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_listsinmysleep (_listsinmysleep) wrote,
@ 2013-12-02 20:01:00

Private
I can't pretend that this isn't happening anymore. I need to talk to Charles I guess but it just seems like if I do that then I have to accept that I'm going to have to marry a boy I barely know. Not that Charles seems like a bad guy from what I've seen but ~~he's not Josh~~ I don't know if I'm ready for this.
/End Private

Private to Charles
I'm supposed to ask you if you would like to spend Hogmanay with my family. Personally, I'd like to spend a little time getting to know each other a bit more. This engagement thing still feels weird to me but if we're going to do it I want to get to know you better.
/End Private

Private to Annie and Ava
Ugh. I'm engaged and I can't shake this crush on Josh. Stupid family. Not that he would like me anyway.
/End Private

Secret Santas were a fab idea. Major props to the mastermind and her minions for this one.

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	anne_zeller 2013-12-03 02:50 am UTC (link)
	Are you doing Secret Santas then? [Lindsay/Ava/Annie] Josh would be a fool not to fancy you though fancies don't always work the way we would want them too. Making them go away doesn't either. (Reply to this) (Thread)

	_listsinmysleep 2013-12-03 03:03 am UTC (link)
	Of course I am. It's important to help build togetherness. Lindsay/Ava/Annie Doesn't matter though since I'm engaged. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	anne_zeller 2013-12-03 03:09 am UTC (link)
	I'm sure whoever you have is very lucky. [Lindsay/Ava/Annie] I guess not. But the point still stands that he would be a fool. Charles doesn't seem so bad though. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	Lindsay/Ava/Annie _listsinmysleep 2013-12-03 03:24 am UTC (link)
	Charles seems like a decent enough sort. But the idea of marrying someone I don't really know, even if it won't be for years probably, is kind of scary. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	Lindsay/Ava/Annie anne_zeller 2013-12-03 03:27 am UTC (link)
	I can't even imagine. My parents would never arrange a marriage for either of us. If you have years then you still have a chance to snog Josh first. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	Lindsay/Ava/Annie _listsinmysleep 2013-12-03 03:42 am UTC (link)
	I guess this is me paying for my mum getting pregnant before being married. They're making sure I marry into one of the Scottish clans. I feel like I'd be cheating on Charles. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	Lindsay/Ava/Annie anne_zeller 2013-12-03 03:48 am UTC (link)
	No one should pay for that. My mum's parents never got married and they're happier for it. But maybe I just don't understand Pureblood stuff. I don't think it counts as cheating when you're in a relationship without consent. But I would probably feel weird in the same situation too. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	Lindsay/Ava/Annie _listsinmysleep 2013-12-04 12:31 am UTC (link)
	I don't know if it's widespread pureblood stuff or clannish pureblood stuff. The whole thing feels weird. I don't know how to turn off my regular liking of boys when I don't have feelings for Charles, at least I don't yet. We're going to talk after the Quidditch game so hopefully things will be clearer then. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	Lindsay/Ava/Annie anne_zeller 2013-12-04 01:04 am UTC (link)
	I don't either. I wish I could tell you how but normally when I fancy someone I make a move. And if I don't...I just wait for it to go away eventually. Hopefully the plan will be that you cheer him up after we win. (Reply to this) (Parent)

Lindsay/Ava/Annie

pinkrabbits
2013-12-17 11:37 pm UTC (link)

My parents never married, either, but I have other family members whose marriages have been arranged. There are a lot of different ways to have happy relationships.

I agree with Annie -- it could be weird, but I don't think it'd count as cheating, either. I mean, it's something you and Charles could probably talk about together, agreeing on boundaries for now. I wouldn't write off the possibility of the two of you both exploring relationships and feelings with other people, as long as you're both on the same page about it.

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	forgottenstar 2013-12-03 03:28 am UTC (link)
	I'm really enjoying all the holiday festivities so far! [Lindsay] Are you doing ok? (Reply to this) (Thread)

Aza

_listsinmysleep
2013-12-03 03:35 am UTC (link)

I'm not sure who I want to strangle for doing this to me without telling me. I mean, I get it. I guess. Mum is still going to do whatever the grans and the aunts tell her to after the whole pregnant out of wedlock thing but I'm not very happy that I'm the one who ends up having to pay for it.

Charles seems like a good sort. Don't get me wrong. But I wanted to choose my future husband. You know?

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Lindsay

forgottenstar
2013-12-03 04:03 am UTC (link)

It's still total shite that they did it without even telling you. You shouldn't have to pay for it. I'm afraid what this means for the rest of us too, you know? Like will they just try to betroth Bastien and me without telling us too? I know the situation is a little different, but [...] it just seems like in this day and age we'd be able to pick our own destinies.

I can't claim to know him very well either. I hope that he's nice and that you two can get along well, you know? I really hope it works out. But I completely understand what you mean about wanting to choose for yourself. I'm surprised that Mother and Father haven't demanded that I break up with Nocturne already. Not that I've told them...but Bast knows so I figure he would have by now.

Why does it all have to be so complicated?

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Aza

_listsinmysleep
2013-12-04 12:36 am UTC (link)

I think that for now at least you two are safe. Aunt Morag didn't rebel like my mum did so they probably think that you and Bast will be better when the time comes as well. Honestly, I think that they're worried that I'm going to go off and do something crazy like my mum did. Which proves just how little they actually know about me since we both know I never go off half cocked.

I keep telling myself that maybe I'll find that I really like Charles and that the freaking out I've done will have ended up being pointless. And at least he's good-looking, right?

As for Nocturne, I wouldn't worry yet. Just because the grandmothers and aunts got together this hare brained scheme regarding my future doesn't mean that they'll do anything to you. And, if they do I will do whatever I can to help change their minds for you, okay?

Because I think the grown-up world is way more complicated than any of us really want to consider.

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Lindsay

forgottenstar
2013-12-10 01:33 am UTC (link)

They already know I don't like playing by their rules. That's one of the reasons that I'm worried. I don't fear paying for my mum's mistakes...just my own. Not that I plan to go out and do anything without thinking it through first, but my idea of a good life and theirs is different.

Who knows? Maybe you will. Maybe he'll prove to be more than just good-looking, but a good person to be matched to.

I appreciate the help if it comes to that, but...I won't go with anything they want me to do. I know I won't, even if it makes them crazy mad. After I'm seventeen...I don't know that I'm going to go back there. Ever.

It would be nice if it was just simple.

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	Aza _listsinmysleep 2013-12-10 01:45 am UTC (link)
	You know me, Aza, I don't like making waves. Maybe I should make more but it doesn't really feel like me. I have some hope that he will. I understand you not coming back but don't forget me and mum. We love you for who you are. It would be nice. Really, really nice. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	Lindsay forgottenstar 2013-12-12 02:46 am UTC (link)
	I know. I just want to make sure you're happy...that you get to do what you want with your life. I won't forget you two. I promise!!! (Reply to this) (Parent)

	Lindsay pugnax 2013-12-03 03:55 am UTC (link)
	Aye. I'll come. You're invited to the Reserve as well, to stay a couple of nights and get to know what it's like. (Reply to this) (Thread)

	Charles _listsinmysleep 2013-12-03 03:59 am UTC (link)
	Good. I'll let my mother know and she can inform the heads of the clan. I'd...like that. I want to get to know you better, Charles. This still feels really weird to me but I'm willing to give it all a shot. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	Lindsay pugnax 2013-12-03 04:03 am UTC (link)
	You're not the only one feeling weird. After the match is over, let's sit down for a talk. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	Charles _listsinmysleep 2013-12-03 04:55 am UTC (link)
	I imagine not. I think that's a good idea. Just to figure out what kind of rules we want from this. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	Lindsay pugnax 2013-12-04 02:40 am UTC (link)
	Your birthday is tomorrow, isn't it. What sort of things do you like? (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

Charles

_listsinmysleep
2013-12-04 03:03 am UTC (link)

I didn't realise it until you mentioned it but, yes, it is.

~~I don't know what I~~

I'm fond of office supplies and

Helga, this is weird. The truth is that I don't really think about myself much. I like to organise things. I'm fond of those old Muggle movies where people talk fast and say witty things that people in the real world would never say. I like pretty things, what girl doesn't though, right?

~~I added a dragon charm to my bracelet, I should tell you the paging charm~~

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	stepfordsnarker 2013-12-03 05:56 am UTC (link)
	Personally, I'd find it more 'fab' if I'd actually signed myself up instead of being drafted. (Reply to this) (Thread)

	ohmyjosh 2013-12-03 10:59 am UTC (link)
	Sometimes it's good to step outside your comfort zone. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	stepfordsnarker 2013-12-04 01:41 am UTC (link)
	Don't you talk. I'm still working on finding a way out of your stupid bonding night. (Reply to this) (Parent)

	_listsinmysleep 2013-12-04 12:37 am UTC (link)
	Speaking as someone who has been drafted into something much bigger than buying a couple of gifts for someone all I can suggest is making the best of it. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	stepfordsnarker 2013-12-04 01:42 am UTC (link)
	I Well yes but Sorry. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	_listsinmysleep 2013-12-04 02:58 am UTC (link)
	There's nothing to apologise for, Evan. (Reply to this) (Parent)

	romansfleuves 2013-12-07 06:37 am UTC (link)
	Sorry. I need to find a way to stop people from doing that in the future. (Reply to this) (Parent)

	ohmyjosh 2013-12-03 11:00 am UTC (link)
	It was a good idea. (Reply to this) (Thread)

	_listsinmysleep 2013-12-04 12:38 am UTC (link)
	There have been a fair few of those around here this year. (Reply to this) (Parent)

	tillathehoney 2013-12-04 02:26 am UTC (link)
	I agree, it's a terribly fantastic idea. After all, there's hardly a thing such as too much holiday cheer or giving. (Reply to this) (Thread)

	_listsinmysleep 2013-12-04 06:13 am UTC (link)
	Exactly, and getting people to interact with new people is always a good thing. (Reply to this) (Parent)

	romansfleuves 2013-12-07 06:36 am UTC (link)
	I wouldn't say that I'm a mastermind, and they wouldn't agree to being called minions, but thank you very much! (Reply to this)