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Post by Lucretia Black on Jan 21, 2010 22:17:10 GMT
"Come in!"
*glad to be interrupted from looking through the papers of her particularly lazy class, she wouldn't even mind the headmaster or Filch disturbing her*
*the handsome wizard who appears in the door is a pleasant surprise*
"Oh, hello, Theodore Nott, isn't it?"
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Post by Theodore Nott on Jan 21, 2010 22:21:17 GMT
::Enters the office upon being told, and is pleased to see that their mutual acquaintance wasn't lying. She is attractive.::
::Locks his eyes on hers, and nods politely, a corner of his lips tugging up into a charming lopsided grin.::
I am, yes.
It is indeed a pleasure to meet you Miss. Black, thank you for giving me a bit of your time.
::Offers his cool slender hand in greeting.::
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Post by Lucretia Black on Jan 21, 2010 22:28:53 GMT
*smiles, politely but still wary, as she doesn't know yet the purpose of his visit and shakes hands with the wizard*
"I remember you from school, but we didn't frequent the same circles."
*thinks, confused* He doesn't make the impression as if he needs help with anything?
"Now, what brings you back to these old ruins today?"
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Post by Theodore Nott on Jan 21, 2010 22:40:29 GMT
::His smile becomes warmer as they shake hands, and he takes a moment to think back to his schooling days. Perhaps he had noticed her, though he can't be certain.::
I'm having a bit of trouble locating a certain potion, and it was mentioned to me that you may be able to help, so here I am.
::Eyes slide over the witch as he sizes her up. The fact that she is teaching Potions here is a good start, and if she can't help him, he's going to have to try Snape.::
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Post by Lucretia Black on Jan 21, 2010 22:47:21 GMT
Aha, were getting closer...
*grins understandingly*
"And I suppose you have tried at Full Moon Potions already? I can't believe Miss Silvery is ever out of stock of anything."
*still curious who sent him, she dives right into the matter*
"May I ask you where else you tried to find it, and who gave you eventually my name?"
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Post by Theodore Nott on Jan 21, 2010 23:02:59 GMT
::Shrugs, not really wanting to go into specifics of his journey to land here.::
I've tried quite a few shops, but no such luck.
::Scans over her office, naturally curious.::
Ahh... Yes, him.
::Glances over to her quickly, still uncertain of how he should judge her. Yes, she is attractive, but the company she keeps doesn't appear to enjoy the wonderful amenities a home carries.::
The barman at the Haunt and Goblin.
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Post by Lucretia Black on Jan 21, 2010 23:13:13 GMT
*rolls her eyes*
"Rafe!"
*bursts out in laughter, and explains*
"I am very surprised about that, we quarrelled some time ago, and would have thought he'd rather try to make money for himself than sending you here."
*looks his attractive appearance demonstratively up and down and gets back to what he hinted*
"Soooo... you need a bit of luck?"
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Post by Theodore Nott on Jan 21, 2010 23:24:07 GMT
::Smirks, not interested in talking of the barman. A wizard like this Rafe was certain to get paid one way or another, and Theodore willingly obliged, though he purposely fails to mention it.::
::Knowing he doesn't look like the sort to need some luck, dips his head.::
Oddly enough, I do. And, from what I've heard, gold can buy one quite a few hard to come by items.
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Post by Lucretia Black on Jan 21, 2010 23:34:18 GMT
*smiles wickedly, wanders around in the office, and takes casually a small vial from a shelf, playing around with it*
"I don't have to tell you that Luck in certain states of aggregation is Ministry controlled."
*continues to smile*
"This here ..." *throws the vial into the air and catches it again* "...I can't give you. Headmaster Snape is keeping accounts of the school's stocks."
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Post by Theodore Nott on Jan 22, 2010 22:32:40 GMT
::Smirks at her smile, watching as she moves about the office, his attention immediately drawn to the vial in her hands. There it is just feet away, and yearning light in his eyes. He understands that the Ministry naturally has their hand into everything, but sometimes things can work out in the end.::
::He watches hungrily as the vial is tossed into the air, eyes snapping to the witch when she tells him he cannot have it.::
::Clenches his jaw, taking a breathe before instantly calming himself.::
Perhaps there is another way?
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Post by Lucretia Black on Jan 24, 2010 21:57:15 GMT
*shrugs non-committally*
"Oh sure. There's always another way, and mostly it doesn't come cheap."
*locks the vial safely away in the cupboard and sits down on the desk, feet dangling. She raises one hand and counts off on her fingers*
"Costs for ingredients, work expenses, a mite for silence.... "
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Post by Theodore Nott on Jan 25, 2010 17:19:04 GMT
::Steps smoothly toward her, and the desk, folding his hands behind his back in a most gentlemanly fashion.*
Money isn't an issue, Miss Black.
::Slides even closer still, locking his dark eyes on her, this Potion is something he wants very much, and would be willing to do most anything for it. Everyone needs a lucky day.::
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Post by Lucretia Black on Jan 26, 2010 11:58:06 GMT
*her gaze get lost in his, sensing the darkness in his mind*
"Money's no problem? Good."
*jumps off the desk and out of his reach*
"You'll understand that I can't continue our negotiations here. If you don't see any inconvenient, I'd like to come to your place in a few days when I have everything ready."
*isn't sure it's a good idea to meet him on his premises, but she doesn't want him at her home either*
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Post by Theodore Nott on Jan 26, 2010 22:37:13 GMT
::Watches her hop off of her desk, taking notice of the distance she puts between them.::
How about we meet somewhere more uh...neutral I should hate for you to feel uncomfortable in unfamiliar surroundings.
::Plays the roll of a gentleman, but the reasons he stated for meeting elsewhere are for his benefit as well. He isn't sure the type of witch she is, it's best to keep her at arms length for the time being, though she is most certainly eye catching.::
Owl me when you're ready, and we will meet at a place you deem most fitting.
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Post by Lucretia Black on Jan 27, 2010 22:17:24 GMT
*nods, appreciating his thoughtfulness*
"Right. It's probably better if nobody can establish a direct link between us."
*tries to think of a place but can't come up with a good spot right now*
"Well, it will take 3 or 4 days anyway until I have the potion ready for you, I'll tell you where to meet in my owl then."
*graces him with a brilliant smile and adds slightly ironic*
"And thank you for the order."
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