Private message to Raz

[alt_rodolphus]

I find myself wondering, brother, what mood I left you in this afternoon. You were more silent than is typical.

Know only that I didn't mean to offend - not this time.

Still, you must admit it was a reasonable assumption.

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[alt_rabastan]

I don't just admit, I agree.

Very well might have done it, had the opportunity presented itself. Suppose I'll just have to owe someone a pint now, instead.

[alt_rodolphus]

All for the love of your star-gazer?

That shouldn't be a question, actually. I remember what you did for Evan.

Still - seems a certain former Minister for Magic best watch her fluffy backside if you're both to share the same castle.

[alt_rabastan]

Yes.

Well, for that and more. The old training comes back- eliminate the threat, minimize damages, protect the cause... you know.

Yeah. Mostly, I'm just wondering if other people share your assumptions. Like Rory, in particular. She hasn't said anything, mind, but once the relief wears off she might do.

[alt_rodolphus]

If she knows what sort of man you are, then the possibility will, without doubt, cross her mind.

Why, would she honestly care if you did? There's a lot of sweetness and light there, to be sure, but some mettle, too. And more now than there was before she knew you, I'd wager.

You ought to worry more about whether his friends and colleagues share my assumptions.

Keep both eyes open, brother.

[alt_rabastan]

She knows.

I imagine that she will care in some ways, but won't in others.

And thanks for the concern, but I will- I always do.

Have you seen Toshenka yet?

[alt_rodolphus]

Not yet. I look forward to it, of course, but one has to wait in line and draw a number for the occasion. Very impressed with the selection of texts he's drawn up for the Arts class, as well as the decision to make the course a requirement for all entering students. Remember our own school days? Studying everything on the sly, or waiting until we were back at Le'Strange for the hols... no more of that. And none for your children, either - when you have them.

Don't worry - I will only grant myself a tiny amount of credit for the fact that the position opened up in the first place.

[alt_rabastan]

Don't you start down that path, now.

You're crap at hiding you're own smugness, you know. Though I won't lie- it'll be good to have a Dark Arts professor I can actually communicate and coordinate with. And who doesn't smell like a deadly combination of arse-sweat and ague weed.

Hoping to meet with him as soon as he's settled in. Might even propose a little tour of Hogsmeade, if you'd be interested in meeting us there.

[alt_rodolphus]

I am. Let me know the time and place when it's arranged.

[alt_rabastan]

Will do.

No talking in Russian, though!

[alt_rodolphus]

You know that only happens after I've had several large vodkas.

They do have vodka in Hogsmeade, don't they?

Yes, I'm sure they do.