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[plushaeusrumpified]

So. I'm not sure exactly how this happened, but somehow Dumbledore decided that I'm suitable for the position of HoH for Gryffindor.

[He's... quite honestly pretty damn shocked by this. He never expected to be entrusted with such a huge responsibility, and... Well. He considers it a huge honor. Gryffindor is important to him, even if it's for stupid reasons. Even if he had to argue in order to get put in Gryffindor, back when he was in school. But even more than the simply fact he values Gryffindor traits, the simple act of being given so much responsibility means a lot to him, because it shows that Dumbledore has seen how much he's changed. He's been trying to do better lately, and it honestly feels like all of his effort has paid off. He's determined to not let him down.]

So yeah, I guess that's... that. I'm not really sure what to say, but I have to say; it's an honor. I'm going to take this position seriously, so anyone who thinks this means Gryffindor is going to be able to slack off has another thing coming to them.

But with that said, you ever need anything don't hesitate to ask, got it? I was given this for a reason, which means you can trust me with stuff. I'm here for you guys. In fact, I might as well go ahead and say you're all part of the Strider family now, now that I'm the Head of House. Who knows, maybe I'll even hand out shades.

[The next bit is filtered away from Murdoc.]

By the way, tomorrow ain't just V-day. It's also Professor Donoghue's birthday, so be sure to wish him a happy birthday. Maybe give him an apple or somethin'. Whatever floats your boat.

You're also all invited to my office for a surprise party tomorrow, around 8 PM. If you guys don't come, I'm gonna be real disappointed.

Comments

[greaselightning]

congratulations! im sure youll do a great job there, chief.

[And for the filtered bit...]

vwill me and my blind date be back in time for that, you think?
vwouldnt vwant to miss the expression on pops face vwhen he vwalks through the door and all.

[But lets be honest here, Cronus would much rather ditch his dad for a date any day, but he doesn't want Bro to know that.]

[plushaeusrumpified]

Thanks man, I appreciate it. I just hope you're right.

[Filtered]

Yeah, you should be back! It gives you a chance to have dessert together, because I'm planning on making a kickass cake. It's the date that just never ends.

[Or trying to, at least.]

[greaselightning]

awv come on man, dont doubt yourself. doubt is straight up unattractivwe and you should knowv better than to question yourself. showv a little bit of that confidence that comes vwith the name strider.

[Filtered]

you really did plan this all out didnt you? youre a god among men vwhen it comes to these things, man.

[8lackwidow]

Congratul8ions Strider

[And now the filter]

A surprise party for Donoghue? Well that's going to at least 8e... interesting.

[plushaeusrumpified]

Thank you, it's much appreciated.

[Filtered]

Interesting? More like the best goddamn party you've ever been to. Which I guess makes it interesting, but whatever. I feel like our two definitions of interesting are different, though, so explain.

[8lackwidow]

I'm sure you'll be more than able to uphold Gryffindor's typical standards and values. [Insult or compliment? Who knows. Fuck yeah Slytherin though.]

[filtered]

They properly are. And I don't think I will. It's always more fun when the meaning isn't clear. [fun for her] I suppose we'll see at the party.

[stubbornskeptic]

Congratulations, Professor Strider!
I imagine the Gryffindors are proud to have you!

[plushaeusrumpified]

Thanks!
I'm proud to have them too, honestly. Gryffindor has always been my favorite house, ever since I came to Hogwarts as a kid. I might've been a muggleborn, but even I could still tell that it was just the best. I haven't been proven wrong yet. So now that I'm head of it, it's kinda overwhelming in the best way.

[stubbornskeptic]

Well, those certainly sound like fighting words!
Hufflepuff is pretty capital A Awesome too, you know!

[strideallknight]

[Dave has to take a minute to get over this news. Not that it's bad news, quite the opposite, really. He's proud of his big brother/dad for becoming Head of Gryffindor! It just needs a moment to really sink in.]

damn dude
congrats
can we not go so far as to adopt all of them
i mean then id have to be related to karkat

[He's mostly joking, at least.]

[Filtered]

lotta shit happening on valentines
i guess i can try getting back around then after the blind date

[plushaeusrumpified]

Thanks, man. It's a pretty big shock, isn't it? Never really expected it to happen, but god if it isn't exciting. And hey, Vantas isn't that bad, is he? I wouldn't know, we haven't talked in a while. All I know is he's loud.

[Filtered]

Or you guys could come to the party together. It'd be like the date that never ends. Though if you wanted some alone time afterwards, then hell I wouldn't stop you. I know what it's like to be your age. Urges and shit. I won't blame you.

[strideallknight]

obviously we need to celebrate this
bit of friction between me and vantas
i think he needs to take a goddamn chill pill and he thinks im a lazy ass
both of these statements are true

[Filtered]

bro it takes a special kind of person for me to want to get into his or her pants after the first date
a very special kind
im not expecting us to shack up on the first night

[savviest]

BUGGER. It was a tough choice, but I'm glad they picked you over me. Never was one for paperwork.

[plushaeusrumpified]

Yeah, I'm sure Dumbledore had a really tough time picking you over me. Maybe next year?

You might have to give up all the booze though. Can you really handle that?

[savviest]

I'm not even a Gryffindor, so I should bloody well hope he wouldn't choose me. I assure you that is my only fallback as a head of house.

I can quit any time I want, lad. Or I'll learn to be sneakier.

[toocoolforthis]

[Wow, the rest of his family is so Gryffindor it hurts. It's almost enough to make him feel alienated from them.]

Just how many siblings do you want me to have, Bro? If you try to have family bonding activities I'm boycotting by virtue of being a Slytherin.

[Filtered to Bro]

I'll be there.
Not like I've got a hot date to ditch it for.

[Also Jane's responded so maybe she'll be at the party too. He hopes she's at the party.]

[plushaeusrumpified]

[Don't feel alienated, Dirk, he still loves you just as much as if you were a Gryffindor.]

Maybe I want you to have all of the siblings, Dirk. Did you ever think about that? Don't worry though, I'll be sure to adopt a few Slytherins so you feel more at home. I wouldn't want you to feel out of place.

[Filtered]

You really don't have a date? I would've thought you of all guys would be rolling in bitches the second you came back. What happened?

[fuckmackandme]

if we're family now, can i call you dad number 2?

[plushaeusrumpified]

You're hilarious.

No.

[seeringlight]

Congratulations. It was a long and tedious process to get to this point.

[She is legitimately congratulating him though. She thinks he's really grown from all of this.]

So does that mean I don't get shades since I'm a Lalonde and a Slytherin?

[plushaeusrumpified]

Long, tedious, and very, very challenging. But you know me, I never back down from challenges. I'd say it was all worth it, too.
And thanks, Rose.

Of course you get shades, though. You might be a Slytherlonde but you're still a Strider at heart. Expect the shades by owl post soon.

late late late.

[shitknickers]

As long as the shades are optional.
I mean ive considered borrowing dirks when hes asleep before but really theyd just look so silly on me.

Truly though congratulations.

shhhh

[plushaeusrumpified]

Oh come on now. When you put it like that, the shades aren't optional. It's to teach you a lesson in confidence, honestly. If you believe you look awesome, then you will. So yeah, expect a pair of shades in the mail one of these days. You wear glasses, right? I'll even get 'em in your prescription. I'm just a nice guy like that.

And thanks, man. I appreciate it.

[wavesofjade]

Congratulations, Dear.
Perhaps Someone Put Forward A Recommendation?

[plushaeusrumpified]

Thanks. You really think someone would do that?

[Then...Inkblots, before he filters the next bit to her.]

I also wanted to apologize for my behavior towards you before. Y'know, but during all that shit going down. And I really appreciate you being there for me through it. I'm sorry I was a dick.