More news - Thanks to the Lord Protector!

[alt_daphne]

What tremendous news from yesterday's session in court! Even during summer hols, I'm sure that the Hogwarts' student body is overcome with excitement to learn that our Lord has chosen to bestow his highest honour to three of our fellows. Padma, Seamus, and Hydra, you have my deepest admiration and congratulations for having been initiated into the Lord's council. I know that the challenges you faced were difficult beyond measure, but you have proven yourselves worthy in all respects.

We have suffered loses of late, loses that have, for some of us, left behind a great deal of pain. Time marches forward with little regard for our pain, but in that pain it is comforting to be reminded that our Lord's grace can heal the greatest of ills.

Truly, it is heartening to know that the Lord Protector's grace falls so unwaveringly upon those of us in the younger generations. The future of the Protectorate lies in our hands, and all are counting on us to do what's good and right.

Now, for those of you who knew her, I'm happy to report that Samantha Montgomery has been released from St. Mungos and will be convalescing at her family's home in Cheshire. Her family is waiting to see how she adjusts to being at home before they will allow for visitors. Meanwhile, I'm sure that she would love to receive your cards and letters.

I hope the summer is treating you all very well.

Comments

Private message to Pansy and Sally Anne

[alt_daphne]

There's NO WAY I'll ever let that swotty, knock-kneed slag be Head Girl!!

Re: Private message to Pansy and Sally Anne

[alt_pansy]

You're far better suited.

Did you see what she wrote on Sandoval's entry, though? Like it was already a done deal. Like of course she'd be Head Girl.

Ugh.

Re: Private message to Pansy and Sally Anne

[alt_daphne]

Yes, I saw it. I wanted to reach through the pages and slap her smug face.

But of course I have to play nice with her. We're supposed to be friends. Sort of.

Re: Private message to Pansy and Sally Anne

[alt_pansy]

Oh, naturally.

You can be politely concerned about the stress she's under as a council member, and isn't it awfully time consuming? Are you worried about your NEWTs? Dovs is called away from school all the time, isn't he? Here's hoping you'll be able to attend classes as regularly as you should...

Re: Private message to Pansy and Sally Anne

[alt_pansy]

The letter writing is also a very good idea, by the way. Just as a decent thing to do.

Re: Private message to Pansy and Sally Anne

[alt_daphne]

Yes, well. I wish there were a way to remind people that Samantha wouldn't even need to convalesce if it weren't for that hideous challenge. Maybe just reminding people that she exists, and still has yet to fully recover, will do some small amount of good.

Re: Private message to Pansy and Sally Anne

[alt_pansy]

I really do think it will.

Re: Private message to Pansy and Sally Anne

[alt_sally_anne]

Awfully presumptuous, the way she just took it for granted she'd be Head Girl. Maybe someone will realise she needs to be knocked down a peg.

Re: Private message to Pansy and Sally Anne

[alt_daphne]

That hasn't exactly worked in the past, has it?

You'd think that foolishly declaring your love to Draco Malfoy and then trying to off yourself over it would make anyone feel a little bit of humility, but it didn't faze her for long.

[alt_ron]

Yeah. I'm really proud of Hogwarts and the new Council members.

And, yeah. A lot has happened recently, some of it sad and disturbing, so I think this was a really great reminder of what we're all aiming for. Our Lord showed us how lucky we are, living here.


I didn't know Montgomery was still in hospital all this time. D'you think her family need anything?

[alt_daphne]

I think her family have everything well in hand.

But it would be nice if Samantha felt that she were cared for, and needed. Her sense of self-worth was struck a serious blow, I'm afraid.

Private Message to Daphne Greengrass

[alt_ron]

You write this sort of thing loads better than I do.

Re: Private Message to Daphne Greengrass

[alt_daphne]

What sort of thing? It's the truth, about Samantha.

Re: Private Message to Daphne Greengrass

[alt_ron]

Oh, I just mean compliments and congratulations and all.

Expect it's one of the reasons you're a Prefect and I'm not. One of them.

Re: Private Message to Daphne Greengrass

[alt_daphne]

The trick is to make half of what you're saying utterly sincere. That way, no one will be the wiser.

I may be a prefect but you're the one that was just a hair away from taking the mark. I'm glad you didn't. Alfred's terribly disappointed, the idiot, but he's hoping that his good showing will mean he gets chosen in a few years.

Part of the reason Samantha was in St. M's for so long... well, what the centaurs did drove her a bit mad, I think. She wasn't herself, most of the time, and when she did seem to come to her senses, she'd try to kill herself. It's been a month since her last "episode." Her parents are hoping she's past the worst of it. I think they give her a lot of potions, though. To keep her calm and such.

It's just sad, though, because before Teddy died I heard him telling Vince that Samantha got what she deserved because she was a promiscuous girl. Well, "whore" is what Teddy called her. And I know that Teddy was disgusting but I think some people might share his opinion. Worse, I think she shares his opinion.

So, cards and letters and things really might help.

Re: Private Message to Daphne Greengrass

[alt_ron]

Yeah, I tried that. Don't think it worked, though, and I can't really try again. He'd just get suspicious.

Sorry. Percy, I mean. I wrote him, but I didn't find the right thing to say.

That's awful about Montgomery. And Nott. But, yeah. I reckon you're right that people called her things like that. I don't think anyone would've thought she deserved being attacked by Centaurs, though. I mean, that's just heinous.

All right, then. I'll send a card, I guess. I mean it's not like I know her well, but it wouldn't hurt me to send one and say something nice.

[alt_padma]

Thank you, Daphne. I'm sure that if Draco had been able to escape, he would have been honoured first among us. It's so tragic to think how bright his future should have been and how cruelly it was cut short. I know you were close and I'm so sorry for your loss.

I'm glad to hear Sam's doing well enough to go home. Thank you very much for the update and I'll be sure to write to her this week.

You're very involved in Lizzie's wedding, aren't you? Pavs' wedding is coming up soon, too. Around Freedom Day. I'm sure you have loads to do but we should get together before the summer's over (and I'm sure it will be before any of us realise it!). You've always been a huge asset to Slytherin and to Hogwarts and I hope we'll continue to work well together to provide leadership and guidance to the students next year.

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[alt_sally_anne]

You are such an insufferable prat, Patil. Face it: Daphne would be a much better Head Girl than you.