More than Meets the Eye

Malekai Diederich, Captain of the Hufflepuff Quidditch team and Head Boy. I do not think you require to know any more.

[diederich-malekai]

I haven’t worn a suit since I was 10.

[blazecadwell-blog]

Oh, c’mon, no one was throwing themselves at me. 

I wasn’t going to say anything, but it does seem like you’re one move away from taking someone’s eye out with a rogue button. I think that suit probably is my size, which you’re not. Next week we’re going to get you a suit that actually fits.

I would have been an honor to see one of those infamous dropkicks in action.

[diederich-malekai]

Hey, if wallowing in low self esteem is what floats your boat then be my guest. There were no pretty girls throwing themselves at all. And I was told by the far more intelligent significant other in my life to drop of my own suit to the dry cleaners before the wedding but of course I didn’t so a rental was the only other option. I’ve learned my lesson, I think.

Would you still feel so flattered if it was performed on you? I haven’t found the necessity to maim someone in a while so I might be a little rusty but I could always use the practice.

[diederich-malekai]

I haven’t worn a suit since I was 10.

[frednikitareunion]

I’m glad you’ve at least got that going for you.

And if you’d sent that other suit to the dry cleaners when I reminded you to, you wouldn’t have had to wear the suit that you’re about to rip out of. But I mean, yeah. It works for me. 

[diederich-malekai]

Alright but can you blame me for forgetting? Between our very long work hours and the amazing cooking that I come home to at night and then Disney movie nights on top of that, how on earth was I supposed to remember? It was this or three sizes two large at the rental place and I’d rather you staring at my chest all night because the buttons are just about ready to come off than making fun of me because my chest has disappeared under the fabric as a whole. 

Although while we’re here I might as well do a spin for you so you can compliment my ass in these too tight pants before I have to give them back.

[frednikitareunion]

wish i could bring foxy out so that she could talk to courtney one more time but like i doubt she was invited to mcgonagall’s party loool

[diederich-malekai]

alright but is it beyond foxy to gate crash the birthday party of an authority figure?

[diederich-malekai]

I haven’t worn a suit since I was 10.

[blazecadwell-blog]

Yeah, but I actually like getting dressed up. Call me crazy, but it’s about the only time I actually feel genuinely good about myself. Appearance wise, at least.

Whatever, it’s not like that would have stopped me from trying. 

[diederich-malekai]

I am going to call you crazy, considering the wide numbers that threw themselves at you back in the day. I don’t mind dressing up either, it’s just that I may have underestimated how much I’ve grown and rented two sizes too small. These buttons are one tart away from flying off my chest and that just won’t be any fun.

I would have loved fighting you tonight, Blaze. It would’ve been an honor.

[diederich-malekai]

I haven’t worn a suit since I was 10.

[frednikitareunion]

At least you look good. Got people to impress?

[diederich-malekai]

A few-one-some. I don’t know. It’s odd seeing old friends but I’m definitely still taller and better built than most of them so that’s doing wonders for my self esteem. And also the fact that you think this looks good on me when it feels two sizes too tight.

[diederich-malekai]

I haven’t worn a suit since I was 10.

[blazecadwell-blog]

You didn’t tell me you were coming! …or that you were wearing a suit? This, this is something I didn’t think I’d ever get to witness. It’s a shame I didn’t bring my camera. 

[diederich-malekai]

Eh, last minute sort of thing. And it’s an event for our former headmaster, I figured some sort of formality was called for. 

And for the record, you and I both know that if your camera got a picture of me tonight it wouldn’t survive the night so you saved yourself some trouble. 

[diederich-malekai]

I haven’t worn a suit since I was 10.

This was a mistake.

[diederich-malekai]

Malekai+5 Years

The Short Version:

-Probably got upgraded from working as the doorman at Weasleys' Wizard Wheezes to like the cashier LOL idk he’s working in the area.

-He’s been with Nikita for at least 3 years at this point and he’s pretty close with her young daughter, Harmony too.  They’re pretty low key about it, not finding it important for anyone but themselves to know and be comfortable with what and who they are.

-He’s living in England on his own instead of in Germany with his family because he distanced himself heavily after his uncle’s death at the height of all of TMR’s chaos 5 years ago. 

The Long Version:

-Malekai broke up with Gabby in his last year at Hogwarts for her own safety and then spent his last few days of school as well as the summer romantically involved with Autumn till she moved to America.

-He began working in Weasley’s Wizard Wheezes as the doorman to fit into some sort of normalcy in life away from all the chaos of being a Diederich.

-Speaking of all the chaos of being a Diederich, Malekai distanced himself heavily from his family after graduating because he was more or less done with the lifestyle they had raised him into. They tried to force him to stay close to them but a big blow out between himself and his father resulted in him leaving home for good and settling in London. Malekai doesn’t know it but his big brother is covering for him and keeping the family from searching the particular part of London where he lives. 

-Working in close proximity with Nikita for mindless hours at the shop had them growing close and the fact that he got along with Harmony probably helped. It’s fucking for a while and they don’t ever talk about the domesticity that creeps in but it happens and it’s still happening. 

-And that’s about it lol he’s just been keeping a low profile cause he doesn’t want to be on his family’s radar again and he’s content with his little existence in a little shop with his people. He’s just doing his thang, casual Malekai things yk still drop kicking the occasional person, whatevs.

@tmr-rpg 

[nikaweasley-blog]

wait what happened to replies?????????

[diederich-malekai]

tumblr got rid of the function :(

[blazecadwell-blog]

Something like that. I think I’ll probably just steer clear of it. I mean, it’s not like I’m a huge prank kind of guy anyway, so I can’t really think of a reason I’d need to get something from there anyway. 

Don’t worry about it, man - really, it’s fine. Oh, yeah? 

[diederich-malekai]

You never know when someone will get on your nerves. Of course the best option then is to brutally murder that person but I don't think you want to end up in Azkaban so whoopee cushions are a good alternative.

Oh yeah. High school, am I right?

[blazecadwell-blog]

No, you don’t need to apologize - I was just saying. I see what you’re saying, though I doubt that place would even be an option for me. Thing 1 wasn’t my biggest fan. Plus, he seems the type to hold grudges. 

Thanks. …who? Oh, you mean… we haven’t really been together for a while now, actually. We ended things the end of her last year at Hogwarts. 

[diederich-malekai]

Right, didn't you two break each others' eyes and kiss each others' girlfriends a few times over our last year? That year certainly was memorable, I'll give you that and if I remember right you threw the last punch so I think you can walk into his store proud.

Oh, I'm sorry. Threw myself on the same boat so I feel that too.

[longlivetmr]

Maybe I’ll just take the train?

And… What? No. I… Don’t think you can do that.

[diederich-malekai]

That's a pretty long trip. Good luck getting Harmony to sit still for that long. Or getting Fred and James to give you the time off for that.

I don't know, do I look well versed in the muggle world? You did mean a muggle bank, right?

[blazecadwell-blog]

Weasley Wheezes, huh? Not what I would have expected from you, honestly, but I guess that just proves the fact that I never really knew you all that well so…

Oh, yeah. Currently in between jobs right now, but I put a few applications in at a couple different places. Should hear back soon. 

[diederich-malekai]

I didn't know anyone all that well in school so that was probably on me, sorry. It was the only gig that came with pay and a shabby place too and who am I to turn that down. The company isn't so bad either aside from thing 1 and thing 2.

Good to hear, good luck. And your girlfriend, the loud blonde one, how is she?

[blazecadwell-blog]

There’s definitely truth to that. Heh, I like that - the real world. It does feel like a totally different world, doesn’t it?

[diederich-malekai]

It is. A little more literally for those of us that ventured into the muggle world after school. I personally wouldn't call Weasley Wheezes the real world but...it works.

What about you? Gotten a taste of paying rent and bills and all of those good things?

[longlivetmr]

Oh, Floo sounds good. 

I just need to go to the bank. Withdraw some money.

[diederich-malekai]

Not sure where you can floo from around here but you can ask around.

Can't you do that over the phone...or is that just something that the movies make up for effect?

[blazecadwell-blog]

I always get nostalgic around this time of the year. Living on my own is great and all, don’t get me wrong, but I miss living in the Hogwarts dorms with the guys. 

[blazecadwell-blog]

[diederich-malekai]

I hear you. Not to mention getting up to shit doesn't fly so well in the real world like it did in school.

[longlivetmr]

Where’s the closest muggle town from here? How do I get there? Does anybody know?

[diederich-malekai]

London. 9 3/4. Or you can apparate. From here. Or floo.

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