ghost town, haunted love [dominique]

[victorie]

Dom Drops!

I've missed you, you mad woman. Sorry I haven't been writing you as much lately. France was incredible, by the way. French flings make my heart happy. But I'm ridiculously happy to be back home.

How is school going? Mum told me you made co-captain. That's awesome! Congrats for that. She also told me you're not doing so well in regards to your grades. Grades matter, Dom. They matter a lot. Get your arse into gear.

WRITE BACK. It only takes a minute or two to do it.

- Victoire

[Dominique Weasley]

Victoire, I CANNOT BELIEVE YOU BROUGHT UP THE 'DOM DROPS', you're the only one who calls me that since I went to Hogwarts,

I bet France was great. French flings? Someone's been enjoying herself! While I've been slaving away at school for the past Godric knows how long. Pretty selfish, I think, going off to France and sexing it up with the French and not bringing your sister along. Offended and seriously considering never speaking to you again.

Yeah, if we don't win the cup this year I swear to Merlin I'm going to kill someone. Especially if Slytherin wins, I don't want to see Scorpius Malfoy being all smug and smarmy. Oh, I'm supposed to be going to extra tutoring, but I'm not anymore. I went once, though, which I think was pretty good of me. I didn't even insult the Professor more than three times. Proud of me?

I WROTE BACK. Send me French chocolate.

Dom.

[victorie]

Dom,

Really?! I'm the only one? That's madness. I will have to send out a family newsletter, informing everyone to revive that incredible nickname. Little lubby wubby flubby dom drops must never be forgotten. Ever.

Haha! I deserve to be selfish. I was SO selfish, Dom. You can't even imagine. I was selfish indoors. I was selfish outdoors. I was selfish standing up. So much selfishness. If you cease to speak to me, I'll just have to go back to France and be selfish again. You know... that's how I grieve loss.

I'm sure Scorpius won't be 'smarmy', as you say. Not that Slytherin is going to win. Go Gryffindor? RAVENCLAW FOREVER! A one-time tutoring class clearly isn't enough. I'm surprised your head of house isn't on your arse to get those grades up. Gryffindor must really by dying for a win, huh?

Tell me about boys, Dom! What is new in gossip? Dish it.

THANK YOU FOR WRITING BACK. I ate all of your chocolates.

- Victoire

[Dominique Weasley]

Vic,

I swear to Godric I'll chop off all of your hair if you do. And I'll turn your skin green. DO NOT CALL ME LUBBY AND FLUBBY.

Ugh. Selfish bitch. Well, if you go back to France and never speak to me again, you'll miss me so much that you won't be able to be selfish. And you'll drown in your own tears. And then all of the French guys will hear of the incredible Dominique Weasley and leave you to be selfish with me. Karma. It's a beautiful thing.

Have you met him? Smarmiest bastard I've ever had the misfortune to come in contact with in my life. And Slytherin don't have a chance, we'll hammer them. Even if I have to knock Scorpius out of the sky. Which I completely will if worst comes to worst. And I'll be doing everyone a favour if I do, because then we won't have to look at his stupid, smarmy face for at least a few hours. Roxie might be a bit cross though. Eh. Fuck it.

Well. There was a thing a while back. Roxie and I had a fight about it, but we're good now. Oh, and I met a pretty fit guy the other day - he's older, though. Nineteen, twenty?

I hate you.

Dom.

[victorie]

Merlin, don't even joke about that, Dom! My hair is all my beauty. Without it, I'll end up looking like you.

I'm smiling right now. In a really... Scorpius-like smug and smarmy sort of way.

Pfft. I've spoiled them, Dom. No other woman will do. And, hey! Why are we talking as if I've been selfish with a dozen Frenchmen?! Where did I go stay, some sort of brothel?! French MAN. UN, UN HOMME.

I think Roxie might be a wee bit more than cross, Dom. She's a Weasley. Weasley women are nuts. Case in point: vous. I'm the exception, of course. Since... I'm just so darn lovely. I'm sure Gryffindor will win. I don't think Slytherin has anyone on the team that's willing to go to the lengths that you might. I think I mean that as a compliment.

I'm not sure yet. Don't kill anyone, Dom.

You and Roxie had a fight about a thing? Could you be more vague please?

An older fella. Is he cute? Can I steal him from you?

Speaking of fellas, I heard Teddy was back in town as well. Have you seen him? Not that I care... I'm just curious... is all.

Tu m'aimes. To the moon and back.

- Victoire

[Dominique Weasley]

Vic,

You wish you could look like me. Haven't you noticed how everyone falls at my feet? And I don't want to say anything even vaguely complimentary about Malfoy, but I will admit that no one does smarmy like Scorpius does smarmy.

You could've been at a brothel. I didn't know, did I? You just up and left and you haven't been in contact for ages. You could've been anywhere. But alright then. UN HOMME. UN, UN HOMME. Un fit homme? I'm hoping for your sake he was fit. Nothing's sadder than being selfish with a non-fit homme.

Well, I'm nuttier than Roxie, so I'll prolly be able to fend her off until she forgives me. Anyways, it could work out for her, she could stay in the hospital wing with Malfoy and the Professors would probably let her take her lessons off to tend to her poor, smarmy, fabulously unconscious (due to the amazing Dom Weasley) boyfriend. Or even if they weren't going to let her, she could just skip.

You're just as mad as the rest of us. Don't fight it. Loveliness is for wimps.

Albus might. Actually, I'm fairly certain Scorpius would knock me out of the sky if he had half the chance, but I think he's trying to be nicer to Weasleys since he's started going out with Roxanne. But there's definetely something dodgy about Albus. He's part of the family so he thinks we'll all love him even if he breaks my arms or something, I'll bet. He's a crafty one.

Oh, just a kissing thing. Not important.

Definetely cute. Fit. And as if anyone could steal anything from me.

He's written to me. He asked about you.

Dom.

[victorie]

Dom,

The reason people fall at your feet is because that's the proper reaction to being punched in the gut. You're a lovely person, have I mentioned that? I'm not even sure how to feel about Scorpius. Probably because I haven't had much contact with him. But I don't think Roxie would date someone smarmy.

I'm starting to hate the word 'smarmy'. It's the smarmiest word.

Yes, Vic, I left Britain to become a French whore for awhile. But I'm a Weasley. So, don't fear, I was the classiest whore in all the land. Don't be ridiculous! Trust me, Vic, when you get to my age, you're going to understand how exquisite it is to just disappear. Just... remember to tell me where you're going. I worry.

Love. I only do fit. Say what you want about my love life, but I've been with only the fittest. Victoire Isabel Weasley does not do anything less than fit. I've set an example for you and Louis. Do not bring home anything less than fit.

Haha! Yes, injure Scorpius so that Roxie can spend her time worried in a hospital wing. She will appreciate that. She might even send you gifts. You shouldn't worry that anything she gives you might be hexed. Weasleys don't react that way at all.

My brand of crazy is demure compared to all of the nuts I call 'family'. I don't mind. I'm sure if I didn't have you all, I would look quite mad. You make me look normal, Dom. For that, I thank you.

Smarmy, smarmy.

My whole family is smarmy. I can actually see Albus doing that. It'll basically be a Weasley vs. Weasley match out on that pitch, won't it? Merlin help us all.

A kissing thing? A boy? Don't let a boy come between friends. Or family. Boys are a knut a dozen. But friendship... friendship is forever. This has been your Victoire wisdom of the day.

Aw. Well, I can't say I expected anything less than fit. You are my sister, after all. I just pretend all of your successes are mine. Everything is about me. Do I know him?

Teddy asked about me. Oh. Well, that's nice of him, I suppose. That's what... friends are supposed to do. I suppose. I guess I'm supposed to inquire as well. How is he?

- Vic

[Dominique Weasley]

Vic,

Whatever. Falling at my feet is falling at my feet. I'm still the boss around here and everyone knows it. Again, loveliness is for pussies. See, I didn't think she would either, but then she did - he's smarmy smarmy smarmy slimy. Everytime I see him I feel like chucking a watermelon at him or something to that effect. He's not as bad as his cousin, though. I swear to Godric, I wear heels bigger than his dick.

SMARMY

I knew it! Dirty bitch. And hell, Vic, you know when I'm your age I'll be a pro Quidditch Player. It's not as if I can just disappear the night before a match, or something. I'll be getting smashed on the weekends, though - it'll be pretty fab not to have any lessons. One more year and I can get out. Can't wait.

Oh, as if. Speaking of Louis, have you been in contact with him and is he okay? I haven't spoken to him much recently. I've been stealing his socks a lot, though, because they're comfier than mine, but I still think there's something wrong with him. He'd tell you over me, though.

Roxie wouldn't send me anything hexed, she adores me! And what if I made it look like an accident? It's easy enough to accidentally shoulder someone out of the sky. I've done it before. Loads of times.

You're smarmy, smarmy. And I don't get why everyone calls me Insane Weasley. I'm no worse than the rest of the family.

Well, if Albus tries to push me out of the sky, I swear to Godric I'll take Frankie's beater's bat and knock my cousin out. Nobody gets to slam people out of the sky except for me.

Your wisdom sucks. You don't deserve to be part of Ravenclaw. Rowena Ravenclaw is rolling in her grave. They're disowning you right now.

His name's Ian. And Vic, seriously, I'll probably never see him again. Unless I stalk him. Or he stalks me. Doesn't sound very likely. So.

You're pathetic.

Dom.

[victorie]

Dominique,

Merlin, Dom, I should not be laughing this loud while I do paperwork! You don't even wear heels all that high. I can't breathe.

THIS WHOLE CONVERSATION IS SMARMY!

Yes, well, you better be hitting those books. You don't want to have to repeat a grade just because you're a lazy arse. Besides, how incredibly embarrassing would it be for me to have a sister repeat a grade? Hit those books, Dom. Hit them hard.

Yes, he wrote to me. HE wrote to ME. He's such a good kid. I wish I could say that about all of my siblings. Sad. I don't know. He doesn't particularly sound like something is wrong. Though, it is a letter. I can't really tell through there. I'll ask, I suppose. You don't have any inklings on what could be wrong? Maybe he's depressed about losing socks and not having any explanation for it.

I know, Dom. You've done it to me. It's why I don't fly when you're around. I generally try to remain seated whenever you're around.

You're the Insane Weasley because you make us all look normal. That takes a lot of talent, ma chère sœur. If anyone were to intercept this letter, they'd think I'm writing to a St. Mungos patient instead of my own sister.

PSH. Rowena Ravenclaw is considering giving me the house of Ravenclaw and renaming it 'the House of Victoire'. I'm that good of a Ravenclaw. So, you shush and worship me and my wisdom.

Oooh. Ian. Ian and Dominique. Mr. and Mrs. Ian. You're a liar. You wouldn't have told me his name if you didn't like him. When am I going to meet my future brother-in-law?

Humor your pathetic sister.

- Vic

[Dominique Weasley]

Vic,

It's true. Well, I haven't seen his dick, but loads have. It's still true though. I know things.

YOUR FACE IS SMARMY!

Ew, books. Lily loves books. Talk to Lily about books. I don't get them. They're just words. Boring words, at that. And I chucked my DADA book at Rose last week and I haven't been seen it since. She's probably taken it hostage.

I'LL GO AND POLISH HIS MEDAL THEN. And his socks deserve to be stolen. They are lovely. Have you worn them? You really should. It's so much better wearing other people's socks than your own. He gave me some for Christmas but I left them at home because it takes all the fun out of it if they're mine. And I haven't a clue of what's wrong, he's just been looking a bit mopey.

Oh please. There is no way on this earth I could make Louis look normal. Or Lucy. Lucy! She's a madwoman. They call her Angry Weasley, and as wrong as my nickname is, it's a fairly apt description.

PAH. Gryffindor is going to be renamed Dominiquedor. I am Queen. Actually, if Ravenclaw became house of Victoire and Gryffindor became my house and Hufflepuff became Louis' house, us Delacour-Weasleys would practically own the entire school. Hmmmm. I'll put the idea forward to Louis next time I corner him in the hallway.

You asked me if you knew him, you silly tart! And never, because I'm never going to marry. Spinster for life.

No, I'm lying, I'm just going to be a single pringle ready to mingle until the day I die.

I think he's okay.

Dom.