彡☆ 001 (BACKDATED TO WEDNESDAY MORNING)

[sanskrit]

Namaste, students, professors, and staff of Hogwarts, especially first years! I am Salman Kumar, and for you Slytherin students and I one of your Prefects.

It seems a lot of strange things are happening -- possibly someone slipped Felix Felicis into our breakfast, don't you think? Though, I don't think it was brewed properly. Either way, it seems I have come into possession of a baby elephant, so if any you are interested, an impromptu meeting of the Cool Creatures Club will be held after classes but before dinner.

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Ah, I received an owl today from my parents and I have some rather startling news. Having someone I trust to talk to might help clear my mind.

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[sanskrit]

You can stay there, and it's just news I have to tell you.

It seems next summer I am going to get married. My parents have arranged it all, and they seemed rather firm about it.

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[rule_britannia]

Your parents what?

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[sanskrit]

It seems my family has come under circumstances that have forced me into marriage with a mobster's daughter. I have been told she is quiet pretty, but her temper is something fierce. If I don't, all the secrets my mother's side of the family has been holding for many generations will be exposed. I was also told to seduce her as best as I could.

[why does he not realize how ridiculous this sounds? OH WELL... like totally a movie he's watched five times.] I am not sure if she is a witch, but most likely a muggle. Not that I mind.

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[rule_britannia]

A mobster's daughter? Bloody hell, that sounds like something from a film.. are you sure you're not pulling my leg?

What are you going to do? This is utterly ludicrous.

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[sanskrit]

My life just got a bit more exciting, I suppose.

I will have to see what she is like, and maybe see if I can reason out different circumstances, but for now-[there's a pause in the writing.]

Would you be my best man?

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[rule_britannia]

[There's a rather large inksplot - in fact Salman could be forgiven for thinking Arthur had just knocked the ink pot over the page.. which isn't far from the truth. When it's hastily mopped up, the stain fades, and then two words appear underneath]

Of course.

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[sanskrit]

Good! That's one less thing to worry about.

I am sure we can work out all the little things. Weddings take a lot of planning and time, but I think our families would handle that. It most likely will be traditional, but with some Western influences of course- [another pauses as he realizes he's rambling.]

I apologize if this seems all so intimidating. I should have collected my thoughts better before telling you. I just needed someone to talk to, I suppose. It's something hard to keep to oneself.

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[rule_britannia]

I understand, and I'm flattered, but

[There's a pause while he considers...]

Are you sure you're okay with this?

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[sanskrit]

I'm not the happiest about it, no. I'd like for things to work out without this happening of course.

My life seemed so ordinary these days, then suddenly this. It's rather strange, don't you think?

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[rule_britannia]

Given the choice between the two I think I'd prefer for things to stay ordinary.

No offence.