Private message to Effs

[alt_hydra]

I don't know about you, but I'm quite sure that I still smell of roses, despite having bathed this morning. Or maybe it's just that Madam Puddifoot's made such a strong impression on my nose that I can't quite get away from the scent of it.

I meant to tell you that you were quite sporting about the pink decor and cadres of cupids. Even I thought it was all a little over the top, in a droll sort of way.

Still, the hot chocolate they served is some of the nicest I've ever tasted.

I know I should wait until Tuesday, only with dueling club and everything else, it's sure to be a bit of a madhouse in the castle, I should think. So, do you think I might give you your present today, instead? I don't know very much about what sorts of things that girls give boys on Valentine's day... not flowers, surely. But I wanted you to have something to remember me by. For when you leave

From,
Hydra

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[alt_justin]

Hullo, Dux,

It was rather florid, wasn't it? I don't think I'd care for a steady diet of the place. I still had some of that glittery confetti stuff in my hair this morning. Is it like that all the time or just at Valentine's?

I'd love to meet. I've something coming for you on Tuesday but I did manage to sneak in a spot of shopping while you were looking at something else, what, so we can exchange if you like.

Though 'something to remember you by' sounds well dire, what? I mean to say, it's going to be a wrench, spending holidays without you but there's loads of time left before end of term, what?

Meet you on your stairwell?

-Justin

[alt_hydra]

I don't really know how it's usually like, as I'd never been there before yesterday. It's known for being romantic but I think that the place takes it all a bit further than usual in February.

I don't mean to sound dire. I'm trying not to think about it. Though I couldn't help but do so when I heard some of the older students coming out of Puddifoot's yesterday, saying things like "we should have our tea at one of the Inns next year, it's supposed to be ever so much more sophisticated..."

But yes, let's meet. Just let me finish putting a bow on this.

From,
Hydra

Dux

[alt_justin]

I'm all right. I say, I'm dashed sorry about having to--leave suddenly. I, er, don't quite know what happened. Or I mean to say, what caused it. I mean to say--I know what but we don't know what, if you....

Oh, dash it.

Merde.

ow

-Justin

Re: Dux

[alt_hydra]

I'm sorry, I'm sorry! I didn't mean for anything to happen, I promise!

Oh no, Razzer's... just a minute, I've got to answer him.

From,
Hydra

Re: Dux

[alt_justin]

It wasn't you, Dux, steady on. I'm sure you had no idea.

I just wish we'd known before trying.

stings

What about your uncle? Are you all right?

You don't think he

Oh. Drat.

-J

Re: Dux

[alt_justin]

Are you all right?

-Justin

Re: Dux

[alt_hydra]

It's not the Razzer, but I think Daddy's done something so that he'll know if... and not just that, but it hurt you, besides.

Oh, I just feel ill.

From,
Hydra

Re: Dux

[alt_justin]

I'm fine. It's gone already.

And yes, I'd worked out your father put on some sort of spell. Only we've no idea what, what?

But that does mean that now he knows, what? That we've been together since Yule?

Don't fret, Dux. It'll be fine.

-Justin

Re: Dux

[alt_hydra]

I'm not sure how much he knows at all, but if he knew everything then I think he'd have shown up at the castle by now.

It isn't fine at all. It wasn't anyone's business, not even his. Why can't I have something of my own without it going wrong or being taken away?

And we were having such a lovely day.

From,
Hydra

Re: Dux

[alt_justin]

Well, not that I disagree, what, nor do I much care to get a bally old electric shock every time we cross whatever he thinks is the line.

Though it's interesting that it's never happened before, what? It must have been triggered when you put my hand on your

Well, at any rate, I do agree, it was nice to have something secret. I suppose it was bound to come out. And let's not assume it's to be taken away, what? Not yet, at any rate.

-Justin

Re: Dux

[alt_hydra]

There has to be a way to get around whatever it is he did to make that happen... there just has to be.

But for now, Razzer wants to see both of us, so we had better go. He says he's not going to tell Daddy anything until he's spoke with us both.

I'm sorry.

Love,
Hydra

Re: Dux

[alt_justin]

Er

Yes

Quite.

I'll, er...be right there to pick you up. Are you back in your Common Room?

-Justin

Re: Dux

[alt_hydra]

No, I was in my room. I didn't want to see anyone.

I'll meet you just around the corner from the common room, if it's all right.

From,
Hydra

Re: Dux

[alt_justin]

Yes, that's fine.

On my way.

-Justin