And this is where my journey has led me...

[pure_nobility]

In my trousers pocket I have a list of all the most beautiful and relaxing beaches in all of the world. Included on that list is the Aspir Paralia, in Santorini, where I spent most of the summer holidays of my youth. I do not plan to visit the Aspir Paralia this year. Rather, I plan to travel to the beaches I have never been to before. The list

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[blaising_fury]

So that's where you are, Draco. I must admit that I was surprised when you were not among the numbers of others who arrived this weekend.

[pure_nobility]

You must mean Theodore. And Greg and Vince as well, I imagine.

Yes, well, I was surprised when we lost the quidditch cup. Life is full of surprises.

[blaising_fury]

Yes, them and many others. Numerous faces from Durmstrang, and even an impressive number from Beauxbatons. Things are different than before. Everyone knows which way the tide is headed. Certainly you do, sitting on a beach as you are.

Crabbe and Goyle have already tested Mister Lestrange's temper by consuming all the scones.

I am sorry I was not there for the final match.

[pure_nobility]

The tide always goes the same way, Blaise. It comes in and then it goes out and then it comes in again. There's not much mystery to it.

How unfortunate for Greg and Vince. But perhaps, for the first time in their lives, they will be forced to become quick learners.

Hm. So am I.

[blaising_fury]

You've made my metaphor into something pitifully literal. But that's fine. You knew precisely what I meant by the turning of the tides. And I also know that you will do what you must.

Perhaps they will. It will be interesting to watch.

[pure_nobility]

I will do what I must. Which is, as I have already described, very little.

[blaising_fury]

Very well, but you know that you excel at doing more than just "very little". I know it, and you know it too.