does what you want? Oh, that does sound fun! *hopes she and Harry manage to leave a sorting and rearrange their rooms very, very soon so she can try that**winks back* C'mon, then! Let's go see what nice cold things are at the refreshment table.
((OOC: Have to go sleep, but I'll be back in a few hours to continue.))
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Date: 2006-03-12 10:40 am (UTC)*picks up on the "interested" bits* Well, I got to... go along for the ride, so to speak. Got to see where... everything went. Got an idea of what things... looked like, felt like. So it wasn't as... strange... when I finally did it. And being able to read Stephen helped, because I knew what he was feeling and what he wanted. And I could feel what he felt, so if he enjoyed something, so did I. *grins* That's exactly it.
*giggles* Yes, he did! And they are--- so wonderful. We actually went and found an empty classroom earlier today, because we didn't want to have to go all the way back to the dorm.
I don't mind. I'm new to magic, too--- it can be confusing. I wouldn't mind having help with some of it, actually--- I'm used to a world that runs by different rules, and sometimes it's... hard... to get used to.
Thank you--- you're a lot of fun, too, and awfully nice! Parents never do understand. I always felt so much closer to Simon than to my parents.
It is! Though it does sometimes take pushing on my part, and sometimes he doesn't think he's doing it, or he grumbles. But he likes it. Mostly, anyway.Sounds good!
((OOC: No problem--- I'll leave this for when you come back! See you tomorrow! :D))