That Bastard Queen

Liz Queen; 6th year Ravenclaw, Beater. You want to talk about me? Go right on ahead.

[marley-mkinnon]

I Don't Think My Brother Has Ever Been This Cheesy Before

I mean seriously? Getting married on Valentine’s Day?

[the-bastard-queen]

Valentine's day? That's adorable!

[claires1x1-blog]

See, I’m kind of the other way around. Academic things tend to come easier to me than physical things.

[the-bastard-queen]

Academics isn't bad. I like learning just not so much putting forth effort in classes. Not until this year. But mainly I'd rather do Herbology, Care of Magical Creatures and Potions than anything else.

[claires1x1-blog]

I didn’t think you were in my class. There aren’t too many sixth years in the class. 

[the-bastard-queen]

Well no. My electives are different and I decided early on arithmancy wasn't for me. I tend to stick to more physical things.

[the-bastard-queen]

ryder-corvin:

It was for Arithmancy? It’s one of my elective classes. The essay was assigned a couple days ago.

Oh? Good, I'm not even in arithmancy. I was so worried.

[claires1x1-blog]

I’m just a little tired. I was up late working on an essay to get it out of the way.

[the-bastard-queen]

Which essay was it? Oh god, don't tell me I'm missing an essay.

[max-dragon-knight-blog]

"Perfect. Christmas eve, Christmas day. For sure I’ll enjoy every moment of it." He beamed brightly at the thought of it. "We should make a camp down in the common room by the fire like we usually do. Maybe a blanket fort and do a puzzle. It’ll be a nice evening."

He grinned as she giggled continuing to kiss her hands peppering them lightly. “Very good your grace. I’m glad I could be of service.” He murmured holding her hands in his own and pressing a kiss to the back of them both.

[the-bastard-queen]

"That sounds like a perfect plan, maybe some hot chocolate and we'll have a small Christmas snack tray. Just you and me and that way we can keep watch of the tree in the common room. It's always so beautiful when it's lit. I used to sit in the chair and just watch it until I fell asleep for all the other years."

"You'll always be of service to me. Whether it's for warmth. Or hot chocolate. Or kisses. Or anything else. I'm sure I'll fine some use for you." She smiled, keeping her eyes locked on Max's with a soft smile.

[claires1x1-blog]

[ She nodded some ] Oh, right. Sorry, I about that then.

[the-bastard-queen]

Head up in the clouds?

[claires1x1-blog]

Oh, I’m sorry, Were you talking to me?

[the-bastard-queen]

Oh, no, just talking to myself, sorting out things, well actually more like mumbling It's a bad habit of mine.

[marley-mkinnon]

Surely you could just ask to get off work? I’m sure Rosemerta would have understood. You have nothing to be nervous about, they’ll love you as much as Sirius’ mum will hate me. Speaking off, I hope she comes around to my grandparents this Christmas, then I can possibly rub it in her face.

[the-bastard-queen]

Well it's more like I'd have to get permission to go from my father and... even sending him a letter saying hello would be a risk right now. I'll meet them later. Probably summer... He keeps telling me they will, but I can never be sure until I do.. And Sirius' family is a special case, it would be a miracle if his mother liked anyone. That sounds like a lovely thing. Getting back at family is wonderful.

[max-dragon-knight-blog]

"Master of all plans you see." He grinned at her as he sat down in the space she patted beside her his body always turned towards her though. At her words he sighed cupping her cheeks lightly. "I told you. So long as it is from you I will always cherish it. I’m excited for the time I get it." He grinned at her.

"Yes, yes I am and yes I should." He chuckled quietly grasping her hands in his own and commencing by placing a kiss to each fingertip in turn before he turned her hands over kissing the back of her hands and her palms taking his time to kiss her wrist and back to her fingers. "Feeling warmer m’lady?"

[the-bastard-queen]

She gazed at him, placing her hand on the other side of the one that held her face, smiling. "Alright, I won't worry. I'll just concentrate on making it for you and remind myself that you'll like it. Christmas morning, we can spend the night together and we can exchange gifts in my morning when we wake up," she offered with another small smile.

She let him take her hand, dangling her feet over the side of the seat, giggling slightly as he started to kiss her hands. "Much warmer, my knight. Thank you. I really need to knit me some new gloves.. once I find a pattern."

[marley-mkinnon]

Alright mummy Liz, I’ll be careful. No sympathy, I have no sit around with my pureblood relatives while my brother shacks up with his fiancée and I have a ban on alcohol and smoking. Sounds fancy. I’ve been Christmas shopping mostly and hanging out with Sirius. What about you and Max?

[the-bastard-queen]

Well, I'm kind of sad, because I was supposed to go to Max's to meet his family, but it's also a relief because I'm nervous about it. And since I can't he's staying here with me and we're going to do our own Christmas stuff. Right now I'm trying to finish up his present though, now that I figured out what to make.

[marley-mkinnon]

I do it all the time. My heel just snapped while I was walking. See, no biggie. Now, Miss. Queen why don’t you tell me all about how you’ve been? And it better be good because we haven’t spoken in forever and that needs a good excuse.

[the-bastard-queen]

You still should be careful, a fall like that is not easy to survive. I'm been great, just great. Not too happy about this staying in the castle at Christmas thing but it's for safety I suppose. But really, I stayed cooped up working on my paper for that summer internship that I wanted. And then interviews down at the Three Broom Sticks, finally I got accepted. So between that and working, I've been busy. You?

[marley-mkinnon]

I was walking on the ledge and I slipped. No biggie.

[the-bastard-queen]

The Astronomy Tower is the tallest tower at Hogwarts, Marls. It's kind of a biggie. I'm glad you're safe though. Probably best to stay away from ledges.

[marley-mkinnon]

I tripped…of the astronomy tower.

[the-bastard-queen]

Marlene! How the hell did you do that?

[marley-mkinnon]

…That was too close..

[the-bastard-queen]

What was too close?

[prongs-rode-again-last-nigh-blog]

Right

[prongs-rode-again-last-nigh-blog]

Yeah, [laughs lowly] It really has changed. 

Surprised the ministry let this be published, if I’m honest. 

[the-bastard-queen]

Entirely.

I'm not. I mean, they let some bullshit small clipping get published about my brother when he died. Whatever keeps the readers reading I suppose.

[max-dragon-knight-blog]

It won’t be a frequent occurance… Only when I feel it’s needed. I don’t want to scare you that much.

Well I’ve got to keep my first gift from you. I especially like homemade things.

Hm. You make them look particularly good though. Well a special place is a good place and this is a very good special place.

[the-bastard-queen]

She smiled sweetly at him, nodding her head. "That's better. That way it's not overdone. I just didn't want you think I didn't like it.. or appreciate it." She sat down in the alcove, patting the space next to him to sit down. "Well then, I think I might know what I'll do. It won't be fancy but I think you'll enjoy it. And it should definitely remind you of me," Liz said, finally happy that she at least had an idea of what to do. She had never been too great at gifts.

"Well of course you'd say that, you'd have to say. You're my boyfriend. But I don't mind.. Now come on, my fingers are starting to thaw on their own and that's not fair. I think I was promised kisses."