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I just wanted to submit a little Tobias appreciation message. He's honestly one of my favourite characters I've read in a series. His development throughout (with Smita, his double agent role, and how Mags was part of his motivations) was wonderful, and I totally didn't see it coming. His interaction with Harry in the pub after Ginnys trial was just the icing on top of the cake

So thank you for that!

Thank you so much! He started just as me going, "huh, what does a not completely awful Slytherin guy look like?" Not to mention, I have a 'let men and women have platonic loving relationships' agenda. Plus, I love me a sarcastic little shit with a very hidden heart of gold. And like, someone who does have a sense of self-preservation, and that being okay! So many of the protagonists in these hero books are celebrated for their willingness to just sacrifice themselves over and over again, often recklessly with a giant lack of self-worth or understanding of consequence. But, like, it's okay to protect yourself, you can still be able to make moral and just choices! And the strength of Slytherin really can be the ability to weigh impact and consequences. I guess I wanted another chance to show how a Slytherin might bring strengths to a fight that benefits from a variety of skills/approaches.

And you loved his interaction with Harry? Hmmmmmm...

How about a tiny snippet of Armistice #4?

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They end up at the Leaky Cauldron and it’s packed with people, every single one seeming to be staring at them, whispering behind their hands. This is exactly why Harry doesn’t come to places like this.

“You can, of course, scowl at me the entire time,” Tobias says. “Or even punch me. But that’s going to give everyone the wrong impression after this weekend’s little photo op.”

Harry focuses on Tobias, the staring crowd suddenly secondary. “So this lunch is me showing the world that I’m fine with you and in no way suspect you’re sleeping with my girlfriend.”

Tobias looks at him. “Do you think I’m sleeping with your girlfriend?”

Harry lets go of his fork and it falls to his plate with a clang. “I’m actually going to have to punch you, aren’t I?”

Tobias regards him with one eyebrow raised. “It’s a rather straightforward question, Potter.”

“No,” Harry bites out. “I happen to trust Ginny.”

Tobias leans back in his seat. “Interesting answer. It leaves me to ask whether or not you trust me. No chance you think I harbor feelings for her?”

But Harry refuses to be stuck on defense any longer. “What does it matter if you do or not?”

Tobias blinks, a begrudging smile appearing on his face. “Watch it, Potter, or you’re going to make me like you.”

“Are you always this much of a buffoon?” Harry asks.

Tobias looks at him, something frighteningly flinty in his eyes. “Only when it’s useful.”

Harry imagines that’s more often than not.

“Okay,” Tobias says, turning his attention back to his plate. “Explain to me again why Quidditch isn’t a huge bore.”

Harry jabs a chip in Tobias’s direction. “That right there is why Ginny would never sleep with you.”

Tobias nearly chokes on his food, he’s laughing so hard.

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(I hadn't even opened this file since last May. Eesh.)