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alt_sinistra) wrote2012-09-01 11:33 am
alt_sinistra) wrote2012-09-01 11:33 am
Hogwarts again.
Such a joy to be settling in for the year. I just finished finding all of the charts and materials I need the first week of classes, I'm partway through some revisions for later in term in several years, and I'm about to tackle a few needed repairs, including one of the telescopes our fifth years will be using shortly.
And of course, I look forward to welcoming everyone back, and to the Sorting. Always so wonderful to see people find their homes for their time at Hogwarts. There’s the hope of some different and entertaining stories at the staff table, the crispness of Scotland’s air (already!) and all the wonders of the year.
I am even quite looking forward to Quidditch, this year (which fact I am sure has deeply amused most of my family) and I understand that the improvements to the pitch over the summer are quite something. (Very extensive, and more than a few to be much appreciated by the spectators as well as the players.)
Welcome back, students!
And of course, I look forward to welcoming everyone back, and to the Sorting. Always so wonderful to see people find their homes for their time at Hogwarts. There’s the hope of some different and entertaining stories at the staff table, the crispness of Scotland’s air (already!) and all the wonders of the year.
I am even quite looking forward to Quidditch, this year (which fact I am sure has deeply amused most of my family) and I understand that the improvements to the pitch over the summer are quite something. (Very extensive, and more than a few to be much appreciated by the spectators as well as the players.)
Welcome back, students!
Private message to Raz
I finally feel settled again - being back here's helped immensely and so has having proper work in my hands (though I’ll not make it down for lunch: I am all bits and disassembled telescopes at the moment and I don't dare risk Peeves making trouble while they're in pieces. What I'd do without house elves bearing sandwiches, I've no idea.)
August really was a month of months. (I think the YPL business shook me more than I admitted. And well, Stint.) Wonderful bits, of course - that'd be you - but also complications.
Last night was lovely, though. Far more than I'd quite expected. You don't mind that he flatters me like he’s done, do you? Georg, the Guildmaster, also does that - very European, not meaning anything more than mutual amusement. I'm more than human enough to find it pleasant and especially from someone you and the Malfoys and all clearly think so well of. If it bothers you, Alde taught me long ago the proper ways to gently redirect, and I will.
(You know, I’ve never asked. Are you prone to jealousy? As opposed to protectiveness, I mean. Not that I expect to give you any cause for the former, mind, and I've more and more appreciation for the latter.)
On which note: now we’re engaged, I do think we might allow ourselves a tad more physical affection around here. Which is to say, thank you for your restraint with that, I know it’s been a trial for you, and I look forward to your arm around me, your hand in mine, and so on. Though you should probably still refrain from staring too much at my chest at meals. Gives at least half our students distracting ideas.
And speaking of students, I’ve had a thought about Harry. (Totally unrelated, I promise, except for my very wandering line of thought.)
Right. Back to fixing that lens mount on the Callisto telescope. I can be down at your rooms at half-five, and we can walk down to supper together, or you're welcome up here before then if you want.
Entirely your
Rory
Re: Private message to Raz
In the past I've been accused of not being jealous enough, so...no? Though it might stand to be determined. There's only one person I can imagine getting jealous over and that's you. But I don't think it's a very attractive quality.
So you're saying I can be less restrained, but ultimately still restrained? This could be hard to work around, but I think I can manage. If I'm staring at your chest at breakfast it's definitely only because you've got toast crumbs all down the front of your robes.
What's your thought about Harry?
Rod had a thought, too. About Stint. I'd be interested to know your reaction. Best saved for in person, though.
Re: Private message to Raz
I quite agree jealousy is not particularly attractive, no. And it's always rather seemed a waste to me. Much better to sort out whatever's making one feel uncertain, and get on with it, than wallow in distress. (Though as I write that, well, I don't always follow my own advice, do I? Not particularly distressed at the moment, promise, just commenting generally.)
As to restraint, well. Passionate snogging in public is still not on, I fear. (I know you are tempted, but really. I want to be able to look Minerva and Septima and all in the face. Never mind students.) But much more touch than I was comfortable with before in public, yes. All those little affectionate gestures you keep catching yourself in.
(Though as to breakfast, Septima did a few tricks with my schedule, and I likely will take the chance to sleep in when I can, if you can bear not to see me. Though goodness, I'm looking forward to actually being able to share rooms, at the same time I'm dreading the necessary rearrangements.)
On Harry. He and I had a talk last Saturday morning, while you were off with your brother and family. I - well, I was blunt enough to make sure he really was all right with us, and he is. "Well, yeah, of course." to quote him.
But I also got the impression that - look, I don't want to intrude on your time with him, and it's clear he thinks the world of you - but. I got the idea that time with both of us, just the three of us, is something he'd really enjoy. Do you think we could make that work, from time to time? A quiet fly (if the both of you don't mind my comparative lack of skill) or something? (I will cheerfully let you both educate me further on Quidditch, too.)
I'm now curious about Rod's thought, but I will be patient as you wish. And I've no plans but you after the Sorting.
Re: Private message to Raz
I think it's a good idea to invite Harry on an outing with us, yes- quiet and discreet is best, since he can be a bit sensitive about appearing as if he's been singled out for special treatment- even if everyone does expect it and doesn't begrudge it (out loud).
Perhaps we can get Draco and Hydra on their own, as well? Hydra especially, since she's my blood relation. Now, I've told you how withdrawn she can be around women, so don't be hurt if she doesn't warm up to you straight away. Narcissa and Druella are the only women I've seen her truly be herself around, and she's only known them her whole life. And now she's got the former Beauxbaton's lad that she's all wrapped up in. I can't help but think it's gone a bit too serious for someone her age (and he's nearly two years older than her, at that), but it seems to have done her a bit of good, as well? But as a man and historically terrible judge of these things, it might be good for her to have a woman she can talk to, who she's not related to, about boys and hormones and...whatnot.
And Draco, well. I think he's always seen me as the cool older brother (much older), and I'm not sure it's really sunk in that I'm engaged to be married. He's not nearly so difficult to penetrate as Hydra, but (like both of his parents) I suspect he's got a face for every occasion.
In comparison to those two, Harry is blessedly straight-forward and simple.
Re: Private message to Raz
Yes, on Harry being blessedly straight-forward and simple in comparison.
Glad you brought it up, honestly, because I've been unsure quite how to go forward with both Draco and Hydra. Truly, I won't be offended if she doesn't warm. Not only has she not known me long, but I'm really nothing like either her mother or Narcissa, and I'm sure that's no help whatsover in her figuring out what to do with me.
I do wonder if books might be a way in, if I can strike on something to talk about with her. I don't know. (Which is to say, should you have suggestions, please share.)
But on the topic of a willing ear. Well. Yes.
(I'd been thinking about that with others, too. Pansy, for a start. One doesn't want to put too many ideas in a head, but at the same time, I know far too many women whose first relationships were rather a mess, even with boys who were trying to do everything best they could, because there's just so much you don't know you don't know. As it were.)
And on Draco - well, yes. There's an easier way in if I let you talk Quidditch at me, there, and see what grows from that? (And truly, I don't mind at all. Especially now you can show me the whole pattern more clearly - see, my present to you was entirely selfish.)
One other thing: Antosha suggested he and I might enjoy some discussion of - as he puts it - the minutae of research that may not interest you, on Fridays. My thought is that we might alternate both of us (he'd love time with you as well, mind) with that. And that would give you some time alone with Harry and Draco and Hydra, as well, if you wanted. And then we could arrange other things for Saturday or Sunday, depending. (Just don't expect me up before 11 on Saturday mornings, is all I ask. Maybe noon.)
Stars, Narcissa is right, and I do appear to be turning into your social secretary. Not that I mind.