ablaze with blood;

Sorry, do I pretend to know anything about your upbringing? No. If you could extend the same courtesy, that would be fantastic. Oh, how very Sir Gallahad of you. …Listen, I don’t know if I have time to visit tomorrow. This is my last shot. And I don’t really like you. So while I’m kind of sorry for what I’m about to do, I’m also not because I’m pretty sure you deserve it in some convoluted way.

-prodding, pushing, tickling, however you get this trashbag to move a little- I am not even here. I don’t exist. This space is, for all intents and purposes, empty.

‘You told me yourself, your ladylike sensibilities are ever present. And yet, you threaten to throw me off of a circus ride. Poor form, almost as uncivilised as licking your fingers while eating chips.’

“You’ll be my sacrifice if they do, just so you’re aware. You can have a l l their affection, I’m fine.”

‘Lily Evans, afraid of clowns? Afraid of anything at all? I don’t quite fulfil the criteria for a virgin sacrifice, I’m terribly sorry to disappoint you. It would be such a missed opportunity to pass this up. Is it just these magical clowns, or Muggle clowns too?’

“Don’t be so uptight, Tonks. You call our headmaster by his first name but not me?”

‘It’s a formality, nothing more. I’ve had far more cups of tea with Albus than I have with you. Would you prefer James? Jamesy? Prongs? Old sport? Love under the fair moon?’

“I’m just pointing out that I talk fast. You been hanging around Black? he said the same thing.”

‘You do, indeed. Black? No, of course not. I take care not to associate myself with purists -- I merely bait her, try to get a rise out of her.’

So you’re sure this is the absolute last - …right, but couldn’t you run one more? Just one. I could actually pay you. …Yes, of course. No, no, it’s fine, I’m sorry for being such a bother, this one’s… You know, I’ll make it work.

Move over. I am not above pushing you out and blaming it on gravity. Or karma.

‘How charming you are, your perfectly upright manners are a testament to your upbringing. However, I’ll have to respectfully decline. My feet are already quite comfortably perched on the seat, you see. Shan’t compromise my comfort.’

‘Perhaps next time, Pumpkin.’

“Carnivals actually creep me the fuck out. I mean, I’m still gonna go – it wouldn’t be a party without me – but you might have to hold my hand.”

‘You’d have better luck with holding Albus’ beard than my hand, Potter.’

“I promise I’m as excited for this circus as everyone else, but if a clown gets too close to me, I’m out.”

‘But clowns are people too, Lilybug. I can’t help it if a handful or so come seeking your affections.’

“I think I talk so fast I could probably be one of those radio announcer people who does the bit at the end where they say the terms and conditions and all that.”

‘You’re comparing yourself to that person who no one really listens to. Whatever floats your boat, I suppose.’

Andromeda: Walk away.