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Augusta Longbottom (idesofmarch_) wrote,
@ 2016-10-14 11:22:00

Beauty fades, stupidity is forever.

[Neville]
Where have you been, boy? You're very quiet and I can't say I like it. Accompany me to an art auction tonight, I want to hear your latest news.

[Pettigrew]
So nice to see The Daily Prophet hitting the hard news this morning. It turns out I'm a November, and my spirit animal is a water vole. I look forward to tomorrow's issue immensely.

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	wickedandwild 2016-10-14 09:53 am UTC (link)
	Beauty endures; you only have to change your perspective. Coincidentally, that is something the stupid often find difficulty in doing. (Reply to this) (Thread)

	idesofmarch_ 2016-10-14 12:07 pm UTC (link)
	Ah, the doe-eyed, half-baked philosophies of youth. Such insight, Lord Lysander. [Lord Lysander] King Orion tells me you are to be the new press secretary. Why? (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	Augusta wickedandwild 2016-10-14 02:46 pm UTC (link)
	The queen requested that I serve the crown, and I accepted my duty. I couldn't tell you why she chose me, but I hope to prove worthy. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	Lysander idesofmarch_ 2016-10-14 03:25 pm UTC (link)
	Hmm, no. I have no idea why the Queen is interested in the eldest son of Chief Yaxley. Just be sure to grow eyes in the back of your head -- quickly. Do so, and then you can focus on proving yourself. (Reply to this) (Parent)

	betterlord 2016-10-14 11:28 am UTC (link)
	What about those of us blessed with charming good looks and are still clever? I mean, just look at you. (Reply to this) (Thread)

	idesofmarch_ 2016-10-14 12:14 pm UTC (link)
	Smoother than a cashmere codpiece, as always, Lord Potter. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	betterlord 2016-10-14 12:46 pm UTC (link)
	You say the sweetest things, my lady. I hope to see you when I bring my wife out for dinner, I think she could use a night out. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

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	_laurels 2016-10-14 12:19 pm UTC (link)
	A true but disappointing reality, Lady Longbottom. Unlike beauty, elegance and wit are cultivated. (Reply to this) (Thread)

	idesofmarch_ 2016-10-14 02:26 pm UTC (link)
	Wit beyond measure is a man's greatest treasure, and so on and so forth. Doesn't get one as far in life as beauty, though, at least not on its own. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

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2016-10-14 05:10 pm UTC (link)

All creatures are disposed to what they deem beautiful or alluring. Elves love bobbles and multi-coloured flowers, goblins covet things that glitter, and we wizards not only value attractiveness but ~~power~~intelligence. I think if one has both, well, they do go a great deal many places; but, how one endures the great march of time is how they cultivate their natural talents and apply them because as you said: beauty fades. To just rest on the laurels of attractiveness is simply foolish. Wouldn't you agree, Lady Longbottom?

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	Lady Longbottom dirty_rat 2016-10-14 01:04 pm UTC (link)
	If you expect every issue to have groundbreaking journalistic gold, my Lady, you are in for a lifetime of disappointment. Good things come to those that wait, and all that. (Reply to this) (Thread)

	Pettigrew idesofmarch_ 2016-10-14 02:16 pm UTC (link)
	Is that your usual line, Pettigrew? If so it's terribly dull, much like today's article on Kneazle fur maintenance. I may have a few leads, if you are interested... (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	Lady Longbottom dirty_rat 2016-10-14 02:22 pm UTC (link)
	If you're unhappy with my paper, you are more than welcome to read the highbrow ramblings of the Quibbler or take the "which member of Spellbound are you?" quiz in Witch Weekly. I'm always interested. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

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	leatherboots 2016-10-14 04:06 pm UTC (link)
	Only outward beauty, and we both know which is more important. (Reply to this) (Thread)

	idesofmarch_ 2016-10-14 04:47 pm UTC (link)
	That we do, Your Highness. For all the good it does us. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	leatherboots 2016-10-14 08:24 pm UTC (link)
	It does more than you might think, at least for people like me. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

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	Gran holdmybeer 2016-10-14 04:08 pm UTC (link)
	I've been at work, Gran. They've been upping my hours lately. If you'd like me to escort you, I will. Is something going on? (Reply to this) (Thread)

	Neville idesofmarch_ 2016-10-14 04:51 pm UTC (link)
	There's always something going on, Neville. Why have they upped your hours? Do they think you need more training? (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	Gran holdmybeer 2016-10-14 08:23 pm UTC (link)
	Is there anything specific that I should know about? Or is it the usual gossip? Because I asked, Gran. It's all right. I want to work more. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

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	artfullydone 2016-10-15 10:35 am UTC (link)
	I would argue that people can improve, provided they are willing to learn from their mistakes. But then again, it takes a certain amount of wisdom, intelligence and humility to admit that improvements need to be made. (Reply to this) (Thread)

	idesofmarch_ 2016-10-15 06:01 pm UTC (link)
	And even if they are wise enough to admit that improvements need to be made, they seldom ever see it through. However, in spite of my previous statement, what a dull world it would be if everyone were perfect. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	artfullydone 2016-10-16 04:40 pm UTC (link)
	Perfection is overrated and everyone has a slightly different idea of what perfection means anyway. It's much more interesting to see gradual progress and improvement as one learns from one's mistakes. (Reply to this) (Parent)

	spinsals 2016-10-15 12:31 pm UTC (link)
	Fair enough. (Reply to this) (Thread)

	idesofmarch_ 2016-10-15 06:20 pm UTC (link)
	Thank you for that glowing assessment, Ms. Spinnet. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	spinsals 2016-10-16 12:25 pm UTC (link)
	Yes. Just bursting with glow. (Reply to this) (Parent)