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Orla Quirke ([info]elegantchaos) wrote,
@ 2008-01-21 13:00:00


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There's going to be a Halloween Ball? Oh dear Do we have to attend or is optional to skip it and stay in our common room? I just don't know if I like the idea of having to find a costume and then be masked at it - I won't be able to recognise anyone. I'd much rather the school do the regular feast with those decorations instead. Not that I'm going against what the teachers have decided, it's just a matter of preference.

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[info]ackerley
2008-01-21 07:09 pm UTC (link)
I'm pretty sure it's optional! And I sort of understand your hesitance, I mean I'm not the best dancer ever—but it should be fun.

At least you'll have the feast to look forward to if you decide not to go, although I'm sure we'd all love to have you there.

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[info]elegantchaos
2008-01-21 07:21 pm UTC (link)
I always look forward to the feast. It's always fun to see what the house-elves will come up this year in way of the desserts. If I do decide to go though (which I'm not saying I will), there will be a nice corner with my name on it for the evening.

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[info]ackerley
2008-01-21 07:47 pm UTC (link)
Oh wow just thinking about it makes me hungry. Don't be ridiculous though! If you'll have me I'd love to dance with you a for a couple of songs, and I'm sure I'm not the only one.

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[info]elegantchaos
2008-01-21 08:19 pm UTC (link)
It's making me hungry too. You don't have to dance with me though. I'm sure there are better dancers who wouldn't step on your toes.

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[info]macmillan
2008-01-21 09:56 pm UTC (link)
You don't have to attend, Orla.

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[info]elegantchaos
2008-01-22 01:30 am UTC (link)
I'm relieved to hear that. Thank you.

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[info]lonqbottom
2008-01-21 10:40 pm UTC (link)
I understand how you feel, Orla.

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[info]elegantchaos
2008-01-22 01:31 am UTC (link)
Do you really? The idea that everyone will be there and will be looking to see what everyone's wearing and the pressure of having to find a partner to dance with is terrifying. I don't really like it.

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[info]melanie
2008-01-21 11:04 pm UTC (link)
You can't not go! It's going to be so much fun and you can't miss it by staying in your common room. And the masks add to the fun, because you get to strike up conversation with people you wouldn't talk to, otherwise.

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[info]elegantchaos
2008-01-22 01:32 am UTC (link)
But I'm really bad at striking up conversations with people outside of those I know really well. What if I make a fool of myself?

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[info]melanie
2008-01-22 01:39 am UTC (link)
Then no one will know it's you! See?

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[info]elegantchaos
2008-01-22 01:43 am UTC (link)
I really hope not.

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[info]spidersbegone
2008-01-22 01:40 am UTC (link)
Normally I might have skipped it myself but I think this one'll be good. You can always leave early if you're not having fun, yeah?

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[info]elegantchaos
2008-01-22 01:44 am UTC (link)
I suppose. I think it might be easier since everyone is wearing a mask, but I'm still reluctant to actually go. I mean, it could be fun, but having to talk to people and think up things to say will be hard. And I've never danced with anyone so what if I step on their feet?

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[info]spidersbegone
2008-01-22 01:56 am UTC (link)
Everyone steps on each other's feet sometimes. Point is, give it a shot, yeah? And like I said, you can leave early if you're not enjoying it.

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[info]elegantchaos
2008-01-22 01:59 am UTC (link)
I guess it can't hurt to go for maybe an hour. Thank you?

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[info]spidersbegone
2008-01-22 02:09 am UTC (link)
No problem.

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[info]greeneyedboy
2008-01-22 02:26 am UTC (link)
I'm not much of a dancer, but Ginny is, so I might be spending a bit of time on my own. Which is fine with me. I think? I don't know. Maybe we can find each other for a chat?

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[info]elegantchaos
2008-01-22 04:58 am UTC (link)
With you?

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[info]greeneyedboy
2008-01-22 05:07 am UTC (link)
Otherwise I just sit there, looking like a prat. Better to have company, doncha think? I understand wanting to hang back.

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[info]elegantchaos
2008-01-22 05:11 am UTC (link)
But you're - I couldn't imagine you looking like a prat, but I guess having company and someone to talk would be nice.

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[info]greeneyedboy
2008-01-22 05:15 am UTC (link)
Oh no Orla, I look like a prat most of the time. I'm not that -

Perfect: this way Ginny doesn't feel guilty to go and dance and we each have someone to chat around with. That is if you aren't off dancing, then all bets are off yeah?

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[info]elegantchaos
2008-01-22 05:21 am UTC (link)
You know who I am? Oh, I've never thought so. Maybe smiling a bit more wouldn't hurt, but there's never been a time when I thought you were a prat.

I doubt there will be anyone dancing with me unless it's Stewart. And don't neglect Ginny, I'm sure she's excited to dance with you.

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[info]greeneyedboy
2008-01-22 05:29 am UTC (link)
Ginny knows my limitations as a dancer sadly. Unless Neville I would offer a dance but I personally think that's akin to offering a dance with a mandrake. Gin has to suffer, no one else should. I'll stick to just conversation otherwise, yeah.

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[info]elegantchaos
2008-01-22 05:32 am UTC (link)
It would be one mandrake attempting to dance with another one unfortunately too! I'm really horrible at it and when my dad tried to show me not too long ago, I bruised most of his toes.

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[info]greeneyedboy
2008-01-22 05:38 am UTC (link)
Some people just lack coordination. As so far I am one of them.

Your Dad? And for me - Padma. I stomped on her but good at the Yule Ball. Her amoung others sad to say. Padma? I'm sorry, belatedly, for that.

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[info]elegantchaos
2008-01-22 05:45 am UTC (link)
I suppose there should be a club for those of us unfortunate people who can dance to save their life.

Yes, my dad. He tried to teach me. I'm sure my mum would have been more help though if she were alive, but he has two left feet too. Poor Padma. I think I remember hearing about that afterwards. I was too young to go to the Yule Ball when it was hosted.

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[info]greeneyedboy
2008-01-23 01:41 pm UTC (link)
You didn't miss much. Lots of dancing and bowing and hurt feelings. And hurt toes, thanks to me.

I'm sorry about your mum. I figure if mine had been alive, I would have learned the same. Or maybe I inherited my bad dancing from her? I dunno. It's not like I'll run off to Snape and ask.

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