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Peter Pettigrew laughs in his sleep (_peter) wrote,
@ 2012-06-14 04:05:00

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I have never actually considered buying a Quidditch team. It seems like it might make a good investment, provided to the team did well. My interest has, instead, been behind the scenes.

Every year for the Quidditch Cup Final, there are a fair number of merchants who have interest in selling their products - food, team merchandise, memorabilia, camping supplies, and so on. Oftentimes these merchants aren't prepared for such a large event financially, which allows for an investment. I loan a fair amount of money to a merchant so that they might produce their products in time for the Finals, and collect a tidy percentage of the profit upon turnaround. It is quite a rewarding adventure, although one might say it is a bit like gambling. I only benefit if the merchant does well. So, I try to make sure that I do my part in assuring that the merchants succeed.

If you're attending the Finals this weekend, do stop by Lady Liza's Loot for a souvenir. Her team jerseys are all the rage this year.

Private to Alice Longbottom
Do you and your lovely family have plans to attend the game? I might have a few extra passes available, if you are interested.

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	mrsalicelong 2012-06-14 08:31 am UTC (link)
	That seems rather smart of you, Peter. You always had a way with business. Peter How lovely of you to ask, you know how much I like Quidditch, though I didn't want to splurge on tickets since we're planning on giving Neville a sizable gift for finishing school. That's so sweet. I'm sure we'd all love to come! (Reply to this) (Thread)

	_peter 2012-06-14 08:40 am UTC (link)
	Why thank you, my dear. It seems numbers have a way with me. Alice Naturally. They aren't box tickets, I hope you don't mind, but rather good seats if I may say so myself. Let me know if there is anything else you require. As mentioned, I have an in with a number of the merchants. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	mrsalicelong 2012-06-14 08:47 am UTC (link)
	Very true. I've never been bad with money, but I'm certainly no genius. I just knock around large men for a living. Peter Oh, I wouldn't expect anything special. Just going would be lovely. Will you be sitting with us, then? I haven't been able to talk Quidditch too much, afraid of hurting poor Jamey's feelings since his Kestrels are out. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	_peter 2012-06-14 08:52 am UTC (link)
	Your genius lies in other areas, Alice. Knocking around men, for instance. Alice No, I don't think I will be sitting with you, though I may stop by to say hello. I ought to congratulate Neville. Will you be attending the barbeque? (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

mrsalicelong
2012-06-14 09:33 am UTC (link)

I AM rather a genius at making grown men cry, it's true. What can I say, dueling club brought out the best in me.

Peter

It would be nice if you did. I'm sure Neville will appreciate it. Are YOU going to stop by Neville's graduation party on Friday before? We have a wizarding DJ and SPARKLERS! You couldn't POSSIBLY say no, could you?

And of course I'll be there. I don't know what Frank's making, but we certainly plan on coming. So then we shall see you all weekend long if you come to the party!

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_peter
2012-06-14 09:47 am UTC (link)

Yes, I can attest to the making grown men cry part of that statement. You pack a mean stunning spell.

Alice
I would gladly stop by. You know that I could never say no to you, Alice.

I'm recreating a Venetian dessert that I tried a few weeks ago during a business trip for the barbeque. A little high brow for the event, I suppose, but I assure you that it will be delicious.

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	mrsalicelong 2012-06-14 09:53 am UTC (link)
	Never intentionally, Pete my dear. Always forgot my own strength, as you'll recall. Peter Of course not. It's my charm and wit. Oh goodness, that sounds amazing! You and Frank, both so amazing in the kitchen. Fortunate that he is, considering I can't even really make toast. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	_peter 2012-06-14 06:24 pm UTC (link)
	Indeed. Alice Two things you are in abundance of. If I may say so, I believe cooking is the one area in which I outdo Frank Longbottom. Difficult to rival a former fat kid, you see. We have a knack for taste. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	Peter mrsalicelong 2012-06-14 06:28 pm UTC (link)
	Oh please. I have just enough to get by. And I don't know about that, though I'm sure you're quite amazing. Stop it, you were adorably plump, and you lost the baby fat didn't you? Handsome as ever, aren't you? Never understand how you don't have a nice wife by now... (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	Alice _peter 2012-06-15 04:31 am UTC (link)
	Believe me, you have more than enough. Please. Frank may be skilled with utensils, but he lacks my pallet. Alice, you are the only woman to have ever called me handsome, that is for sure. Handsome by comparison to a cow, perhaps. The day I have a wife will be the day pigs fly. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

Peter

mrsalicelong
2012-06-15 05:17 am UTC (link)

Flatterer.

I wouldn't argue it. I'll let either of my favorite men in my life make me food without complaint, so long as I'm not forced to make meals for myself. That business trip he went on and I ate nothing by cold cereal and take out for a week was terrible.

I just don't understand it. You're lovely, Peter. Surely some nice woman will see that. You can cook, you're kind, you're generous. What more could someone want?

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