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Amalie Zeller will make your mouth malleable. (lafilledanse) wrote,
@ 2010-02-07 16:17:00

7 February 1980; in which i'm a little brave, for once.
Warded Private.

I did not know either of the Averys well, though they were only a year below me. Still, I feel for their family--it is painful enough, losing those you love, but to have it dragged before the eyes of the entire world that way? I do not know this Jugson girl either, but she was obviously very disturbed, which is tragic. There is no good in this situation. I tired of reading about such things. They take a toll on the soul.

Warded: Father.

How are you?

Warded: Paul.

Such horrible news.

Warded: Severus.

How is your potions project going? I can't help but think about it, and hope for your success. I think our society could do with a bit of good news, these days.

These violent delights have violent ends
And in their triumph die, like fire and powder,
Which, as they kiss, consume.

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	Paul/Amalie estranged_son 2010-02-07 09:46 pm UTC (link)
	Yes. Opening my journal has become synonym of horrible news too often, lately. It used to be a haven from it, but not anymore. What are you doing today? If you're free, what would you say to go for a walk you and I? (Reply to this) (Thread)

	Paul/Amalie lafilledanse 2010-02-07 09:48 pm UTC (link)
	I was planning on going for a run, later. You could join me? (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	Paul/Amalie estranged_son 2010-02-07 09:53 pm UTC (link)
	Sounds like a good way to spend our afternoon. Or, well, part of it. I don't think I'm in good enough shape to run all afternoon. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	Paul/Amalie lafilledanse 2010-02-07 09:56 pm UTC (link)
	Have you been letting yourself go, big brother? (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	Paul/Amalie estranged_son 2010-02-07 10:12 pm UTC (link)
	Miss Ketteridge does bring very nice pastries to the clinic; it is hard to resist. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	Paul/Amalie lafilledanse 2010-02-07 10:20 pm UTC (link)
	I'll be sure to mockingly poke your soft tummy when you come over. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	Paul/Amalie estranged_son 2010-02-07 10:24 pm UTC (link)
	It's not soft yet! (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	Paul/Amalie lafilledanse 2010-02-07 10:26 pm UTC (link)
	Yet. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	Paul/Amalie estranged_son 2010-02-07 10:29 pm UTC (link)
	Running with you today will ensure that it doesn't become soft, either. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	Paul/Amalie lafilledanse 2010-02-07 10:36 pm UTC (link)
	One run will not squishiness solve. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	Paul/Amalie estranged_son 2010-02-08 04:47 am UTC (link)
	Should we make it a regular thing, then? (Reply to this) (Parent)

	Amalie. biblio_phile 2010-02-07 09:47 pm UTC (link)
	So far it has been no better a month than the last, I am afraid. Yesterday's events were tragic. How are you? (Reply to this) (Thread)

	Father. lafilledanse 2010-02-07 09:49 pm UTC (link)
	Exhausted. I am weary in being mired in other people's tragedies. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	Amalie. biblio_phile 2010-02-07 09:54 pm UTC (link)
	It is understandable. How is your work? That is untouched, at least? (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	Father. lafilledanse 2010-02-07 09:56 pm UTC (link)
	As ever. And your store? (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	Amalie. biblio_phile 2010-02-07 10:02 pm UTC (link)
	I find myself doing rather more business by owl and journal. It seems there are fewer willing to venture out on the streets even in daylight. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	Father. lafilledanse 2010-02-07 10:04 pm UTC (link)
	How can order by owl substitute for the joy of browsing for a book and discovering something unexpected? (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	Amalie. biblio_phile 2010-02-07 10:18 pm UTC (link)
	It does not. There are far too many such things sacrificed to the dark, I think. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	Father. lafilledanse 2010-02-07 10:21 pm UTC (link)
	How much longer can this war possibly go on? (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	Amalie. biblio_phile 2010-02-07 10:33 pm UTC (link)
	It is hard to say. I had hoped you and your brother would not have to see such things. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	Father. lafilledanse 2010-02-07 10:36 pm UTC (link)
	I know. (Reply to this) (Parent)

	Amalie. potion_master 2010-02-07 09:56 pm UTC (link)
	I fear that it may be a very long time before we get good news from this particular project, but it is nice to be involved with something that could supply good news ~~for a change~~. It does seem as if the larger part of anything one reads is bad news these days. Your quote is rather accurate in that regard. (Reply to this) (Thread)

	Severus. lafilledanse 2010-02-07 09:59 pm UTC (link)
	All too accurate, I'm afraid. And yet, there seemed to be an outpouring of revelry last night, which I didn't really understand. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

Amalie.

potion_master
2010-02-07 10:03 pm UTC (link)

Daily Prophet? I was at the Hog's Head last night - apparently I pick fabulous nights to go out and have a 'nice, quiet drink' - and I suppose yes, there were a lot of people there, but I rather felt the paper made it seem a bit more... revelry-like than it truly was.

Although it was hardly gloom either.

I think sometimes when one has had so much darkness, one has to simply have something light. Whatever it is, and whether it feels appropriate or not. It is almost as if the human mind can only tolerate so much before something snaps, and better snapping revelry than whatever ~~the hell~~ happened with Jugson.

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	Severus. lafilledanse 2010-02-07 10:07 pm UTC (link)
	Rest assured, I am not inclined to take Rita Skeeter's words as gospel. You have a point, of course. The gloominess does sometimes feel as if it is seeping into my bones, so I can only imagine how it must feel for those who have to deal with these tragedies first-hand every day. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	Amalie. potion_master 2010-02-07 10:16 pm UTC (link)
	Sorry I didn't mean to imply that you would. She seems to have a very distinct way of reporting information, but I am not inclined to trust its accuracy. Do you at least get to avoid it at work? (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	Severus. lafilledanse 2010-02-07 10:24 pm UTC (link)
	I didn't think you were. I do, yes. Do you? ~~Talk~~ ~~When I~~ Talking to you is one of the rare bright spots. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

Amalie.

potion_master
2010-02-07 10:33 pm UTC (link)

~~It depend~~ I suppose in a way of speaking. When I first begin working at the library it was as a direct result of the damage that had been done to the reference and special collections area and so not entirely, but these days there is less reminder of that, I think. Although I am afraid that eventually I am going to have to quit there if I wish a moment to myself. The potions projects will begin to take up more of my time I suspect.

Oh I I enjoy speaking with you as well, Amalie. And I think everyone could use a bright spot. I Perhaps we ought to make those bright spots less rare?

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	Severus. lafilledanse 2010-02-07 10:38 pm UTC (link)
	As much as you love the library, won't you be happier to be working full time in your chosen field? Oh? What do you propose? (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

Amalie.

potion_master
2010-02-07 10:51 pm UTC (link)

I think so. I can still spend time in the library with my books regardless of what my work is. And believe me, i have started looking at all sorts of books on potions - and lycanthropy as well, really. right now I feel as if the two are so completely related. And it's weird cause I know Master Bones isn't expecting me to have great insights on potions - I don't even have my Mastery yet - but I figure it's as good an opportunity as any to learn.

Well. I propose that we should continue talking in journals obviously.

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	Severus. lafilledanse 2010-02-07 10:54 pm UTC (link)
	Are you planning on surprising him by being groundbreaking? Oh I Right, of course. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	Amalie. potion_master 2010-02-07 11:04 pm UTC (link)
	Well, that'd be lovely. I'm not certain I'm really going to be able to manage groundbreaking though. It's a nice thought though. And maybe... I won't know if I don't actually do some studying on my own, will I? I If ~~Perhaps~~ At the very least anyway. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	Severus. lafilledanse 2010-02-07 11:07 pm UTC (link)
	I'm sure you have it in you. It takes a special level of dedication to continue to study for your job on your own time. I'm still a bit nervous about my wards. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	Amalie. potion_master 2010-02-07 11:17 pm UTC (link)
	I think it helps when it's something that is truly fascinating and all of the stuff I'm working on with potions - I mean, it's solving a mystery, isn't it? Merlin, I do prattle on about it. I'm sorry. Are you? Well, I could come by after work some evening and look at them if you think that would help? (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	Severus. lafilledanse 2010-02-07 11:18 pm UTC (link)
	No, I find it interesting. And it's worthwhile. Of course, whenever you're free. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	Amalie. potion_master 2010-02-07 11:24 pm UTC (link)
	Well, if you ever get tired of me rambling, please do tell me. I would hate to be going on while you are sitting there thinking -- 'will he please just stop writing about potions already'? Um, well, obviously it's better to do it before the next full moon for many reasons. What about sometime this week? (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	Severus. lafilledanse 2010-02-07 11:32 pm UTC (link)
	I promise to tell you to shut your gob if and when I do get tired of listening to you. Okay! I could make ~~dinner~~ tea? (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	Amalie. potion_master 2010-02-07 11:36 pm UTC (link)
	Excellent. And now that you have promised, I will hold you to it. If you have not told me to be quiet I will assume you are still interested in what I am rambling on about. Te Yes. I mean, if it's not too much bother. I'm certain you'll be tired after working all day, but tea after a long days work sounds lovely. Where should I be planning on coming? (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	Severus. lafilledanse 2010-02-07 11:40 pm UTC (link)
	Sounds like a fair deal to me. I assure you it won't be too much bother. I live on Euphoria Lane? (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	Amalie. potion_master 2010-02-07 11:54 pm UTC (link)
	That's right around from the library then - so that won't be any trouble at all. All right then - what evening works best for you? The only one that I am already busy is Wednesday. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	Severus. lafilledanse 2010-02-07 11:55 pm UTC (link)
	Tuesday, then? (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	Amalie. potion_master 2010-02-07 11:56 pm UTC (link)
	Tuesday works. um I'm looking forward to it. (Reply to this) (Parent)