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Fashionably late, I'm sure.

Always.

What, precisely, are you late for?

To be here, apparently. It seems everyone else has already arrived.

Several times over, really. It's all rather confusing.

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I find I am almost always confused.

That's assuring. I tend to just pretend I know precisely what's going on though, because Daddy expects me to be a cut above the rest.

Everyone always seems to assume I understand, I just stand there and nod.

Well, if it sets their minds at ease, does it matter?

Not at all.

People like to think SOMEONE has control of the situation, after all.

Someone else to blame if an error is made.

Most people are cattle, but the cattle need someone to lead them to the slaughter.

What an unfortunate way to say it.

"Moo." is something of a family motto, really. It's rather accurate, though. I try to avoid being part of the herd. Think I've managed nicely.

What family might that be?

Snape, primarily. *inclines her head* Minerva Snape, it's a pleasure to meet you, sir.

Really? I don't recall anyone in the Snape family being cattle or saying 'Moo.'

Third War. It was a sort of reminder to the Order that you can't just run into battle, that things have to be thought out, you can't let yourself be riled up.

Ah.

A wizard is never late. Nor is he early.

Right on time, then?

He arrives precisely when he means to.

Well put, my dear.

Thank you, sir. May i inquire as to what you are late for?

To be here, apparently. It seems everyone else has already arrived.

*She smiles some*

It would appear some never leave.

That must become dreadfully boring, to stay in one place always.

I agree.

Dreadfully lonely at times, too.

Better late than never.

Indeed.

I think you came at the perfect time sir.

I suppose I haven't missed too much.

And you always seem to know what has happened whether you were there or not.

I am an unforgivable gossip.

And that is why you know everything about everything?

Some of us measure time a bit differently. Just think of it as being very early for something else.

An excellent point of view, my dear.

How are you?

Excellent! Though honestly Albus, I wish you'd consider clipping that beard of yours! It's longer than I am!

*twinkly eyes he has*

Not until it's long enough to sweep the floor.

*twinkles right back, darn those Dumbledores!*

But then you could trip! What would everyone say if the Supreme Mugwump tripped over his own beard!?

Unless...*twinkle* you're hiding another bag of sweets in there!

I would hope they would laugh.

Maybe I am, maybe I'm not.

Just as I've suspected!

I'll give you a lovely supply of lemon drops if you'll let me trim your beard a few ~~feet~~...inches!

To what?

The late Albus Dumbledore? *frowns*