Major life crisis and my pseudo-date with a lovely lady

[unpetrified]

Father wants me to take over the family business.

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[_susie_bones_]

I'm putting my vote in for no on this whole taking over the family business thing. Purely because I'm selfish and don't want you gone for extended periods of time.

There's always the extra room in the flat Hannah and I are going to share...

[unpetrified]

Good vote.

I don't think living with you and Han is a good idea. Believe me I'd like to be with you more often, you and Hannah, I mean, but it's bound to get complicated.

[_susie_bones_]

Glad you approve.

And I'm not really sure where this complication is going to come from, but the offer stands. It will always stand.

[unpetrified]

Of course.

Well I believe you're better off not knowing. But thanks Sus.

[__hannah_abbott]

So it's not obvious that I told Ginny you're odd liking for salmon and cream cheese...

It sounds like a great opportunity, Justin. You decide what you want to do, though things would definitely be different without you here with us.

I think Hermione's living proof that you CAN get a job in the Ministry.

[unpetrified]

Ha. I knew one of you girls ratted me about that. And it's not ODD. It's divine.

I'm still on a bind here, but I'm leaning on the NO side, just because Sus you all obviously will miss me! :-)

But again, that's Hermione. She's intelligent and spunky. And I'm... I don't know what I am, really.

[__hannah_abbott]

I still stand by the belief that it's odd, Justin. Is that even a Muggle thing?

Of course we will, I wanted to say no as well but I'm not really one to hold people back from opportunities. WHY am I getting the feeling that I'm doing this whole matchmaking thing wrong?! It's as if I should be setting you up with someone else. It's bugging me.

You ARE intelligent, dear Justin, you just don't tend to show it to the best of your ability.

[unpetrified]

No, it's not. I just have a more adventurous palate than you.

I know. You are doing a fine job setting me up with Ginny. She's a fantastic woman. Whatever you think I implied previously... just forget it.

Oh, that makes me feel loads better, I guess. Btw, I'm fancying some more of your brownies. Send some over? :)

[cards_n_badgers]

Mate, seriously you can do whatever you want. Who gives a Skrewt's arse if you're muggleborn! You're just as able a wizard as I am. And I'm bloody pedigreed to the fact that my ancestors probably married their bloody first cousins. Disgusting but true.

Plus, who am I going to go to the pub with after work if you're off shipping Merlin knows what to Timbuktu? Trying to say, Justin *clear throat in a manly fashion* I can try to get you an interview at the ministry if you want *clears throat* so you don't have to go and be away from us all. Uncle Harold is a equal opportunist. I'll talk to him.

[unpetrified]

I know that, mate. But there are still some close-minded twats in the ministry (including a certain Frank Rizzo in the Department of Magical Trade and Industry) who believe otherwise. Did you really have to bring up your disturbing ancestry?

Thanks Ernie. I'll think about it.

[_batbogeyhex_]

I was worried that you'd think a picnic was really silly, but I'm glad you liked it. And I won't even skirt around the fact that Hannah told me about your love of salmon and cream cheese. But, I love it too, so no worries. Especially on bagels, it's amazing.

I'm so sorry I talked too much about John. I got carried away talking to you. I sort of felt like I've known you forever, and talking to you just felt comfortable. I'll try not to do it next time.

A movie? I'd love to! I've only seen a movie once, when I was really little. My dad snuck me out before my birthday to see The Little Mermaid, it was brilliant.

[unpetrified]

Silly, no. A bit cheesy, maybe, but silly, no. I'm kidding!! I know you're wanting to give me virtual slap in the face.

I am glad you share my liking for said combo. Other people *cough* Hannah *cough* tend to mock me about it.

I'm over it, I suppose. You have to admit, it's a general mood breaker whenever you bring him up.

Brilliant! I've seen Little Mermaid, too... though I don't know why I'm telling you this, honestly.

[cards_n_badgers]

Oi, Justin, mate. Get your ass over to St. Mungos and stop moping. Susan wants to see you. I know it's a bit weird right now but she's still one of your bestfriends.