alt_daphne: (you exasperate)
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Ugh, the list of people that Teddy makes himself a menace to truly never ends, does it? He pulled me aside for a talk both last night and then again this morning, asking about what our summer plans were, and all sorts of other invasive things. And by "our" he meant you and me. I told him I didn't know that we had any specific plans as of yet, and he feigned mock surprise (honestly, he's not half the actor he thinks he is... unless he wanted me to pick up on his feigned surprise, in which case I suppose he actually is a better actor than I give him credit for. It's so hard to tell, really). "But surely a couple of your standing has plans of some kind," he asked, then went on about how it was so interesting that we haven't been caught doing anything scandalous like Hydra and Justin were, and maybe we were just especially good at not getting caught, since we're both prefects.

Oh, and then he had the nerve to suggest that if I ever wanted to date the only other eligible male in our house and year, he'd be willing to consider it. The fact that he sees himself as eligible nearly made me laugh in his face. Only one never knows how he'll react, do they? So I said I had no plans to date anyone but you for the time being, and he gave me a sort of strange, knowing grin.

I don't know what he's up to but I can't help but think he was trying to indicate that he knows our relationship is, well, a little staged. I have no idea how he knows this, or, more importantly, why he even cares. It's very peculiar, though, and leaves me uneasy. Not that I gave him any sign that I was unnerved. But I thought you should know. And, well, do you think we should do anything about it?

Date: 2014-05-23 09:10 pm (UTC)
alt_draco: (seriously statuesque)
From: [personal profile] alt_draco
Pestering you, is he? Funny, that. Especially considering that he's been exceptionally chummy to me as of late. "Hey mate," this and "All right?" that.

I'm not sure there's any great mystery surrounding his behaviour, though. We're in competition with one another, and he's probably looking for any potential weaknesses he can exploit. I'm sorry that he's apparently latched on to you as one of those. He really ought to know that couples of "our standing" have all manner of reasons for being together. If you're worried about it, though, we can make sure that we're seen snogging in Hogsmeade tomorrow.

Date: 2014-05-23 09:17 pm (UTC)
alt_draco: (idly inquiring)
From: [personal profile] alt_draco
I'm not all that concerned about what people think, I suppose. I mean, even if they do wonder if it's real, who cares? They have no choice but to conclude that we both have our reasons for accepting the arrangement.

Don't worry about your acting, though. You're nothing if not very convincing.

Let's just play Hogsmeade by ear. Does that work for you?

Date: 2014-05-23 09:28 pm (UTC)
alt_draco: (implicitly intent)
From: [personal profile] alt_draco
Alright, I can see now that you're upset.

Daphs, you didn't let Barney slap you around. He victimised you and made you afraid. And from what you told me about the situation with Raz, he really might have been your father. It isn't as if the idea was completely far-fetched, knowing his history. And Ron, well, he is a decent sort of person, so there's not much to be ashamed about there.

As for Auror Crouch, you were young. And other witches who ought to know better have been guilty of the same.

I don't know what to tell you to make you feel better, except to say that no one thinks you're pathetic. Literally everyone I know admires you for one thing or another. And if you can't stand not knowing my secrets... well, there is a way for you to find out, but I honestly don't know if you'll like it.

Date: 2014-05-23 09:35 pm (UTC)
alt_draco: (slowly studying)
From: [personal profile] alt_draco
I'm certain that there are things I don't know about you. I realise that our situation feels unbalanced to you, and I'm sorry.

What do you want, Daphs? I'll leave it to you. Do you want us to "break up?" Do you truly want to know more?

Date: 2014-05-23 09:38 pm (UTC)
alt_draco: (how halting)
From: [personal profile] alt_draco
Do you still want to go to Hogsmeade together?

Date: 2014-05-23 09:40 pm (UTC)
alt_draco: (implicitly intent)
From: [personal profile] alt_draco
Alright. Good.

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