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alt_padmaYou've certainly floored the entire school--maybe even the entire Protectorate! Congratulations to you and Ms Novello on what is sure to be the scoop of the year.
Imagine, to find out that you're really the daughter of Professor Lestrange. I'm sure it was quite a revelation for all of you, including you, Professor Sinistra. I hope Daphs is quite accurate when she said that all of you will 'adjust gracefully to the new reality.' Really, Daphs, such a skillful turn of phrase. Almost like you rehearsed it. Only someone like you could turn this sort of situation into an opportunity for the spotlight. Well done!
I can't tell you how much I wish the best for you all. It's sure to be a festive Christmas at yours!
Imagine, to find out that you're really the daughter of Professor Lestrange. I'm sure it was quite a revelation for all of you, including you, Professor Sinistra. I hope Daphs is quite accurate when she said that all of you will 'adjust gracefully to the new reality.' Really, Daphs, such a skillful turn of phrase. Almost like you rehearsed it. Only someone like you could turn this sort of situation into an opportunity for the spotlight. Well done!
I can't tell you how much I wish the best for you all. It's sure to be a festive Christmas at yours!
Private Message to Seamus and Lavender
Date: 2014-11-30 03:54 pm (UTC)What, being Head Girl wasn't enough for her? She had to invent a connection to a Councilwizard--and Raz of all people, when everyone knew she had the most awful crush on him? I mean, about the only good thing about it is that it's almost certainly why Siz cancelled class, don't you think? She's sure to be over the moon to find out she's got a step-daughter. Do you think she was upstairs crying into her tea all night or were she and Daphne doing each other's hair and connecting?
I can't imagine her brass, though. I mean, if I found out Pavs and I were illegitimate, we'd be properly ashamed. Wouldn't you? Honestly. Of course, Daphs wants to be an actress, so I suppose being notorious before even leaving school is an asset in that career.
Re: Private Message to Seamus and Lavender
Date: 2014-11-30 03:57 pm (UTC)I'm sure you're right it's why Siz cancelled class. Though really, if it's true, Daphne would've been conceived years before Siz even MET Raz, it's not as if someone's saying he cheated on her. Rather unkind of him not to mention it to her before he got himself killed though.
Re: Private Message to Seamus and Lavender
Date: 2014-11-30 04:03 pm (UTC)Re: Private Message to Seamus and Lavender
Date: 2014-11-30 04:06 pm (UTC)Re: Private Message to Seamus and Lavender
Date: 2014-11-30 04:09 pm (UTC)See, that's why it's important to have the input of a bloke sometimes. A witch wouldn't have kept a secret like that. Well, not if she were certain about her husband, anyway. And not if it happened years and years ago.
Re: Private Message to Seamus and Lavender
Date: 2014-11-30 04:18 pm (UTC)Should be quite a jolly Christmas, don't you think?
Hey, this same thing happened with Michael Corner, didn't it? Only his parents DID know. He thought he was a Pureblood, but he wasn't, actually.
Re: Private Message to Seamus and Lavender
Date: 2014-11-30 04:21 pm (UTC)Of course, in that case they were preserving the fiction that he was Pureblood, as you say. So they had a vested interest in pretending he belonged to Mr Corner. And you'll recall he was proper ashamed when he found out!
Re: Private Message to Seamus and Lavender
Date: 2014-11-30 04:01 pm (UTC)Re: Private Message to Seamus and Lavender
Date: 2014-11-30 04:05 pm (UTC)Re: Private Message to Seamus and Lavender
Date: 2014-11-30 04:07 pm (UTC)Maybe she's cross she didn't even get invited to participate in the Challenge. Thinks having a Council parent might give her an edge if there's a next time.
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Date: 2014-11-30 04:22 pm (UTC)It's so good to have your support. Everyone's been so very kind!
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Date: 2014-11-30 04:24 pm (UTC)Order Only: Private message to Daphne
Date: 2014-11-30 04:30 pm (UTC)I am SO GLAD you're Head Girl and she isn't.
Re: Order Only: Private message to Daphne
Date: 2014-11-30 04:49 pm (UTC)Though more likely she isn't jealous about Raz, but rather that I've managed to turn the story to my advantage. She probably thinks I should be weeping into my pillow in shame.
Oh. Sorry I didn't tell any of you. Only Madam Pomfrey and Professor Sinistra know. Or knew, rather. Maybe Hydra, too, though we didn't discuss it.
Re: Order Only: Private message to Daphne
Date: 2014-11-30 06:15 pm (UTC)And of course that you're Head Girl. If she could trade in that Dark Mark for the Head Girl badge she'd do it in less than a heartbeat.
Re: Order Only: Private message to Daphne
Date: 2014-11-30 06:16 pm (UTC)ORDER ONLY
Date: 2014-11-30 08:28 pm (UTC)Re: ORDER ONLY: Private Message to Daphne
Date: 2014-11-30 08:30 pm (UTC)Re: ORDER ONLY
Date: 2014-11-30 11:57 pm (UTC)We don't take Whirl at the House of Hidden Fugitives.
Re: ORDER ONLY
Date: 2014-12-01 01:02 am (UTC)Perhaps Daphne ought to tell you, what. There's an article on impressive women in Slytherin and she's profiled.
There's a small note on Hydra, too.
-Justin
Re: ORDER ONLY
Date: 2014-12-01 03:33 pm (UTC)You probably guessed from what Padma said that the article says Daphne is actually Raz's daughter. She's on the cover of the magazine -- Daphne, not Padma -- with a bit headline saying, 'Who is the Lost Heir of Rabastan Lestrange?'
Daphne was interviewed by Sophia Novello. She says Philip Greengrass is her father but Rabastan is her biological father; he died before knowing they shared a connection. After his death, his family members (I'm guessing that means Rodolphus) conducted some research to find out if he left any children behind and discovered Daphne.
Let's see. She says that she was concerned for her parents and sisters but 'we all love each other very much, and I have every confidence that my parents will adjust gracefully to this new reality' and 'Philip Greengrass raised me and will always be the one I think of when I hear the word "Father." When I think of Professor Raz, I remember a brilliant teacher and quidditcher.'
You came up, Draco. Here's how that bit went:
Q: The last person you were linked to romantically was the late Draco Malfoy. Can you tell the public anything about him or your relationship with him?
A: Draco were friends long before we ever dated, and I always deeply admired and respected both him and his family. I don't feel I'm in any position to comment on his tragic death or the events that preceded and followed it; I can only say that his loss is keenly felt within both Slytherin and Hogwarts.
Re: Order Only: Private message to Daphne
Date: 2014-12-01 03:35 pm (UTC)Re: ORDER ONLY
Date: 2014-12-01 11:57 pm (UTC)I should just go out and nick a copy of Whirl from somewhere...
Re: ORDER ONLY
Date: 2014-12-02 01:22 am (UTC)Re: ORDER ONLY
Date: 2014-12-02 01:54 am (UTC)That rag is plastered all over the streets of New London, though. If I stick my wand out the window and perform "Accio Whirl Magazine" have I really nicked anything?