A/N: I hope you guys are liking this idea. I think there won't be much
drama or romance in it, but you never know...
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"Day 1, 6:18 pm" Violet was starting a journal to record the Poes' interactions in. She had arrived at the Poe residence about 4 o'clock that afternoon and not much had happened yet.
"Witnessed argument about chores and allowances after dinner.
Edgar-Mom, for all I do around here, I don't get enough money!
Mrs. P- Then get a job, if you're in such need of cash handy.
Edgar-Mom! I don't wanna work!
Mrs. P-Edgar Thompson Poe! You are nearly seventeen, can drive, and have a girlfriend. What makes you think you think that you deserve to be pampered and don't have to get a job?
Edgar- I am not pampered! I do more chores around here then Albert!
Mrs. P- Albert has a job and is supporting himself quite nicely. And, he is even making enough to pay for a third of his tuition next year.
Edgar- *incoherent mumbling, then exits kitchen*
Violet looked down at her journal. It wasn't much, but it was only the start. The real interaction fights and tears and the like, would come once the Poes grew accustomed to her being there. Violet sighed and laid down on the guest room bed. She heard a door; Albert must be home from work. Violet looked at her clock; 6:31. She fell into her thoughts for a moment. She wondered if she, Klaus, Sunny and their parents would interact the same way as the Poes did. The thought kind of scared her. She had always thought she would never get in fights with her parents the way most people do. She always thought she'd be mature enough to discuss things with them like an adult, not resulting to whining like a toddler the way she figured most teenagers do. Violet came out of her thoughts when she heard a knock at the door. Mrs. Poe stuck her head in.
"Violet? It's 6:30, so we usually watch the hockey game together as a family. Would you like to join us?" "That sounds great. You guys watch TV together?" "Not often, just sports, and sometimes we'll watch the stand-up comedians together if nothing else is on. I think you'll get a lot better info watching all of us at once, which is a rare thing these days." Mrs. Poe looked sad as she said this. Like most mothers of teens, she was glad her children were living a life of their own, but missed them being with her all the time. "I'll be down in a minute. Is it okay if I take her note journal?" "Of course. You know, I was a little uncomfortable with having someone take notes on our family's business, but I know you need the experience to write that paper. And write it you will, and get a good mark on it. No one writes a failing report on MY family." Mrs. Poe smiled as she said this, and then left Violet's room.
Day 1 10:06pm
Watched hockey game with entire Poe family. Small, friendly disagreements about plays throughout the game. Ottawa beat Boston 3-0. (Go Sens Go!!!) Disagreement after game between all four Poes:
Mr. P- No! My Bruins! You'll pay Ottawa!
Albert- Ha, you wish Dad. Senators are going all the way this year!
Mr. Poe- Quit you're lying. We'll come back to win it and leave you in the dust!
Albert- I doubt it! Mom, do hear this guy?
Mrs. Poe- You're father's right, Albert. Go Boston!
Edgar- You're all nuts. Toronto's gonna whip both of ya! Leafs all the way!
Violet- Good on you, Albert. You a Senators fan. We're gonna win the Stanley Cup this year! -More hockey babble.
"Well, I guess that was alright. Tomorrow's Saturday, which means I'll have more time to take notes. I hope Mr. Klinesfield was right about doing this." Violet closed her journal and went to get ready for bed.
-End of Chapter 2, Day 1-
~There. That wasn't too bad, was it? Oh yeah, forgot to mention something: a spoiler for who's winning this year. GO SENATORS!!! Heheheh...Sorry if you're a Boston fan. It'll be my Sens or the Habs winning the Stanley Cup, I can feel it! Whoo! A Canadian team is gonna take it! Well, that's my patriotic duty fulfilled. Review!
-KittyWillow, Proud Senator fan and loyal Canadian
"Day 1, 6:18 pm" Violet was starting a journal to record the Poes' interactions in. She had arrived at the Poe residence about 4 o'clock that afternoon and not much had happened yet.
"Witnessed argument about chores and allowances after dinner.
Edgar-Mom, for all I do around here, I don't get enough money!
Mrs. P- Then get a job, if you're in such need of cash handy.
Edgar-Mom! I don't wanna work!
Mrs. P-Edgar Thompson Poe! You are nearly seventeen, can drive, and have a girlfriend. What makes you think you think that you deserve to be pampered and don't have to get a job?
Edgar- I am not pampered! I do more chores around here then Albert!
Mrs. P- Albert has a job and is supporting himself quite nicely. And, he is even making enough to pay for a third of his tuition next year.
Edgar- *incoherent mumbling, then exits kitchen*
Violet looked down at her journal. It wasn't much, but it was only the start. The real interaction fights and tears and the like, would come once the Poes grew accustomed to her being there. Violet sighed and laid down on the guest room bed. She heard a door; Albert must be home from work. Violet looked at her clock; 6:31. She fell into her thoughts for a moment. She wondered if she, Klaus, Sunny and their parents would interact the same way as the Poes did. The thought kind of scared her. She had always thought she would never get in fights with her parents the way most people do. She always thought she'd be mature enough to discuss things with them like an adult, not resulting to whining like a toddler the way she figured most teenagers do. Violet came out of her thoughts when she heard a knock at the door. Mrs. Poe stuck her head in.
"Violet? It's 6:30, so we usually watch the hockey game together as a family. Would you like to join us?" "That sounds great. You guys watch TV together?" "Not often, just sports, and sometimes we'll watch the stand-up comedians together if nothing else is on. I think you'll get a lot better info watching all of us at once, which is a rare thing these days." Mrs. Poe looked sad as she said this. Like most mothers of teens, she was glad her children were living a life of their own, but missed them being with her all the time. "I'll be down in a minute. Is it okay if I take her note journal?" "Of course. You know, I was a little uncomfortable with having someone take notes on our family's business, but I know you need the experience to write that paper. And write it you will, and get a good mark on it. No one writes a failing report on MY family." Mrs. Poe smiled as she said this, and then left Violet's room.
Day 1 10:06pm
Watched hockey game with entire Poe family. Small, friendly disagreements about plays throughout the game. Ottawa beat Boston 3-0. (Go Sens Go!!!) Disagreement after game between all four Poes:
Mr. P- No! My Bruins! You'll pay Ottawa!
Albert- Ha, you wish Dad. Senators are going all the way this year!
Mr. Poe- Quit you're lying. We'll come back to win it and leave you in the dust!
Albert- I doubt it! Mom, do hear this guy?
Mrs. Poe- You're father's right, Albert. Go Boston!
Edgar- You're all nuts. Toronto's gonna whip both of ya! Leafs all the way!
Violet- Good on you, Albert. You a Senators fan. We're gonna win the Stanley Cup this year! -More hockey babble.
"Well, I guess that was alright. Tomorrow's Saturday, which means I'll have more time to take notes. I hope Mr. Klinesfield was right about doing this." Violet closed her journal and went to get ready for bed.
-End of Chapter 2, Day 1-
~There. That wasn't too bad, was it? Oh yeah, forgot to mention something: a spoiler for who's winning this year. GO SENATORS!!! Heheheh...Sorry if you're a Boston fan. It'll be my Sens or the Habs winning the Stanley Cup, I can feel it! Whoo! A Canadian team is gonna take it! Well, that's my patriotic duty fulfilled. Review!
-KittyWillow, Proud Senator fan and loyal Canadian