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Aug 15, 2016 7:08:14 GMT -7
Post by Deleted on Aug 15, 2016 7:08:14 GMT -7
Anna mentioned love and hope, things that Andy was still learning how to use. She nodded, attempting to understand. Then Annas voice dropped to a whisper and she said something that Andy could relate to a lot more. She nodded, reaching over to place a hand on Anna's knee, "I understand. I'll try to stop being such a downer," she promised. It was close to the same things she had promised Phil and yet... she was afraid she woudln't be able to keep her promise to either of them.
@annelise
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Aug 16, 2016 19:48:59 GMT -7
Post by Deleted on Aug 16, 2016 19:48:59 GMT -7
Anna smiled at Andy. She didn't want her friend to feel bad, she just told her what was on her mind. She smiled when Andy put a hand on her knee to comfort her. "Don't worry about it. If you need someone to talk to, I'm always here for you. No matter what it is," she promised. "Even if it's sad. But," she smiled a little, "I'll just go ahead and warn you that if I get chosen as tournament champion, I'll probably need someone to talk to. If you don't mind." Not that Anna would tell Andy everything. She could tell her friend was weighed down at the moment and didn't want to make it worse. But then again, confiding in friends did two things: it comforted you and let them know that they are important and helpful. So she'd talk with Andy at least a little bit if she was chosen.
@lestrange
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Aug 21, 2016 14:39:48 GMT -7
Post by Deleted on Aug 21, 2016 14:39:48 GMT -7
Lily runed to face Anna, her eys bright and nodded excessively, "of course, Anna! I will help you as much as I can. Even if it's just being an ear for whatever crazy things they make you do," she said with a smile. She was glad to have a little distraction, "for the record I think you'd do great. You're so much braver than I am," she winced, mentally cursing herself for being a downer again, "I just mean that out of everyone in our house... you're the one I'm rooting for," obviously. Anna was her best friend! And one of the few people she was really honest with.... even if she didn't say every single thing that she was feeling.
@annelise
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Aug 24, 2016 20:06:03 GMT -7
Post by Deleted on Aug 24, 2016 20:06:03 GMT -7
"You'd better because I'll probably come in a panic, begging you to help me," Anna laughed at the idea. She could totally see herself doing that. "And I'm really not. You're in Gryffindor too, remember? We're both pretty brave, maybe just in different ways." She grinned at her friend. "Thanks for your support. I really want to be chosen, except for sometimes when I don't. I mean," she paused, trying to collect her thoughts because they were not coming out right. "I mean, I love the idea of being Champion, I'm just nervous that it'll be too much or that I'm not really good enough, you know? At the same time, the idea of the events is nerve-racking. I don't know how I'd perform by myself, much less in front of an audience! Am I making any sense?" She looked at Andy curiously. Sometimes she had a tendency to ramble and apparently this was one of those times.
@lestrange
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Aug 25, 2016 17:02:11 GMT -7
Post by Deleted on Aug 25, 2016 17:02:11 GMT -7
Andy laughed at the idea too, not thinking that she would be much help. Then Anna went on to deny Andy's claims about her being the best choice and Andy shook her head, holding up a hand as if to wave away what Anna was saying. Then Anna thanked her for her support and went on to explain the confusing world of wanting to be chosen but not wanting to be chosen. "Of course you're making sense, An, Those are completely realistic fears. But listen," she leaned forward, grabbing both of Anna's hands in both of hers, "you are the bravest person I know. You and Phil. You are incredibly talented and you can do anything. I know you can. You can do this," she spoke incredibly serious, almost flickering in her mind as if she was speaking to herself, and all the things she had to face coming up.
@annelise
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Aug 27, 2016 19:53:53 GMT -7
Post by Deleted on Aug 27, 2016 19:53:53 GMT -7
Anna listened carefully when Andy grabbed her hands and spoke seriously. Anna smiled, hardly believing her friend was saying all those things about her. When Andy stopped, Anna leaned forward and wrapped her arms around her friend's neck, giving her a big hug. "Thank you Andy. I needed to hear that from someone. You're the best kind of friend." She said, pulling away with a big smile on her face. "I'm so glad we got to be good friends last year. I don't know what I'd do without you right now." Anna knew Andy probably thought she was exaggerating, but she wasn't. She was completely serious.
@lestrange
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Sept 7, 2016 12:52:37 GMT -7
Post by Deleted on Sept 7, 2016 12:52:37 GMT -7
Andy accepted the hug with open arms, pun intended, and shrugged at Anna's thanks and compliments. "I'm glad too, Anna," she said, blushing slightly. Andy couldn't imagine a life without the friends she'd made this past year. Phil especially. But Anna, Irina, Bay and Susan were a huge part of her life now, one that she couldn't ignore.
"It's going to be a good year, isn't it?" Andy asked, her smile small and her eyes prickling with small tears.
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Sept 8, 2016 20:45:28 GMT -7
Post by Deleted on Sept 8, 2016 20:45:28 GMT -7
Anna smiled softly at Andy. She could see her friend was getting emotional, but she didn't really know if Andy wanted her to do anything about it. "Of course it is, Andy. No matter who becomes our champion or what the events are, this year is going to turn out great!" Anna meant it. She planned on enjoying her last year at Hogwarts, and she wasn't going to let anything stand in her way. @lestrange ---the end---
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