On another note, Gabriel, I’ll meet you in a place of your choosing for us to continue this chat face to face. I know you are more aware of private places to discuss things like this, so I’ll let you decide. Let me know where and I’ll see you soon, yes? 

clawedsnitch:

silvertonguedxserpent:

clawedsnitch:

Please. Do discuss your plans on the Net that every witch and wizard could have access to. That seems like such a good and flawless idea.

While rather crass in your execution of letting us know of your discontent, Castiel, I agree. We should meet up to discuss this further, Gabriel. It really would be better in the long run. 

I’m in quite a bad mood. I don’t like loud noises.

Aah, yes, I feel I will be hearing about this for quite awhile yet. I do apologize, sometimes his ideas aren’t the best. And, as you probably saw, I’d watch where you step for the next day or so.

clawedsnitch:

Please. Do discuss your plans on the Net that every witch and wizard could have access to. That seems like such a good and flawless idea.

While rather crass in your execution of letting us know of your discontent, Castiel, I agree. We should meet up to discuss this further, Gabriel. It really would be better in the long run. 

tricksandtoads:

That’s insane! I’m lovely to everyone I meet, how could anyone not like me?

It’s probably best to stay away from the first years, don’t want them getting the idea that this sort of thing is acceptable to anyone who isn’t us. How pissed do you think Crowley will get if this ends of destroying the common room?

Well, even if you’re lovely, everyone still knows about your reputation, Gabriel. And that is quite a turn-off for a lot of the study-crowd. Only reason I’m not lumped in with you is because they know me, or at least the ones that matter do. Anyone else, they hear the rumors and they think what they want, I don’t particularly care, as long as it doesn’t affect me directly.

Yes, best to stay away from second years as well. This batch is jumpy and uninteresting for the most part. But third year is where it starts getting interesting; of course, that’s how it always is. Crowley will either be furious or indifferent, it only depends on his mood that day. I think either way, you and I will be able to come out mostly unscathed, if we play our cards right. 

(Source: heartsandharpies)

tricksandtoads:

Schoolwork, another thing I haven’t been doing. I need a time turner. Where does one who doesn’t take any extra classes and didn’t even pass all their O.W.Ls get a time turner?

Slightly unethical or being a big fat lying liar, either works fine as it means I’m getting away with most things. What if we pulled this trick on someone from our own house instead? You think you’re up for starting the greatest inter house prank war of the year?

I’d try the black market. Or maybe one of the Ravenclaws, they usually tend to get that sort of thing, especially from concerned or supportive parents. But I’d be careful who you ask about it, they tend to be a bit secretive about that sort of thing to people they don’t know or like. Which you tend to fall into those sort of crowds in their eyes.

Hmm, I could actually get in on that, I believe. Our house tends to get too uptight about, well, everything. I think they’ve also fallen into a sort of false sense of security that we won’t turn on them, as if being in the same house makes them exempt. And that, I believe, will be their greatest weakness in the long run. Truthfully, it sounds like a wonderful idea, if not a bit dangerous. But who doesn’t like a bit of danger here and there?

(Source: heartsandharpies)

tricksandtoads:

Oh no. Speaking of Mother, I still haven’t written. She’s going to positively kill me, I promised I would. Oh I am so dead, she’ll never believe the owl got lost in the mail.

…You do that? That’s actually a little bit genius. You’re a true saint Balthazar. A lying one, but one all the same. When I do figure out who it is you’ll definitely get an advanced warning.

Oh, that is quite unfortunate. She’s definitely not going to be happy about that. Hopefully she won’t be too terribly angry, as I thankfully mentioned your workload as of late. She might be slightly more understanding if you do in fact mention your growing pile of schoolwork you have yet to do. But still, you know Mother. I wish you the best of luck.

I do. It’s something I’ve done for awhile now, actually. And thank you, it’s a trait I pride myself on, because it’s useful, if not slightly unethical in some people’s perspective. But would you expect any different from me? And I’d appreciate that, Gabriel. It’d make my job a whole hell of a lot easier.

(Source: heartsandharpies)

tricksandtoads:

Modesty has never really been a family trait.

Gryffindor? You kidding? They’d be on my ass like an oppugno spell. Well seeing as you know practically everyone here, probably. Will that be a problem? Because I can always restart the search. 

Mm, I think you have something there, dear brother. I’m sure Mother would understand, though.

I’m not saying they’d be the best to go after, just that a lot of them are very gullible and make hilarious faces. Of course, you’re right, most of them would try to get back at you, which would be the main problem. And it’s not an issue if I know them, just trying to plan ahead for my apologetic speech and how to paint a pitiful picture of your terrible affliction this time. You know, how you’re horribly addicted to playing tricks on people because you were cursed as a child and you’ve never gotten over it. Classic sob story, a supportive brother, the works. It has to be executed differently for different people. So, if I know them, it’ll just have to be tweaked a bit. 

(Source: heartsandharpies)

tricksandtoads:

No no, we can’t be Abbott and Costello, you’re not nearly funny enough.

Believe it or not, few people actually want to be jinx. Astounding I know, but I’ve got to find the perfect mix of someone who’s gullible, not going to try and get even, and makes hilarious faces when scared. I’ll find them soon don’t worry about that, I’ve narrowed it down to a few possible candidates.

You know that’s a right lie. I’m funny and sarcastic; it’s what gives me my irresistible charm. 

Astoundingly, that’s most unsurprising. I’ve never seen anyone line up to be your lackey before, I don’t know why they’d start now. I know of a few students who would fit that description, actually. Mostly from Gryffindor, actually. Would it be anyone I know of? 

(Source: heartsandharpies)

tricksandtoads:

You’re a harsh critic of my otherwise mostly pretty much nearly spotless reputation.

Besides, you’re hardly allowed to talk! If I’m Trixie then you’re Honey, and that makes you guilty by association.

I have to be a harsh critic for you; anyone else does it, they’re your next test subject so you can prove them wrong. Speaking of that, how’s the search going on your next victim? 

And I never said I was any less guilty than you, Gabriel. I’m just better at not being caught, which is why you need me. Well, one of the many reasons you need me around. And I’d much prefer the comparison to Abbott and Costello, thank you.

(Source: heartsandharpies)

heartsandharpies:

Was that why Sarah had antlers?! Oh Merlin, that was really unfair, did you know she was in the hospital wing for 3 weeks?

Anyway, duly noted, but I honestly think with all his contacts Gabriel is my best bet in finding them if they don’t turn up soon. I’m sure it’ll be all right, I’m not a silly 1st year. 

Ah, yes, that one. Pity; that particular charm would have worked had she just held still, actually. I was there for that. Wasn’t pretty.

Then luck to you. As I said, I’ll search the library for you, and you may do as you wish to have anyone else help you find them if I do not. Just giving you a fair warning.