Yeah, Aunt Narcissa, I haven't got any ideas and it's awful and I haven't the pocket money for a good present anyway because I spent it on chocs. Which I shoudln't have done I know and I'm sorry about that.
All right, Aunt Narcissa. Maybe a book? Or a wand holster? I know he was saying that people buy him all kinds of things, bags and boxes and things to store stuff in. Only no one ever buys him wand holsters and he always wants a new one. Maybe that.
Hold your quill, Harry. The books have eyes. You don't want to ruin the surprise for Him, do you?
Neville may have started it, but you must learn to hold your temper and not behave rashly. Take your time to think about how to exact your revenge subtly, never act in the heat of the moment. There are so many other ways you could have retaliated besides that silly jinx.
And you're very lucky you didn't get detention for it.
What other ways? I couldn't think of anything. I tried. I took some deep breaths. At first I had thought to use another jinx but then I picked that one because it was Neville. Only now he isn't speaking to me much.
I know. Only I'm not sure what else I ought to have done.
Dearest husband, I am not denying that the Longbottom boy is clumsy and needed to be put him his place, but Harry needs to understand that there is a proper time and place. If he doesn't learn the art of subtle vengeance now, then when will he?
Subtle vengeance is well and good, but what Harry has effectively done is established his own dominance and proven he is not to be trifled with. Despite, and even perhaps because of, his vaulted status, he will occasionally become a target through no fault of his own. It's better that he make a show of his superiority. There will be ample time for him to practise more long-term strategies.
Hydra could draw Him a picture with those enchanted pencils He got for her last Christmas. She's a talented artist, Bella. I am sure He would be delighted.
A picture? I suppose if it came from pencils that He gave her, that might be suitable.
I know of His fondness for rare, specialty objects, especially those with historical and magical significance, but I cannot think of any that are not already in His possession. Well, except for
Bella, He has the entire world at his disposal, and wants for very little. While I do not claim to know what He is thinking, nor could I dream to, I cannot imagine He would expect more than a simple expression of Hydra's love and respect for Him.
I rather think there's little danger. Our presentation to Our Lord is well in hand. I'm sure Narcissa and Harry can between them devise an appropriate gift from son to father.
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Date: 2008-10-21 02:07 am (UTC)Is there anything you need for yourself, darling?
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Date: 2008-10-21 02:10 am (UTC)Well..maybe some ginger biscuits?
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Date: 2008-10-21 02:06 am (UTC)We can discuss our gift options at tea on Friday.
I'd also like to discuss that jinx you cast on the Longbottom boy.
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Date: 2008-10-21 02:08 am (UTC)Neville started it.
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Date: 2008-10-21 02:17 am (UTC)Neville may have started it, but you must learn to hold your temper and not behave rashly. Take your time to think about how to exact your revenge subtly, never act in the heat of the moment. There are so many other ways you could have retaliated besides that silly jinx.
And you're very lucky you didn't get detention for it.
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Date: 2008-10-21 02:20 am (UTC)What other ways? I couldn't think of anything. I tried. I took some deep breaths. At first I had thought to use another jinx but then I picked that one because it was Neville. Only now he isn't speaking to me much.
I know. Only I'm not sure what else I ought to have done.
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Date: 2008-10-21 02:35 am (UTC)Poor little Hydra is beside herself, trying to think of the perfect gift.
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Date: 2008-10-21 02:46 am (UTC)I know of His fondness for rare, specialty objects, especially those with historical and magical significance, but I cannot think of any that are not already in His possession.
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Date: 2008-10-21 02:56 am (UTC)Or yours, for that matter.
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Date: 2008-10-21 03:01 am (UTC)I will have to just think further on it, I suppose.
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