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Post by Kara Webb on Oct 14, 2008 8:41:14 GMT -5
(mmm.. do we have to?)
Kara gave a wicked little grin when he mentioned they had time and kissed her husband with passion and loving tenderness. She sat on his desk, pulling his head down to continue the kiss with more heat. She intended to use her time wisely, as her hands went to his chest and very slowly dragged her fingertips down from his shoulders to his hips. She knew they wouldn't have as much time as she'd like but she was going to make every moment count. She proceeded to make Kenneth smile in a way she knew he loved, and it was some time later before she heard a knock at the door and a very smiling Kenneth trying to straighten his desk with a spell.
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Post by Tanya Scotts on Oct 14, 2008 8:48:05 GMT -5
Tanya had been off duty when she received an owl from Kenneth Webb, having just had lunch with him she raised an eyebrow. Then she read the short letter and after double checking her appearance she apparated to Godric's Hollow for a house call. A quick knock on the door and a smiling Kara opened it for her. "Hello Kara, I received your message and came quickly." She walked into the house and turned to Kenneth, "Luckily I had nothing better to do this afternoon, so I am at your disposal for the time being." She seated herself without really waiting for an invite, after all the letter had been her invitation and she knew her friends wouldn't mind. She sat and waited for them to tell her what this was about.
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Post by Kenneth Webb on Oct 14, 2008 17:47:29 GMT -5
After straightening his desk, Ken attempted to straighten his robes a bit as Tanya came storming in as was expected of her. "Oh calm down Tanya, i'm sure whoever you had planned can wait a bit longer for your..." Letting the words trail off he turned and smiled at Tanya, "tender affection." Ken always joked with Tanya at her talent of being quite rough with both lovers and patients. "Now sit down and listen dear Tanya, I think Kara and I have a proposition that will benefit both our families.." Taking a seat in a nearby lounge chair he intertwined his fingers on his lap and waited to see what Tanya would have to say.
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Post by Kara Webb on Oct 14, 2008 18:07:57 GMT -5
Kara followed them into the sitting area and sat down near Ken. Her face was serene, though inside she was all nerves and emotions. As usual she let Kenneth do most of the talking, unless she had a reason to add something pertinent. But they were usually on the same page and she didn't usually question him, at least in public. However she wasn't meek in the least and could easily rival Tanya if she ever had a reason to, but it usually took a lot to get her truly angry. Where her husband was concerned however, she usually deferred to him when others were present.
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Post by Tanya Scotts on Oct 14, 2008 18:33:56 GMT -5
Tanya leaned back in the chair with a smile on her face. In face she truly had nothing better to do today and was just fine being here as anywhere else. "A family proposition...? Alright you have my interest and my attention." She smiled at the couple, she couldn't imagine what they would want that might benefit her family, but she couldn't hide her curiosity that they might.
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Post by Kenneth Webb on Oct 14, 2008 18:54:04 GMT -5
Thinking of the best way to present this to Tanya, he trusted her she had her moments but she was always looking out for her family. "Kara and I have a daughter." Holding out his hand, a pipe from a nearby table floated slowly over and landed in the palm of his hand. With a quick poke of his wand the pipe was lit and he began to smoke it while contemplating the proper way to present the rest of the scenario. "We gave her up at birth for appropriate reasons, so Kara and I were thinking. She should be about sixteen now and we'd really like to meet her.." He paused to allow Tanya's small mind to contemplate all the information he had given her.
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Post by Tanya Scotts on Oct 14, 2008 19:08:23 GMT -5
(small mind? Oh no you didn't... *takes off gloves*)
Tanya's eyes rose as he said they had a daughter. Well now, that was something she had not considered of them before. They'd always seemed the type of couple who enjoyed their free and unattached life. Though the fact they'd given her up made her wonder if that wasn't part of the reason why. They'd never seemed like the family type but then, without seeing them with a family it was hard to judge. So they wanted to meet their daughter. Good for them, what did that have to do with her family? Surely he wasn't suggesting they knew the girl.
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Post by Kenneth Webb on Oct 14, 2008 19:18:01 GMT -5
Seeing that Tanya had a chance to process the information he smiled slightly and continued on. "As you can imagine seeing as how she is our daughter and a pure blooded witch she attends Hogwarts. As well as do your nephews and niece I believe?" Removing the pipe from his mouth, he held it in his hand as he stared unblinking at Tanya. This next part would be the part she would sink her teeth into. "Along with setting up a meeting with her, I would like to offer up the suggestion of maybe an arranged marriage with one of your strapping young nephews?"
His eyes were cold unyielding on holding in the raging turmoil of emotions within him, Tanya was his friend yet he still dared not to show weakness in front of her.
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Post by Tanya Scotts on Oct 14, 2008 19:52:34 GMT -5
Tanya's mind started churning with possibilites, though ultimately she would to have Thatcher and Alicia make that decision. But it wasn't as if she couldn't make them see her way of thinking about if she tried to. But her mind was instantly on her thoughts of the discussion at dinner the other night. She would have to meet the girl before she could decide which of her nephews would be most suited. But she knew that Thatcher had considered finding a match for his children that same night and this possibility opened up at least one of the boys a way to clean up their act by marring into a good family. It would be a beneficial alliance if it could be arranged. Although after dinner the other night, Timothy was the first nephew to come to mind. Only because of his little rebellious outburst at dinner about some low born date he wanted to bring home. "Perhaps that could be arranged, with Thatcher and Alicia's approval. But we would of course need to meet your daughter to see which she would be most suited for. Sixteen right? Timothy is sixteen and Thane is fourteen, the most likely candidates. It might be an agreeable alliance between our families."
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Post by Kenneth Webb on Oct 14, 2008 20:44:27 GMT -5
Placing his pipe on the table next to him he stood and smiled at Tanya. "Very good, now I imagine you'll want to meet her first, as do we. I'm sure the master still has agents inside Hogwarts yes? So it shouldn't be an issue arranging a meeting. Her name is Katarina Gresh." Closing the distance between himself and Tanya he stared into her eyes. "We may not have raised her, but she is my flesh and blood. I trust no harm at all will come to a single hair on her head?"
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Post by Tanya Scotts on Oct 14, 2008 21:13:02 GMT -5
Tanya couldn't remember why that name sounded familiar for a moment. "I think I know that name... I'm trying to remember where I heard it... recently." She frowned trying to remember not seeing Kenneth's reaction to her words as she thought about it. It was a long moment as conversations from the last few days filtered through her mind until her eyes widened. Then she broke out in a big laugh, how brilliant. This couldn't be more perfect, she thought. "I can assure you she will not be harmed." She said still laughing at the irony.
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Post by Kenneth Webb on Oct 14, 2008 21:26:56 GMT -5
Ken eyed Tanya cautiously she wasn't known for being particularly traitorous but she drew a thin line between what was okay and what she thought was okay. "Tanya, I don't think i'm very comforted when you laugh like that." Going back to his chair and sitting down he stared over at his friend and fellow death eater. "Is there something your not telling me dear Tanya?" The last time he remembered Tanya laughing like that there was much pain being caused.
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Post by Tanya Scotts on Oct 14, 2008 21:36:44 GMT -5
Tanya smiled at Kenneth and Kara as she tried to keep her laughter from bubbling up again. "Well it just so happens I have already inadvertently found your daughter, Kenneth." She didn't elaborate having too much fun with this for the moment. If she couldn't make the girl squirm then she could make Kenneth squirm for a few moments instead. "As a matter of fact, I know exactly where to find her." She was still smiling with her most innocent of smiles.
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Post by Kenneth Webb on Oct 14, 2008 21:53:58 GMT -5
His heart racing he couldn't believe his ears, he didn't know if he should be excited or strangling Tanya at this very moment. How could she have inadvertently met her? Could Kat have been one of Tanya's victims.. Terror welling up inside, his eyes remained cold and emotionless as he managed to speak. "Tanya, by Salazar's beard woman your next words better be good or the Dark Lord will be short one follower.." His hand tensed as it rested on his lap, ready to grab his wand if the need arose. Tanya was a friend but nobody would ever hurt his baby girl and get away with it.
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Post by Kara Webb on Oct 14, 2008 22:13:56 GMT -5
Kara who had been quiet up to this point shot daggers at Tanya and her fingers twitched for her wand if the woman didn't speak up soon. She felt Kenneth tense as well when he spoke. She didn't trust herself to speak at the moment though or it was going to be a curse coming out of her mouth instead of a comment. There were certain reasons she usually let Kenneth speak, because she had the quick tongue that could lash out if unchecked when someone pushed her the wrong way and Tanya had just stepped over the line. It was only with great control that she kept her mouth shut until Tanya responded.
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Post by Tanya Scotts on Oct 14, 2008 22:26:45 GMT -5
Tanya smiled for a moment letting them suffer a moment longer, she was enjoying it too much to not savor it. "Good is in the eye of the beholder, Kenneth. But it just so happens that she's a Hufflepuff student and is Timothy's date to the school dance." She gave a soft laugh at their reactions now. "Don't be so tense, I hadn't hurt her yet."
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Post by Kenneth Webb on Oct 14, 2008 23:07:19 GMT -5
Ken felt as if the world had just been removed from his chest, his fear and anger were gone completely replaced by the urge to laugh. "This is wonderful news Tanya dear." Looking over at his wife he was filled with elation knowing this was going to make her so happy. "I assume that even though the school is on lock down older students may go to Hogsmeade with an adult escort?" Grinning he couldn't believe their luck, they were finally going to meet their daughter face to face for the first time since her birth. "How soon can you set this up Tanya?"
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Post by Kara Webb on Oct 14, 2008 23:47:48 GMT -5
Kara's relief was evident and quickly replaced by a smile. In fact, she hadn't felt so relieved of good news in a long time. It all boiled down to the fact that her daughter was safe, found and she might get to see her sooner than expected. She heard her husband speak and the words barely registered but only because she was so elated at that moment to meet her daughter. She reached over and gave Ken's hand a squeeze.
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Post by Tanya Scotts on Oct 14, 2008 23:53:56 GMT -5
Tanya did laugh again, she just couldn't help herself over the reactions she got. She'd enjoyed the moment of torture though. But to be honest it was actually a relief to her as well. Since Tim had brought up the girl at dinner, it had caused tension in the family because of her low family status. But this changed things completely. And she was sure Thatcher would approve to an arrangement as soon as one could be made. An alliance to the Webb family would be advantageous to their own family bloodlines and even little Timothy could be with someone he might actually be compatible with at the same time. And despite her joy of torturing people, she wanted to see her nephew happy and this would make everyone happy.
"I'm sure that is the case, Kenneth and if so I will owl Timothy as soon as I leave here and let him know to bring her to Hogsmede so I can meet her. Of course I think it would be fun to leave it a surprise about you two, don't you think?"
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Post by Kenneth Webb on Oct 15, 2008 1:15:48 GMT -5
"Yes, keeping Kara and myself a secret for now would be best." Staring at the ground by his feet he thought of anything else that might be necessary to prepare for this meeting that they had waited for, for so long. After a few moments he shook himself out of the small trance he was in, looking back up to Tanya he smiled. "Make it happen Tanya. I'll expect your owl with a date, time and place for the meeting."
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