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Post by Angelina Johnson on Mar 6, 2012 20:15:02 GMT -5
How are you doing? It feels like it's a while since I heard from you. Everything going okay? I've heard no rumours of you blowing anything up this year, which is good going for you, as we're already in March.
The shop's been busy - we've just been processing a big lot of orders, and your father's working on a couple of new inventions.
How are Jamie and the rest? I've heard rumours from your Aunt Mione that Rose has a new boyfriend who's a friend of yours, is that right? She goes through them a bit, Rosie, doesn't she?
Hope all your lessons are okay, and you're not getting too many detentions. Remember you've got NEWTs next term and do a bit of studying every now and again.
Humour your mother and write back, just to let me know you're alive, Freddie.
Lots of love,
Mum
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Post by freddieboy on Mar 7, 2012 16:56:40 GMT -5
Mum,
Why yes, in fact, I'm pretty fantastic. And I'm doing pretty well, too. If you haven't heard from me, maybe you should write more often? Mail is always appreciated, something to do when my mates have abandoned me, yeah?
Really? You haven't heard the rumours? That's You haven't heard any rumours because I've been a good little boy just sitting on my arse being good and all. Yep, all year long. D'you know, I just realised when I talked to Rox the other day that it's actually March. I can't believe it, the year's going by so fast. Would you believe it if I said that I'm actually going to really miss school, or would you think I've finally gone mad?
Tell dad to send me some of it That's cool, what's he been working on?
James has been fine, just as smitten with Cassie as ever, from what I've heard. I'm not going to tell you what I've heard, as all of these couples or whatever forming around everywhere are just sickening, and that's not because I like someone, I swear it, because I'm a Gryffindor and a guy so I'd never be too much of a coward to tell them or anything. And yeah, Seth, you've met him, I do believe? Another sickening couple.
Yeah, about that. Well, if you hear tell from Rosie or someone about me getting detention because I was late to class, of all reasons to get detention!- well, she was lying, because I would never... I should have just skipped class altogether that day... Mum, I should get an O in every exam for just showing up. Wouldn't that be something?
Consider yourself humoured.
I'm too manly for lo Love,
Fred
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Post by Angelina Johnson on Mar 8, 2012 19:54:55 GMT -5
Freddie,
And maybe you should write more often, cheeky brat. When was the last time you wrote to me first, hm?
Well, I have to revise what I said in my last letter, because I have since heard rumours of an incident involving you in the library. You don't know anything about that, I suppose? I wouldn't think you've gone mad at all - I felt exactly the same way.
You'd have to ask him, but I believe there's some sort of never-bursting bubblegum, and some sort of spoon that's enchanted always to miss your mouth when you try and eat with it. I've had to tell him that he can't test that one when your Uncle Percy comes round to dinner, which was his plan, I believe.
Yes, very convincing, Fred. I'm wholly impressed with your show of macho Gryffindor bravery. Who is she? And Seth's the nice polite boy with the guitar, isn't he? Am I thinking of the right one? Well, Rosie could do worse than him, I suppose. She could have chosen a Malfoy, like our Roxie
Your stories get more convincing as you go along. If you keep going, you might even persuade yourself that they're true. It would be something, I agree, but it would sort of defeat the purpose of seven years' study, don't you think?
That's my boy.
Love,
Mum
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Post by freddieboy on Mar 8, 2012 23:00:08 GMT -5
Mum,
I have no clue. Possibly more recently than the last time you actually bothered to send me anything, probably not. Oh, I know, sometime around my birthday, demanding presents like the cheeky brat that I am?
There was an incident in the library? Now, why on Earth would I be in there, I ask you? This is an obvious lie. That's great. Fantastic time of the year to be all nostalgic and all.
I probably will. And I'll tell him to send me some, while I'm at it. Mum! Why on Earth would you forbid that? Uncle Percy deserves it just by being himself, sometimes! Wouldn't want to let him feel too important, right? Besides, you have to admit it's be hilarious! I mean, er, I love Uncle Percy, why on Earth would father do that?
I am macho. I'm a man, after all. And a Gryffindor. And she's definitely not Rowan Lascari, that'd be ridiculous. Sisters' best friends would be just horrible of me, no? And yeah, I do suppose Rose could, maybe, do worse. Speaking of dear Rosie, any idea of how to get her back for something? I'm thinking a prank....
Yeah, that's sort of the point. No, it wouldn't really when it came to me, as I didn't even make it a habit (that's not to say it didn't happen sometimes...) to skip my classes, yet the teachers still were in shock every time I showed up. That's an O for effort, right there.
Love,
Fred
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Post by Angelina Johnson on Mar 9, 2012 17:11:55 GMT -5
Freddie,
Don't argue with your mother. She always knows best. And if you only write to me to demand presents, that doesn't count.
So your sister is a liar now, is she? Never mind, I'll ask James and Rose, apparently they were there too. Just wait until you're out in the big bad world. You'll really miss school then.
Fred, your Uncle Percy may be a pompous arse a boring old a little different in his approach to life from the rest of us, but that's no reason to victimise him. Anyway, we haven't seen him for ages, so the idea is to be nice.
Yes, dear, an extremely manly man who still looks like a little boy to me. You like Rowan, love? But that's Well, she's a lovely girl! Have you told her? More to the point, have you told Roxanne?
Oh dear, Rosie didn't get the better of you, did she? And you need your mum to help you get revenge? Well, I'll think about it... first of all, what did she do? Tell me the crime, and I'll decide whether you deserve my help or not...
Yes, if only they graded exams based on effort. Sadly, they don't. I know you have more brains than you pretend to have though, so I know you can do this. And I think your teachers' shock is probably something to do with your father's repuation
Love, Mum
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Post by freddieboy on Mar 17, 2012 13:22:25 GMT -5
Mum,
Was that sarcasm? You know that doesn't show through letters very well... And yes it does! Why wouldn't it?
Not a liar, per se, more like mistaken in her facts... When do I ever go in the library? Oh, hey, speaking of which, I heard a rumour once that there are actually books in there, can you confirm this? I believe it. Until I make it on a pro Quidditch team, then there'll be no regrets.
Different in his approach to life? Does he even have an approach to life? Because I don't see it. He's a boring old workaholic. So why don't we victimise him and make his life more interesting? Anyway, pranks aren't necessarily mean, right? He can be nice while pulling it.
I can be old and I'd still look like a boy to you, mum. Doesn't make me any less manly. And yes she is. But no I haven't told her. You can't tell a girl that you like her, it just makes you look like an idiot. That's my experience, anyway.
Well, she... I don't quite remember. I just remember thinking that I'd get revenge on her somehow. So I will. Haven't you taught me to be honest?
Well, they should. They should at least give me an 'A' every time I don't blow up the exam room, right?
Love,
Fred
[OOC: Full credit to Starkid for the 'you can't tell a girl that you like her' thing. <3]
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Post by Angelina Johnson on Mar 17, 2012 18:34:56 GMT -5
Fred,
Sarcasm? No, it was the simple truth, love.
When do you go into the library? I don't know, Fred, you tell me. Not as often as you should for someone who's sitting his NEWTs in a few months, I suspect. Is the professional quidditch thing a serious idea, though? I mean, you know your father and I would be 100% behind you if it is, although your Aunt Ginny's the one you should talk to about it, with all her contacts.
No, Fred. A prank is funny as long as the person it's played on thinks it's funny or really deserves it. Otherwise, it becomes mean. And when have you ever seen Uncle Percy laugh at a prank? Anyway, I think Lucy is probably keeping Percy on his toes quite enough without you and your father contributing...
You are still a boy, Fred. And of course it doesn't make you look like an idiot, don't be silly. How else is anyone ever going to ask each other out if they never admit their feelings for each other? Anyway, any girl would be lucky to get you.
No deal then, sweetheart. I'm not helping you.
It might be a little bit unfair on the others, don't you think?
Love, Mum
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Post by freddieboy on Mar 24, 2012 1:51:36 GMT -5
Mum,
Well, if that's the way you want to play it...
Very rarely. In fact, I think the library Madam.. whatever we call her almost had a fit and called out an intruder when I barged in there, would have made very awkward conversation if she had, might I add. I'm glad my charming good looks and inconceivable innocence gave her cause to think better of it. And yes, actually, I'm thinking it's perfectly serious at the moment.
Maybe it's mean for them. It's still pretty funny for me... Oh yeah, how's he taking that, by the way? I think I almost choked on my food when I found out. Not in a bad way, though, just in a... way.
I'm not being silly, I'm being cowardly. Obviously. I'm a terrible excuse for a Gryffindor, don't remind me. And you have to say that, you're my mum!
Why? She must have really deserved it if I remembered that she needed it all all of these, er, days, hours, minutes, whatever, later.
Yeah, but i'm awesome, so it doesn't really matter if it's fair on them or not, now does it?
Love,
Fred
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