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Scorpius Malfoy (hd_scorpius) wrote in hogwarts_dawn,
@ 2021-04-19 20:59:00

Entry tags:

character: albus s. potter, character: james s. potter, character: lily evans potter, character: lily luna potter, character: padma patil, character: parvati patil, character: scorpius malfoy

Journal: Scorpius
Warded to Patil and Padma

Hello ladies. I'm in the process of updating our records and I want to confirm that your birthday is 22 December 1979 and you're both 24. Also I need your residence. Finally, you will need a job for the first of May. I know that there are some things in the works, but I just thought that I'd remind you.

Al, Jamie, Lilu, Lily

Just a reminder that you should have a job by May 1st. Al, I know you mentioned teaching, but like the rest you need to do something until school starts.

Lily, can I call you Lily? I'm assuming you're in James' room.

If anyone wants help with this, feel free to reach out.

Jamie

Hey darling, so we all think that you're terribly straight, but you also need to get laid. Since at the moment your options are relatives, me or Savannah, and I need to get laid, I wanted to know if you're interested. Strictly sex, no strings attached.

Let me know, gorgeous.

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	Second Filter lovingsacrifice 2021-04-20 01:21 am UTC (link)
	You can certainly call me Lily, and yes, I'm staying with my husband. As for a job, I have quite a bit of experience with keeping rowdy boys in line, I'm skilled at potions, and I consider myself to be empathetic. Therefore, when it comes to jobs, I'm open to suggestions. (Reply to this) (Thread)

	Re: Second Filter hd_scorpius 2021-04-20 01:26 am UTC (link)
	I'm pretty sure that Snape has potions covered since I keep hearing that he's a genius in the field. We don't have any boys yet so that doesn't help. What other subjects were you good at in school? What do you like? I want to give jobs that people enjoy as opposed to just filling holes. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	Second Filter lovingsacrifice 2021-04-20 01:38 am UTC (link)
	That doesn't surprise me, Severus has always been rather smart and exacting in his standards. I got high marks in Charms, I can cast a corporeal patrons, and I've always loved Herbology and Care of Magical Creatures. As for what I like, getting to know people, solving problems, organizing events, and spending time with my family and friends. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

Re: Second Filter

hd_scorpius
2021-04-20 01:55 am UTC (link)

With herbology, we would need someone who can take care of the ingredients to Snape's exacting standards. I'm not sure the house-elves can. Cassandra was doing it, but- well, we need someone else.

Now, about the events, would you like to be in charge of birthday parties? Those are completely not part of the official job, but basically it's just reminding people when the party is and telling the house-elves to do cakes.

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	Second Filter lovingsacrifice 2021-04-20 02:33 am UTC (link)
	I'm sure that I can take care of the plants well enough that they'll meet the standards required. That sounds lovely, so yes, please. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	Re: Second Filter hd_scorpius 2021-04-20 02:50 am UTC (link)
	Perfect! I'll put you down in charge of greenhouses. That will include making a list of anything we might need that it's not there. You will want to send that list to my grandfather and he'll try to get you seeds. Perfect, I'm attaching a copy of the birthday list. Just send a reminder a week before and we're golden. Thank you for helping me with that. (Reply to this) (Parent)

	Scorpius the_other_albus 2021-04-20 01:23 am UTC (link)
	I have no idea what to do. None. (Reply to this) (Thread)

Re: Scorpius/Albus

hd_scorpius
2021-04-20 01:28 am UTC (link)

There's got to be something you enjoy. Right, sorry, I almost forgot who I was talking to for a moment.

I'd say drafting laws since you have the mind, but I'm not sure that you can argue with Regulus and your Aunt Hermione all the time.

If I can get you something in Hogsmeade, would you do it? I was thinking that those buildings need to be preserved even if we can't live there just yet. It probably requires lots of charm work but it can be lonely. Also if you do that, you can look for clues for the vault!

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	Re: Scorpius/Albus the_other_albus 2021-04-20 01:58 am UTC (link)
	Hogsmede, that's kind of brilliant. Charms with no other people is my dream job. Do you think Dad would go for it? (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	Re: Scorpius/Albus hd_scorpius 2021-04-20 02:00 am UTC (link)
	Unfortunately he will, because he will need someone to do it and I say unfortunately because you should be around people. Also we need to find those clues and if they are in the buildings, you might find them. You called him Dad. Just saying. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

Re: Scorpius/Albus

the_other_albus
2021-04-20 02:04 am UTC (link)

I definitely do not need to be around people. I'm all peopled out. I'm helping Kirley, I might be doing some research with Dumbledore, look at all the peopleing I'm doing!

I did. Yeah. He's, he's alright actually. Not
like my actual Dad. I think we might be sort of getting along. Or, as much as we can as he and Jamie and Lilu snip at each other and I don't say anything at all. But he doesn't seem to think I'm a waste of space, which is a nice change.

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Re: Scorpius/Albus

hd_scorpius
2021-04-20 02:13 am UTC (link)

Wow, now that is impressive indeed.

Well, he is and isn't your Dad, just like my Dad is and isn't my Dad, but it's nice to know that you're calling him Dad. Are you calling him Dad? Or was it just for me?

Pretty sure he likes you the best (not that I'm telling your siblings). He's always saying nice things about you. Well not always. He doesn't speak that much about personal stuff but he does say nice things about you.

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	Re: Scorpius/Albus the_other_albus 2021-04-20 02:15 am UTC (link)
	See? I'm growing. I knew you'd be proud. I guess I would call him dad if I ever talked to him? I don't know. I think about him as Dad. Really? The world really is backwards. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	Re: Scorpius/Albus hd_scorpius 2021-04-20 02:24 am UTC (link)
	I really am, especially with Kirley. The man is ... a lot. Well, that's good I guess. I know I enjoy talking to my Dad. Maybe you should try; he might surprise you. Really! Now that he has his Slytherin, he doesn't mind Slytherins and can appreciate our awesomeness. Before, it was too hard to bear. I'm just taking this as the new truth. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	Re: Scorpius/Albus the_other_albus 2021-04-20 02:26 am UTC (link)
	I don't know, he was really nice. I told you about the whole waterfall thing, right? We haven't started yet but I've got some ideas. I will, eventually. I think. It's hard at the lunches, there's a lot of... Emotions. From people who aren't me. Let me guess, more novel fodder? (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	Re: Scorpius/Albus hd_scorpius 2021-04-20 02:31 am UTC (link)
	You did not! What is that about? Maybe suggest that you do dinner together, just the two of you. Or maybe lunch on the weekend, just a one time thing. Or give him an excuse to take a break during the day. I mean it makes sense, doesn't it? He's dating my father, he likes you the best, I'm his aide. Three Slytherins at his side! (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

Re: Scorpius/Albus

the_other_albus
2021-04-20 02:37 am UTC (link)

We talked at that party the other night. I suggested some ways to enhance the club, like some bioluminescent moss there changes colors, and a dancing waterfall. Stuff that would go with his underground theme. He seemed.pretty receptive, and we went over some ideas. I've been playing with it since then, I think I can make something decently cool!

Yeah. Maybe I should. Maybe the break thing, so there can be a definite end point if it gets weird.

Maybe that's exactly what he's always needed. Three Slytherins to balance out his Gryffindorness.

He really doesn't seem to get along with Lilu and Jamie. I almost feel like I shouldn't, like it's kind of betraying them. Which I know isn't true. But I've never been on this side of a conflict before. Usually I'd just avoid it forever, but I don't think I should this time. I think I might have to be the one that actually, like, acts like the go between. Il

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Re: Scorpius/Albus

hd_scorpius
2021-04-20 02:53 am UTC (link)

That's really great, Al. Not the charms, because I know you're amazing with them, but the fact that you've been talking to him and giving him ideas.

Sounds good.

I'm telling you, it all goes back to my Dad. I'm convinced! And you're getting to know him, not backstabbing them in the back. On the other hand, I think they need to find their own way to talk to him, but start small and then you can what's best.

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	Re: Scorpius/Albus the_other_albus 2021-04-20 03:00 am UTC (link)
	He was nice. I was surprised, but here we are. It really does all seem to go back to your dad. I'll see what happens after I talk to him. Maybe he'll come to his senses and dislike me as much as them, and then I won't need to worry about it. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	Re: Scorpius/Albus hd_scorpius 2021-04-20 03:11 am UTC (link)
	That's the spirit! Be your eternal pessimist and see what happens. Then let me know! (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	Re: Scorpius/Albus the_other_albus 2021-04-20 03:13 am UTC (link)
	I'll report back, general. I think I'll talk to him tomorrow, otherwise I'll lose my nerve. (Reply to this) (Parent)

curseseeker
2021-04-20 04:01 am UTC (link)

Al, Scorpius, Lilu, Lily

Technically I already have two jobs. I was working with Glenda until the architectural temper tantrum and I got assigned to look for clues to our giant treasure hunt until there was something to 'do' in dealing with the other governments.

Probably going to have to figure out what happens to the first now that she's gone, though.

Scorpius

I might be terribly straight. Who's to say?

Flattered as I am by the offer, you're Al's best friend and practically family in your own way. (Although your list of alternatives is a bit depressing.)

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Scorpius/Jamie

hd_scorpius
2021-04-20 12:07 pm UTC (link)

You can't work for Glenda since there's no Glenda. On the other hand, your father has been going through enough parchment to cover Hogwarts trying to write the goblins. So maybe now is the time to talk to him about that job if you want a job in communication. Do you want me to pencil you in?

EVERYONE!

I mean it's not that terrible. There are the Patil twins. If you aren't terribly straight, then your choices improve. You have the Mauraders, Dumbledore, Greyback, Snape, Regulus and Theo. So basically pick Gryffindor or Slytherin. There's always Kirley who's neither.

Also I thought you'd say that we're practically family because your father is shagging my father. I'm not sure being Al's best friend stop us from having a one night stand.

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Re: Scorpius/Jamie

curseseeker
2021-04-20 12:57 pm UTC (link)

The sound you can't hear is me laughing in terror at the thought of him writing the goblins. They are one of the few species that can't stand him, wands or no wands. Even I couldn't get a job with them at first because I was his kid. They only mildly tolerate me now because I work for them and Uncle Bill vouched for me. Yes, pencil me in, please. He needs to be saved from himself.

Everyone in our time, maybe.

Pretty sure, after the party the other night and the way they were smiling at each other over lunch today, Regulus and Remus are off the market for one night stands, too. And I just got Savannah to be friends again, I'm not shagging her father if I want to live.

I try not to think about our fathers right now. You and Al have been thick as thieves since you were eleven. I hope you'll take this with all the affection it's meant to have. But, you're like a second brother now.

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Re: Scorpius/Jamie

hd_scorpius
2021-04-20 01:15 pm UTC (link)

It might be why there are a lot of balls of parchment spread everywhere. He thinks there needs to be something official and also knows that he can't do it.

When's best for you? It's not like he has a preference because he has no idea what his schedule is.

Right, well, you're back to the twins, the Marauders and the Slytherins not Regulus.

It's rather inconvenient at the time, because I don't think these people understand 'no string' attached. I'm never getting laid.

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	Re: Scorpius/Jamie curseseeker 2021-04-20 01:30 pm UTC (link)
	Do not let him send them anything. Can you put me in for tomorrow afternoon? I'll take tonight and tomorrow morning to write up a draft for him to approve and sign by then. I'm sure we'll each find someone to shag...eventually. You could shag Savannah's dad without getting killed, you know. He might be the only other one who gets the idea of 'no strings'. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	Re: Scorpius/Jamie hd_scorpius 2021-04-20 02:02 pm UTC (link)
	Sure, considering that the only thing he has written is Dear, I don't think that's going to be a problem. That is true, but he's ancient. Also there's might be cobwebs before that eventually happens. Alas, I'm destined to die old and sex deprived. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	Re: Scorpius/Jamie curseseeker 2021-04-20 02:18 pm UTC (link)
	Maybe this time around we can teach him some diplomacy. Nah, the castle likes having people around too much. It's got to bring more from our generation at some point, right? (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

Re: Scorpius/Jamie

hd_scorpius
2021-04-20 02:22 pm UTC (link)

Look at who's being a dreamer now! Don't get ahead of yourself or you'll be disappointed. At best, we can send a letter because he will never write it.

I wouldn't hold my breath. Considering that the castle really, really likes to bring families, every cousin you have is likely to arrive before we see anyone you aren't related to. Not that I'd mind a Weasley, but they do seem very long term. I figured you never wanted commitment, and avoided it like the plague, making you the perfect candidate.

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	Re: Scorpius/Jamie curseseeker 2021-04-21 02:39 am UTC (link)
	Stomp on a guy's hopes and dreams there! Unfortunately, you're not wrong. Maybe if a young Uncle Charlie came in. I don't know that no strings is entirely possible with so small a group, to be honest. You'll either get laid once and never again. Or, you'll end up committed by default because that's all there is. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	Re: Scorpius/Jamie hd_scorpius 2021-04-21 02:52 am UTC (link)
	There is the option of fucking once in a while and not let it affect it during the day. I know that it's a weird concept for your lot but it is doable. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	Re: Scorpius/Jamie curseseeker 2021-04-21 04:24 am UTC (link)
	In our world? absolutely doable. But, here? What happens when no one else shows up for three or five years who believe in no strings and your occasional shag turns into a regular shag because there are no other options and then it just becomes a comfortable habit? (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	Re: Scorpius/Jamie hd_scorpius 2021-04-21 05:53 pm UTC (link)
	One, it's unlikely to happen considering how people are arriving. Two even if you're right, you can have regular shags without the emotional connection. Hell, you can have the comfortable habit without the relationship. Three, I'm really not pushing you into this. If you want, great. If you don't, that's fine too. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	Re: Scorpius/Jamie curseseeker 2021-04-23 02:31 am UTC (link)
	Didn't think you were, honestly. Just continuing the conversation. But, I guess we'll see. (Reply to this) (Parent)

	parvati__patil 2021-04-20 04:27 pm UTC (link)
	My sister and I have two rooms in the Charms tower. (Reply to this)