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blue_boy (blue_boy) wrote in wished,
@ 2010-09-04 20:59:00

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!2003: 09, lyra moon, viktor krum

Being back
Who: Lyra and Viktor
What: Late night reading
Where: LIbrary, Hogwarts.
When: Evening before curfew
Warnings/Rating: None/Low

Viktor entered the library and made his way through the stacks. It wasn't that he was looking for anything in particular but being back brought back memories most of which were pretty good. During the Tri Wizard Tournament the library had been a really good place to hide from the fans among the students. He had met Hermione there and had found a fast friend in her. Now being back as a professor of all things was a little surreal.

Taking a book off the shelf, Viktor opened it up and ran his finger over the pages and smiled. Tonight wasn't for the past, he needed to find something to keep him busy in his quarters. It wasn't like Hogwarts was a great entertainment centre.

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blue_boy
2010-09-05 02:20 am UTC (link)

Following Lyra further into the stacks and watched as she started pulling various books from the shelves. He recognized some of the titles but hadn't read them.

"I vill start vith the Count of Monte Cristo, it sounds mysterious rather than Sherlock vhom I know is a detective."

He had to admit that she had a point, being trapped at the castle wasn't his idea of a good time for the entire school year.

"No, not really. I did bring vith me some non approved beverages to help the nights pass faster." Viktor admitted with a smirk.

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junebugh
2010-09-05 02:24 am UTC (link)

"Did you?" she couldn't help but feign a gasp of surprise. Lyra lifted her hand over her mouth and arched those dark eyebrows before lowering her hand and offering a cheeky grin.

"Your secret is safe with me, that is if you're willing to share," honestly she was certainly not like her older sister who would've had a fit to hear such a thing. She was more like Lizette, the younger of the older siblings who would've encouraged such tom foolery.

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	blue_boy 2010-09-05 02:42 am UTC (link)
	He chuckled at Lyra's reaction to his admission but he did nod. "But of course, you are alvays velome to visit should you have need of a break." Viktor offered. It was nice to have a castle full of younger people rather than the older professors that had been here his first time. "So do you haff any secrets you vish to share?" (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

junebugh
2010-09-05 02:49 am UTC (link)

Did she? Well. Not grand ones like the fact that he was hiding strong liquor in his quarters. Of course, Lyra didn't live on castle grounds so her liquor collection was in the open as a result of such freedom.

Lyra took to leaning against one of the stacks, arms folding over her chest.

"I'm not a very secretive person, should you need to know anything you merely have to ask."

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	blue_boy 2010-09-05 02:53 am UTC (link)
	Viktor pondered that for a moment before nodding. "Fair enough, but don't forget you gave me license to do so vhen the time comes Da?" He tucked the book under his arm. "So vhere do you live in the castle? Just for future reference." (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

junebugh
2010-09-05 02:57 am UTC (link)

"I certainly won't," though now she was wondering when he might take advantage of her tendency to not lie. She stood straight and stepped around him to lead them back to the front counter.

"Why? Were you planning on making random visits to my quarters? Mr. Krum, how very audacious of you," she teased, turning to walk backward for a moment and grin.

"I don't. I live in Hogsmede."

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	blue_boy 2010-09-05 03:08 am UTC (link)
	"You never know, I don't know many people here and some times company is enjoyable." Viktor told her with a shrug. He was surprised to hear that she didn't live at the school. Viktor had been under the impression that it was required. "How did you manage that?" (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

junebugh
2010-09-05 03:14 am UTC (link)

She shrugged. "I'm not an actual teacher, and I'm not the real head of the library. I think my hours constitute being only part-time help, really. I think that will change once I start to really take over..." and she sighed, once she reached that front counter she began marking the books with her wand for the checking out.

"Which, lately, seems to be coming far quicker than was discussed."

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	blue_boy 2010-09-05 03:29 am UTC (link)
	"Dhen you are very fortunate. Vhile the castle is very nice it can be a little claustrophobic. I suppose I vill get used to it. Viktor watched as Lyra checked his books out. He wondered if he would be fined if he returned them late. Giving her a confused to. "Vhat do you mean? The Librarian is retiring?" (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	junebugh 2010-09-05 03:33 am UTC (link)
	As if reading his mind she reached out and tapped his two books with a smile. "No worries, the teachers get a longer amount of time to check out books and the muggle fiction books don't always drive Madame Pince quite as insane as other books." She shrugged. "Yeah, eventually.. and I'm going to take over." (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	blue_boy 2010-09-05 04:21 am UTC (link)
	"Oh good, vith my luck I would be dhe von vhere the librarian is hunting me down to return dhe books." Viktor joked. He wondered if Lyra was not happy about the eventual promotion. "Is dis not vhat you vant? To become Head Librarian at Hogvarts?" It wouldn't do for her to have to take on a job she didn't want. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

junebugh
2010-09-05 04:24 am UTC (link)

"Mm, well, don't keep them out too long.. or I will hunt you down," she arched an eyebrow and smirked, then pushed the books toward him.

"Oh, well.." Lyra tilted her head and rubbed at her neck before tucking a strand of black hair behind her ear.

"I do, but I was under the impression I'd have a good.. year, at least, to ease into it. Lately though... lately Madame Pince has been taking a lot of time off. Keeps saying it's for her health and I don't mind, it's just scary, you know?"

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blue_boy
2010-09-05 04:28 am UTC (link)

Viktor smirk and gave her a look daring her to do so. Granted she did know the castle better than he did so she had the advantage.

He listened as she explained the situation. it did sound a little tricky. "Did you know she vas ill before you took on the job or do you tink that dhat she is just taking advantage of you being available?" Viktor couldn't think of any other reason Lyra should doubt her ablities.

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junebugh
2010-09-05 04:35 am UTC (link)

That smirk made her blush for a moment and she understood, for a split second, why witches would fall for this man. He had a very charming spirit, actually. But that only made her think of Tristan which only made her flush more. Lyra dropped her gaze.

"No.. uhm, and I don't think she's really ill. She's just.. tired. Old, looking forward to retirement. I guess I will be fine, she is very protective of this place and wouldn't hand the reigns over like this if she didn't think I could do it."

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	blue_boy 2010-09-05 04:49 am UTC (link)
	Nodding Viktor leaned against the desk. Who knew how long Madam Pince had been working at Hogwart, perhaps she was just tired. "Vhy don't you have faith in yourself? Clearly she trusts you since she's villing to step aside for you." He pointed out with a smile. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	junebugh 2010-09-06 12:08 am UTC (link)
	Lyra sighed and rested her cheek against the palm of her hand. "I do, I mean.. I will, it'll just take some time, I think," she paused and stood up a bit straighter. "You're very easy to talk to, you know. Thank you." (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	blue_boy 2010-09-06 12:55 am UTC (link)
	"Vhy voulnd't I be easy to talk to? I'm no different from any odder man." Viktor assured her, he was used to the hero worship that happened with groupies and he didn't want that to happen at Hogwarts. "You vill make a good librarian. It just takes time." (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	junebugh 2010-09-06 01:50 am UTC (link)
	She shrugged. "I don't know.. some people you can never tell if they'll be easy conversationalists or not," she stepped backward. "Thanks, now, I have to do as I'm told and kick you out.. it's getting awfully late." (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	blue_boy 2010-09-06 02:20 am UTC (link)
	"Dhen I guess you vill know for next time should you need somevone to speak to." Viktor told her with an easy smile. Chuckling in defeat, Viktor picked up his books and started to back away from the desk. "Very vell, Madam Librarian. The offer for a drink alvays stands." (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	junebugh 2010-09-06 02:42 am UTC (link)
	Lyra offered him a faint smile and gave a wave good-bye. "Maybe some other time," before she slipped away into her office. (Reply to this) (Parent)

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