10 ∆ i solemnly swear that i am dead romantic ; ( dictated )

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You know, I'm really unsure whether I should be offended the castle didn't see me fit to pair me up or honoured that it thinks I am doing well in the romance department.

How do my fellow ballroom people feel?

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Believe it or not, Hermione Granger, but I have not been up to any mischief.

If you disregard being locked in the ballroom. [ he gets very bored. ;; ] Were you one of the unfortunate or fortunate ones to be locked in a room with someone?

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I was in a room with someone. It's... certainly a good way to get to know someone.

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[ /chinhands. james is really, really interested. ]

Is this person your new sweetheart?

[courageous_wit]

N-no, we're just friends!

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That's what Lily used to say.

[ . . . ]

Or deny. I forget the details.

You tell this young man that if he does wrong by you, he has James Potter to answer to!

[ okay, he's just trolling now. ]

[courageous_wit]

I would advice patience with Lily. Things might turn out better for the two of you in the future.

[yes she is steering the conversation away from her love life]

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[ and straight to james'. she knows him too well. ;; ]

I hope so. I'd really appreciate it if she stopped denying we were friends despite us dating.

[ except he cannot remember they are married. if he ever finds out, he's going to headdesk so hard. ]

She really has a problem, Hermione.

[courageous_wit]

[hey she's totally comfortable giving romantic advice to guy friends]

Well, how long have you been dating?

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We've been dating for - [ james is stumped. there's a bit of a blur in his memory. it's as though he can sense something is there but he can't quite pick at it. ]

We've been dating since late Sixth Year.

[courageous_wit]

That's wonderful!

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If she ever comes around, I'm going to tell her you said that. I hope you back me up!

[courageous_wit]

Don't worry, I will.

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You have the best qualities of a Gryffindor, Miss Granger.

[courageous_wit]

Th..thank you, James. [best compliment ever]

And I really think you should try calling me Hermione.

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But where's the fun in that!

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[ he purposefully pauses. ] Hermione.

[courageous_wit]

[chuckle] Much better. Now I can feel like we're friends.

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[ he's amused. ] And we weren't friends before?

[courageous_wit]

Yes, but you insisted on being formal.

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Formal? Why, it's not even in my vocabulary!

[ okay, he is super lame right now. ]

If I ever insist on being formal again, I give you permission to push me into the lake. Preferably not near the giant squid as it likes to tickle me.

[courageous_wit]

I'll certainly keep that in mind.