Rabastan Lestrange: 12th September 1972

[rabastanlestran]

Dear Mummy

I do''t know where you got the idea I was lonely from but thank you!

My own kitten! I hope Griselda isn't missing him, but you said she had a big litter so hopefully she won't mind. I've named him Botein after the star in Aries. Regulus gave me the idea. I've been playing with him in the dormitory he only scratched me three times, and

Comments

[ledarklestrange]

Little brother, would you care to explain how my potions essay has gained little inky pawprints all over it and how one of my spare socks has come to contain a kitten?

*hands Botein - minus sock - back to Rabastan*

Keep a closer eye on him, Rabastan, else you'll lose him.

[rabastanlestran]

*cuddles the kitten to him protectively*
The sock was all his own fault!

I won't lose him. I'm responsible.

[ledarklestrange]

*smiles and scratches between Botein's ears*

I know. Sweet-natured little thing...Mother does spoil you, Rabastan *his smile broadens and he ruffles Rabastan's hair*

[rabastanlestran]

*smiles up at his brother*

Rodolphus, will you buy me an owl? One of my very own so I don't have to use the family one?

[ledarklestrange]

*looks thoughtful*

We'll see. Perhaps for your birthday - it would certainly be useful...

[rabastanlestran]

*scowls*
But my birthday is so long away! I want an owl now!

[ledarklestrange]

*chuckles softly* Now, now - brattishiness is most unbecoming of you, Rabastan. Besides, you have Botein to play with...*reaches out and tickles the little black kitten behind the ears*

[rabastanlestran]

But Botein can't fly! and sometimes I have to use the school owls to send letters and that so undignified!

And what does it say about the family if I don't have an owl of my own? People will start saying the Lestrange family is poor if I have to use the owls that are supposed to be for the muggleborns and unfortunates.

[ledarklestrange]

*sighs* Of course he can't fly, Rabastan - he's a cat.

Well, then, if you feel so strongly about it, I suppose I'll have to see what I can do. When I next have some free time, I'll visit the Owl Emporium and get you something, alright?

[rabastanlestran]

*smiles*

Thank you, Rodolphus - something expensive, yes?

*kisses his brother's cheek*

[ledarklestrange]

*chuckles darkly* Don't push your luck, Rabastan - I'll buy you what you deserve *ruffles his little brother's hair*

[rabastanlestran]

*frowns*

But I deserve something expensive, don't I?

*lies back on his bed, glaring up at the ceiling*

[ledarklestrange]

Oh? Well...why don't you convince me of that, hmmm?

*smirks slightly, dark eyes lingering on his brother*

[rabastanlestran]

*sits up*

Just how do you want me to do that? I...I'll be good in all my lessons and I won't get any more detentions and I won't get into fights...

[ledarklestrange]

No, not that sort of thing, Rabastan. I was thinking of something slightly more...personal.

*brings his eyes to rest pointedly, meaningfully, on Rabastan's crotch*

[rabastanlestran]

*blushes red*

Rodolphus. I don't understand.

Ok - he's so not 11 anymore