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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[purepansy]

DRACO!!!! GUESS WHAT?!?!

[pure_nobility]

You've returned to Mt. Fugi to collect cherry blossoms? You've discovered how to lay eggs? Professor Sinistra's been turned into a man?

I'm out of guesses. You should tell me.

[purepansy]

I'VE GOT US MY OWN FLAT!!!!

IT'S HIDEOUS!!!!

[pure_nobility]

Hideous how?

[purepansy]

Well, it's over the Three Broomsticks for one. And it's only one room. The whole flat is in one big square. AND THE TOILET IS DOWN THE HALL!!!!

[pure_nobility]

Square? HALL?

Pansy, I know we just came out of a dungeon, but are you certain this is a healthy living environment? You could still visit the beaches with me.

[purepansy]

Well, there's a fireplace!!!! And a very lovely, friendly tea kettle -- it chats to me and keeps me company!!!!

It was the only flat in Hogsmeade within my price range, Draco. Did I mention I've a job?!?! I HAVE A JOB!!!!

[pure_nobility]

Sometimes small comforts can count for a lot.

Tell me about your job, then?

[purepansy]

Oh, I never said my kettle was a comfort. True, she is lovely, and a stellar conversationalist, but I rather consider her a welcome distraction really. Does that make sense?!?! Other things comfort me, but I certainly do not place said kettle on the pillow next to mine at night. That would never do!!!!

Well, I'm serving tea at Madam Puddifoot's, and I have a darling uniform!!!! It's pink crepe dress with -- GET THIS!!!! -- and pinafore with a pink satin sash!!!! ISN'T THAT THE MOST BEAUTIFUL THING EVER?!?! IT HAS A CRINOLINE TOO!!!! Honestly, Draco, there will never be a better job than being a tea girl with a pink satin sash!!!! I DO WISH YOU WEREN'T TRAVELING THE BEACHES!!!! I MISS YOU!!!!

[pure_nobility]

I'd advise that you continue to keep the kettle away from your pillow. Otherwise you might roll over and bump your head, and also spill tea everywhere. It would be messy and possibly painful. But I'm glad that it's there for you to talk to. That's good.

Your uniform sounds very nice but please do be careful. I've heard perverts hang about Madam Puddifoot's, hoping to woo the broken hearted as they come staggering out. "Scavengers" is what Blaise always called them.

I may be traveling but in some ways I'm not that far away. You don't have to miss me, you know.

[purepansy]

There's that, yes, but mostly I won't let the kettle into my bed because it wouldn't be proper at all, seeing as I'm dating someone else!!!! I'M NOT THAT KIND OF A GIRL!!!!

Perverts?!?! I suppose Blaise would know, yes.

Should you prefer I not miss you while wearing my pink pinafore with the satin sash?!?!

[pure_nobility]

Are you calling Blaise a pervert? Well, he has worked long and hard for that title, hasn't he. He probably sleeps with a kettle by his pillow--not that I'm judging him for it.

That would be my preference, yes.

[purepansy]

NOT THAT THERE'S ANYTHING WRONG WITH THAT!!!!

Budge over, then, for I budgeted for some Floo powder -- I expect you have a nice bonfire going, right?!?! I'll Floo to your bonfire, and YOU'D BEST ENSURE I DON'T GET SAND ON MY DRESS!!!!

[pure_nobility]

My blanket is impeccable and completely sand-free. And I'll get the bonfire ready. See you soon.

[purepansy]

FANTASTIC!!!!

You know how I love the beach.

SEE YOU SOON, DRACO!!!!