Title: Christmas Eve at Chrestomanci Castle
Universe: Diana Wynne Jones' Chrestomanci series
Word Count: 432
Notes: For annemjw who asked for "Millie/Chrestomanci in lateish teens".

( “This is our last christmas at Chrestomanci Castle as children,” Millie said as Christopher stoked the fire gloomily. )

1. Exclamation marks. I cannot make this point more clearly. They are scary and far too chirpy and when I use them I feel the horrifying urge to punch my arm in the air at the end of the sentence. Alas! *air punch* or Pass the Cheese! *air punch* Some can pull them off with flair, others less so ( Read more... )