regarding an upcoming plot

[no_martyr]

Just what is it you're hoping to rescue me from, anyway?

Aside from Bella, I mean. Most of the world could do with rescuing from Bella.
And when are you and that other girl going to let Father and I go home? (I suppose I have to wait until after the hols, now, but honestly. This summer's been eight months long by now.)

Comments

[heirofficium]

Things you need rescuing from, Reg?

A few come to mind, but I never expected a girl to be one of them.

[no_martyr]

We do have the same barking mad cousin, do we not? I'd think you of all people would understand why she bears being rescued from.

[asthedrivensnow]

Most of the world knows better than to say that where Bella can hear.

[no_martyr]

The Muggle typist says there are no lasting consequences from mentioning it here. It's not as though I'm going to go home and say it to her face.

[asthedrivensnow]

Sensible of you, really. She's never been one for criticism.

[no_martyr]

Rather not. And I prefer going through my day without being hexed to bits.
It's more a question of how to tactfully point out that her idea of fun tends to be bad for others' long-term health, I suppose.

[asthedrivensnow]

I have a lot of success with smiling prettily; you'll have to modify your approach, I think.

[no_martyr]

...No, I don't quite think that would work.
But honestly, someone's got to survive this mess. I'm beginning to think the odds of that are better when one isn't right in the thick of it.

[asthedrivensnow]

That much I've already deduced, darling. The best I can suggest is to not draw too much attention to yourself.

[no_martyr]

Oh, Bella's already been pestering me about it.
Yes, the Ministry's got problems, I'll grant that much. But this is looking less and less like the way to solve them, and the Ministry also has a tendency to tar everyone with the same brush. Better to wait until the dust settles, it seems.

[asthedrivensnow]

Try and put her off until you've graduated, at least. There's no sense recruiting schoolboys; what are you going to achieve?

Waiting gives her the opportunity to think she's grooming you, and you the time to adequately prepare for a role that isn't on the front lines.

[no_martyr]

That's been my plan so far. If it continues working, then I won't need to change it.
And really, it's not as though backing out of her idea of fun means I'd let Dumbledore manipulate me into restoring the status quo. I'd just rather like to live through everything and not be tossed in Azkaban out the other side.

[asthedrivensnow]

It's not backing out, it's sidestepping. Far easier to distract her than fight her.

A noble life goal, Reggie, bravo.

[cruoris_sancio]

Talking about me, Cousin?

[Bella cocks her head]

Don't you think that's rude?