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Unusual Ship Bingo - RogerRosmerta
The Variety Drabble Challenge - RogerRosmerta
More Than A Name - Roger Davies.
And She Cried
There are names for women like her, she is sure, and they are probably unflattering. As far as she is concerned, people are welcome to keep their opinions to themselves. She is a woman, and she has needs as any woman does. That she prefers men younger than her is a simply her preference and no one else's business.
They come and go, and she makes sure to keep emotional connections to a minimum. She is not paid for her service, neither does she pay, but there is still a business air to the dealings. She is a teacher, for want of a better word.
It suits her fine.
Or it did.
Until he came.
Roger Davies, recent graduate from Hogwarts, had heard about her from his elder brother. She has fond memories of George, and she was perfectly happy to continue teaching, taking on the challenge of his little brother. Roger was eager to learn and had stamina like she'd never known. Must have been the quidditch player in him.
Yet, Roger didn't only worm his way into her bed, he wormed his way into her heart. She began to look forward to his arrival, dreaded the time when he left. She let the arrangement continue far longer than usual. She knew the trap she'd fallen into, and yet she couldn't find the strength to pull herself out.
And then he met someone his own age.
He thanked her, with a kiss to the cheek and a simple goodbye.
And she cried.
