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Nov 13, 2016 19:13:30 GMT -7
Post by Deleted on Nov 13, 2016 19:13:30 GMT -7
dear anna,
Anna banana, you’re going to have to choose one no matter what. In fact, you kind of have already – you chose to study for the Tournament instead of doing your work, so I’d argue that the Tournament is more important to you. I’d say I’m sorry for pointing it out, but I’m not. By the way, how is Fred? I don’t think we talked much in school but I’ve been trying to figure out what my graduating class has been doing lately, so I figured I’d ask.
I don’t make anyone laugh, darn it! I’m dark and brooding. I hang out in dark alleys and sulk in corners. I have an image to uphold! But making friends is good, I guess. I wouldn’t know. I should probably try that, but people don’t seem that interested in me, other than my team, and they have to tolerate me.
Ugh, now I’ll feel like a braggart if I agree with you and a bad friend if I disagree. Thanks a ton. dustin @annelise
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Nov 19, 2016 13:06:11 GMT -7
Post by Deleted on Nov 19, 2016 13:06:11 GMT -7
Dustin,
I guess you’re right. I did choose the Tournament over school. But the good news is that I caught up with all my work, so it doesn’t matter that I chose the Tournament! I’m counting that as a win, so you don’t have anything to be sorry for. Fred is good. He’s working with my Uncle George and I think it’s going well for him. He hasn’t told me anything different, that is.
You are so not dark and brooding. At least, not to me. I know you too well from school I guess. And since when did upholding that kind of an image become a priority to you? And you should try making friends. (as long as you don’t find someone to replace me with) Wait, so you don’t think anyone on your team would be your friend if they didn’t “have to”? Or are you just trying to make me think your life is dreary and lonely?
I do what I can! You’re just going to have to get over it, my friend.
~Anna @dustin
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Nov 19, 2016 21:24:23 GMT -7
Post by Deleted on Nov 19, 2016 21:24:23 GMT -7
dear anna,
Well, as long as everything turns out okay, I guess it doesn't matter which one you chose to prioritize, in the long run. I'm glad to hear that Fred's doing well; would you happen to have been in contact with anyone else in my year recently, or not really? I know I should probably do some snooping of my own, but it's easier to ask mutual friends first, you know?
Upholding an image became important when that image needed to sell. This is going to sound so weird, but when you're a Quidditch player, who you are becomes kind of like a brand. People don't buy Bainbridge jerseys because they like the Falcons - they buy them because they like me, and who I appear to be, on and off the field. And...you know, I'd like to impress people, you know? Girls and such. As for my team, well, it's complicated. I know that one of the Beaters, Evelyn, is definitely my friend because of more than the fact that we're teammates, but the others can be hard to read.
I don't get over anything, Anna. dustin @annelise
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Nov 20, 2016 0:05:12 GMT -7
Post by Deleted on Nov 20, 2016 0:05:12 GMT -7
Dustin, I'm sure it'll all work out. At least I don't have to worry about prioritizing or making a choice right now. I can just enjoy my break and relax ... I mean, keep up on my homework. Yeah, that's what I meant. Umm ... no I'm actually not really in contact with too many from last year. I mean, I talk to you and Fred the most. A few months ago I talked with Nikolai Krum, but we haven't talked in a while so I have no idea how he's doing ... and I'm pretty sure you don't care how he is, right? Is there a specific reason you're so interested in your old classmates now? Well don't worry. Nothing you say to me will be repeated to anyone else, so you don't need to worry about keeping up appearances. We both know I'd see right through it anyways. Besides, we're better friends than that, right? I won't mess with your image, just don't push it on me please. I like the real Dustin way more than the image Dustin. Well I'm glad you have a close friend on your team. How come I haven't heard of her before? Did she go to school at Hogwarts? Well I can be pretty stubborn too Dustin, so you might need to get over this. After all, it's not that big of a deal. ~Anna @dustin
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Nov 20, 2016 17:24:35 GMT -7
Post by Deleted on Nov 20, 2016 17:24:35 GMT -7
dear anna,
Relaxing sounds like a lot more fun than keeping up with homework, if you ask me. Yes, I know you didn’t ask, but you get an answer anyways – deal with it. Well, I care about Nikolai, but I don’t know if he cares about me, so… I’m just interested in seeing how everyone’s doing, you know? I didn’t realize that graduating would mean falling out of contact with so many people I used to see every day, and it’s just kind of weird.
It’s kind of hard. Sometimes I think that image me and real me are just becoming the same person, you know? If you try too hard to be one way for a long time, it just becomes who you are. And yeah, we’re better friends than me needing to be an image with you. As for Ev, she went to school at Hogwarts. She was a Ravenclaw, and from what I gather, didn’t really talk to many people at school. I don’t know how to explain her, but she’s pretty shy. But she’s also super sweet and an amazing person.
That sounds like a challenge, Anna. You know me: I always win when I’m challenged. dustin @annelise
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Nov 21, 2016 19:53:00 GMT -7
Post by Deleted on Nov 21, 2016 19:53:00 GMT -7
Dustin,Well yeah, but if I keep up with my homework I get to relax more and won't have to stress about it, so I feel like that's probably the better choice for me so I'll stick with it for now. Well you know if you're not in contact with people and you want to know how they are you can always owl them? I don't think anyone would get annoyed by that and if they did, all they would have to do would be not answer you. But anyone who's worth anything would answer you. Well if you start acting like image Dustin to me, be prepared for me to come find you and slap some sense into you. I'm sorry, but I like you just the way you are and I don't think I could handle you changing that much. I hope you don't mind that. And I'm glad that you've made a close friend on your team, even if I don't know her. Maybe I'll make you introduce us someday. Meh. You're right, I do know you. You always try to win when you're challenged. No one is perfect though. ~Anna@dustin
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Nov 23, 2016 11:07:40 GMT -7
Post by Deleted on Nov 23, 2016 11:07:40 GMT -7
dear anna,
You do you, Anna. As for owling people, I don’t want to butt in where I’m not wanted. I’m friendly with the Krum family, but I still can’t figure out how any of them actually feel about me, you know? It’s like, I spend all this time with their dad, and I can’t figure out whether they like it or hate it or are indifferent or whatever. And you said that Fred is working, so I don’t want to bother him or anything. Not everyone has a schedule that’s as flexible as mine.
You would never slap me, because you’d never be able to find me. I know when to cut my losses and run, Anna. (That was a joke, by the way. I’ll gladly let you slap me. Well, not gladly, but you get the point.) If you’re ever less busy, I can try to introduce you to Evelyn. I’m sure she’d like that.
Isn’t there a saying about trying? Do or do not, there is no try? Because if that’s a real thing and I’m not just making it up, then I definitely don’t want just to try. dustin @annelise
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Nov 23, 2016 13:37:52 GMT -7
Post by Deleted on Nov 23, 2016 13:37:52 GMT -7
Dustin,
I guess that's one way we're different. If I feel like talking to someone I just talk and if they don't answer, other people will. But if you don't feel comfortable owling others, you don't have to. Just make sure that you're doing things that make you feel happy and don't worry about what others think because honestly, what they think doesn't really matter. I think I'm starting to believe that more and more with all this Triwizard Champion stuff. I have to do things for me, not my image. Ha ha, not that I ever really cared about my image.
You would run from me? After all our years of friendship!? Wow Dus, that cuts deep. Well it would if you were serious, that is. Don't worry, if the need to slap you ever arises, I'll make sure I do it away from all your fans. Is that a good compromise? Oh, I would love to meet her! Hmm ... maybe we could meet one of these days in Hogsmeade if you want? I could also introduce you to my boyfriend. I'm not sure if I mentioned him to you or not but he's from Beauxbatons so you wouldn't know him. It's all up to you!
Well I know you don't want to just try, but sometimes you can't always win, you know. And losing is what makes you stronger and more ready for the future.
~Anna @dustin
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Nov 23, 2016 14:45:13 GMT -7
Post by Deleted on Nov 23, 2016 14:45:13 GMT -7
dear anna,
I just don’t want to waste my time, Anna. I’ve already wasted my time on a lot of things and people, you know? Sometimes it might be better not to try, and only really put your energy into something if someone intrigues you, you know? If you look at them once and you just can’t look away. I am doing things that make me happy – they just also happen to be things that make me look good.
I wouldn’t run, probably, I’d fly. Faster, and you can’t fly as well as I can, so I’d have a better chance of getting away unscathed. I do appreciate that you would do it out of the public eye, though – you can only imagine what sort of thing people would come up with about our relationship prior to the slapping. As for Hogsmeade, I’d have to double check with Evelyn, but I think that would work. But hold the phone! You, Anna Weasley, have a boyfriend!? And I haven’t heard about him!? Talk about things that cut deep, Anna. What’s he like? Will I like him? Will he like me? I need more details, Anna, more details!
You know, that sounds like something that someone who came in second place would say. (Yes, I still love you, even if you did come in second place. That isn’t supposed to sound too mean…Just a little bit.) dustin @annelise
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Nov 26, 2016 11:02:33 GMT -7
Post by Deleted on Nov 26, 2016 11:02:33 GMT -7
Dustin,
Well it’s nice to know I’m worth putting time into. And I’m glad that you’re happy; I really am.
What happened to you letting me slap you? Now you’re running away like a co nevermind. Let me know what Evelyn says and when you guys can meet. Yes I have a boyfriend. You never asked. I like him, so I don’t see why you wouldn’t. And the same goes for him liking you, though I doubt he’ll like you very much if Just be nice. Please.
Sorry this isn’t a good letter. I wasn’t going to say anything but I can’t believe you actually said that to me! I just- ugh. After all that “do your best” crap. You know what, nevermind.
Hope you’re well.
~Anna @dustin
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Nov 30, 2016 15:47:06 GMT -7
Post by Deleted on Nov 30, 2016 15:47:06 GMT -7
dear anna,
Of course you’re worth putting my time into. And thanks for enjoying my happiness – I rather enjoy it, too.
Do you want to finish that sentence? Because I’ll have you know, whatever you think I am, I’m not. I attached a schedule with the days that Ev can meet – just let me know which ones work for you and your mysterious boyfriend. Next time you get one of those, can you tell me even if I don’t ask?
C’mon, Anna, it’s just a joke. Lighten up. You know I care about you, but you also know (we both do), that your best can be a lot better than second place. dustin @annelise
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Nov 30, 2016 21:19:46 GMT -7
Post by Deleted on Nov 30, 2016 21:19:46 GMT -7
Dustin,
Nope, I'm not going to finish that sentence. Just going to torture you with curiosity. How does December 9th sound? It's a Saturday and a Hogsmeade weekend. We could meet you there if you want? Or what do you want? Yes, if I ever get another boyfriend I'll tell you. But I really like this one. Please don't try to do anything to mess it up. Sorry. I'm a little sensitive about that. I was ahead, you know? I would have won, but I made one wrong turn at the very end. I didn't even run into any obstacles with it, just a wrong turn and then he passed me and beat me by a few seconds. Does that make sense about why I'm a little bit bitter about it? I shouldn't have taken it out on you though. Sorry. ~Anna@dustin
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