Zabini... the name doesn't ring any particular bells for me, but I've been out of the country until recently. It's a pleasure to meet you, then.
I am, yes, and I am very glad to be able to see them again. The opportunities to do so have been few and far between. Are you friends with either of them? Or has the Slytherin vs. Gryffindor rivalry not allowed that yet?
Really? A person - a man, at that, who doesn't recognise my mother's name. I suppose I ought to be offended, but in truth it's almost a relief. A pleasure to meet you too, though I should prefer to do so in person. These journals can get rather impersonal, don't you know?
Of course. I have family and close friends in Brazil, so I thoroughly sympathise with the problem. I regret to say that I am not, though I've occasionally had the pleasure of your sister's company.
You'll probably see me around the castle sooner or later, depending on where in particular I need to focus while I work. I'd be honored to meet you face to face, especially if you know Ginny, and have ever been a traveler. I've never been to Brazil myself but I've always been interested in other countries.
Brazil is breathtaking. It has a majesty and rawness that England can only dream of. My family owns a small valley on the Amazon side of the Andes, and I go there sometimes, though it never seems to be often enough. Perhaps you would share some of your travelling experiences? You seem like someone who would have interesting tales to tell.
It definitely sounds like a place that I'd like to see. If I have the opportunity, then I certainly will. If you'd be interested, I'd be flattered - it is to each his own, of course, but I like to think I'm not as boring as, say, Professor Binns. And I would like to hear more about Brazil, as well.
If you have a liking for wild places, it would be a shame not to.
As I recall, History of Hagic was the only class that succeeded in being less educational than just reading the books myself. No, amend that, that would have been Divination. I'm profoundly grateful for the NEWT student priviledge of choosing my own classes. I'm certain your stories are worth the telling. I prefer to listen, myself, but if you insist I can probably dig up a few interesting facts about the old country.
History of Magic is much more worthwhile when it's re-experienced in some way, like having to break yourself the wards left by the Ancient Egyptian wizards. Might sound boring to an impartial listener, but there is an element of excitement added when you only have a certain amount of time before a blade ward takes off some vital appendage. Whatever you can think of, I'd love to hear.
I don't think History is a boring subject. I merely think that the class as taught by Binns is abysmally dull. And your work certainly sounds like it could grant an entirely different kind of appreciation of History's relevance, so to speak. My family has access to old places in the Andes that are warded to our bloodline but has protective spells that are quite impressive. My grandmother showed me what they can do once, to stress the importance of observing the proper entrance conduct when visiting. It made quite an indelible impression, so no, I certainly don't think being able to unlock an ancient blade ward before it cuts your heart into seven equal pieces is boring. I shall do my best, then, as occasion arises.
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And you are Ginny's eldest brother. It must be a pleasant opportunity for you to see your siblings while working for the headmaster.
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I am, yes, and I am very glad to be able to see them again. The opportunities to do so have been few and far between. Are you friends with either of them? Or has the Slytherin vs. Gryffindor rivalry not allowed that yet?
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Of course. I have family and close friends in Brazil, so I thoroughly sympathise with the problem.
I regret to say that I am not, though I've occasionally had the pleasure of your sister's company.
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Brazil is breathtaking. It has a majesty and rawness that England can only dream of. My family owns a small valley on the Amazon side of the Andes, and I go there sometimes, though it never seems to be often enough.
Perhaps you would share some of your travelling experiences? You seem like someone who would have interesting tales to tell.
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If you'd be interested, I'd be flattered - it is to each his own, of course, but I like to think I'm not as boring as, say, Professor Binns. And I would like to hear more about Brazil, as well.
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As I recall, History of Hagic was the only class that succeeded in being less educational than just reading the books myself. No, amend that, that would have been Divination. I'm profoundly grateful for the NEWT student priviledge of choosing my own classes.
I'm certain your stories are worth the telling. I prefer to listen, myself, but if you insist I can probably dig up a few interesting facts about the old country.
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Whatever you can think of, I'd love to hear.
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My family has access to old places in the Andes that are warded to our bloodline but has protective spells that are quite impressive. My grandmother showed me what they can do once, to stress the importance of observing the proper entrance conduct when visiting. It made quite an indelible impression, so no, I certainly don't think being able to unlock an ancient blade ward before it cuts your heart into seven equal pieces is boring.
I shall do my best, then, as occasion arises.
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