Showing gratitude

[alt_daphne]

I do so appreciate the concern that has come my way today, but I think I should assure you all that everything is back to normal between Millie and myself. What took place was a simple misunderstanding, and we've both apologised to one another and made up completely (and her face is as good as new, as I'm sure you all observed!). I've even decided to make it up to Millie by sending her robes to the head dressmaker at Gladrags, who has promised that she will have them expertly re-fitted by the time we go to Hogsmeade tomorrow.

Also, I would like to publicly thank Professors Lestrange and Sinistra for our meeting after supper; I'm terribly sorry for the misunderstanding, and for... doing such a poor job of rearranging your books, Professor Raz. I hope that if there's anything future you require from me, you won't hesitate to ask. Oh, and I promise I shant create such a disruption during dueling practise again, on my honour!



Well, with that said, let's return to more pressing subjects, I think!

I must say that there are many people who seem to have benefited from Draco Malfoy's list of individuals without dates for the Ball. Listening to talk around the castle, it now seems as if almost everyone has found someone or other to escort them. Well done, Draco! Just think, there may be future couples who will one day have you to thank for bringing them together.

Hogsmeade is sure to be a madhouse tomorrow, what with last-minute shopping for the Ball piled on top of Christmas shopping. Still, I'm thoroughly looking forward to it! Barney, do you mind if we meet in the common room instead of the Great Hall? I want to change my shoes before we walk to the village.

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Private message to Astoria Greengrass

[alt_daphne]

Are you serious? Peppermint Toads, treacle fudge, indelible green ink, raven-feather quill, and 1 pair lacey red knickers?

I'm not your personal shopping elf, you little tyrant! If you want to pick up some things from Hogsmeade then you order them through your journal like the rest of the second years, instead of shoving a list under the door to my dorm when I'm in the library.

And what would YOU need lacey red knickers for?

[alt_sinistra]

Thank you for your cooperation, Miss Greengrass. I do hope there will be no repetition of the problem.

[alt_draco]

Glad to hear that you and Millie have made up. But then you're hardly the type to hold a grudge, Daphs.

I don't know that future couples will be toasting to me at their weddings, exactly, but at least all that talk about Balls being naff seems to have died down.

Private message to Professor Sinistra

[alt_daphne]

I really wasn't trying to cause any trouble, Professor. I know it was very rude to snoop through his private things. Um, I really hope you don't think any less of me. And that he doesn't, either.

Re: Private message to Professor Sinistra

[alt_sinistra]

One does learn that students may do quite unexpected things, but I admit, that is something we've not seen often before.

As for me, what I think of you is based on more than one afternoon. That said, I will be watching your choices a bit more closely for some time to come.

[alt_daphne]

Oh, I think I could hold a grudge, all right. But no, not for something like a over-enthusiastic duel with an otherwise good friend.

And you never know - some of these people might not have ever reached out and gotten to know one another, if it hadn't been for you. I think Ron Weasley and Mandy Brocklehurst would be a perfectly charming couple, for example, should they feel a passionate connection on the dance floor next week.

Re: Private message to Professor Sinistra

[alt_daphne]

Oh, but - well, I suppose I wouldn't blame you at all, if you did.

Forgive me for asking, but I'm a little confused about something: why did Professor Raz ask to have you there when he confronted me? It's not like it's your office

[alt_draco]

Hahaa

Yeah, I hadn't thought of it like that, exactly. But you make an excellent point.

Re: Private message to Professor Sinistra

[alt_sinistra]

There's another matter Professor Lestrange and I have been discussing that might be related, so he asked for my assistance.

And in some matters, it is helpful to have two professors available, in case there are questions later.

Re: Private message to Professor Sinistra

[alt_daphne]

But

Oh, I see. I suppose that makes a good deal of sense.

Thank you again, Professor Sinistra.

I Solemnly That I Am Up To No Good

[alt_ron]

Eat Bundimun goo, you rotten git.

I Solemnly Swear That I Am Up To No Good

[alt_ron]

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