Parties and Chess

[alt_padma]

Belinda and Morag and I met Lavender and Parvati (and Daphne) at Parkinson's little music party last night. It was loads of fun, even if Parvati wished more 3rd-years had been there. And despite Moon and Finnegan making fools of themselves! (Though Malfoy was really funny, did you hear the jokes he was telling, Lav?)

Perks brought some of the Strettons' jams and all and we got a couple tastes. But Perks! I dont really believe it but Stretton came and found me in the common room tonight. He asked me what I thought of you! I couldnt tell from his questions whether he was looking forward to having a foster-sister or not, but isn't it odd? I mean from what you said he already has more then enough sibs. Anyway I didnt know what to tell him, exactly, so I just said your teribly clever and sort of pretty in a peaky sad kind of way.

We had chess this afternoon, without Moon or Nott, and then halfway through, Hopkins quit as well. He was tired of losing, I suppose, and Perks had thrashed him rather soundly and then he found out his next match was Weasley, and he just said 'oh, forget it' and stalked off. Of course I wasnt supposed to play him today but it meant MacMillan and Bones didnt have anyone to play later. Oh and Weasley of course.

Im doing alright I guess, only I dont know what I was thinking when I was playing Marvolo. I let him take my bishop two moves earlier then I planned and Im not sure how that happenned. I was so shocked when he said 'Checkmate!' I guess I was too distracted by Hopkins having a sulk like that. I didn't think Hufflepuffs were quitters.

Comments

[alt_lavender]

Oh, Padma I'm Sorry--Parvati and I really Meant to stay Longer at the Chess Match and Cheer you on!

But watching people play Chess is like watching people Think--you simply Can't do it for long!

But you looked like you were doing Ever so Well when we Left!

[alt_padma]

Oh thats alright, really. I know its ever so boring to watch when you don't really know whats going on.

And I knew Id lose to MacMillan and something would of had to be siriusly wrong to lose to Longbottom or Jones. It's just Ha Marvolo that surprised me and its my own fault for loosing cons concentration.

[alt_lavender]

I think that would be the most Fun kind of Match--where you aren't Sure you'll Win or Lose!

You looked Fabulous in your choli lat

[alt_lavender]

I meant to say "last night" but my Quill slipped.

[alt_padma]

Thanks - I loved your hair. Did Parvati plait it like that for you?

[alt_lavender]

Yes! She's so much Better at it than I am. I guess it's because she's been practicing on you all these years.

[alt_padma]

You could practise on her, we always did each others at home (I kindof miss that, actually). Sometimes Belinda let's me do hers but shes not as good so I'm getting use to doing it myself.

[alt_lavender]

Maybe you and Belinda can meet Parvati and me somewhere, and we can all practice Together!

Id like to find out what I can do with different kinds of hair.

[alt_padma]

Parkinson's hair is shortish - what do you reckon we can do with that?

And I think jewel tones work for her complection, dont you?

[alt_lavender]

Well you can't really plait short hair--I think a Jewelled hairclip would look nice. And yes, jewel tones absolutely--because she is dark and pale and they would bring out the color in her Cheeks.

Daphne should come too! Her hair is so wild and curly that she really needs someone to help her Manage it.

[alt_padma]

Yes. Merlin knows Bulstrode doesn't know what to do with hair.

[alt_millicent]

whats wrong with my hair? mum taught me how to do my own plaits before i came to school and i think i do all right.

[alt_padma]

If you say so. Have you ever done the plait where you add to the strands each time? You don't get so many wispy bits.

[alt_millicent]

i dont know how to do that sort

[alt_pansy]

Strangely enough, I do. I can show you.

[alt_sally_anne]

Show me too, I've never been able to get it right when I've tried.

[alt_pansy]

Of course. There's a trick to it and it's really easy.