HP Shortfics

[icarus]

Shortfics written last night for hpshortfics. Unfortunately, goseaward's Remus/Charlie challenge broke me, so I've promised a John/Rodney fic instead.

Fics entirely composed of letters - Challenge: War letters, Percy/anyone


Mr. Weasley:

Please give Minister Fudge my regrets, as Thursday at eleven am conflicts with a prior engagement. However, if he is free Monday at lunchtime, that would be acceptable.

Lucius Malfoy, esq.

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Dear Mr. Weasley,

I appreciate your prompt attention to our concerns. I note the wine Cornelius sent was a DuBois and a good deal sweeter than his norm. Shall I hazard a guess that this offering was in fact from you? On the matter of wines, allow me to offer a word of advice….

Lucius Malfoy

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Percy Weasley,

Yes, dinner at seven would be acceptable. However, one wonders if you are wholly aware of the hazards of your position.

Lucius

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Percy,

I don't care what strings you have to pull—get me out of here. Immediately.

L

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Percy,

Of course I understand there has been a shift in power. Please note the dementors appear to be long gone, and your guards helpfully provide me with daily updates on the successes of the Ministry.

No more excuses, Weasley.

L

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Percy,

Your concern is touching. However, I suspect that I am more than capable of looking after my own interests. Surely your friends realise that I am of more value outside than in here?

L

P.S. Please see to it the attached is given Draco. I do not believe the Ministry is forwarding my correspondence.

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Mr. Weasley,

If you are unwilling to assist me, than I fear our acquaintance is at an end. Take care that you choose your associates wisely should there be another shift in power.

Lucius Malfoy

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Percy,

Am I to assume the "gifts" were from you? Your taste in wine has not improved, although I admit it does surpass on the "local vintage" by a considerable amount.

L

P.S. Please visit Narcissa for me and let her know that I would prefer she not attend visiting hours on Friday.

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Percy,

Thank you for your assistance. If you are reading this, then no doubt it was found in my empty cell and you are staring at the uncomfortable end of an Auror's wand. Recall my advice about your questionable associations. I recommend that this time you consider a sweeter wine.

Lucius Malfoy

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DuBois Vintages
(Peeled off the back of a wine label.)

A wise choice. Please note that this portkey, like most of the vintage, is uttter rubbish.

L.

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Fics comprised entirely of letters - Challenge: Minerva/anyone, rejecting a person's advances.


Dear Sir:

It is not that I don't appreciate the thought, and I admit I have never been given dandelions before, nor any flowers of quite this... magnitude. I must point out that a bouquet that blocks the doorway is unlikely to be well received. By anyone. Including myself.

Please do not repeat this performance.

Yours truly,
Prof. M. McGonagall

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Argus,

Do please keep an extra eye on Greenhouse One for the next week or so.

Minerva

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Dear Sir:

The candies were lovely and again, a very nice gesture. However, I do not indulge in sweets. I must inform you that they have been given to someone who will appreciate them more.

Yours truly,
Prof. McGonagall

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Minerva,

Thank you for your thoughtful gift; you shouldn't have. The flavours were most... unusual.

Albus

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Dear Sir:

Your invitation to meet with you under the arbor at the Yule Ball did in fact pique my curiosity, but I fear I must decline. It is inappropriate, and I must set an example for the students.

Yours truly,
Prof. McGonagall

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Dear Severus,

I noticed you were waiting at the Yule Ball arbor for quite some time. Let me guess. You received a note from a secret admirer?

Minerva

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Dear Fred and George,

Congratulations on the new shop. I've no doubt you shall be very successful, although I do wish you had completed your education. I trust that you shall inform your customers that they are not to bring these items to my class? Good luck to you both in all your endeavours.

Save one.

Yours,
Minerva

[Enclosed: a bouquet of fifteen foot dandelions charmed to multiply and fill the store.]

Comments

[mad_maudlin]

If that's how you define odd, then odd it good. I want to see this now. :-)

[icarusancalion.livejournal.com]

As soon as I finish my last paper for Anthropology (al..most...there....) I'll be able to go home and finish it. This is the good side of my ISP going down: no distractions from writing.

Icarus