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Post by angeldust on Nov 20, 2005 11:43:54 GMT -5
A silly, pointless drabble based on that new marmite advert. Rating: Anyone
It was time, Albus admitted to himself. After three weeks of friendly pecks and light touches it was time for them to share what should be one of the most romantic moments in their relationship. They had just returned from their fourth date and Albus knew that tonight he would not be able to get away with just a light peck on her rosy cheek. He watched as she closed her eyes expectantly and closed half of the distance between them, her lips parted and smiling wishfully. How could he say no? He was quite put off when a rather out of character giggle escaped her when his nose bumped against hers. While removing her glasses he couldn’t stop the feelings of anxiety filling him. What if he couldn’t please her? He was so much older after all. Summoning all his strength he closed the distance and allowed his lips to touch hers ever so softly. She moved almost instantly. Her body crushed desperately against his as she clung to front of his robes, wanting all he had to offer. She opened her mouth for him, allowing him access offering all she had while taking his. His whole being froze when she began to cough and splutter against him, her hands pushing him away violently as she began to gag. “ALBUS!! Merlin’s beard what have you been eating?” She gasped, before pushing past him and quickly escaping to her bathroom. He would definitely have to lay off the marmite.
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Post by JKMcGonagall on Nov 20, 2005 14:33:33 GMT -5
This is really funny. He had better watch what he eats from now on.
Ok, just one question, what the heck is marmite? I have never heard of it. From Min's reaction I would think it would be horrible, but Albus seems to like it. So, what is it?
Kay
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Post by amandahleigh on Nov 20, 2005 14:41:39 GMT -5
Oh My Gosh, that certainly was awkward! lol
And I have to ask too, I'm afraid...what is marmite?
Updaet: I just looked up marmite. Apparently their "you either love it or hate it" ad campaign scared some 2 and 3 year old children who saw it, and so the ads were pulled...
the real issue here should be, why are two and three year olds watching television when they are obviously too young to handle it?
This makes the story even funnier though, especially with that slogan! Though I'm still not quite sure what it is. It's described as a "yeast extract spread" on the BBC news website article.
hmm...
lolol
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Post by TheGryffindorSeeker on Nov 20, 2005 14:57:52 GMT -5
lol just like the advert! lol. Great responce! brilliant!
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Post by ismaco on Nov 20, 2005 15:04:47 GMT -5
I had to search for it in Wikipedia... Marmite is a popular British savoury spread, made from yeast extract, a by-product of the beer brewing process. It is a sticky, dark brown substance, with a distinctive and powerful taste which polarises consumer opinion. It is similar to Australia and New Zealand's Vegemite and Promite, and Switzerland's Cenovis, and is suitable for vegetarians.
For what I read... you can find the flavor either tasty or revolting. Now we know Minerva doesn't find it exactly compelling.
Thanks a lot!... I loved your fic!
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Post by angeldust on Nov 20, 2005 15:09:41 GMT -5
Very good definition! As the slogan goes 'you either love it or you hate it' I agree with Min it's disgusting! Sorry for the confusion Lol at amandahleigh I fully agree I think that advert was where there was a huge blob of marmite (it had a mouth and everything) tearing down the street and you either had people running away from it or trying to eat it! It was kind of strange, the best way to describe marmite is a black thick gooey liquid that mostly goes on toast and really stinks.
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Post by Sensiblyquirky on Nov 20, 2005 21:46:06 GMT -5
haha, nice response. Poor Minerva...
Christy
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Post by Catwoman99 on Nov 21, 2005 12:05:33 GMT -5
Sounds like absolutely horrid stuff! Poor Minerva. I hope that teaches Albus to always have a breath mint handy. Nice response!
- April :-)
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Post by mugglemin on Nov 21, 2005 12:23:33 GMT -5
Yeah, marmite's gross! Fancy not brushing your teeth before going for the first snog!
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Post by ginger newts on Nov 21, 2005 14:50:08 GMT -5
Haha, nice little ficlet. Poor Minerva, that had to be awful!
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Post by BlazeFourPaws on Nov 22, 2005 0:40:39 GMT -5
I rather like Marmite but my love hates it so I abstain. Great fic.
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Post by QuillofMinerva on Nov 22, 2005 3:30:01 GMT -5
Yummy, I would happily kiss Albus after him eating marmite (I love the stuff) Great response
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Post by Hogwarts Duo on Nov 23, 2005 7:15:35 GMT -5
Sooo sorry! I just realized that we hadn't reviewed your story...many apologies!
Clayre sent me some marmite once and it's got an odd taste but I gotta say it sorta grows on ya after a while! LOL
However, I'm with Min here...Albus needs to learn to brush his teeth before kissing her again after eating it. BLECH! Great challenge response!
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