alt_evelyn: (seriousy4)
alt_evelyn ([personal profile] alt_evelyn) wrote2014-05-31 07:28 pm

ORDER ONLY

Nothing much happened today.

The thestrals were expecting us, or at least they didn't seem surprised to see us, and they ate up the food we brought them. We didn't run into any acromantulae (or acromantula bits, for that matter), and we checked the Bloodthirsty Briars for any more hair, but nothing turned up. We didn't encounter any centaurs, at least none that we could see, but it still felt like we were being watched so we assumed one of them was following us. We saw a Skrewt, but it was still alive, so we left it well enough alone. Would any bits from a skrewt even be useful?

We went deeper in to see if we could map out some of the other areas and get familiar with them. Luna stumbled across some Deadlyius mushrooms, and Nev knew how to manage them properly so we collected some for Mr Snape before heading home.

Hermione, if you want to meet in the Secret Room to get the portkey back, I can be there before curfew tonight.
alt_sirius: (Lounging)

Re: Private message to Black

[personal profile] alt_sirius 2014-06-02 02:44 am (UTC)(link)
More in common than you realise. We are family, after all.

My brother and I perfected the art of evading uncomfortable questions.

But don't worry; I was just joking, anyway. Of course, the danger of humour is that it can hit nerves.

She's not budging. Yet. But she did immediately figure out that you were behind the fresh request.
alt_draco: (really resigned)

Re: Private message to Black

[personal profile] alt_draco 2014-06-02 02:50 am (UTC)(link)
It's not an uncomfortable question. We're simply not in the habit of sharing, you and I.

It may be hard for you to fathom, but she's my friend, and she knows me well enough to know I can be stubborn. Though possibly not as stubborn as she can be.
alt_sirius: (Profile)

Re: Private message to Black

[personal profile] alt_sirius 2014-06-02 03:11 am (UTC)(link)
Correct. And it's also a family trait to keep anyone unfamiliar off-balance so they don't feel comfortable asking uncomfortable questions.

Stubbornness is also a family trait.

And as one stubborn wizard to another, it's often counterproductive to push someone too hard. She'll just dig in harder.
alt_draco: (idly inquiring)

Re: Private message to Black

[personal profile] alt_draco 2014-06-02 03:13 am (UTC)(link)
You're probably right.

But what else can be done?