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Cassirin Her blanket was back up as a hood, or else Vivi would have reached for her ponytail to twirl. Even still, her hand went to her hair and then fell back into her lap with a plop. "We met on Diagon Alley the summer before sixth year. He accidentally took my picture, and then I scolded him for it. We hung out a bit, and he owled me afterwards. Sent the picture of me scowling." Which she still had, oddly enough.
"And then we ran into each other again this summer, and he helped me pick out my kitten." She pointed to Macha, who was gnawing on the bed post and being ornery as usual. Guh, why did she love that stupid, mean cat? "That was after his bird tried to nest in my hair. Have you met Dolly?" She was a vicious, evil bird.
Vivi visibly cringed as she realized she'd said more about Vick than she had about anyone so far. Probably Louisa wouldn't notice, considering she was so hungry to talk about him. "I don't know that I'm really fond of any professors here so far, but then... what with being nearly killed or bored to tears or dissected verbally for stupid things, they haven't had much chance to win me over." Which, she supposed, she ought to be grateful for. At least she wasn't getting treated like a porcelain princess.
The after Hogwarts plans weren't a secret, really... she told anyone who would listen. But never in the context that someone could weigh it and respond. Always in the line of another discussion. "I'm going to apply to the YATI program and be an Auror." Like her mother had been. "I'll leave it to Vick to explain superheroes, but if you could help me figure out money and transportation, I would be in your debt."
Louisa GIGGLED at the picture story, wasn't that just cute? Vickers was so unique in almost everything, even in the way he met his friends! How cute indeed. Very funny too. But more of a cute moment. She snapped out of it when Vivi continued to talk, making Louisa smiled widely and encouragingly. "
Oh! Do you have the picture?" Because she was interested in seeing it, of course! Vickers was so obsessed with that muggle camera of his, and the magical one as well.
She craned her neck then to look at the ever-so-grumpy little kitten. Awww, he helped Vivi with pet shopping? It was like Adam and Louisa few years ago! How cute! Again! Louisa was officially starstruck, picturing Vicky (and Vivi but she was a bit blurry) deep in thought trying to give advice to someone about pets. Her smile was turning goofy at this point, and instinctively Louisa pulled one of the pillows to hug and squeeze a bit. "
I know Dolly. A bit of a hair weirdo but otherwise, she's quite lovely." Louisa only had to really pay attention to the bird when she didn't have her protective hat on. "
She nestled in your hair?" Louisa continued with this goofy grin spree, chuckling. "
That's not cool but quite cute."
Blehhh, change of topic to boring not cutesy people. "
My favorite professors are professor Vee and Lafay. Mostly because they're very fair. No favoritism." She actually liked all professors, even if secretly, but she wasn't ready to admit that even Scabior grew on her during those years. It was mostly momentarily early nostalgic feelings, she convinced herself they'd be gone if she didn't pay attention to them.
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Oh. That's very ambitious." Louisa's interest with the book faded considerably, talking to Vivi was more entertaining after a tiring day. "
I think you can do it." Not Louisa's interest to be in the action - well that kind of action, but she admired those who were daring enough to choose such a path. ANOTHER VICKERS MENTION. She smiled dreamily, "
I am your man." No sarcasm intended. "
I think I can get you some muggle money too, you know for you to keep and study thoroughly." Maybe for Christmas, she'll ask her mom to send her some cash.