What is a King to a God?

Rodolphus. Brother. Elder. Favored. Graduate.

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The proffered surname tickled something in Lily’s brain she couldn’t quite place, so she mentally waved it away. Instead, she looked into the face of the stranger who was a stranger no longer. Rodolophous was the kind of flowery, poetical name pureblood wizarding families were partial to which, in theory, gave her a hint at who the wizard was. In Lily’s experience, however, arbitrary status markers said so little about a person. 

She read between the lines of Rodolphous’ other words instead. What were the chances he thought the topic of Legilimency so fascinating because he was student of it himself? “I think the I’ve managed to give you the wrong impression that I’m darkly mysterious somehow,” she waggled her eyebrows jokingly. “Still, it sounds like you know a thing or two more than I do. Come on then, if you’re such the expert,” she met his eyes with a dramatized intensity, pressing two fingers to her temple as if dialing into her own thoughts, “What am I thinking?” 

“Oh?” He leaned forward, elbow propped on the bar his head lazily resting on his hand. “Are you not darkly mysterious then? Studying occlumency might lead one to think otherwise. Gives the impression of secrets.” He teased. 

Rodolphus sat up straight, amused. “Hmm. You’re thinking it would be impressive if I was in fact as skilled a Legilimen as I’m presenting myself.” He said with a wave of his hand. “Or perhaps, Miss Evans, you’re simply wondering what it is I’m studying.” He shrugged. “Challenge or no, it would be a bit rude to delve into the mind of a woman I just met would it not?”

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franklongbooty‌:

Frank didn’t dignify that with a response, pulling out his textbooks and flipping to the bookmarked page.

“Delightful conversation, as always.”

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rosalindnott‌:

“Did your mother never teach you manners, Rodolphus?”

“Of course she did. However, you made yourself far to easy a target this time.”

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percivalrobards·:

“Maybe try lowering your standards, mate.”

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“Unlikely.”

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percivalrobards·:

“Maybe try lowering your standards, mate.”

“Unlikely.”

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Sharing a name was embracing the terrifying prospect of being known. Lily did it freely.

“Evans. Lily Evans.” She couldn’t name him in return. She hadn’t seen the wizard in any of her classes, which was understandable since he was clearly older. But she couldn’t recall seeing him around the common room either.

Lily waved away his curiosity with a lazy hand. “Oh, it’s all a farce. I’m not actually reading. I just do it to look interesting until someone else who’s drinking alone decides to talk to me.” She let the serious expression on her face break into a smile, enjoying her own joke. She followed up with sincerity, holdingld up the dark cover of Guide to Advanced Occulumency for him to see. “Just some light reading for a Friday night. I’m Pre-Healer. We’re about start a psychology unit and I wanted to dig into the material a little beforehand. I didn’t want to be a total bore though, so I figured I’d tackle the task somewhere social. I’m getting the sense that I should’ve started with reading about Legilimency though. It’s hard to counteract something if you don’t understand it is you’re working against in the first place. “

Evans. Muggle born then he’d bet. He was surprised it was a fact she’d give away so easily. The witch beside him was either incredibly brave or ridiculously foolish. And Rodolphus would have been a liar if he said he wasn’t intrigued to find out which.  “Well, it’s a pleasure to meet you, Miss Evans.” He smiled. “Rodolphus Lestrange.”

“Advanced Occulumency is an interesting choice for some light Friday night reading, pre-healer or not. I’m sightly impressed.” He laughed slightly, as she continued though. “I think your sense is a bit accurate. Legilimency would have been a good starting point, though I believe it would have been a fairly dark topic for a night out. No matter how fascinating a topic it might be.”

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rosalindnott‌:

“Well obviously not.”

“I’m sorry, and you were?”

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franklongbooty‌:

When Rodolphus didn’t do it himself, Frank picked up the bag, dropping it on the table in front of the other wizard. “Thanks.”

With a roll of his eyes Rodolphus grabbed his bag from the table and tucked it over the back of his chair. “Yes, no please help yourself, Longbottom. After all what’s mine is yours.”

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percivalrobards‌:

“Maybe try lowering your standards, mate.”

“Unlikely.”

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Lily pulled her eyes away from the text in front of her to smile politely at her new neighbor, “Not an intrusion at all. I wasn’t saving it for anyone. It’s barely gone seven and it’s already packed.” 

She glanced around to see if a bartender was in sight. “Actually, let me just–” she hooked her heels on the slat of her stool, pushing herself to stand slightly and lifted a hand to catch the bartender’s eye. Having received a nod of acknowledgment, Lily dropped back into her seat. The pub hadn’t reached its wild peak yet, but it was certainly crowded enough for a newcomer to go unnoticed in the fray. 

Taking a second look at the wizard, however, Lily wasn’t sure that the wizard had ever gone unnoticed. He possessed good looks paired with a readily apparent easy confidence that had her thinking that he was exactly the type Rosemerta would like. “He should be along in a second,” she said with a nod to the bartender.

“Unfortunately that’s the nature of a pub on a Friday evening.” He shrugged, watching her carefully as she waved down the bartender with a smirk. He gave a nod of thanks, “I appreciate that, Miss...?” 

“Though, I am curious enough to ask as to what’s brought you out to do some reading? Seems like one of the more distracting places you could end up.”

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prijaavery‌:

“They do a better job of it than the truth, in my experiences.”

“Until the truth comes out. In my experience, skeletons don’t much care for closets.”

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rosalindnott‌:

“Do you ever listen?”

“Generally, yes. When someone important is speaking.”

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percivalrobards‌:

“So sorry.”

“Yeah, sure sounds like it.”

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franklongbooty‌:

“Your bag –” he gestured to where the bag was laying, on the only seat left in the crowded library. “Can you move it?”

Rodolphus glanced from Frank to his bag and back. “I can.” He shrugged making no move to actually do so.

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percivalrobards‌:

“You’re right. Would need to make some room for the matching ego’s.”

“Oh. You wound me.”

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prijaavery‌:

“You’re hearing things, Lestrange. I didn’t say a word. Not secretly a Legilimens, are you? If so, I’ll have to excuse myself. No offense, but I have a lot of thoughts I’d rather keep to myself lately.”

“Tsk, tsk, Avery. Secrets don’t make friends...or so I’ve heard.”

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madamnzabini‌:

Persephone’s words sputtered to a halt as she finally made eye contact with Rodolphus. Perhaps coming into the Tremblay Manor to discuss future events, unannounced, wasn’t the best course of action, but they’d already rescheduled three times; so, he could deal with her for a few minutes. “Charming as always Lestrange,” she tutted, handing over her carefully copied plans. “We need to talk about what we have planned for this month. It’d be preferable to talk to both you and Lucius but,” she shrugged, painted lips pursed, “getting all of our schedules to work has been a challenge. So,” she nodded towards the stack of parchment she handed to him. “Do you have any input or should I just chase Lucius down?”

“You’d be disappointed if I was anything less, Zabini.” Rodolphus shot back, as he ran his fingers through his hair, with a huff. Right. He’d completely forgotten. “Which events were we discussing? There was nothing formal coming up until closer to Christmas or New Year if I remembered correctly.” He thumbed through the parchment. “So are we discussing something more social or?”