Private message to Barty

[alt_daphne]

I'm so sorry to interrupt. Unfortunately another student saw you carrying Hydra, and has led others to believe that you intentionally hurt her.

I'm assuming that a training incident occurred and the situation is well under control.

Shall I put that out as the official message to shut down any further speculation?

Comments

[alt_crouch_jr]

Yes.

Accident.

No cause for concern.

[alt_daphne]

As I thought.

[alt_crouch_jr]

Well managed.

[alt_daphne]

I've just reassured her father, as well, who did not press for details.

Don't think me a coward for hoping that her mother isn't next to write to me. Mercy.

Anyway, I'm sure this means our rendezvous must wait for another night. In the meanwhile, is there anything else I can do?

[alt_crouch_jr]

Hm.

If you're not too tired, I could slip away soon.

Wouldn't want to keep you up too late, however. Or tempt you to bend rules.

[alt_daphne]

What's the point of being Head Girl if you can't bend the rules?

So she's truly going to be alright, then? You needn't tell me more than that. But - it would put my mind and heart at ease.

[alt_crouch_jr]

No reason for concern.

On either score.

I have it on good authority the Headmaster will not concern himself if the Head Girl is out in good company. And the matron du jour is fortunately competent and has things well in hand, so we ought to be able to put that aside and enjoy good company while there's opportunity.

[alt_daphne]

And I do have nothing but faith in your good authority.

I'll wait for you - you know where.

[alt_crouch_jr]

I do.