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Post by Frank L. Longbottom on Oct 14, 2018 2:42:30 GMT
Frank really wasn't up to no good. He was a good soul who found some enjoyment in working on his Transfiguration homework. McGonagall really was a great professor, he thought to himself, and it was one of his favorite subjects – just after Charms and Care of Magical Creatures of course! However, he found himself stuck on one of the questions on his homework and he found himself tapping his quill. Hold on, that beat sounded like…
He began to hum along to the song stuck in his head. What was it? No, it wasn't the Weird Sisters. It wasn't Celestina Warbeck… Hm. Who could it be? He'd gone to see a Warbeck concert once – mostly because his mother liked them and took the whole family along with – the whole family meaning him and his dad. Then that brand-new band, The Rhythmic Runes his uncle Algie had talked about a lot. Frank always enjoyed talking with his uncle and –
This was not getting him any closer to finishing his homework. His mind just liked to wander sometimes. Oh shoot, he just stabbed himself with his quill while he tapped the beat. He winced, pulling out his wand and casting a simple healing spell. It broke the skin slightly and now his quill tip had blood on it. He set his wand aside and wiped the tip against his shirt – which of course smeared the ink on the tip along his shirt. He cursed under his breath for his thoughtlessness. That shirt was his grandad's! Mum would kill him if she found out he inked it up. He set the quill aside, the ink now getting on his sheets, and he cast a spell on his shirt to clean it up.
Not noticing the ink on his sheets, he picked up his quill again and stared intently at the question.
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Post by Deleted on Oct 15, 2018 0:57:14 GMT
Sirius had been having a good day so far and what he just walked into took the cake. There was Frank doing homework, and humming along to some song. He stifled a laugh as Frank stabbed himself with his quill. But then wiping the bloody quill on his shirt and getting both the blood and ink on it. He shook his head as the quill was placed on the bed and ink was getting all over the sheets. He couldn’t hold it in anymore and laughed, not a normal laugh but his bark like laughter, that he was more accustomed to using now. “It looks like you got busy with that quill, there Frank.” He commented coming into their dorm.
“You might want to us scourgify on those sheets. The house elves won’t be to happy. And you never know what people might think about you. Frank Longbottom, the guy who go it on with a quill.” Sirius joked. He glanced over at the homework that was clearly what Frank had been working on, or at least he hoped that was what he was doing. “What are you working on over there?” Sirius asked as he sat down on his bed.
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Post by Frank L. Longbottom on Oct 16, 2018 6:35:35 GMT
Frank blinked a couple times as he computed what Sirius said and then looked at his sheets. "Oh butternuggets!" Frank set his quill down on his nightstand and used his wand to clean up the stains on the sheets and nodded happily when it worked pretty darn well – say what they will about him not being the most observant and totally there in the moment sort of person, but his wandwork was pretty good. He picked up his quill again, setting his wand to the side.
"Well I was working on McGonagall's homework. I can't get number 4, the limitations on transfiguration and why one cannot conjure food. Is it because things that are conjured disappear after a bit so the food if eaten won't supply the energy? Or is it because of something else? I swear she went over it in class…"
Frank's brow furrowed and he studied the page for a moment, "And thinking on that note, why can you banish anything but not conjure anything? It seems like it could be just as dangerous. Banish a support for a building and it collapses on itself. Though, that's not really part of the problem, just my own thoughts." He chuckles lightly and rubs the back of his head… with the hand with his quill in it and there was an ink streak along the back of his neck now. Good job Frank.
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Post by Deleted on Oct 18, 2018 1:35:56 GMT
Sirius couldn’t help but laugh at Frank’s reaction to what he had said. The guy was always like this but then yet again he was quite skilled with his wand work. So at least he had that going for him. But he was also oblivious to many things. Or at least that is what Sirius had come to understand in their first year.
“McGonagall did go over it in class, and it is in our book.” Sirius responded. The answer was quite simple really it all had to do with one thing. “The answer you seek Frank, is that food is one of the five exemptions that make up Gamp’s Law of elemental transfiguration. You might want to look up the exact reason why.” Sirius said in a knowing tone. Some people thought he was a dunderhead when it came to school and knowledge. But in reality, he just didn’t come off as a know it all, because, he didn’t know everything, and he paid attention in class. Also, he had a habit of doing any and all of his work at the last minute.
“Because certain things need to be created the natural way like food. However, anything and everything can be gotten rid of, and or banished. If that makes sense.” He explained, and hoping that it helped Frank out. “A little advice Frank, put the quill in the ink pot, and you will stop getting it all over the place.” Sirius said with a smirk, as Frank got even more ink on himself. It was just to funny, he’d have to tell James later.
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Post by Frank L. Longbottom on Oct 20, 2018 4:29:18 GMT
He gave Sirius an 'oh' look and began writing down what Sirius said, but in his own words. Sirius was a smart guy, Frank had to hand it to him. However, Frank was looking at becoming an Auror, and so he had to study really hard. Sirius didn't seem to work as hard – but that was probably just because Frank saw Sirius a lot of the time having fun with his friends. That was fine too – it was just how they were built differently. Honestly though, Frank was confident in his ability to do well with enough effort, though the whole being incognito bit would be hardest for him given he was a bit of a klutz.
Speaking of being a klutz, he felt the cold ink against his neck and after hearing Sirius's words, it occurred to him what had to have happened. Frank quickly put it into the ink pot and gave Sirius a nervous smile. "Right… Sorry." He gave Sirius a big ol' grin and leaned back. "Well… now that I'm done with that, is there something you wanted to do? Or did you just come to talk to me about my homework?"
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Post by Deleted on Oct 22, 2018 1:03:33 GMT
"Actually I had come up here for a book from my family's library, that I may have borrowed without asking, and without the intention of ever returning." Sirius responded to Frank's question. "I seriously hope you do realize who you just asked that question too." Sirius commented while he shook his head a little bit. Of course there was always something to do and if there wasn't , well then you just had to come up with something on your own.
Sirius sat there for a minute and thought about what they could do, when he got a mischievous glint in his eyes and the same kind of smile on his face. "Funny you should ask that though. Since I do have an idea. Actually I have several. We could pull a prank, duel, throw you in a broom closet with Alice, pull a prank, explore the castle, pull several pranks on Peter. Take your pick." Sirius said giving Frank several options as he flicked his wand and sealed Peter's curtains around his bed so he'd struggle to get them open and they could have a laugh. He'd love to kick the rat out of the group and have Frank become a part of it. He'd even help Frank become an animagus, but he'd probably shit himself once he saw Remus transform for the first time.
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Post by Frank L. Longbottom on Oct 24, 2018 4:12:06 GMT
Borrowed without asking and never intending to return? That didn't sound like borrowing, but Frank shrugged it off. Sirius was a good guy, he probably had a very good reason for doing that Like maybe his family told him it was fine to do it! Plus, it wasn't like the books his family had weren't also his. He could take them whenever he felt like it without permission. Though… he would normally give it back when he was done so his mother or father could read it. Regardless, that was his choice, and who was he to judge Sirius?
"Uhhhhhhhh…" He put a finger to his chin and stared at Sirius. He was asking him to pull a prank? Wasn't Peter one of his best friends? Fran himself knew he wasn't really part of that group – though he kinda wanted to be part of it. He always felt a little bit left out seeing how the four other boys were part of a close-knit group – but then again, he wasn't as troublesome as the others. He didn't like to get in trouble. His mum would kill him if she found out if he got detention. His mum was somewhat strict – not like Sirius's mum strict, but good mum strict. "Really I'm fine with whatever you want I guess." He rubbed the back of his head and gave Sirius a beaming smile. "Though, I don't wanna get detention or anything…"
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Post by Deleted on Oct 25, 2018 13:22:23 GMT
“Well in that case I think we can work on a prank. And you can work from the shadows, and I’ll take the fall for anything if we get caught.” Sirius said with a wink at the end, not having one issue with detention as he had been in them before. However, there was something that he wanted to talk to Frank about.
“I have a proposition for you Frank.” He began in a serious tone while dropping his jovial manner for a second. This was a serious business. “What I’m about to say is rather important. Now how would you like to become a part of our group? Now take a few minutes to think about it.” It was an offer to be a part of their group and not some loner. Sure, they were friends but not as close as he was with James and Remus. “Aside from the fact that there are four of us, I think we will keep it at four. I really want to get Peter out. I know it may seem mean but hear me out. I know I can’t trust him, nor can James, Marlene, Rose, nor any of the others. The only reason why I have tolerated his presence for this long is because Remus wanted him to be a part of the group.” Sirius explained as it was his reason for wanting the rat out of their group.
“Also, I know I can trust you Frank. I also think that you would be a good fit. And plus, I’ve resolved to help you out with your clumsiness. That is if you want my help.” Sirius added that last bit with a sincere tone, although it was amusing sometimes, Sirius found that it must be annoying and rather embarrassing for Frank. He didn’t want his friend to suffer anymore because he was clumsy.
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Post by Frank L. Longbottom on Oct 28, 2018 4:28:11 GMT
Frank looked at him thoughtfully. That was honestly a lot to take in all at once. He pursed his lips and then looked off to the side. He was trying to word his response in a way that someone could understand him, his thoughts fragmented and probably wouldn't make any sense if he just spoke them. He bit his lower lip and looked up, stretching his eye muscles to look up as much as he could as if he was trying to look into his brain.
"I – hm." He paused again, the words not phrasing right in his head. He shrugged and just decided that it was going to be just fine. "I mean, don't get me wrong, I am honored you're offering but – but it's not just your choice, right? It could cause bitter feelings from people like Peter or Remus, who you said wanted to keep him around, and I don't want to be the cause of your guy's group getting angry at each other, or even splitting up! So… while I get why you want to… you should talk with your friends about it before coming to me. They're important to you, and so you should take their feelings into account…"
Frank sighed looking at Sirius now, his thinking face tucked away. "Really if you're offering because I'm not really… social, you should know I'm fine with it! I'm not depressed or anything. I'm quite happy even if I'm not as tight as you guys. I mean, sure sometimes I feel left out, but it makes me happy to know you guys are happy together and to see you guys having so much fun…"
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Post by Deleted on Nov 5, 2018 21:57:10 GMT
“I don’t think that it will be a problem Frank. I know James will be alright with it and Remus, well we’ll see. But you do have a point, I should talk to them first.” Sure, the other two had input as he valued their opinions as well. But he just had this feeling that either way, something bad was going to happen to them and it would be Peter’s fault. It was just a feeling but his instincts had never led down the wrong path yet when it came to important matters. “You won’t be the cause of any problems that arise. It will be my fault. So, don’t worry about that aspect of things.”
Sirius rolled his eyes, this was typical Frank, well being Frank. “I not offering this because I feel sorry for you Frank. On the contrary I feel that you have a lot to offer the group and well anyone who can count you as their friend. We just need to work on your confidence and what not. That is if you want help with that.” Sirius really hoped that Frank would accept because Sirius really wanted to get Frank into their group instead of Peter, but if he could still get Frank, even though the rat had to stay then he guessed that he could make that concession.
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Post by Frank L. Longbottom on Nov 7, 2018 1:25:28 GMT
Frank frowned. He just didn't want to make anyone upset. Sure, it was Sirius who was offering it, but at the same time, if he accepted it, it would make the others feel like they had to accept him into their little group in order to not disappoint him. "I really really really appreciate the offer, Sirius. I would be fine if they said no. I don't want to pressure you or your friends. I want you guys to be friends and strong friends like you've always been, and I don't want to cause cracks in it. If you ask them to let me into the group, then it would be… unnatural? Yeah, that's the word. If I'm going to be part of your group, then I should be welcomed in naturally instead of petitioned into it. I'd be an outsider if it happened like what you're suggesting… I think."
He pursed his lips and quickly looked away for a moment. "I have confidence. I like me. I think I'm great. And really, when I say I'm fine with something, I am. I don't need to be part of the little group to be your friends. I'll always consider all of you my friends. I don't need special names or anything like that."
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Post by Deleted on Nov 13, 2018 23:00:45 GMT
Sirius let out a long sigh as he rubbed the bridge of his nose. Frank was being difficult now and it wasn’t a good thing. Okay maybe it was a good thing but at the same time it wasn’t. “Alright suit yourself, although the door is always open, as it always has been Frank.” It was true there had always been an open spot for Frank if he ever wanted to join them. But he was at least going to try to include him in more of the things that they did. Give the guy something to do at least. And it might also help get him out of his shell a bit more.
“I get it Frank I really do. I’ll stop bugging you about it. I know you have confidence Frank but the confidence that you need is with the fairer sex. ‘Cause we need to find you a girl mate.” He wasn’t one to speak really, as he didn’t have anything going on in that department yet anyways. Well he did of course, but he just hadn’t found the right time to talk to Marlene yet.
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Post by Frank L. Longbottom on Nov 26, 2018 20:26:56 GMT
Frank laughed, rubbing the back of his head again. "Ah ha, no its okay, I don't need a girl. Though Alice is really pretty…" He quickly shook his head like a shaggy dog. "Anyways, James doesn't really have a girl. And his confidence keeps driving her away, so I don't want too much confidence! Though I do think Lily and he will get together at some point… just not yet." He laughed and then looked down for a moment.
"I really do like Alice though. When I look into her eyes, I just… get lost. It's like when I walk around the school and think and run into walls, but its when I look into her eyes instead of walking."
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Post by Deleted on Dec 9, 2018 2:36:32 GMT
He smirked at Frank admitting that Alice was pretty. “I quite agree that at some point they will end up together. But don’t change the subject here. We’re talking about you and your lady problems. And I was just saying that you should be a little more social, you know. To help build a little more confidence in yourself when dealing with other people. Especially those of the female persuasion, unless you swing the other way. You don’t…do you?” Obviously, he was joking with the last bit there, just taking the mickey out of Frank a little bit. But not in a demeaning way of any sort.
“Well then I think you need to step up to the plate here and be a man and ask her out already, cause girls only wait so long.” Oh he knew exactly what Frank was talking about since he had had the same thing sort of feeling whenever he got lost in Marlene’s eyes. But he had never once walked into a wall, that was just absurd.
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