Slim Pickins[1]

[Bronagh Edgeworth]

*Unable to travel anywhere else but Hogsmeade, Bronagh lopes through the streets looking for possible job prospects. Her eyes pass over the Hog's Head in, and she grimaces, no way is going to sweep up muck, or pass out drinks in dirty glasses in a run down pub like that. Further ahead lays Honeydukes, and that place is also out of the question, why on earth would she want to sell candy to a bunch of snot nosed little brats?*

*She smooths out the skirt of her Favourite emerald green dress, the one with the sweetheart neckline, and keeps plodding forward, hoping that a job worthy of her Slytherin self will pop into mind, or her path.*

[Theodore Nott]

"You again?"

::came a dark voice from a side street. Theodore moved from the shadow of a nearby building, the afternoon sun nearly blinding him as he moved his hand just above his eyes to shield himself from the irritating rays to get a better look::

"You tend to like to wander around alone, don't you?"

::he said with a small smirk::

[Bronagh Edgeworth]

*Turns sharply in the direction of the voice, her hand flying up to her chest. When she notices the voice belongs to the man from the other night she narrows her eyes, and snaps back.*

And I see you still like to lurk in shadowy places.

*Begins to finger the serpent charm on her necklace as she watches him carefully.*

[Theodore Nott]

"Ooh..."

::he said pretending to be wounded - though unable to hide his amusement::

"You really have me pegged, don't you? Can't say you're wrong, I do so like the dark."

::he eyes her carefully as she plays with a serpent charm at her neck and a smile curls on his lips::

"Aha. A fellow Slytherin? I should have suspected, given that callous attitude and sharp tongue you have."

::he said with a snicker::

[Bronagh Edgeworth]

*Her eyes pass over him, not hiding the fact she's sizing him up, and they soften at the mention of Slytherin, only to harden again in the blink of an eye.*

You were in Slytherin as well?

*She asks skeptically, raising a brow, and scrunching up her nose. Her hand drops the charm against her neck, but remains at her throat as she tosses her hair over her shoulder.*

[Theodore Nott]

::Theodore seems to straighten as he notices her sizing him up and can't help but smile as her eyes seem to soften for just a moment at the mention of Slytherin house::

"That's right, I'm a snake as well. So now you can stop acting as if I'm some filthy half-breed about to ravage you. I promise I'm harmless..."

::he said with a small smirk as he considered the fallaciousness of his last sentance. He found himself gazing a bit too long as he watched her throw her hair over her shoulder - catching the light just right. He finally shifted his gaze::

"I graduated almost three years ago, what year are you?"

[Bronagh Edgeworth]

*She takes a few small steps toward him, her eyes twinkling with curiosity.*

This is my seventh, and final year, can't wait for it to end.

*Drops her hand from her neck, and begins to sway slightly, feeling a bit more comfortable in knowing that he isn't some filthy half-breed, or worse.*

*She holds her hand out, palm down.*

I'm Bronagh, and you, sir, are?

[Theodore Nott]

"Ah, almost finished. Once it's over, you'll wish you'd been less eager for it to end. Life on the outside is so much less carefree, though I am sure I don't have to tell a bright girl like you such things."

::he smiles as he noticed her peaked curiousity::

"At least when all is said and done - you'll have more places than just Hogsmeade to roam. More opportunities for us cunning Slytherin elsewhere..."

::he said thinking of Knockturn fondly - then looks to her hand as she holds it out to him and introduces herself. Her discreetness and her manners intinguing him greatly. He takes her hand gently in his and brings his lips to the soft skin of her hand - kissing it with a formality he didn't often use and found the whole thing quite amusing::

"I am Theodore. Theodore Nott, I am sure you've heard of me or of my family at any rate. Us Nott's are well known around these parts."

::The Notts were indeed well known for being a dark wizarding family, though he was sure Bronagh would not be bothered by this. He flashed her a charming smile::

"It's a pleasure to make your aquaintance Miss Bronagh."

[Bronagh Edgeworth]

*Looks around Hogsmeade with an expression of disgust on her face, she'll be happy to get away from this little town for good, or at least a year, or two. Her mother, and father won't be too pleased to hear she's moving out, but that's the way the cookie crumbles.*

I'm most excited to see things on my own for a change. Get out and experience new things.

*Frowns a tad, thinking of the argument she'll have with her parents when she tells them she's moving.*

Mum and dad won't be too pleased to hear I won't be visiting home, here, for quite some time though, but that's a risk I'm more than willing to make.

*Blushing from his kiss upon her hand, she gives a little curtsy, giggling. Yes, of course she's heard of the Nott family. Who in their right mind hasn't? They're practically royalty as far as her father's concerned, and won't he be pleased to hear she's met young Mister Theodore. Smiles at the thought of telling her father.*

A pleasure, Mister Theodore.

*Curiosity still evident on her face she takes another small step closer, and lowers her voice a bit.*

What brings a gentleman such as yourself out on a beautiful day like today?

[Theodore Nott]

::he raises his brow - his curiosity now peaked::

"No plans to visit home? I'm sure you'll be missed..."

::he smiled - he couldn't help but feel a slight affinity with this young women. He had felt the same way when he left Hogwarts. He immediatly left home, living in the family cottage in the countryside until he was forced from England all together after the unfortunate events that had transpired between himself and the ministry law enforcement. It was only in the last month that he had returned home, after three years absence, to the Nott Manor in Hampshire::

"Though I'm sure they'll understand, it's the period of your life in which experience is priority and if they don't understand well...fortunately you've just said it's a risk you're willing to take. Plus what's the worst they can do? You're far too old for a spanking..."

::he said with a small snort of laughter at the thought - he watches her closely with a new found interest. A small grin tugging at the corner of his mouth as she steps closer, the space between then growing smaller and smaller as they converse. He absentmindedly wonders how close she's willing to get to him before the night is through::

"What brings me out? Would you believe me if I said I was hoping to run into you, of course?"

::he smirked to himself::

"Well...boredom actually. Sheer boredom. It's been years since I've been here, lets just say nostalgia reared its head this morning. Chance brought me here on a whim - lucky me, I had the opportunity to meet you."

[Bronagh Edgeworth]

*Bursts out with laughter at his snort, she hasn't heard anyone snort when they laughed since she was a little girl, her aunt used to do it all the time.*

Did you just snort?

*Reaches up to her neck, grabbing a bit of hair, and pulls it over her shoulder. Winding her hair around her finger she giggles.*

Much too old for spankings, and with all the mischief I've gotten into this past year I'd say that's a good thing.

*She looks at him skeptically, which turns into understanding. Of course she wouldn't believe he was looking for her, but boredom is something she can relate to. Boredom is the main reason she goes to such extensive lengths to get out of that school. It's one hell of a motivator.*

Join the club, boredom seems to thrive here.

*Blushes a bit.*

Merlin, he is a charmer.

[Theodore Nott]

::he laughed::

"Well...technically not quite a snort. More of a choke of laughter mixed with a bit of a nasal gurgle."

::he said with a grin as he found his eyes wondering again. Her long hair set him into a strange trance and he couldn't take his gaze away from her fingers curling around the dark tendrils. Finally he pulls his gaze away from her hair to respond::

"Ah...yes, quite good for you. Though I am curious as to the mischief you've caused, you don't seem the type to involve herself in such behavior. Perhaps you're not as innocent as you appear?"

::he said with a raise of an eyebrow - with a twinkle of interest in his eye::

"Perhaps if I'm on my best behavior you'll share some stories with me?"

::he said with curiousity getting the best of him::

"Mmmm...boredom does make one do unspeakable things. I must admit I've been driven to rediculous lengths to escape it's iron grip."

[Bronagh Edgeworth]

*The corner of her lips turned up into a sly smile, her eyes sparkling full of mischief, and she leaned forward a bit, still twirling her hair innocently.*

If I share that bit of information I may have to kill you.

*She teased, snickering lightly. Yes, she's been involved in a few mischievous pranks, but nothing that she has been caught doing. As far as her parents, professors, and the head master are concerned she's a perfect student.*

*Her curiosity level grows even higher, and her eyes wander over Theodore assessing him again. She knows that he's part of one of the darkest wizarding families around, but he still looks pretty harmless. Unconsciously she takes another small step closer, her hand falling from her hair, and a perfect brow raised with curiosity.*

Oh? And what lengths have you taken?

[Theodore Nott]

::he takes her cue and takes a step forward as well, his hands behind his back as if playing the part of the perfect gentleman::

"Kill me?"

::he says in mock surprise::

"Though I must admit that's not the first time I've had my life threatened, I must say that I'm happy to hear it out of the mouth of beautiful women. I'd rather die at your hands than the hands of those filthy mini-"

::he stopped himself mid-sentance, having nearly told on himself as being hunted by ministry officials and figured it unwise to divulge such information so early in their meeting::

"Ahem."

::he said clearing his throat politely before going on::

"What lenghts have I taken? Oh wouldn't you like to know..."

::he said with a dark look falling over his face and cold smile curling onto his lips::

"I've done despicable, terrible things....nothing a lady like yourself would want to hear. I wouldn't wish to trouble you, love, I've only just met you."

::he said with a slight playful laugh to take the edge off his dark words::

[Bronagh Edgeworth]

*Let's out a tinkling peal of laughter at his false surprise.*

*Her cheeks tinge pink at his compliment, unable to tear her eyes away from this mysterious wizard. A perfect brow raising as he cuts off mid sentence, a smirk on her face. What is it he doesn't want her to know?*

I'm sorry I didn't catch that last part.

*Bats her eyes innocently, hoping he'll finish the thought.*

I'm sure you haven't done anything that terrible.

*Her hand finds her serpent charm again, her fingers running along the smooth silver. She isn't afraid of the look on his face, as a matter of fact his expression draws her in more, now she's even more intrigued with the wizard.*

What do you say we have a drink, and continue our conversation else where?