Orla Quirke (elegantchaos) wrote,
@ 2008-03-28 02:21:00

Sometimes I forget how much I miss being home and how quiet it is here. Well, quiet is relative when I go into town with all the tourists flocking here for a few days before heading across the channel, but I've gotten as used to it as I can over the years. It was almost clear enough to see France today - I tried to take pictures though, unfortunately, I couldn't zoom in close enough to get a clear shot. Perhaps another day when there's less clouds and less wind. I also need to remember to bring gloves; it's not too terribly cold (not like at Hogwarts, anyway), but the wind is what really does it.

Dad doesn't know I found out, but apparently he's getting me a cat for Christmas, one that I can take back to school with me.

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	elegantchaos 2008-03-30 04:35 am UTC (link)
	Overactive is beginning to be quite the understatement! What does CV mean? I'd say Australian or New Zealand-ish, but that's an awful long way to travel, even for she-him. I think Monaco wins, and perhaps it could be a school trip. Are there any wizarding villages there? (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

hjpotter
2008-03-30 11:56 pm UTC (link)

You've never spent time with my team: this might not be too far out of the realm of possibility. CV is our team motto - constant vigilance. It's quite dear to me, and now to them, even though they protest it. Too much, I say.

I think Monaco is only the size of a single city, but perhaps there is a wizard enclave? A wizard casino that we all can frequent? Though I wonder if the squid would need fine dining apparel to go to such a place: we might need to get him fitted for a smoking jacket and bowtie.

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elegantchaos
2008-03-31 12:32 am UTC (link)

Constant vigilance? Didn't Professor Moody used to say that in my second year? I can see why you would say it with your team though. They constantly need to be on the lookout while they're playing, don't they?

There's bound to be some around there give its popularity. Though, I have a question. How exactly are we going to measure him for a smoking jacket and bowtie? I don't think they even make measuring tapes that long!

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	hjpotter 2008-03-31 01:23 am UTC (link)
	That is from Mad Eye, yeah. Brilliant man. Exactly! See, Orla, that is the kind of understanding that the team lacks. They think it's annoying. They lack vision. I'm not sure? Maybe we'll take a rope and then measure off of that? I mean, he clearly can't go without the proper dress. As they say, No shirt, no shoes, no service! (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	elegantchaos 2008-03-31 01:43 am UTC (link)
	Perhaps they just get tired of hearing it? I could be completely wrong, but I know when I hear things over and over again, it gets a bit annoying after awhile. It'll have to be an extra long rope! But that might work. You'll have to stun him long enough so he'll hold still. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	hjpotter 2008-03-31 01:50 am UTC (link)
	Orla, don't take their side on this one! Moody says that repetition is your best ally. Well, that and constant vigilance itself. Isn't that cruel, to stun him? Can't we just reason with him, convince him that he'll look quite divine and to just play along? I think a black velvet jacket would be very slimming on him. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

elegantchaos
2008-03-31 02:07 am UTC (link)

I'm not taking anyone's side here, especially since I barely know what you're talking about and the fact that I'm not even on your team! But maybe they're just telling you that it's already seeped in by this point?

You've got a point, but if he doesn't cooperate at first, we might have to result to such measures. You think black would look best? I was thinking a very dark blue might work, actually, but we could always have both made and see which looks the best.

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	hjpotter 2008-03-31 02:15 am UTC (link)
	~~They've gotten to her.~~ Perhaps. I'll mull that over. It's so catchy though! Now that you mention it, midnight blue might be fetching. The bolder question is, what about a violet? Would that be pushing it or perhaps just the right mix of daring and adventure for such a squid of his stature? (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	elegantchaos 2008-03-31 02:19 am UTC (link)
	I never said it wasn't catchy. CV CV! I think violet might be pushing it just a wee bit. Maybe a dark green or red though. He is rather old, so something more distinguishing as violet. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	hjpotter 2008-03-31 02:24 am UTC (link)
	It's like the chorus of a song you just can't get out of your head: CV! I have accidentally said it instead of cheers once or twice. It just lodges there. Violet does perhaps have a touch of an air of 'brothel singer,' but I don't know about red. And clearly not orange, that's just wrong. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	elegantchaos 2008-03-31 02:34 am UTC (link)
	I'm afraid it's a tune I'm not yet familiar with, but if I'm to be friends with you, I guess I should learn it, shouldn't I? Then I think we'll have to go with dark blue or black, a traditional look, so he doesn't wind up looking like a Canons fan or something just as silly. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	hjpotter 2008-03-31 08:40 pm UTC (link)
	Yes! I'll give you lessons Orla, you'll be set like squares. Oi I would never wish being a Canons fan on Mr Squid. I like your blue suggestion - clearly, our first day back, we have work to do. I'll get the rope. (Reply to this)(Parent)

	ginnyweasley 2008-03-31 07:36 pm UTC (link)
	You're terrible. Don't get her to encourage you! That part about Kat paying me to wallop you one isn't too far off the mark, Harry... (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	hjpotter 2008-03-31 08:42 pm UTC (link)
	Quiet, you! Private to Ginny Or I will tickle you all night! (Reply to this)(Parent)

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