Oh, you know that the secret to happiness with Bella is not to take anything she says too much to heart. I've long since given up trying to change how she treats anyone (you'll note it's been ages since I even attempted to remind her that I hate being called 'Cissy'), and you're absolutely right: Her interest is as quickly lost as it is gained. All one need do is weather it until the storm passes.
It's just that Hydra's so looking forward to the Ball. And a girl's first dance like that, with a boy - whomever he is - is as much a milestone as - well, as your first school Quidditch match, I expect. It's nothing that will matter ten years from now but right now it's the most important thing in the world.
Well, it's foolish to expect Bella to understand that, or care. Nonetheless, I admit my palms itched when I saw her tear into Hydra over the whole thing. Especially since Rod had already given his consent and the boy was highly courteous to observe proper form like that.
More to the point, though, Bella does her grand cause no favours by berating Hydra for all to see. I've spoken to her more than once about airing her disappointment in public, particularly when there's no call for it.
Rod may have other concerns, as well, but they are his own.
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Date: 2011-12-15 09:14 pm (UTC)It's just that Hydra's so looking forward to the Ball. And a girl's first dance like that, with a boy - whomever he is - is as much a milestone as - well, as your first school Quidditch match, I expect. It's nothing that will matter ten years from now but right now it's the most important thing in the world.
Well, it's foolish to expect Bella to understand that, or care. Nonetheless, I admit my palms itched when I saw her tear into Hydra over the whole thing. Especially since Rod had already given his consent and the boy was highly courteous to observe proper form like that.
More to the point, though, Bella does her grand cause no favours by berating Hydra for all to see. I've spoken to her more than once about airing her disappointment in public, particularly when there's no call for it.
Rod may have other concerns, as well, but they are his own.