What the blazes

[alt_draco]

Was that all about? For those of you who weren't in Professor Raz's dueling session this afternoon, Millie and Daphne had some kind of row that ended with Daphs in a fury and Millie's face all purple and bulging. It looked she'd been dipped in a pot of porphyry fruit jam. Ugh, hopefully there won't be any porphyry tarts at supper tonight. I don't think I could stomach them after that.

I'm dead confused, I don't mind saying. Is this some kind of pent-up Yule Ball aggression coming out? Daphs can be a pretty wicked duelist but she's typically more controlled than that, and certainly pretty forgiving of Millie - no matter what she does.

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[alt_blaise]

Well, he's a certain type of character, Bole. A different sort than she's experienced before in this sort of way. I must say I was a bit surprised she didn't choose one of the visiting fellows, but if you look at it from another angle, it makes good sense. The Ball is a one of a kind event. Bole needn't expect she's any interest in him beyond it, which makes it perfectly grand as a trial. And, of course, if he impresses her, she might decide to see him again. But she won't be obliged if she's not interested.

I mean to say, I've asked Margaux Durand for the same sort of reason: she's provincial, from the Dordogne, and her father's in trade. Well, he's a glass-crafter. In any case, talking with her expands my range, you see?

Daphs and I think it important to sample what the world has to offer, rather than always sticking with what's well-known and comfortable. And this year is going to be full of opportunities to stretch ourselves a bit.

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[alt_draco]

He's a character, all right. An intense one. Beast on the field, and off.

Though rather makes sense, now that I think back to her odd yet profound admiration for Crouch Jr.

So she did a casting call for the part and decided Bole was the one to best fit the costume. And he'll be gone after this year, just like the visitors will.

Well, I can't say it's not amusing to watch what you two get up to, anyway.