No matter where you go, there you are.

[lupercus]

Madam Pince insisted on taking back the library today, perhaps so that she can harass the seventh-years one last time, so I have enjoyed a very lazy morning waking up with the sun but having a lie-in until Sirius had to get up and go give exams. After that it was a cup of tea on the stove and - for no reason at all - the guitar Lily had got me for

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[seamus_f]

Yes, as for the rest of us, the day has already found us, whether we wanted it to or not.

[lupercus]

Sorry, I should have been more sensitive to those of you still slogging through your exams.

Feel free to tell me to feck off, or something.

[seamus_f]

And bite the hand that is feeding me temporary lodging in Chelsea? Not bloody likely. And did you see who I'm flat-hunting with?

Anyway, I have three written exams done and two more this afternoon and I did put some lions at the top of my DADA essay, so thank you for the tip.

[lupercus]

I did see. And how is that going for you?

Sirius also responds to bribery. I suggest biscuits. He likes shortbread ones.

Or maybe I do. Either way, it's a good idea.

[seamus_f]

I think it is going well. Does it appear to be going well? I'm not saying, of course, that the appearance counts for more than the reality; I was just wondering.

Why, do you want biscuits? We could have lunch perhaps. Or what have you. I think I'm too nervous to have much more than tea at any rate.

[lupercus]

If you say that it is going well, then it is indeed going well. Best of luck to you, my dear boy. You've quite earned it.

And if you'd like, perhaps tea after dinner tonight? Sirius is completely useless what with all the exam-giving, and Harry's head is like to fall off shortly, so I could do with some decent, functional company.

[seamus_f]

Well, it's thanks to you, really, so you deserve a present at some point. Though I will cling to irresponsible schoolboyhood while I still can and put off getting it for you.

And anyway so have you. Earned it, I mean.

After dinner tonight would be lovely, though I'm not entirely sure how functional I will be. Though, perhaps I will just have relief that the written exams are over.

[lupercus]

You have already given me more than I ever deserved, my boy.

Well, perhaps something stronger than tea. Celebratory. I'll see what's left in our stores - Sirius has been needing the old Dutch courage as of late. He really hates giving exams.

Be well, Seamus. Let life come to you.

[seamus_f]

None of the many people who love you will ever be able to come close to giving you everything you deserve, even if you are immortal and we have our entire lives to give it to you. I mean that.

Stronger than tea? That's the way!

I shall. Thanks.

[wheresmytoad]

How about chocolate bars? Does he respond favourably to those?

Although I'm not sure I have any left, come to think of it.

[lupercus]

Actually, chocolate makes him a touch queasy. Think it's something to do with the dog in him.

Try Sugar Quills. He's mad about them.

[wheresmytoad]

Oh, excellent, I always have some of those on hand!

Seamus is right, you know, sir Professor (oh hell, I know you've told us to call us this, but it still seems strange) Remus. Thanks a lot, for everything, I mean. No offence to our present DADA teacher or anything (!) but you've been my favourite teacher at Hogwarts, and I didn't want to leave school without telling you that. Won't ever see my Gran's vulture hat again without thinking of you. (Well, Professor Snape, too, but I'd rather think of you.)

Hope you have a brilliant time in Amsterdam this summer.