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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.

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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.

[shitknickers]

My vision is terrible. Im not sure even with presciption ill be able to see through the damn things just by virtue of them being shaded. But if you insist i suppose its my obligation as a gryffindor to listen to my head of house now isnt it.

Youre quite welcome. Unorthodox as you may sometimes be im confident that there couldnt have been a better decision to be made.

[plushaeusrumpified]

Heh, you're right. You do kinda have to listen to me now, don't you? I'll be sure not to abuse this power though. So... lemme know if you end up falling down a staircase because you can't see, in which case we can negotiate the shades thing.

Me, unorthodox? Please. They used to string people up by their toes in the dungeons. I'm tame in comparison. Usually. And you should know flattery will get you place, so keep that sap coming.

But nah really, that's cool of you to say. It means a lot. I feel it right in my kokoro.

[shitknickers]

You say that as though i havent listened to you in years past. You are the authority figure amongst most of my closest friends after all.

You also wear pointed anime shades and are aiming to distribute them amongst your students unless they should fall down stairs due to lack of ability to see through them.

[plushaeusrumpified]

Well yeah, but no there comes a certain level more of expectancy to listen. Before, you could reasonably get away with ignoring some of the stuff I said. But now, you can't really do that.

All I have to say to that, really, is touché.

[shitknickers]

How unfortunate. I will mourn the loss of my ability to ignore your undoubtedly very important suggestions mister strider.

Touché indeed.

To add to that you also just i believe unironically said kokoro in an otherwise english sentence.

[plushaeusrumpified]

Shall I arrange for a funeral to be held in memory of your ability to ignore my suggestions? I feel like it's my responsibility to accommodate all of your needs now that I'm Head of House.

Excuse you, but that was completely ironic.

[shitknickers]

Only if there will be snacks at the memorial. A growing boy like myself cant be going hungry when his abilities are being taken away from him by force!!

Ah my apologies. I never have quite figured out the finer nuances of your ironies.

[plushaeusrumpified]

I GUESS I could supply some snacks, but I'm already doing you a favor by throwing this little party. Wouldn't it be selish of you to ask for more? Gosh.

One day you might come close, but it takes a lifetime of practice to get where I'm at.