always one step ahead

Daphne Greengrass. 6th year, Slytherin, pureblood- but you already knew that, didn't you?

[t-boot]

N-no problem. [smiles softly]

I’ve been… w-well, and yourself?

[antegradum]

I've been hanging in there. Things are getting worse... people are getting worse, but, you know, I manage. We all have to try, at least.

[looniestlovegood]

Thank you! Where were they exactly? I checked all the usual places but there was nothing there.

[antegradum]

They were hanging around the neck of a suit of armor near the Slytherin common room. I've no bloody idea how they got there, though, seeing as none of your Ravenclaw antagonists- even the particularly cruel ones- are stupid enough to wander around down there.

[l-malfoy]

Are you daft?

[l-malfoy]

Locked-leg jinx backfire and you’ve got no place to go?

Not a thing. If you’re looking for someone to torment, particularly someone who looks like me, you’ve got better luck and a more amusing time looking somewhere like the kitchens this time of day.

[antegradum]

Aw, you're no fun. No offended glares or scoffs of disbelief at my obnoxious behavior? It's Christmas. Do me a favor.

[t-boot]

N-no! It’s fine. All my fault, I wasn’t looking where I was going. Sorry about that.

[antegradum]

I sincerely doubt that, but thanks for cutting me some slack.

How've you been?

[tasminapplebees]

No… No… Just uh…. Picking up some books or… something of that sort. [Looks at her and smirks slightly.] You alright? 

[antegradum]

Yeah, just a little- out of it, I suppose. I'm never quite myself around Christmas.

[antegradum]

Oh- sorry, was I in your way?

[l-malfoy]

Are you daft?

If I wanted company I would have found somewhere besides the decrepit table shoved in the corner by the restricted section.

[antegradum]

See, I'd move, but... no.

What's shoved up your arse?

[looniestlovegood]

Excuse me, those shoes you’re holding are mine. I’ve been looking for them all morning.

[antegradum]

Oh, really? You can have them back, then. Not really my style.

[t-boot]

Wow,

I feel like I haven’t seen anyone in ages. What’s been going on around here lately? Everything seems even more off than usual…

[antegradum]

Can you blame them for hiding? Things aren't changing, but they feel like they're... getting worse. Where've you been?

[king-ron-weasley]

Bottoms up!

[king-ron-weasley]

Well, for one, ‘m only rude to you lot coz you usually instigate it. Not my fault ‘m a Weasley, y’know? It’s not like I asked to be born into a poor family and like I want to get stuck with hand-me-downs. And Lavender isn’t a snob. Also not sure if she’s still my girlfriend. [He shugged, handing the bottle over to her after sneaking another swig.] You sure you wanna share this with me? Might get Blood Traitor cooties or something.

[antegradum]

If it makes you feel any better, I don't really care that you're a Weasley. I think it's all the orange that puts me in a bad mood. Oh, yes she is, just because she puts out doesn't mean she's not awful to everyone else. Has she decided another Ron is the real one, or did you two just break up? [Taking the bottle, she actually lets out a snicker before taking a large gulp] I think I'll be okay, Weasley. [Taking another sip and tilting her head again, she studied him carefully] Maybe I'm just getting drunk, but you're actually pretty funny.

[sammy-hearts-stuff]

[king-ron-weasley]

Bottoms up!

[king-ron-weasley]

If you say so, Greengrass. Not really my type. I like my girls without sticks up their arses. [He snatched the bottle back, drinking from it heavily.] Well, let see. ‘m drinking and the elves are bringing me snacks. Pretty much the best place to be.

[antegradum]

I can see how you'd think I'm stuck up, seeing as I've never been anything but rude to you, but it's always been mutual. And what about your girlfriend? There's a snob if I ever saw one. [Pausing for a second, she smirked a little and continued.] And just for the record, I'm everyone's type. [Holding her hand out for the bottle again, she laughed a little and shook her head.] That actually makes sense, though. Not something I expected from a Gryffindor.

[king-ron-weasley]

Bottoms up!

[king-ron-weasley]

You look like you swallowed a lemon. Your face is gonna stick like that, y’now. [He held out the bottle to her with a smirk.]

[antegradum]

[Letting out a huff of indignation, she snatched the bottle and took a large swig] For the record, my face is lovely no matter what expression I have on, so that wouldn't be very tragic. [Taking another sip, she tilted her head curiously] Really, though. What brings you here?

[king-ron-weasley]

Bottoms up!

[king-ron-weasley]

Greengrass! Shut yer trap and have a drink, yeah?

[antegradum]

[An affronted look crosses her face, but her gaze drifts to the bottle of Firewhiskey and she stares at it longingly for a moment before sighing and sitting down daintily.] Thank you for, uh... sharing.

[antegradum]

Hey, asshole!

[traceyofslytherin-deactivated20]

[Tracey begins to cough, taking sharp inhales of breath as Daphne finally let’s her go. She spats  and hunches over, as she tries to catch her breath] Yeah? Well… [she wheezes] I’m sure they would love to know what a fucking lunatic you are. So go right ahead, do what you want, but I’m sure it won’t be long before your crazy arse is back in the fucking dungeon where you belong. 

[antegradum]

Oh, I'll die before I go back there, but I'll make sure I go down with a fight. For now, I plan on enjoying myself, and you- Tracey, is it? You seem like an awful lot of fun. 

I'll see you around, darling. Best keep your eyes open.

[king-ron-weasley]

Bottoms up!

[Ron sat in the kitchen with a bottle of firewhiskey, knocking back shots out of boredom.]

[antegradum]

Weasel?

What are you doing here? And why are you... doing something that actually looks interesting?

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