Some questions are best asked by others than yourself

[nott_senior]

You may, if you wish, ask me five questions in the comments. I will answer them truthfully below (for a given value of truth, you understand). You may repeat the process in your own journal if you wish and propagate this virus further.

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[slyth_pansy]

Mr. Nott --

1. What is the secret of your amazing coolness?
2. Do you like pudding?
3. Have you done anything else sneaky to Mr. Malfoy besides that utterly amusing 'warning' that you charmed onto his arse?
4. How do you stand on the issue of cabbages?
5. Is it true you're the Grand Pooh-Bah of the Bavarian Illuminati?

[nott_senior]

1. What is the secret of your amazing coolness?

Patience. Meditation. Money. Decades of experience in being able to take whatever strange twist life next throws at you. Knowing exactly what it is that I want.

2. Do you like pudding?

Yes.

3. Have you done anything else sneaky to Mr. Malfoy besides that utterly amusing 'warning' that you charmed onto his arse?

I'm afraid I must refuse to answer this question on the grounds that I may incriminate myself.

4. How do you stand on the issue of cabbages?

Cabbages have their place in the world. Contrary to popular belief, they can be quite edible when properly cooked (the Chinese in particular employ Chinese Cabbage in a number of surprisingly tasty dishes, including a wonderful healing soup) and, when all else fails, they make a passable missile.

5. Is it true you're the Grand Pooh-Bah of the Bavarian Illuminati?

My dear girl, the Illuminati is so passe.

[young_master]

Mr. Nott...

1. Why do you put up with us Malfoys given that I understand we irritate you greatly?

2. If you could have any one thing you wished for, what would it be?

3. What was the most exciting adventure you ever had that you are willing to tell me the story about?

4. What kind of society do you honestly think we wizards should strive for?

5. Revenge is best served cold. True or false?

[nott_senior]

1. Why do you put up with us Malfoys given that I understand we irritate you greatly?

There are a number of reasons. Your father put it well when he said I dislike it when an investment fails - I still have hopes that my not inconsiderable investment in your family will pay off. I was also friends with your great-grandfather, and promised him a short while before he died that I'd keep an eye on his family. Your father is too blindly lucky simply to be abandoned lightly despite his instability - he has his uses. You show occasional flashes of being worth something, provided you outgrow your current emotional dependencies and blind idealism.

2. If you could have any one thing you wished for, what would it be?

Wishes are dangerous things, and often backfire unexpectedly and spectacularly. That said, at this juncture, if I could be assured that there were no negative consequences, I'd wish for more time.

3. What was the most exciting adventure you ever had that you are willing to tell me the story about?I shall answer this at

[ynez_castillo]

1. Why did you take the Dark Mark?

2. What are you willing to sacrifice for Lord Voldemort?

3. How long are you going to put up with Lucius's nonsense?

4. Just what do you want from Narcissa?

5. What is your darkest desire?

Unlike some others, I will remind you that it isn't playing by the rules to answer less than completely or truthfully. I know you don't really care about the rules, but why post the meme if you aren't going to play?

[nott_senior]

I'll begin by answering your last question first. My answers will be true and honest, and will be complete where possible - there are some other considerations at work here, particularly in regards to future events.

1. Why did you take the Dark Mark?

The simple answer, I suppose, is that Riddle, when he wishes to be, can be highly charismatic and persuasive.

The heart of the matter, I suppose, is at the time joining his cause seemed a good way of helping to ensure that the division between our world and the Muggle world remained intact. It wasn't always about killing random Muggles off the street (and certain boy wizards). That sort of thing is quite unsporting.

I'm a separationist at heart, you see, and the barrier between our worlds in the 1970's was at the lowest ebb I could remember it being at any time other than the world wars - and without such the excuse such a war provided. Something needed to be done to control and slow the rate of change, and normal means did not seem to be working.

2. What are you willing to

[tonks_007]

1. What would you do if your son showed an interest in becoming a Death Eater?

2. What would you do if your son showed an interest in becoming an Auror?

3. If you could take someone's place for a day with everyone else believing you *were* that person, who would you choose and what would you do?

4. Who is your mysterious hostess?

5. Is there any Muggle invention you would love to see a wizarding equivalent for? Which?

[nott_senior]

1. What would you do if your son showed an interest in becoming a Death Eater?

At this juncture I believe I'd introduce him to Rookwood, or some other equally sorry soul and see if I couldn't pull some strings and arrange for a tour of Azkaban. Theodore's a smart lad. I don't believe he wishes to throw his life away, and I certainly have no desire for him to,

2. What would you do if your son showed an interest in becoming an Auror?

Probably something very similar to the answer to your first question.

3. If you could take someone's place for a day with everyone else believing you *were* that person, who would you choose and what would you do?

Probably Albus Dumbledore. The potential for whole-scale mischief is simply too enormous to be overlooked.

4. Who is your mysterious hostess?Ah, yes. Her name is Vivian Levesque, neé Quigley. She's a charming woman, widowed these last thirty years or so, with a slightly acidic tongue. She also has something of a wild streak, and in her youth spent a good deal of time scandalising her

[andromedanoir]

1. Have you ever been in love?
2. What happened to your first wife?
3. Seeing as purebloods place such importance on producing the next generation to maintain the purity of the wizarding world, why did it take you until you were over 100 years old to get yourself a son and heir?
4. What's in your briefcase?
5. What was your favourite subject at school?

[nott_senior]

1.Have you ever been in love?

Yes, on a couple of occasions.

2. What happened to your first wife?

We had a very difficult divorce. Beyond that I'm afraid I'd really rather not say.

3. Seeing as purebloods place such importance on producing the next generation to maintain the purity of the wizarding world, why did it take you until you were over 100 years old to get yourself a son and heir?

It certainly wasn't a conscious decision. I always wanted children, but fell into the trap of thinking it wouldn't hurt to put off actually having them 'for a few more years'. There never quite seemed to be the time. It eventually got to the point where I realised I'd more or less left it too late, and I started to look to my cousins for a suitable heir. The opportunity for a second marriage, when it came, was rather unexpected, but by I'd learnt my lesson and I took that opportunity, despite thinking the likelihood of anything actually resulting was low indeed. I was very lucky, in the end. It's not often that you get a second chance.

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