just another girl

I’m not really a good person, so in that aspect you are objectively better, and that doesn’t bother me at all, I’m not really trying. Just facts. And as for quidditch, I prefer watching so I don’t mind letting you win there. But those are all the things I’ll say you’re better, just don’t let it go over your head and you’ll be fine.

Blowing the competition sounds fun. So? Since when has not being single stopped anyone? Oh, morals, yeah, my bad. Look, you’re nice and all, but being with a person who has feeling for someone else is only fun if they can keep it out of their minds. If all I have in my favor is being single, you’re probably better off chasing her, and I’m better off finding company elsewhere.

Well, I guess it all depends. But if you say so. If is there any consolation, you just lost for a professional, so... just saying. I'm kidding, by the way.

Harsh, but I wouldn’t expect anything else. It is quite charming, actually.

Hiding your feelings, things like that. It was, I’m not going to argue, and I’m not trying to change anything between us. Happy is not quite the word I would use, but I am more satisfied now, yes. But you’re a good person, better than me even, and apparently sex didn’t really help you forget about what is so not really important, so… maybe talking will? Since we’re probably not going to see each other in a another wedding or in a game, I’m basically a stranger who can give an outside perspective or something like that.

Charming, I'll take it.

You’re really trying to pull that on me… I spent most of my life pretending, you know? 

You’re pretty good at it, but I know you’re not all here with me. So I’m asking: why? It’s fine if you don’t wanna talk, but at least be honest, I think I deserve that.

Yeah, I think I can tell.

So… You wanna talk about it?

I can see that your mind is not fully here, and I know it’s not only because the bedroom lack the thrill a locker room has.

Sorry... what?

It’s easier for me to say fuck off to someone now than it was back then, in my Hogwarts years. I was so uptight, geez.

It’s not that complicated, Ivy. If she has a boyfriend, you run. That’s a big red flag. Now, explain to me how you are still in that equation? Or aren’t, I don’t know.

Well, we know that. But we still love you the same way. Good thing you learnt something with us.

You could never disappoint, but I’m sure you already know that.

Please, do you really think you’re changing the surname of yours for anyone? I just can’t see it happening. And yes, you do have a type, it’s called girls. And some boys, but I’m not judging. You’re pretty much into a lot of troubles, but a boyfriend is a bit of a stretch. And what kind of games are we talking about? 

Not so sure about that, but thank you.

Claro que ela é uma pessoa muito legal, ela é minha prima afinal. Mas não se preocupe, não fiquei com raiva, de verdade, só achei engraçado e no fim das contas ela disse que você beija muito bem. O que eu preciso concordar aliás. 

Thank god, I mean, Ivy Andrews is just not the same, the Mars suits you better. Of course I’m not joking, Grizzy is beautiful and she’s totally your type, I mean, she is an Andrews, which seems to be a pattern for you these days. Ok, yeah, now I’m joking, sorry babe. That kinda past, I see… and let me guess, you like like her?

Pelo que parece você parece estar se divertindo bastante com essa história. Bem, bom saber que eu não decepcionei o padrão Andrews.

Hey! Now, don’t say things like that, you know it’s not true. I did miss you, superstar, and yes, more than just your killer look or that cute face of yours. 

Speaking of a certain wedding… Veio a mim em sonho que aparentemente você tem um tipo, né? Quer que eu te apresente minha outra prima também, Ivy Mars? Don’t worry, babe, I’m fine, really, I’ve been hanging around with Tony, totally nice lad, and things are great ‘round here, you know, so there’s that. The captain… I see, do say more, please. I mean, yeah… why?

Alright. I think I believe in you. Kidding. I'm just messing with you.

Of course you did, I have a very nice face, it’s hard not to miss. 

How could I ever forget, honey, really? You’re like a superstar after all, which is quite suiting for a whole planet. I don’t know what you want me to say, I’m fine yes, better now seeing you of course. Care to explain the “sort of” part, miss Mars? Right, I keep forgetting that he and your brother are something, that must be weird.

Touché. I did miss more of you complaining about things. But I guess it was just me.

Never for you, miss Mars. 

Oh so you do remember me, I thought I was the only one invested in this friendship. I’m doing fine, love, how about you? And yes, River is doing something in the kitchen, I actually don’t want to know.

Miss Mars... I missed you too, Andrews.

Hey. Too busy or can you give me some attention?

I can’t blame you for not paying attention in what family says, so we can just leave it at that. Well, if that’s you when you’re behaving, I wonder what you would look like if you didn’t.

Oh, that’s why. Well, you have a good excuse so I won’t be needing to call you a baby for sticking with firewhiskey. It’s not like we had a lot to drink that day, so I wouldn’t go as far as saying you’re less fun. Well, I wouldn’t say bad, but he is something. Quite pushy and definitely not my type, but she hasn’t hexed him already so that means something. And don’t worry, I know you don’t thing I’m bad, at least not that kind of bad. She is nice enough, and good in what she does, which is what matters the most to me.

I do listen him sometimes, we live together so there's that. Let's say I will let your imagination float, it's more fun.

Com certeza, hoje em dia vocês fazem coisas que eu não conseguiria. Mas essa é a beleza do esporte, novos talentos sempre vão surgindo e isso nunca perde a graça.

Acho que a principal dica que eu posso te dar é que você nunca deixe de dar o seu melhor, mesmo quando a gente perdia saber que eu tinha feito tudo o que conseguia me dava um certo conforto. Além de que, todo trabalho árduo é sempre recompensado. Ah, e aproveite bastante, não sabe como sinto falta de jogar agora que parei. Claro, uma hárpia não conseguiria falar bem do Puddlemere, eu não esperaria outra coisa. Jogar pelo time de casa foi incrível, mas o Puddlemere me levou para outros lugares e, bem, ganhei um título lá, então serei eternamente grata. 

Bem, parte das estratégias não mudam com o tempo. Talvez somente a maneira de como são executadas. Mas, sim... isso é verdade. Ainda não sei muito sobre tudo, mas com o tempo vou aprender.

I mean, I work in the same department as one of the brides, so it should be less of a surprise to you, but your brother works in the Ministry, right? So maybe I could have guessed. You look beautiful as always, but your dress is also… a sight for sore eyes.

You going for the safer choice? That’s a new one for me, but suit yourself. I guess I’ll have to settle for it as well. I’ll be hoping it ends well for her, he is not exactly my favorite of her… flings. But she always had a peculiar taste, I mean, she is my best friend after all. McLaggen, she is the one with the best man and the maid of honor, which are also in the same department as me.

It would be if I payed attention to things my brother say. Well, he does. In a super boring work, so I will spare you with the details. Ah, thank you. I'd try something else, but Daniel wouldn't approve. So I behaved this time.

Not a ghost, but… I didn’t expect to see you again, and definitely not here.

That’s great, because I just wish I could get something stronger than firewhiskey or gin… Anyway, my plus one left me as well, but I’ll forgive her because I’m pretty sure she has a thing for the photographer, even if she acts like she hates his guts.

I can't say I was expecting to see you either. At least, not here. Maybe at some game. You look amazing for the record. 

Não é incomodo nenhum, imagina. E muito obrigada, é sempre uma honra quando as pessoas reconhecem meu tempo como jogadora. Só não diga que faz muito tempo, se não vou sentir que envelheci dez anos nos últimos dois.

Ivy as in Ivy Mars? Holyhead Harpies, right? Desculpa, nem sempre eu reconheço rostos, mas sou muito boa com nomes. Você tem feito uma ótima temporada!

Não disse exatamente muito tempo, dois anos não é tanto assim. Embora, em tanto tempo nos campos é certamente algo que faz diferença.