Second Seed; [Action]

[nearlychosen]

[If anyone's traveling in the vicinity of House 26, they might take notice of the little garden that's steadily been popping up outside over the past few weeks. Even if it's just another garden at first glance, today one of the residents is kneeling outside in the dirt attempting to change that. In the midst of a patch of what looks like mundane dasies, the round-faced, slightly dirty Neville is settled, brow furrowed in concentration, as he prods at the flowers with his newly-found wand. He's mumbling fiercely under his breath, presumably to the flowers themselves. Feel free to interrupt, Luceti. He won't bite.]

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[nearlychosen.livejournal.com]

[He grins at the prospect of getting help from Hermione.] I'd love all the help I could get! I'm not too clear on Muggle plants really. I chose these flowers because of their appearance more than any magical properties they might have. [Addressing the rest of the small garden now, he points] I'm thinking of putting some work into the soil for knotgrass, and maybe grow out hedges we could transfigure into spiky bushes... [He trails off uncertainly though, because if transfiguration is involved, there would be less "we" and more "I watch from a safe distance while you maybe show me how it's done and if we're lucky I find a way to not mess things up."]

[nearlychosen.livejournal.com]

[Does not. And this is Neville looking rather pleased with himself for making Draco sputter like that.] That's just because he broke your hex before he'd let you.

[pinkribbons.livejournal.com]

Our other friend got off pretty well when he was taken. [though he was gone for over a month, and Yuzu really doesn't want to worry for that long again.]

[hisdarkmark]

[But D: Draco will be plotting Neville's murder now, just you wait.] I never wanted to shag him in the first place! That's just...foul!

[nearlychosen.livejournal.com]

[That's fine with Neville. He's been expecting a murder attempt since he woke up on that lake.] That's not what you said when you were snogging him.

[hisdarkmark]

...excuse me?

[nearlychosen.livejournal.com]

I spoke perfectly clearly.

[hisdarkmark]

I don't recall implying anything of the sort during all of that.

[esper-flight.livejournal.com]

[A quick nod to that, then a sheepish expression.]

Oh, I'm sorry. I should have introduced myself, by now. My name is Terra.

[nearlychosen.livejournal.com]

Why would you snog someone if you weren't about to go for a shag?

[hisdarkmark]

That's not a serious question, is it?

[nearlychosen.livejournal.com]

[All he really knows about Advanced Things To Do With Girls comes secondhand from things he's overheard Ron and Seamus talk about. It 's a flawless education!] Stay away from Harry.

[hisdarkmark]

[Oh Neville, you poor thing. Draco's just going to sneer in retort.] Fine. Like I'd want to be near him anyway.

[nearlychosen.livejournal.com]

So go. Take your patronus with you.

[hisdarkmark]

Go back to your pathetic garden. [He whistles for Padfoot to follow and starts walking off. Instead of following, Padfoot just stays where he is, though he's definitely more faded than he was before.]

[nearlychosen.livejournal.com]

[It's good that Hrmione's made so many friends in her time here, since it saves Neville the trouble of having to be social on his own. Sort of.] What sort of magic were you thinking about?

[nearlychosen.livejournal.com]

[He puffs up a bit with restrained anger. Stupid Malfoy. He'd see how pathetic the garden would be once Neville figured out the details behind a self-fertilizing shrub. He notices the pup belatedly.] You should go with him.

[nearlychosen.livejournal.com]

It's a pleasure to meet you, Terra! [He reaches out to shake her hand; please pardon the dirty palms] I'm Neville.

[nearlychosen.livejournal.com]

Then maybe this one will too. And even if he's not, you can surely patch him up good as new. [She looks worried, which taps into his instinct to console her. He's been giving these speeches a lot back home.]

[hisdarkmark]

[While Draco's heading back to house 25, Padfoot's going to look up at Neville and bark, letting his tail move a bit. But Neville, you have PLANTS to be EXPLORED. Draco...has a room. This is obviously more interesting!]

Harry's life has never made sense, what are you talking about.

[cruxofapotter.livejournal.com]

[Harry is fascinated by the plants growing around the house, and while things are weird with Neville right now, Harry would at least like to see it.]

How are they coming along?

[pinkribbons.livejournal.com]

Yeah... he's tough, for an otaku. I'm not that worried. [except she is but it's not so outwardly apparently anymore. You're helping, Neville!]

Harry's always made ALL KINDS OF SENSE before this!

[nearlychosen.livejournal.com]

They'll be fully grown in a month or so, I'd wager. [Neville murmurs absently before turning his head to meet Harry properly] Best I can do with the resources here. [This is Neville deliberately not touching any of the more sensitive subjects.]

[nearlychosen.livejournal.com]

[Malfoy, WHY do you have the most adorable patronus ever?] ... Well I suppose there's not much damage you could do. Can't be helped. [Though he's still got a wary eye on the little coyote as he sinks back down to work. He knows what you're up to, Cute Thing.]

[martelandmany.livejournal.com]

Well, I have magic that heals most wounds and broken bones, so perhaps it might give life to this sprout? [Okay, so she knows it will, but that's gonna be half her magic, half her affinity with plants. She was one with this big massive tree in her homeworld, long story.]