In the end, always laugh. And do not lose this strange habit of having faith in life.
Daniel C. L. (via convertions)
I’d pretty much given up the idea of ever being happy.
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@alicelxngbottom
She was grateful for people like Alice – the ones who both knew her and that she could still speak publicly too. The event had just begun, and people were still milling in the main room when she spotted Alice from across the dance floor. Grabbing a glass of water and a cup of champagne for herself she walked over to where she was standing – she passed her the water and smiled. “A nice turnout, don’t you think? And still so early in the evening.”
She didn’t know Alice well, not really. She had worked with her. She trusted her. But she didn’t know her – she didn’t know her favorite color or how she took her tea or her third favorite dragon. It was a small distinction, but it was an important one for Dorcas, who had never been great at opening up to most people. “How are you doing? I’m sure it’s a bit uncomfortable, but there are lots of people who are glad you made it, I’m sure.”
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Alice was grateful for her status as a pureblood cousin of Bellatrix Lestrange that got her an invite to this party, but she was wishing (not for the first time) that Frank were back from his mission and here with her. As an Auror and a high ranking member of the Order, Alice was no rookie when it came to dangerous situations, but the eight month bump she was sporting made her feel exceptionally nervous about the mission she knew her fellow Order members were currently executing. Somehow she had managed to avoid suspicions about her loyalty from her father’s family, and with her firstborn child about to arrive, it seemed necessary to keep things that way. But if something were to go wrong and one of the Order members were caught, Alice knew she couldn’t just stand by and watch.
So she was feeling a little on edge as Dorcas Meadowes approached her with a glass of water in hand. Relieved for a bit of company (especially from one whose position was similarly delicate), Alice smiled in welcome to the younger woman. Gratefully taking the water, Alice nodded. “I’m glad to be here too,” she replied quietly, her gaze once more sweeping across the crowd for any familiar figures. “I know I’m not much use right now, but it feels good to just be here.” She motioned to her belly with a slight laugh before turning her gaze back to Dorcas. “How are you? I’m sure this is all very nerve wracking for you.”
@frxnkislong
I know you and I love you. And I can’t wait to spend eternity with you.