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offrankiism:
“Yeah, of course Belby you could do that. But you could also lose that grade that your essay could bring, if you choose to reconsider. I could, of course, give you a hand maybe…?”
❝It doesn’t matter. Charms is the bane of my existence. There is no amount of help in this world that could save my marks.❞
edgarbcnes:
“You flatter me Katrina. From threats to saying I’m acting idiotic, it’s a wonder we don’t have more heart to hearts,” he replied with a flat tone, keeping a stoic face. He’d be happy if he never talked to anyone about his feelings ever again. Mostly because he was aware enough to know that she was right, but that didn’t mean he wanted to be told that. At her next question, he paused slightly, lips drawing in. “Ah - not really.” Thankfully. “Though I’ve been told I’m a riot when I’m drunk, thank you.”
❝It’s a wonder you have any with anyone, with the way you shut people out.❞ Was she really one to talk, though? Didn’t she make a point of keeping certain things tucked away, refusing to talk about them? ❝You may be a riot, but you also talk to people. You’ve talked to friends about their feelings before. Why is it so different for you?❞
alicelouisa:
Alice couldn’t give her honest opinion on the matter, it was too personal for her, and she’d hated that she feared what Katrina said was true. That they’re all WRONG. “What makes you wonder that, Kat?? I see love true love everywhere, even if it’s not romantic.”
❝Because I’ve seen the ways my brothers have changed over the years. I’ve seen friendships fall to pieces that everyone thought would withstand the ever changing times. People change. Feelings change. What if some are just momentary glimpses into what could be, but will never come to fruition because people are too stubborn and unwilling to compromise? What if someone lets the one, or ones, they are meant to find and be part of their lives... just slip away? Does the concept of true love still apply to them, or was it just a blip in time?❞
edgarbcnes:
“Well that would be a little rude,” Edgar huffed, ignoring how much anxiety he felt at the possibility of that scenario. Emmeline finding out from him was bad enough, but from someone else? Disastrous. “You’d think calling me an idiot would have some effect but I’m very used to it I’m afraid.” Rightfully so, the majority of the time. “Sure I can. I can run from whatever I’m want, I’m actually in pretty decent shape. You’d be surprised. But hell, how do you know I can’t surpress them? You seem to have very strong opinions on my capabilities.”
❝It would, yes, which is the only reason I haven’t done it already.❞ That was a lie. Despite what she - very poorly - threatened, Katrina would never out another person’s feelings to their intended recipient. It would make it an entirely different difficult situation than it already was, especially for Edgar. ❝I’m sure you are used to it. Seeing as how idiotic you’re acting about this, it doesn’t surprise me in the least.❞ His question caught her off guard. How did she know? ❝Have you ever heard yourself drunk, that you can remember?❞
offrankiism:
“Yeah, yeah no, I totally get you. You’re not wrong, but considering the circumstances…maybe you need to reconsider your options there.”
❝I’ve considered my options and I still don’t think it’s necessary to write an essay on non-verbal charms. I’d like to, instead, not do this.❞
emma-from-slytherin:
“Taking a draught of peace seemed like such a great idea last night. Now? Not so much.”
❝Taking a potion to aid in a single night’s sleep seemed like a good idea?❞
“ i-i wasn’t thinking that. i don’t care what you think of me. ” he said slowly and steadily as though trying to convince himself too.
“ –i’m sorry, it’s just hard to believe. what do you care for then? ”
❝Of course you don’t. I simply meant...❞ Her voice trailed into nothing as she sat for a moment, contemplating her words. ❝In a general sense, you know?❞ How would he know when you don’t even know what you mean, she thought. ❝I care for Herbology. Care of Magical Creatures. My siblings.❞ Anything that isn’t a party, really.
“Oi, aren’t you deciding for me right now? If I don’t want to tell her, that’s up to me. If I do tell her, that’ll by my decision. One that I won’t be making, since I already have.” How did he get himself into this conversation? He didn’t talk about things, especially not things like this. Eyebrows raising slightly in disbelief, he couldn’t help but jokingly scoff. “Consequences? You know me better by now than to think I would ever live with those.”
❝Wha- I- No! I most certainly am not! Deciding for you would be my running off to tell her, leaving you here to await whatever happens.❞ Katrina could feel herself getting more flustered, more annoyed at his accusation. Really, she just wanted to help. It wasn’t often she had conversations of the sort with others, but when she did, she tended to be vehement in her opinions. ❝You can’t run from these things forever, and you know that. You can’t sit there and try to suppress feelings - feelings that are very clearly there. You’re an idiot if you think you’re fooling everyone.❞
Feeling his frustration grow, Edgar aimlessly ran a hand through his hair, never having enjoyed - or being good at - actually talking about his feelings. “No, I don’t. They are my feelings and I don’t see why anyone else is entitled to them. Someone else loves her, so what? She chooses someone else, so what? Good on her. She’d probably be happier that way. If I tell her, and she chooses me, I’ll be dragging her down with me. You don’t do that to people you love. You don’t tear them down, too.”
❝Not even if there’s the slightest chance of reciprocation?❞ She had never felt more irritation over a subject than she currently did - not even when it came to discussing Charms. ❝No. What you don’t do is hide something from someone you care about. You don’t get to decide what you think is best for them, just because you care. You don’t get to decide what makes them happy. You speak your mind, you put yourself out there, and you live with the consequences.❞
“ i’ve had some of my best conversations drunk. what does that say about me? ” a light frown bordered his features.
“ i think you’d just rather not talk to anyone unless you have to. but you’re only gonna suffer if you carry an attitude like that. ”
❝It says that you have a different idea of fun than I do. It doesn’t make you a bad person in my eyes, if that’s what you’re thinking.❞ After all, who was Katrina to question another person’s decisions? He was clearly capable of making his own, and it by no means made him less of a person. ❝Or I just don’t care for parties. Did that thought ever occur to you?❞
“It’s not my fault I have Transfiguration so early in the morning! They can’t expect me to do anything that complicated for at least two hours after waking up.”
❝True... have you considered going to bed at a more reasonable hour?❞
“Then they tell her. If she reciprocates, then she must not have wanted me in the first place.” Though he kept his voice steady, Edgar felt her insides curling at the idea - mostly because he could picture it far too easily. “So either way, yeah, I lose.”
❝I didn’t ask you what it would mean. I asked if you were willing to risk it. And you’re telling me you can just sit by and watch someone you may possibly love... possibly love another person? Because you’re too set in your ways to, for lack of a better term, man up?❞ Katrina stared for a moment, incredulity plastered across her face. ❝I don’t know that I could ever live with myself if I were in your shoes. Don’t you think she has a right to know?❞
“ speak to other humans? grow your connections? form bonds with new people? dance? sing?
you’re making me sound like i could be the crazy one. ”
❝Ah yes, because parties at this school so often provide perfect opportunities to have actual conversations, instead of quickly being filled with alcohol. I don’t dance, and I definitely don’t sing. Besides, there’s absolutely nothing wrong with people watching from off to the side.❞
rabastan raised an incredulous brow. “ just a suggestion, but maybe you should lead with that next time. and i hope you normally spend your time at parties doing something more eventful than befriending animals. otherwise you might end up a crazy cat woman. ”
❝Suggestion noted. I happen to think befriending animals is a great way to spend my time at a party. What else would you have me do?❞
“ okay–i’m pretty sure you should report that. ”
❝What, is the Headmaster going to ban cats from the castle?❞
“Did you read that somewhere … or …??”
❝My mum used to say it when I was little. I remember it because it was always her answer when I asked about why stories made such a big deal of true love. What if they’re all wrong, though?❞
“Have you met Emmeline? Saying something is the worst thing I could do. She’d never talk to me again.”
❝Not exactly, but... Would it really be the worst? What if someone else comes along one day and tells her how they feel? Are you really willing to risk that?❞
