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Scorpius Malfoy (hd_scorpius) wrote in hogwarts_dawn,
@ 2021-06-13 11:50:00

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character: james s. potter, character: scorpius malfoy

RP: Recuperating in the Infirmary
Who: Open to multiple tails
When: 13th June
Where: Infirmary
What: Scorpius is in recuperating

The previous night was a blur. Scorpius wasn't sure who had been there and who hadn't, because Marlene had given him pain potions and when that hadn't helped, he was sure that she had cast some spell to put him to sleep.

Today, he'd been dozing off through the day, thanks to spells and potions. He was glad for it, because every time he opened his eyes, he could see his body covered in gauzes and the sight brought up the tears. He'd made a living by being a model. His looks were part of who he was and while he might not be working now, he always assumed that soon he'd be back. He'd be the new 'it' model, reclaim his title as the best.

The Face of the Year.

If they could see him now.

Maybe he should go to sleep again, but people came to see him, so he smiled and said 'thank you for coming', when he wanted to go back to sleep and never wake up again.

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Re: Jamie and Scorpius

hd_scorpius
2021-06-14 07:28 pm UTC (link)

"You do that. Being the Minister's son should have some uses and this is one of those times when you should use that privilege," he said, with a pout that was probably not as formidable with all the gauze on his face.

Scorpius hinted a smile at the memory. "No one told her that arguing with the Hat ensures that you end up in Gryffindor. No one else would argue. Although I'm not sure that you are less of a Gryffindor. You can call it a tie." They were just different in the way they showed their being Gryffindors. "I won't argue with her. Or anyone else who wants to do research."

He snorted. "All right, that's true too. He wouldn't have the chance to tell those awesome, albeit incredible stories if he had no scars." He wasn't sure that anyone would be able to deal with quite these many scars. "Not sure anyone is about to argue with the burnt boy, but thanks for the offer. So how are you? Sitting here with nothing to do with Al being sick? Not really your thing."

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Re: Jamie and Scorpius

curseseeker
2021-06-14 07:59 pm UTC (link)

"The Minister may already be ahead of us on this one. If we didn't need a few for researching a cure, I think there'd already be a kill on sight order." That was, Jamie had learned, how his dad 'fixed' things. He identified a bad guy and then took said bad guy out. In this case, the bad guy was a flock of murderous birds.

"And, yet, she was so certain she could argue her case and win," he recalled with a laugh. Merlin, he loved his sister's fire. Lilu was a force of nature who didn't let anyone tell her how her life story was going to be written. She wrote it on her own terms. "I don't think anyone's going to argue with extra hands for research, if they're capable." Some of their more brilliant minds were drifting between unconsciousness and waking in this very ward, however. So, there were a few who wouldn't be allowed to help, he suspected.

"I'm pretty sure he considers those scars a badge of honour as a dragonkeeper," Jamie agreed, sitting back in his chair with folded arms. "I don't know, though. Burnt Boy doesn't seem to have enough flair for a Malfoy. You may have to work on that new stage name. But, it's a standing offer for as long as you need. Give me someone to hex and I won't feel as useless?" Heaving a sigh, he shrugged. "My baby brother's fighting for his life and there's nothing I can do but keep him company, remind him he's not alone. I'm great, really. By tomorrow, I'll probably have pestered either Marlene or Regulus to give me some way to help before I go crazy."

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Re: Jamie and Scorpius

hd_scorpius
2021-06-14 08:41 pm UTC (link)

"I always knew I liked your father for a reason," he said, chuckling. "Seriously though, he's not bad. Your father used to scare me, back home, but now- He's different, not just his age. He keeps telling me to call him 'Harry'. Not sure I'm at that stage yet, but he's all right, although he probably thinks I'm an idiot now. Still if he wants to kill the birds, I won't complain."

Leave it to Lilu to think she could meet an unmovable object and move it. "That's pretty much the definition of a Gryffindor." He thought for a moment. "I can help too. I'd need a spell for a book to float and one to turn the pages. Maybe not today since I'm on enough pain potions to forget my name, but this might distract me from the pain, and it sounds like they need all the help we can get."

He did not agree with that theory, but the Weasleys were strange people. "Scarred Boy sounds worse; I'll have a think." Not that he was in a rush to do any of that, not when he didn't know what he would look like. "You're never useless, Jamie. Being there for someone, being here with me, talking, that's doing something. It might not be flashy enough for a brave Gryffindor, but it's important too. I know I appreciate it and so will Al."

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Re: Jamie and Scorpius

curseseeker
2021-06-14 09:07 pm UTC (link)

"Dad's more like I remember him when I was little. Of course, he's only about a year away from my birth, so that might explain it. But, he wasn't as scary then." He had been able to pull out of the spiral more often, find reasons to remain present for at least a little while before getting sucked back into the drink and darkness. "Pretty sure he thinks most people who aren't as paranoid as he is are idiots, though. So, I wouldn't worry about it. Just warn me if he's one I need to hex on your behalf. I might need to learn a few he didn't teach me first," Jamie explained with a wink.

"That's our Lilu." Jamie grinned for a moment, before raising an eyebrow at Scorpius' plan. If nothing else, it would keep his mind off his own situation for a bit, which Jamie could only see as a plus. "Spells like that can be arranged, if you think you'll feel up to it." He could see if he could get Scorpius a quick-quotes quill while he was at it. "As long as you're not overdoing," he admonished. "I'll come by to check up on you."

"Scarred Boy sounds terrible," he agreed with a look of mock-distaste. Then he let the joking drop because there was only so much you could joke about an injury before you did more harm than good. "Stupid thing is, I know that. Here." He tapped his own temple. "And I'll probably be the one having to remind Dad of that and dragging him in here to see the people he matters to. But, it still feels like not doing much to help. Gryffindors, Potters, and Weasleys, three groups of people not given to inaction easily and I belong to all three." He smiled ruefully. "Still, if you appreciate it, then I suppose sitting here isn't too terrible."

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Re: Jamie and Scorpius

hd_scorpius
2021-06-14 09:59 pm UTC (link)

"He won't be that man we remember anymore. No matter what happens, things have changed." He wouldn't have a wife and three children to bring up. "They are doing good, and they seem happy. It's nice to watch." He knew that Jamie was right. "I've been more of an idiot than others, but I don't think we want to start a duel with your father. I don't think we'll come out the winner, physically or morally."

He nodded. "We'll see how I feel tomorrow. The mind is willing, but I'll have to see if the body is able. Unlike those pesky Gryffindors, I'm perfectly all right with resting and taking it easy. If Marlene wants to knock me out to avoid the pain, I'll do that too."

Jamie was never going to be anything but a Gryffindor, so Scorpius didn't argue with him about what he knew and what he felt. "He belongs to two and he's way worse than you are. I wager he felt better when he could kill the birds. He's not the type to sit and research. Or sit here with someone who's sick. You can do that and that's important, but I won't let you sit for too long anyway. Pain is starting again, which means I'll be asleep soon enough."

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Re: Jamie and Scorpius

curseseeker
2021-06-15 12:32 am UTC (link)

"I've never seen Dad this happy. It's good." And Jamie sincerely hoped his dad would never have reason to start down the path of the man who had raised Jamie. It was almost worth the end of the world to see his dad get a chance to truly live. "Who knows? maybe you'll end up our sibling after all, given time," he added with a grin. He didn't need to say anything else, when they both knew Scorpius was right about what would happen if they started a duel with his father. "But, I'll say again you weren't an idiot."

Chuckling softly, he shook his head. "Yeah, yeah. I guess this once we pesky Gryffindors can let the Slytherin lay about, waited on hand and foot. But, don't get used to it," came the teasing reply.

"He probably did feel better. But, Al and Lilu will need to see him, too. How would you feel if your dad never came to visit you in hospital?" Which they all knew would never happen. Even this younger version of Draco Malfoy seemed utterly devoted to his son. "But, you don't need to worry about our family issues. You just rest. Close your eyes and I'll sit with you until you fall asleep."

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