So, that was well interesting yesterday. I liked the funny bits. I think it's going to be loads of fun, Greengrass, and if we can bring it off, it'll be a good show!
Guess I've got to learn something about dancing now, yeah?
I'll be coming, of course, and Justin, too. I don't know if he'll be made to bring Remy along or not.
I also invited Harry and Hermione and Draco but I don't know if they will all show. Draco didn't really say either way, but he didn't show up last time, you remember.
Yes, last time he kept saying "but it's in Camden!" Though this time, he just said he wasn't sure if he'd be able.
I thought the meeting went well, though I think I saw Blaise Zabini give you a few funny looks. I suspect he might be a little put out that he wasn't given the lead and you were. But at least he didn't say anything rude, I suppose.
I keep thinking about what I should say to Mr Ponds. I must have made him all sorts of nervous last time talking about how he looked familiar. I'm tempted to tell him I worked out who he looks like, and it was the caretaker........of my village school when I was little. (We did have one. It was a woman, though, he'd find out if he checked.) Or maybe I should just keep my mouth shut this time?
I don't know. I hinted to Dora that I'd like to see the dog, because one never gets to see them at Hogwarts. She said she'd try to get him into the shop but I don't know if she meant it or not.
Glad you made it, Weasley, and finally have a script now! It really is a clever, funny story, isn't it? And who doesn't like a bit of time travel - so exciting!
Though I have been meaning to ask you a little bit more about your experience, so I can figure out where we'll need to start things.
If I may ask, how many years (or months?) of dance training have you had? And at what age did you start? Do you have one particular teacher that you've worked with, over the years? Is there one particular dance or step that you consider yourself exceptionally good at?
As you may know, I got all my training from Mr Krumgold, so I understand the style and technique he infuses into all of his choreography. But style and technique can vary from teacher to teacher, of course. The dancing that Professor Siz and Madam Pomfrey taught us prior to the Yule Ball, for example, was terribly old-fashioned (and rather stodgy, to my mind), but the sort of thing that one needs to know for very formal events.
Anyway, it doesn't really matter how much experience you have, or what it was like. I'm absolutely positive that I can get you up to speed in no time! And Mr Krumgold too, of course.
So, just to make sure we're clear, you've never been taught anything? Not a waltz, maybe? Or a box step?
That's not a problem, or anything! I just want to make sure...
Mr Krumgold has told me that he thinks you're a "natural." He'll be teaching the whole cast the choreography, and there will no doubt be a few sessions that will focus on just you and me. We're the ones everyone will be watching the most, after all.
But of course I will give you pointers. Perhaps this might even be for the best. Since you haven't had any training, you won't have any habits that clash with my training. You're a perfect blank slate!
It doesn't bother me because I understand Gerald's Mr Krumgold's method for how he casts roles. Even if don't agree with
And really, Weasley, I'd like to think I'm a decent person, though perhaps you hadn't noticed? Besides, one has to take their knocks in the real world of theatre before they can start acting the diva.
He meant that if we make ourselves do something that doesn't come naturally to us - like dancing - then eventually it will become natural.
Though in this case that was Hamlet trying to convince his Mother to stop sleeping with her brother-in-law, so perhaps not the best choice of quotes. Oh bother, I'd forgotten that detail.
Shakespeare is only seen as high-culture today because his works are rather old. In his own time, he was as popular as the Blood Games comics, or those Astra Morgansen books. He had something for everyone - philosophy and poetry for the genteel viewer, and lots of fighting, humour, and sex for the everywitch and everywizard.
So, you're really missing out.
I think if you visualise yourself as someone who could, in fact, excel at dancing rather than stomping all over my toes - yes, that would be a good starting place.
No waltzing on the train! I am a prefect, you realise. But meeting at Gerald's studio might not be a bad idea. Aren't you going to be busy with quidditch and things, though?
Does the Prefects' handbook say something against walzing on trains? Course it would be even more fun to waltz on top of the train. You could start on the first car and waltz all the way down to the end and then back up. You'd have to hop over the gaps, but I bet you could do that in step!
I could meet on Saturday, I think. Unless you're going to be at the faire all day. Turns out we've got to be at the faire in the afternoon, my family does, for an awa a thing. So I'll be up in New London, anyway. Do you think Mr Krumgold would let us meet in the morning?
I told Mum you'd asked me for tomorrow morning, and she said it's all right. You could come along to the Quidditch in the afternoon, if you wanted. Last time Pansy and some others came who weren't going to fly, and it was well nift.
You'll be at the tea this afternoon, too, I reckon. See you there!
I'm well glad you came, and that you're going to give this a go. I do think I see why Mr Krumgold had faith in you to take the part. Brotherton has quite a wit to him, what?
I've spoken to the Jugsons and they're happy to have you come tomorrow. As I suspected, they're well encouraged by any sign that I've mates as it means I'm 'integrating' to the Protectorate. Besides, I rather think they're pleased by the idea that, if you'll excuse the allusion, I'm good friends with someone whose family have been in the news of late--they've some idea that being seen to be 'helpful' to your family will bring favour, if you take my meaning.
But that's not important; the important thing is that I'm glad to be of some little service, old man.
As for dancing, we could work on that if you like. I'm not the most graceful fellow, what, but Remy's, er, light on his feet and doesn't mind dancing the part of the girl. I'm sure he'd be pleased to help (and don't worry, I shall make sure he doesn't embarrass either of us!).
Although it might be jolly fun to watch as you request more rehearsal with Greengrass and see her grow more and more frustrated by it, what? The only downside is that it should require rehearsing with Greengrass.
See you this afternoon at tea? I shall be well curious to see if 'Snuffles' decides to let us see him.
Just wrote you, too! Heh. Funny when that happens.
Yeah, I can come.
The Jugsons sound like my brother Percy. Shame about that, yeah?
Um. Yeah. I don't know about the dancing. But you're right, it's going to be hilarious to tease Greengrass and make her think I'm hopeless at it! (As long as I'm not really. Yeah.)
This afternoon's going to be dead interesting--going there now that we know what we do! And, yeah, I hope the dog's there this time. I expect Hydra told them we're coming? Maybe we should have made it a surprise.
Yes, I see. I'll just answer here if that's all right. (I did come along last Friday, too, but you likely didn't see me under all the layers of muffler Hydra got for me, what!)
As for the Jugsons, they do try. Well, you'll see. I'd much rather have them than Sally-Anne's Strettons, from all the reports. There are a few--differences, what, but of course no foster situation was going to be perfect, and could have been much worse. Still I wish one could talk to Maggie more openly. She was touched that I gave her a Christmas present (the Jugsons don't know that, of course), but rather suspicious of it as well.
Oh, I wonder if I asked the Jugsons, they'd let me bring her along? I can always tell them she could shop while we're having our tea.
As for the dancing, we'll make sure you don't embarrass yourself, either, what! Never fear.
How do they treat Maggie? The Jugsons. I don't really see how people can live with someone else and treat them like they're nothing. I mean, if muggleborns were just off in camps and no one ever saw them, that'd be one thing, but when you get to know people...
I just don't really get it.
But then, I think the Strettons treat Sally Anne almost the same way they do their muggleborn servant, Maureen. Only they make Sally Anne do work that uses magic because she's so good at it, and of course, they don't let Maureen have a wand.
It's too bad we can't get them to meet. Maureen and Maggie. But I doubt the Strettons would let Sally Anne bring Maureen. Unless she was bringing Gemma and the rest, which- we probably don't want.
I'm glad everyone had a good time! I wish I could have af made it, but I suppose we'll probably talk about what was decided at the first meeting anyhow.
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I Solemnly Swear That I Am Up To No Good
Date: 2013-01-03 04:10 pm (UTC)What time are we meant to be there?
Re: I Solemnly Swear That I Am Up To No Good
Date: 2013-01-03 04:14 pm (UTC)I also invited Harry and Hermione and Draco but I don't know if they will all show. Draco didn't really say either way, but he didn't show up last time, you remember.
Re: I Solemnly Swear That I Am Up To No Good
Date: 2013-01-03 04:17 pm (UTC)See you there, then. I'm looking forward to it! (More than yesterday's meeting. I was dead nervous about that! Though I guess it went well enough.)
Re: I Solemnly Swear That I Am Up To No Good
Date: 2013-01-03 04:22 pm (UTC)I thought the meeting went well, though I think I saw Blaise Zabini give you a few funny looks. I suspect he might be a little put out that he wasn't given the lead and you were. But at least he didn't say anything rude, I suppose.
Re: I Solemnly Swear That I Am Up To No Good
Date: 2013-01-03 04:33 pm (UTC)I'd do the part just to see him look sour, y'know? That's half the fun of it!
(The other half's going to be seeing Greengrass worry that I'll embarrass her.)
Course, the third half'll be all the jokes and making people laugh!
Re: I Solemnly Swear That I Am Up To No Good
Date: 2013-01-03 05:01 pm (UTC)I keep thinking about what I should say to Mr Ponds. I must have made him all sorts of nervous last time talking about how he looked familiar. I'm tempted to tell him I worked out who he looks like, and it was the caretaker........of my village school when I was little. (We did have one. It was a woman, though, he'd find out if he checked.) Or maybe I should just keep my mouth shut this time?
Hydra, do you think the dog's going to be there?
Re: I Solemnly Swear That I Am Up To No Good
Date: 2013-01-03 05:43 pm (UTC)no subject
Date: 2013-01-03 04:11 pm (UTC)See you in rehearsals!
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Date: 2013-01-03 04:18 pm (UTC)Private message to Ron Weasley
Date: 2013-01-03 04:31 pm (UTC)If I may ask, how many years (or months?) of dance training have you had? And at what age did you start? Do you have one particular teacher that you've worked with, over the years? Is there one particular dance or step that you consider yourself exceptionally good at?
As you may know, I got all my training from Mr Krumgold, so I understand the style and technique he infuses into all of his choreography. But style and technique can vary from teacher to teacher, of course. The dancing that Professor Siz and Madam Pomfrey taught us prior to the Yule Ball, for example, was terribly old-fashioned (and rather stodgy, to my mind), but the sort of thing that one needs to know for very formal events.
Anyway, it doesn't really matter how much experience you have, or what it was like. I'm absolutely positive that I can get you up to speed in no time! And Mr Krumgold too, of course.
Re: Private message to Ron Weasley
Date: 2013-01-03 04:36 pm (UTC)Dance training. That's hilarious!
Um.
Did Mr Krumgold say anything about teaching me what I'll need to know? Or, maybe you could give me some pointers?
Re: Private message to Ron Weasley
Date: 2013-01-03 04:45 pm (UTC)That's not a problem, or anything! I just want to make sure...
Mr Krumgold has told me that he thinks you're a "natural." He'll be teaching the whole cast the choreography, and there will no doubt be a few sessions that will focus on just you and me. We're the ones everyone will be watching the most, after all.
But of course I will give you pointers. Perhaps this might even be for the best. Since you haven't had any training, you won't have any habits that clash with my training. You're a perfect blank slate!
Re: Private message to Ron Weasley
Date: 2013-01-03 04:48 pm (UTC)And, um, also perfectly blank where dancing's concerned.
You're being very decent about it. I'm glad it doesn't bother you at all!
Re: Private message to Ron Weasley
Date: 2013-01-03 04:55 pm (UTC)Gerald'sMr Krumgold's method for how he casts roles.Even if don't agree withAnd really, Weasley, I'd like to think I'm a decent person, though perhaps you hadn't noticed? Besides, one has to take their knocks in the real world of theatre before they can start acting the diva.
Re: Private message to Ron Weasley
Date: 2013-01-03 05:00 pm (UTC)Good to know I'll be helping you towards your goals when it happens!
Re: Private message to Ron Weasley
Date: 2013-01-03 05:11 pm (UTC)But let's not forget what Shakespeare said: Assume a virtue, if you have it not.
Re: Private message to Ron Weasley
Date: 2013-01-03 05:14 pm (UTC)What did he mean by that?
Re: Private message to Ron Weasley
Date: 2013-01-03 05:26 pm (UTC)Though in this case that was Hamlet trying to convince his Mother to stop sleeping with her brother-in-law, so perhaps not the best choice of quotes. Oh bother, I'd forgotten that detail.
Re: Private message to Ron Weasley
Date: 2013-01-03 06:20 pm (UTC)I didn't realise Shakespeare was like that. Sounds a lot more interesting than everyone says.
Or, well. Pansy always says she likes them, Shakespeare's plays, but I thought that was just because it was... cultural, y'know?
So I should just try to act like I know how to dance and then doing it will be easier? I could try that, yeah.
Want to get together and show me a few steps before we get back to school? We could be waltzing up the corridors on the train back!
Re: Private message to Ron Weasley
Date: 2013-01-03 06:32 pm (UTC)So, you're really missing out.
I think if you visualise yourself as someone who could, in fact, excel at dancing rather than stomping all over my toes - yes, that would be a good starting place.
No waltzing on the train! I am a prefect, you realise. But meeting at Gerald's studio might not be a bad idea. Aren't you going to be busy with quidditch and things, though?
Re: Private message to Ron Weasley
Date: 2013-01-03 08:13 pm (UTC)I could meet on Saturday, I think. Unless you're going to be at the faire all day. Turns out we've got to be at the faire in the afternoon, my family does, for an
awaa thing. So I'll be up in New London, anyway. Do you think Mr Krumgold would let us meet in the morning?Re: Private message to Ron Weasley
Date: 2013-01-03 08:49 pm (UTC)The fact that you want to meet is a good start, at least.
I live in New London, as you know (or, did you?). Meeting in the morning shouldn't be a problem. I'll see to it that Mr Krumgold has a studio cleared.
And, yes, I just saw your Mother's post - congratulations on your family being honoured for the festivities.
Private Message to Justin Finch-Fletchley
Date: 2013-01-03 04:13 pm (UTC)You'll be at the tea this afternoon, too, I reckon. See you there!
Private Message to Ron
Date: 2013-01-03 04:18 pm (UTC)I'm well glad you came, and that you're going to give this a go. I do think I see why Mr Krumgold had faith in you to take the part. Brotherton has quite a wit to him, what?
I've spoken to the Jugsons and they're happy to have you come tomorrow. As I suspected, they're well encouraged by any sign that I've mates as it means I'm 'integrating' to the Protectorate. Besides, I rather think they're pleased by the idea that, if you'll excuse the allusion, I'm good friends with someone whose family have been in the news of late--they've some idea that being seen to be 'helpful' to your family will bring favour, if you take my meaning.
But that's not important; the important thing is that I'm glad to be of some little service, old man.
As for dancing, we could work on that if you like. I'm not the most graceful fellow, what, but Remy's, er, light on his feet and doesn't mind dancing the part of the girl. I'm sure he'd be pleased to help (and don't worry, I shall make sure he doesn't embarrass either of us!).
Although it might be jolly fun to watch as you request more rehearsal with Greengrass and see her grow more and more frustrated by it, what? The only downside is that it should require rehearsing with Greengrass.
See you this afternoon at tea? I shall be well curious to see if 'Snuffles' decides to let us see him.
-J
Re: Private Message to Ron
Date: 2013-01-03 04:31 pm (UTC)Yeah, I can come.
The Jugsons sound like my brother Percy. Shame about that, yeah?
Um. Yeah. I don't know about the dancing. But you're right, it's going to be hilarious to tease Greengrass and make her think I'm hopeless at it! (As long as I'm not really. Yeah.)
This afternoon's going to be dead interesting--going there now that we know what we do! And, yeah, I hope the dog's there this time. I expect Hydra told them we're coming? Maybe we should have made it a surprise.
Re: Private Message to Ron
Date: 2013-01-03 04:41 pm (UTC)As for the Jugsons, they do try. Well, you'll see. I'd much rather have them than Sally-Anne's Strettons, from all the reports. There are a few--differences, what, but of course no foster situation was going to be perfect, and could have been much worse. Still I wish one could talk to Maggie more openly. She was touched that I gave her a Christmas present (the Jugsons don't know that, of course), but rather suspicious of it as well.
Oh, I wonder if I asked the Jugsons, they'd let me bring her along? I can always tell them she could shop while we're having our tea.
As for the dancing, we'll make sure you don't embarrass yourself, either, what! Never fear.
-Justin
Re: Private Message to Ron
Date: 2013-01-03 04:55 pm (UTC)I just don't really get it.
But then, I think the Strettons treat Sally Anne almost the same way they do their muggleborn servant, Maureen. Only they make Sally Anne do work that uses magic because she's so good at it, and of course, they don't let Maureen have a wand.
It's too bad we can't get them to meet. Maureen and Maggie. But I doubt the Strettons would let Sally Anne bring Maureen. Unless she was bringing Gemma and the rest, which- we probably don't want.
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Date: 2013-01-04 10:10 pm (UTC)afmade it, but I suppose we'll probably talk about what was decided at the first meeting anyhow.