It's a girl, and a boy, and another girl, and a boy, and...

[lupercusna]

It would seem that I neglected to separate the Puffskeins properly. Of course, it is impossible to tell the gender of a Puffskein as they are essentially balls of fur, but I'd hoped I'd managed it.

Judging by the current capacity of their cage, I'm guessing not.

Arthur, Molly - would you like a Puffskein (or two)? I'm afraid they're not much like Staple, but I reckon you could give them a good home.

My cousin Mab owled me a postcard this morning. She's moved to America with her husband and daughter. They're living somewhere near New York. It looks lovely, and she is now teaching at the wizarding school they have there. She sounds happy. I am glad. She's asked me to visit sometime. Perhaps next year.

If anyone wants to know what I don't want for Christmas, it's socks. I think they'd be better suited for the Socks for Malfoy Fund that I saw a sign for in the hall earlier today. Whoever was behind that is very clever, and hopefully very far away from the school by now.

Oh, and Sirius - I've been by your office and rooms four times in the last couple of days and I keep missing you. Perhaps it would be best if you could pop by here at your earliest convenience. I generally don't go anywhere once I'm settled in. The password's the same.

Well, I suppose I will go and have a nice read. It's snowing still, the fire's very warm and I'm fresh out of the bath, and the house-elves have seen fit to bring me a nice bottle of wine from somewhere. A perfect evening to spend with a book.

Yes, sir.

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[seamus-f.livejournal.com]

Did you say wine?

[lupercusna]

No.

I wrote the word "wine."

[seamus-f.livejournal.com]

There isn't an eyeroll in the world big enough to respond to that.

If I promise to be very good and read quietly?

[lupercusna]

You are never good, Seamus.

Come on up. It's not like there's anyone else here.

[seamus-f.livejournal.com]

Some have said that I am very good indeed. Heh.

Thank you, I will come up, as I can see that you are in a mood, and therefore should not be alone.

[lupercusna]

Someone's humble.

Why shouldn't I be alone? I'm extremely accustomed to it. Why, I likely hold the patent.

[seamus-f.livejournal.com]

Hm. It would appear that you will not be left alone to continue this bath in self-pity of yours, so I will take a raincheck. For now.

But you know, you don't have to go to these extremes to get attention, Lupin.

And actually, I am shockingly humble, compared to some people I know.

[lupercusna]

You may be humble, but you are crap at subtlety.

[seamus-f.livejournal.com]

Hello? 17! What little subtlety I am capable of is used up referring obliquely to something you are no doubt aware of.

Anyway, didn't hurt you a bit.

[jadedsirius.livejournal.com]

Hmm, I was going to drop by now, but I'll let you enjoy the book and the wine and the company and come by in a couple of hours.

I did run into Dumbledore in the corridor a moment ago, and he asked me to tell you that he'd like to see you when you're free.

[lupercusna]

No worries. It would appear that Seamus had elected to make himself scarce. Feel free to come up now.

He did, did he? All right, I'll call by his offices in the morning. Did he mention what it might be about?

[jadedsirius.livejournal.com]

How are you feeling?

I'd have brought soup, but last time wasn't such a success.

[lupercusna]

Do you want the honest answer? Or should I just say that I'm fine?

The thought is appreciated. Last time wasn't a success, no, but last time was a long while ago. You might try again, if you're so inclined.

How are you, Sirius?

[jadedsirius.livejournal.com]

Pour me a glass of wine--I'm on my way. We can talk about how I am, and how you are, and how we are, and how Dumbledore is, in your rooms.

[lupercusna]

You're on.

There's a glass here with your name on it.

(Literally, they're the ones my cousin gave us, if you recall, where our names are spelled wrong because Getrude has not been able to find her spectacles since 1964. So, Sinus, in a few minutes you can have some wine with Ranus.)

[wehaveseven.livejournal.com]

You don't think Fridge might think Puffskein means food? He's a growing boy, you know, eyes bigger than his stomach but he'll give anything a go.

[lupercusna]

Well, you would have to keep them in cages. But Puffskein fur is rather nasty-tasting, and even if Fridge did have a go at one he wouldn't do it again.

Take my word for it.