Boxing Day

[alt_draco]

And a happy one to each and all.

We'll be at my Grandmother's for most of the day, though it's typically a relaxed and low-key gathering of close friends and family, quite different from the social rigours of the Malfoy Christmas party.

Aside from wishing everyone a good Boxing Day, I wanted to propose that those of us in the Revue get together in New London to run through our lines at least once before returning to Hogwarts. Daphs, think you could find a good cafe or public space for us to gather? What would be a good day for everyone?

And Blaise, I'm up for a session at the Elysian at some point. Let me know when you've got space in your schedule.

Comments

Private message to Harry and Granger

[alt_draco]

Harry, did you see where Finch-Fletchley got off to? Wanted to clarify the remark I made to him on that journal post he made about Umbridge, following Arthur Weasley's death. Want to make sure he hasn't got the wrong end of what I was saying. Bumbridge is an utter cow, but I'm not about to start commenting on it in public.

Suppose he and Hydra slipped off somewhere to snog, or something. They seem to be good at that.

Re: Private message to Harry and Granger

[alt_hermione]

I don't know where he went but I'm sure he knows what you were trying to say. He can be very subtle when he puts his mind to it, and he's very good at saying things so they can be taken more than one way.

Re: Private message to Harry and Granger

[alt_draco]

Always good with the implying that you understand people better than I do, Granger. Including my own

Still, I'd prefer to address it. Private message it is.

Say, while I have you - did you happen to get a glimpse of the gift that dear Auntie Bellatrix gave Harry and myself? While you were organising Harry's things, that is.

Re: Private message to Harry and Granger

[alt_hermione]

I'm not Sorry. Go ahead and write him then, or just wait. I'm sure they'll reappear in time for lunch.

Do you mean the little coffer-thing? Yes, I saw it. It's very...decorative?

Re: Private message to Harry and Granger

[alt_draco]

More than decorative. It's a pair of courier boxes. If you put a note in it, say, then it gets delivered to the other person's box, no matter where they are. More secure than using an owl.

I assumed it was a rare item, but I heard Raz say that he and Siz received a set as well. Perhaps Uncle Rodolophus made them.

Re: Private message to Harry and Granger

[alt_harry]

It is pretty ace.

Re: Private message to Harry and Granger

[alt_draco]

Yeah, and I've got a good idea for how we might best use it. It'll mean putting Granger to work.

Re: Private message to Harry and Granger

[alt_harry]

sorry. I just saw this.

I haven't seen where he got to, no.

Private message to Justin Finch-Fletchley and Hydra

[alt_draco]

Not wanting to interrupt, but I was hoping to have a word with you today, Finch-Fletchley. Nothing too serious, I suppose.

Find me in the music room if you get a chance.

[alt_daphne]

Oh, yes. Getting together sounds like a fine idea, Draco.

So Mr Krumgold hasn't been in touch with you, then?

[alt_draco]

I got the script, if that's what you mean. It didn't include any special instructions from either him or Professor Carpenter, though.

Private message to Draco

[alt_daphne]

No, what I mean is: he didn't contact you about taking on the role of Guy Brotherton? In Ron Weasley's place, I mean.

Re: Private message to Draco

[alt_draco]

No, and I hope he doesn't do, either, because I'll have to turn him down.

Sorry, Daphs, but there's no way I've got time for the lead role - not while attending to my role as Prefect and YPL counselor. A bit part suits me just fine.

Why, did Weasley say he doesn't want the part now?

Re: Private message to Draco

[alt_daphne]

Draco, are you positive you won't reconsider? You're such a natural performer. You already know how to dance, and you're musically inclined. Picking up the lead should be very little trouble, surely!

No, Weasley hasn't said that. Not exactly. He hasn't said anything at all.

To be honest, I'm not certain that he knows he's got the lead.

Re: Private message to Draco

[alt_draco]

Rather not, Daphs. Have you asked Blaise though?

And you really ought to tell him he's been cast as the lead, so he can back out now, if he wants to, and you can get someone else in for your leading man. What about Remy? He'd no doubt love to be the star of the show.

Re: Private message to Draco

[alt_daphne]

Bother.

Remy's too short for us to work together on stage.

And Gerald was supposed to have contacted both you and Blaise about taking the role, but he clearly hasn't done. When I spoke to him last, he seemed rather set on keeping Weasley in for the part. I really have no idea why. Weasley can be a bit entertaining, yes, but I don't think he's had any sort of training in singing or dance, which means it's going to be a lot of work, getting him prepared for the part.

[alt_blaise]

Enjoying hols, then, I hope?

Thanks for the cards. Fine picture on the Gwendolyn Jones--she was well fit wasn't she? And the card's in fine condition, too!

How about Friday morning for the Elysian? Or will that interfere with Diggory's Quidditch outing? We could make it Saturday if you'd rather.

[alt_draco]

Harry wants to fly and I've got the itch, too, so we'll probably do the quidditch on Friday. Saturday would be best, if that works for you.

Private message to Blaise

[alt_draco]

Has Daphs said anything to you about taking on the lead role in the Revue? Seems she tried to convince Krumgold to recast, seeing as Weasley's had a family tragedy, but he hasn't followed through.

I told her I had too much on my plate as is. You interested at all?

Re: Private message to Blaise

[alt_blaise]

Yes. She said she'd tried to get you to consider it, but didn't think you were inclined. I thought I'd wait to see what you decided or what Krumgold might say. Of course, I'd be pleased to do it, but I'm certainly not going to petition Krumgold for the role. That would be... No.

I do sympathise with Daphs. I can't imagine what Krumgold's thinking to cast Weasley. And it is rather insulting to have been passed over under the circumstances. But that's more reason not-

So, no. Unless Krumgold asks me to consider it, I'm entirely satisfied with the part I've been assigned and have no intention of making waves.

Re: Private message to Blaise

[alt_draco]

I suppose she might be able to wheedle him yet, but who knows. Sometimes she acts as if he hung the moon in the night sky, and I know I've seen him grasp her hand and stroke her hair, but there's something a bit brotherly about it. I don't think it's a guarantee that he'll take her advise into account at all.

Perhaps she ought to petition Smith next. He might be bold enough to ask Krumgold for the part.