Spiders In The Night (Desi)

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bonjour ma cousine,

I hope you are doing well and this owl finds you as instructed; I would not want to risk anything regarding your location to prying eyes. The code we have developed works wonders though; perhaps whoever tries to read it will think of these as rantings of a madwoman!

I am at Hogwarts as I told you this summer for the Triwizard Tournament. I have seen Cecelia a few times in the corridors, but she tends to ignore me or go the opposite way. I believe you when you say she is devoted to the blood purist way of life; perhaps she does not want to give herself away by associating with me, even though I am a foreigner in this country. I do believe there are some potential ingenues for you here though, a few Durmstrang students have similar mindsets as we do, which could be beneficial.

Onto myself for just a few lines, I hope you can bear with me. Oscar decided to join the delegation of Beauxbatons. You remember, the sweet boy that I...well he calls it dating, but as you know I call it playing. The poor boy cannot get the hint! Perhaps he will in time though, I have met a very interesting girl from Durmstrang. You’d like her; she can create fire without a spell or incantation. It’s mesmerizing to watch.

I will keep you updated with anything that reaches my ear while I am here at Hogwarts. Let me know in the meantime if there if anything specific you want to watch for.

Au Revoir,
Margaux

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Ma belle cousine,

I am missing being out and about, darling, and only hope that you are making up for my absence. I am very excited about you being at Hogwarts! You would make a fabulous champion and I hope daily that your name is drawn to make the family proud. And to challenge yourself, of course! As much as I love Hogwarts, I'm rooting for Beauxbatons to win. I think it would be better to crush Hogwarts ego.

Cecelia has been struggling much since Braelynn left. I think that she just needs some time. Be patient with her, love, and try not to worry. I have things under control with Cecelia. I am glad to hear that you see potential! Please keep me posted, it is my job after all to be on the look out and secretly contact those who may join our cause. You make me so proud, cousine!

Oscar? My dear, he is a bit foolish, I think. Do not worry, just continue playing! For me, at least, hah!

Fire from her hands? That is a Veela trait. Is she part Veela? That does sound incredible... I trust your judgment on what to look out for, darling!

Love love,

Desirae

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Ma Cousine Favorite,

Bon, if you say that Cecelia is devoted to the cause, I believe you. I also believe that you would know otherwise, so I will not worry about that either Perhaps I will invite her to dine with me one night; it would be nice to chat with someone I am related to face-to-face that supports the cause (since it cannot be you).

I do not know if there are any worthy Beauxbatons students other than myself entered; Sarah Lavigne perhaps, she is a part veela as well and turns a deaf ear to any...complaints about me. Ozzie, the poor dear, is too much in love with me to be able to compete properly; he’d get himself killed in the First Task since he’d be looking to see if I was watching him!

I do believe she is a quarter veela; we have arranged a meeting for later this evening, so I will ask her. Perhaps it is part that that makes her so intriguing; part veelas do need to stick together after all!

Cousine, please know if there is anything you’d like me to...look into or keep watch for aside from other blood purists while I am here, all you need to do is ask. I can certainly manage anything related for the greater good along with bringing glory to Beauxbatons (all while knocking Hogwarts’ champion right on their backside!) I will write again soon.

Beaucoup D’Amour,
Margaux

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Margaux,

Oh, do invite her to dine with you! I think that would be very good for her and possibly quite nice for you as well. She will show you that she is still one of us, I'm certain of it. I pray my faith isn't sorely placed.

Sarah Lavigne is a fine girl, but I would not pay too much mind to her. Ozzie is a fool but a adorable fool, of course. Watching him make a fool of himself would be rather amusing.

Tell me more about this Maria.

In all honesty I feel very little affinity toward Hogwarts. Whatever happens in it's walls is more your territory now. Perhaps assure me that our Matthieu is loyal? He is a Slytherin and a member of Elaine's 'trusted' circle. But I fear he is a sap.

Beaucoup D'Amor,
Desirae

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Desi,

Of course I will keep an eye on Matthieu for you - I was able to get a Hogwarts student to point him out for me, as I only have ever briefly met him and to be honest, I could not remember what he looked like. It has been difficult to get him alone for he is always in the company of a girl of Far East origins, Sophia or something like that. I do not believe they are in the same house; she eats at a different table than he, though if you ask me she’d like to change that. I will find a way to get him on his own though - don’t you worry!

Maria is like a wildfire, who is part-veela by the way, you were correct. Perhaps it was what attracted me to her in the first place. Either way, she reminds me a bit like you actually, fiercely loyal and protective of those she loves. And not above a little blackmail or...other forceful means to protect them. Her best friends father is Fenrir Greyback, and before you balk, he is NOT on good terms with either that werewolf mutt Jamie or her brother, whats’ his name, the one mating with the Potter girl. Though from the grapevine, rumor has it that Maria got into a massive fight with her friend, so it may be that she needs reassurance that not everyone she associated with are traitors, blood or otherwise.

I do not blame you for having little affinity towards this school; it sounds like the kidnappings and murder of the Mudblood boys last year were the most exciting things to happen in awhile. Aside from my coming here of course . How is everything out in the ‘real world’, I wish I could see you. It’s been far too long.

Write soon,
Margaux

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Margaux,

What would I do without you? Alas, I am so incredibly bored and your letters are one of the only things I look forward to anymore. I wish that I could see you... maybe on your next break you could come by the club and see me? I could easily take you to my room and we won't be disturbed there. Granted, it might cause suspicion with you being a student, so we may have to wait until you graduate. I hope I'm not in hiding that long, oh my goodness. That would be awful.

Awe, that would be Sophia Williams. She is... not someone he should be hanging about. Let him have his fun, darling. Get him alone when you can but don't worry too much about them. We'll worry about that when the time comes.

I need to meet with her. I may have to see you (and her) sooner... perhaps I could schedule something with Elaine. I'll get back to you. Oh, the Greybacks are a fun little crew, I'm glad you can see how foolish they are! Alas, a good name gone to waste. Tell me, what does Maria do to fight them? What's she like behind the scenes as well? We can easily give her that assurance she needs!

Everything out here, at least where I am, is dull. Behind the scenes when I am able to run tasks and whatnot isn't bad, but I can't stand being cooped up here. Any suggestions, my love?

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Desirae

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Desi Dearest,

You me and rules; they were meant to be broken. Did I forget to mention that upon mine and Maria’s first meeting we broke into that old forbidden corridor on the third floor of the castle? There was nothing really of interest there, but it had been locked so obviously something had to have been there at some point. Any ideas? I would research it myself but, I just don’t really want to.

I did have an idea if you were up to it; Maria the poor dear has been feeling rather alone since her fight with the mutt. She’s been threatening to blast people with fire if they get too close to her. Perhaps she could use some reassurances from people like us? The weekend after next is when all the students go into that little village...Hogsmeade I think? Maybe instead we can take a PortKey to you. Oscar would cover for me no problem; as we know he’s wrapped around my little finger. I just will not tell him who I’m seeing or who I am bringing with me. Might as well give him a little ego stroke before knocking him down.

Let me know if that works cher, I would love to see you!

Fondly,
Margaux

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Margaux,

YOU WILL NOT BELIEVE WHAT I'VE BEEN THROUGH. Love, I'm sorry I haven't written in the past two weeks. Things have been... troubling, to say the least. I'll explain once I reply to your thoughts in your letter~

The third floor had something to do with Harry Potter... I vaguely remember that from history of magic class. I don't know all the details, but there was something hidden there. I don't really know, nor care, that much about Potters childhood.

I'm also sorry that I missed your Hogsmede weekend! We'll have to get together during this month, Octobers, trip? I am free then and you could just portkey to a little sight not too far off.

As for what's been going on with me, love, I can't even begin to describe my embarrassment and rage. I was attacked, Mar, by some little thing who had the gall to hide her face. I have no idea who it was but I will find out. I have my ways. Anyway, we had a rather nasty duel in a church. Of all places! I'm ashamed to say the b*tch knocked me out, but I did some damage to her before it was over. She carved something on my arm. One word.

Braelynn.

I will kill this girl, Margaux, mark my words. Will you help me? Once I find her?

Love,
Desirae

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Dearest Desi,

I am appalled that someone would dare have the nerve to do this for you. You already know my answer dear cousin; I am always here for you in whatever you need. What sort of damage did you do? If she is a Hogwarts student, perhaps I can look for someone matching your description of damages to see if I can give you a face to the name. I will not finish her off though - that I will leave for you!

Let’s try to meet up for this Hogsmeade visit; the village itself is quite boring, why are there no clubs? Do they not realize the age and desires of the older students? With some of what I’ve seen already there certainly needs to be a place to let out all that...pent up energy. I will speak with Maria if you wish as well and ask if she will accompany me to see you.

I hope you are recovering well; I will keep you informed on any progress I make with finding this girl who dared to mess with a Rousseau.

Love,
Margaux

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Margaux, my love,

I don't know what I did to deserve such a loyal cousin, but I am so blessed to have you. She looked fairly young from her size, but I can honestly say I am not sure. I couldn't even tell what color hair she had, but she was a bit taller than me, rather skinny... and I did shatter a stained glass window on her, so she may still have some cuts unless she got them all cleaned up. Damn her. See what you can find out, love, but I have a sick feeling that this one is too clever for her own good.

Perhaps you should address that club issue with the owner of the Hogs head or something! It would certainly bring in business and jazz things up a bit. Let's meet there, I have a perfect disguise. At the tea shop around noon? What do you say? I'd love for Maria to join us!

I am recovering well, thank you for asking! See you in Hogsmede.

Love,

Desirae

(Andy's wounds were properly healed by Hannah, so she won't have scars right now. Also, do you want to talk to Sora and start the thread?)
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Desi,

Unfortunately, it appears you are right. I have searched for days as much as one can without seeming too suspicious, but alas the girl must have a friend who is a Healer or something. There are too many girls that are tall and skinny here - I can certainly understand, this Hogwarts food is so heavy that I can barely make it through three bites without feeling ill!
This idea of yours, I must tell you, made me smile as I read it. I’ve heard that the new owner of Hogs Head is a Lestrange, and of course that name is one that even I have heard of before. I believe you are correct that he will at least entertain the idea; I imagine anyone who used to own a bar called the Hogs Head before was an old bore who would be disgusted with the idea of people expressing themselves using their bodys in dance.

I will absolutely meet you in the tea shop; when I see Maria, I will tell her that we will be meeting a very special friend of mine for tea this coming Saturday. I am glad to hear of your positive recovery, and I am so very excited to see you in just a matter of days!

Love,
Margaux

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end letter, we'll start a new one after Hogsmeade!