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persuade_me (persuade_me) wrote,
@ 2009-10-31 21:18:00

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Floo Call: Grand Hotel, Milan
Pansy?

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	sempre_libera 2009-11-01 02:26 am UTC (link)
	Draco! Oh. Goodness. One moment. shuts doors carefully Hello! (Reply to this) (Thread)

	persuade_me 2009-11-01 02:30 am UTC (link)
	I hope you're enjoying your trip? (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	sempre_libera 2009-11-01 02:37 am UTC (link)
	Absolutely. It's... It's been fantastic. Carolina is sleeping over. We had a wonderful day. I don't know how I ever let myself be parted from her. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	persuade_me 2009-11-01 02:43 am UTC (link)
	I can see that it would be difficult and now you must feel... Perhaps you don't feel so much like a visitor then? (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	sempre_libera 2009-11-01 02:44 am UTC (link)
	Oh, if you'd like to come through, I could send for wine. She's fast asleep and the suite's large enough. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	persuade_me 2009-11-01 02:50 am UTC (link)
	I thought, actually, that I might come tomorrow and spend the day with you. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	sempre_libera 2009-11-01 02:53 am UTC (link)
	That would be marvellous! I'm so glad you have the time. I very much want you to meet Carolina. I've promised Teo to have her back by 5pm, but we have an open schedule. I'd thought of more shopping and a bit of fun in the city. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	persuade_me 2009-11-01 02:57 am UTC (link)
	I just thought a day away might clear my head a little. And I'm sure it will be pleasant for Harry to have a day with the children. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	sempre_libera 2009-11-01 03:02 am UTC (link)
	You've been very busy, haven't you? I'm very happy to have your company and I'm sure Harry will enjoy the children. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	persuade_me 2009-11-01 03:03 am UTC (link)
	Perhaps busy isn't quite the right word, but I do feel the need to get away. Just between us, sometimes the Lake is oppressive. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	sempre_libera 2009-11-01 03:08 am UTC (link)
	Is it the magical presence in the Lake, then? I know you don't like to talk about it a lot, but you look concerned. Has anything happened? (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	persuade_me 2009-11-01 03:13 am UTC (link)
	It's a very long story, Pansy. But there are times when I feel the lake watches me, and this is one of those times. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	sempre_libera 2009-11-01 03:15 am UTC (link)
	I don't mean to pry. I just wish to establish that you are all right, long story or no. Oh dear. That sounds rather eerie. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	persuade_me 2009-11-01 03:18 am UTC (link)
	I wasn't saying that I would not share the story, exactly. I will tell you, actually. At least enough of it to make sense. But most of all I would like meet your daughter and I would like to go shopping somewhere very dry and well-appointed. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	sempre_libera 2009-11-01 03:22 am UTC (link)
	Oh Milan is lovely at the moment. Tomorrow is supposed to be quite clear and relatively warm. I would like to know what is going on, at some point. You seem a bit... different, if that makes any sense. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

persuade_me
2009-11-01 03:24 am UTC (link)

I feel a little different.

There's a problem with Lake Cottage, you see, and that's part of it. The cottage doesn't like Severus and I to be apart. Last time we were I became quite seriously affected. It was all tedious and embarrassing, really. I try not to think about it. But this time it is not so bad at all. Or not yet. Although the whole thing makes me quite nervous.

And that's even without the nixies, which hate me.

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	sempre_libera 2009-11-01 03:27 am UTC (link)
	The nixies hate you. Oh dear. But you were... Scorpius came through a nixie involvement, didn't he? Well, the Cottage must not always know what's best for its inhabitants. I think it's very good that Severus is in Clerkenwell. You are safe, aren't you? (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	persuade_me 2009-11-01 03:31 am UTC (link)
	He is certainly doing better. Severus, I mean. He seems quite well. It seems... so perhaps there is no problem with the cottage as it would have to affect Severus as well, if not as much. I think I am safe, yes. At least on dry land. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	sempre_libera 2009-11-01 03:36 am UTC (link)
	On dry land only, then. Draco, I know I shouldn't ask this and we can... well, I will. Have you thought of... moving? And you're always welcome to come to Kensington. I'll have the guest rooms finished. I think Severus is well at Finola's. I've yet to see him there, but she seems pleased, in her way, with how he is. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	persuade_me 2009-11-01 03:41 am UTC (link)
	I have seen him. I saw him the other day. And he seemed very well. Oh there are other places I could live. The manor, of course. Mother's place on Eaton Square. The house in Brazil. And Harry has a house. There are even other places. But Lake Cottage is the children's home. And I am sure the Cottage would never tolerate us all leaving. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	sempre_libera 2009-11-01 03:45 am UTC (link)
	I do know. It's important for the children to have their home. I'm already thinking of how to build one for Carolina. She's so used to lots of people here in Milan. It will be a big change. I meant you're always welcome to visit. I've lots of space I don't use. The house feels rather cavernous at the moment. Is anyone... else in control of the Cottage? (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	persuade_me 2009-11-01 03:47 am UTC (link)
	The cottage is in control of the cottage. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	sempre_libera 2009-11-01 03:53 am UTC (link)
	Oh dear. That sounds a bit omninous. Perhaps there is someone well-versed in these sorts of sentient house-forms, then. Had I mentioned to you that I've plans to bring Carolina back to London? I've been working on a deal with her grandmother. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	persuade_me 2009-11-01 03:59 am UTC (link)
	Well it's not that common, but not entirely unknown. Hogwarts, after all, for example. But let's not talk about that when you have good news. And that is the best news. Lily will be very excited. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	sempre_libera 2009-11-01 04:02 am UTC (link)
	I can scarcely believe it myself, but it is actually looking as though I'll have her back by Christmas. And have restored the family's fortunes in the process, which is to her and my benefit. There must be geomancers or some sort of architectural wizards who specialise in this. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	persuade_me 2009-11-01 04:09 am UTC (link)
	Probably something should be done, yes. At this point. But I am very happy for you, Pansy. It's excellent news. And I very much look forward to meeting Carolina tomorrow. Now I should go and break the news to Harry, I imagine. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	sempre_libera 2009-11-01 04:11 am UTC (link)
	Yes, do. And please send him my greetings. What time shall I expect you, then? (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	persuade_me 2009-11-01 04:12 am UTC (link)
	Early. Perhaps ten? (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	sempre_libera 2009-11-01 04:18 am UTC (link)
	Very good. Would you like to have something to eat before we set off or shall we eat lunch after a bit of exploring? (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	persuade_me 2009-11-01 04:19 am UTC (link)
	I'll eat with the children before I come, but thank you. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	sempre_libera 2009-11-01 04:26 am UTC (link)
	Good. Carolina and I will also eat ahead of time. You know, she's never seen a Floo active. Perhaps you should floo into the Wizarding Lounge on the fourth floor and then come to the room. They have our information. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	persuade_me 2009-11-01 04:28 am UTC (link)
	I'll do that then. Tomorrow, Pansy. I'm looking forward to it. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	sempre_libera 2009-11-01 04:30 am UTC (link)
	As am I. Goodnight, Draco! (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	persuade_me 2009-11-01 04:31 am UTC (link)
	Goodnight, Pansy. (Reply to this) (Parent)