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Post by Thom Moen on Oct 4, 2006 15:49:19 GMT
Thom and Girty entered Honeydukes together, Thom holding the door open for the other Hufflepuff. When it had swung shut they were submerged in hot, sweet smelling air, brightly coloured packaging and various bizarre sounds filling their other senses immediately. Thom had not been the Honeydukes for a long time, having been quite stubborn in that he was grown up and no longer needed sugar, but the prospect of discounted sweets for Christmas had tempted him.
The two of them moved forward, stopping before a large barrel of Cloud Candies - vanilla flavored ribbon sweets that released a wispy soft white cloud of delicious tasting fumes when sucked down. Thom picked one up quickly and shoved it in his mouth, grinning inanely at Girty.
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Post by Girty Hubbles on Oct 4, 2006 15:58:24 GMT
As Thom held open the door she bowed her head at him in thanks and stepped in. Her eyes grew wide and she breathed in deeply to take in as much of the smell as possible.
When Thom put one of the sweets into his mouth Girty had to put her hands over her mouth to stop a loud laugh. Her shoulder started to shake but she final gained control. With the end of her scarf she hit Thom with it.
"You really are childish sometimes Thom." She smiled at him and too picked up one up and looked at it. She was not sure if she should but the rebel in her was telling her to go for it. She quickly popped it into her mouth and chewed on it slowly enjoying the taste. She felt a buzz in side her and started to laugh once again.
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Post by Thom Moen on Oct 4, 2006 16:05:16 GMT
Thom smirked, pleased that Girty was managing to let go more and more lately. When he had first met her she had been far too moral. He liked to think of her as one of his sucess stories.
Raising his hand, Thom pretended that he was holding a cigarette between his fingers, and after a fake drag he open his mouth and let the fluffy transparent cloud from the magical sweet plume into the air before him. He admired it for a moment before leaning forward and licking the air, lapping up the creamy trails before they could disapear into the heavy atmosphere. He looked at Girty happily. 'I haven't done that in ages. I used to be able to make all sorts of patterns... probably why I took up smoking, actually.' he said with a mock guilty expression. 'Should have stuck to Cloud Candy!'
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Post by Girty Hubbles on Oct 4, 2006 16:16:33 GMT
Girty blinked unable to believe what she had just seen. She then started to laugh at the imagination of Thom.
"How the..." she broke off trying to work out how he did it. She then let out a sigh but as she did so a small wisp of cloud came out her mouth. She was taken back by it and closed her mouth suddenly. She looked around nervously and suddenly feeling very stupid.
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Post by Thom Moen on Oct 14, 2006 16:50:47 GMT
Thom too had been laughing, but as Girty's slowed to a nervous tittered, so did his. She looked away from him now, embarrassed for a reason that he could not see, and he in turn felt his cheeks tinge pink. It did indeed feel bizarre to be with Girty so soon after they had been on non-speaking terms. He wondered who it must have been worse for - him or Girty.
He hoped that he did not appear too repellant toward her. 'Is there anything you want?' he asked, breaking the silence. 'I'll pay if you like.' he said encouragingly.
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Post by Girty Hubbles on Oct 14, 2006 16:56:58 GMT
Girty spun around to look at Thom and blinked slowly. She shook her head and put her hands into her pockets.
"I have plenty of money" She giggled and pulled out a handful of shinny coins. With a cheeky smile she looked up at Thom.
"Can i get you anything?" She gave him and wink and walked over to one of the shelves.
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Post by Thom Moen on Oct 14, 2006 17:05:53 GMT
'Ha, what - pocket money from mum and dad?' he teased, watching her pull a few small coins from her pocket. 'When you're older, Girt, you'll learn what real money is.' he winked, reaching into his own robes and pulling out an impressive handful of gold. He slipped one of the coins into her palm before she could say anything.
'If you insist, I'll have some of those canary creams and some pepper imps...' he said, striding past her to inspect a fresh display of blood flavoured lolly pops. It was rare that Honeydukes had them in stock, unless there was a particular reason to. He wondered if there were some newly arrived vampires in Hogsmede...
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Post by Girty Hubbles on Oct 14, 2006 17:13:56 GMT
Girty looked up from her hand to Thom as he slipped her the money. She opened her mouth to protest but failed.
“It is not pocket money.” she mumbled and stuck her hands back into her pocket. She then ran through what Thom said to her about being older. Girty walked over toward him and seized hold of his arm and spun him around. She looked him in the eyes.
“What do you mean older?”
Girty let go of his arm and looked to the shelf taking a deep breath trying to regain herself.
“I’m not a first year Thom. Why can you not see that?”
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Post by Thom Moen on Oct 14, 2006 17:17:56 GMT
Thom frowned for a moment in puzzlement, then gave a small laugh, his brow still creased. It was a nervous reaction. 'I never said you were,' he replied with contained annoyance. 'It was just a joke, I'd say it to anyone who was younger than me.' he paused, looking at her in concentration.
'Are you not over me or something?' he asked without thinking.
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Post by Girty Hubbles on Oct 14, 2006 17:26:59 GMT
Girty looked at him with a scowl on her face. After a few moments she walked over to the other side of the shop and picked up a bar of chocolate.
“Yes “ She stood silent and put the chocolate bar down but thought about what she said.
“No erm…Yes. Oh God. What was the question again?”
Girty could feel her heart pounding in her chest, her breathing rate was becoming more rapid as she looked at him. She new what she meant but did not know how to say it. She knew she had to take a risk.
“Why I’m I not good enough for you?”
She took a deep breath and a put her left hand on hip and waited for Thom’s answer, knowing she would regret it as soon as she heard it.
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Post by Thom Moen on Oct 14, 2006 17:35:42 GMT
Thom clenched his jaw tightly, glaring at Girty in complete fury. 'Will you stop accusing me of being that shallow?!' he yelled, unable to control himself. 'You - you've made me feel like dirt, run my name into the ground, made Novella constantly upset, and all because you think I think I'm too good for you!' he slammed his fist through a card board cut out of a plump, happy looking old woman adorned with robes made of sweets.
'Why can't you understand how strange it would be if you and I had something? You're like a little sister to me, Girt!' he said, his fists balled at his sides, his eyes narrowed as he stared impatiently at her. 'Do you get it now? Do you get why I can't like you?'
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Post by Girty Hubbles on Oct 14, 2006 17:48:08 GMT
Girty shot a look at Thom first of disgust then it softened and she felt bad. She scuffed her feet against the floor and she could feel her cheeks turn red. After a few deep breaths she looked up at Thom and opened her mouth.
“Sorry.”
Girty then walked over toward the cut out Thom knocked over and picked it up. She gave him a week smile and looked at him.
“A sister.” She nodded her head and sighed “Makes sense really 4 years difference.” She moved closer to Thom, her face was so close to his, she could feel his breath against her face and looked him in the eyes.
“I’m sorry to cause and problems between you and Novella.”
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Post by Thom Moen on Oct 14, 2006 17:54:26 GMT
Thom sighed in relief as Girty did not retort back with rage as he had expected her to. He was a little taken a back however when she moved closed to his face. For a moment he was worried that she was going to hit him, or worse - kiss him. He gave a weak smile when she said Novella's name. 'It's okay... she...' he stopped, knowing that it would not be right to discuss his and Novella's relationship to Girty of all people. Their problems would not change his and Girty's relationship anyway.
'Thank you,' he said at last, straightening up as he looked down at her. 'I know this hard for you...' he left the sentence hanging, unsure what else to say.
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Post by Girty Hubbles on Oct 14, 2006 19:04:30 GMT
Girty blinked slowly and stepped away from Thom and returned the smile.
“No it is not hard. Just difficult.” She gave a small laugh but soon broke off and moved back over to look at all the sweets. This was not how she wanted today to go at all. After making up with Thom that very morning they were back to where they started.
Girty spun around to Thom.
“I’m sorry. Gee I have been saying that a lot recently but it is true. I’m sorry. I have never stopped to think about you and your world. I was always wrapped up in my own problems. Just…just make sure Novella looks after you and treats you the way you need it.” Girty smiled and pulled the gallon out of her pocket. She threw it back at Thom. “Maybe we should try something I a few years time. You may not feel so…so…uptight about me being younger then you.”
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Post by Thom Moen on Nov 14, 2006 20:45:11 GMT
Thom nodded appreciatively at Girty's defeat and honesty. 'I know must really be horrible for you...' he said in an understanding voice. 'But I think we'll just have to put this behind us. We're great friends, Girt, but we'd be a mess together.' he said seriously, resting an elbow on a stand and fiddling with a Fidgeting Fudge.
Thom considered Girty's proposition for a moment - the idea of them having something when she was older. 'Time can only tell,' he sighed regretfully. 'Can't do anything but wait and see...' he punched her shoulder playfully.
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