Making tracks!
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alt_daphneI always wondered if the Prefect's car was different from the others on the Hogwarts Express! When I was younger I always fancied that it had massive plush seats that one could recline back and take a nap in, as well as piped-in music from the wireless, hot towels for refreshing one's complexion, and a full spread of tea and treats.
I'm sure the rest of you will be satisfied to know that it's just like any other car, though there is a little tea service set up, with tea, water, and some ordinary biscuits.
But we've all been moving through the cars to help the firsties. Draco and I have already had to hunt down an escaped rat (well, Draco hunted it down, while I tried to cheer the little girl up) and break up a quarrel between two boys. I hope this doesn't mean that the new firsties will be as tempestuous as last years!
King's Cross was more of a mad house than ever, wasn't it? Or maybe it just seemed that way because I, Astoria, and Queenie were all on our own. Mother and Father are still down in Brighton with Grandmother, and Miss Jessup had some kind of terrible stomach upset this morning (the noises from the loo were the stuff of nightmares, ugh!). Mr Krumgold had insisted on escorting the three of us, but then he was waylaid by an emergency floo call from the director he's working with (Christmas and holiday pantos already! I can't wait). So there I was, managing all our luggage, owl cages, and other odds and ends, while trying to keep Queenie nearby so she wouldn't get lost in the crowd.
(By the way, F-F, it's quite evident that you had a French upbringing now)
Well, somehow we managed, but I haven't managed to check on Queenie yet. Astoria, be a dear and see that she's allright, won't you?
I'm sure the rest of you will be satisfied to know that it's just like any other car, though there is a little tea service set up, with tea, water, and some ordinary biscuits.
But we've all been moving through the cars to help the firsties. Draco and I have already had to hunt down an escaped rat (well, Draco hunted it down, while I tried to cheer the little girl up) and break up a quarrel between two boys. I hope this doesn't mean that the new firsties will be as tempestuous as last years!
King's Cross was more of a mad house than ever, wasn't it? Or maybe it just seemed that way because I, Astoria, and Queenie were all on our own. Mother and Father are still down in Brighton with Grandmother, and Miss Jessup had some kind of terrible stomach upset this morning (the noises from the loo were the stuff of nightmares, ugh!). Mr Krumgold had insisted on escorting the three of us, but then he was waylaid by an emergency floo call from the director he's working with (Christmas and holiday pantos already! I can't wait). So there I was, managing all our luggage, owl cages, and other odds and ends, while trying to keep Queenie nearby so she wouldn't get lost in the crowd.
(By the way, F-F, it's quite evident that you had a French upbringing now)
Well, somehow we managed, but I haven't managed to check on Queenie yet. Astoria, be a dear and see that she's allright, won't you?
Private message to Astoria
Date: 2012-09-01 07:55 pm (UTC)And you're wearing far, far too much makeup. You're only in third year. You look absolutely silly.
Private message to Blaise
Date: 2012-09-01 07:59 pm (UTC)At least I can tell you this: you're not missing much!
Though it is enormously fun to order people about - at least until they complain and start talking back! The lip on some of these firsties is truly astonishing. It almost makes me wish that they had to face both Carrows on Monday.
Re: Private message to Blaise
Date: 2012-09-02 02:41 am (UTC)Shame about the train carriage. Or are you just saying it was naff to put the rest of us off trying to crash your party on the way home?
Are you all right tonight. I thought you looked a bit pale as we arrived. As if you were remembering something unpleasant.
Or. You don't thinking coming ill with whatever Mrs Jessup had?
Re: Private message to Blaise
Date: 2012-09-02 05:54 am (UTC)I still don't understand why I let Barney treat me like that.
Oh, and the car really wasn't special at all - you know I'd tell you the truth if it was!
Re: Private message to Blaise
Date: 2012-09-02 02:36 pm (UTC)It's different looking back on it than it seemed at the time. You learned something about people like Bole, though, so maybe it can't happen again. I hope. It was an experiment that didn't turn out well, but it's done and the results analysed, and that's useful. If you think about it that way.
You went about things wisely this summer, I thought: involving yourself in so many new things and rededicating yourself to your dancing. What do you plan to do about that this term?
And now you've taken on all the responsibility and dignity of a Prefect, you haven't time to think about last year. You've got to stamp out mischief and malfeasance wherever it grows! I expect that'll be less demanding here in Slytherin House than it will be for Brown and Finnigan up in Gryffindor.
Say, what do you think of Diggory so far? I mean, he's obviously fit, but does he have what it takes to be Head Boy?
Re: Private message to Blaise
Date: 2012-09-02 03:18 pm (UTC)Now that school's started I don't know if there will be time to involve myself in new things - my plate is quite full enough as is! What do you think of the new timetable?
Diggory is fair and level-headed. Easy to get on with. Dreadfully boring. I think certain people will adore him, and others wil have about as much respect for him as they had for Clearwater.
Private Message to Daphne Greengrass
Date: 2012-09-01 08:45 pm (UTC)I say, I'm sure I don't know what you mean. My upbringing was rather pointedly English, what?
Perhaps you've a mistaken impression of the French, though after last year it would be difficult to explain an unfamiliarity with their stereotypical rudeness. I daresay the British reputation for discretion is safe and sound in Slytherin, however.
-Finch-Fletchley
Re: Private Message to Daphne Greengrass
Date: 2012-09-01 08:54 pm (UTC)But I did think it best you be made aware that you weren't as hidden as you thought. Better be more careful when you're at the castle. I wouldn't say a word if I ran across you and your sweetheart, but someone else might!
Re: Private Message to Daphne Greengrass
Date: 2012-09-01 09:28 pm (UTC)Thank you for the pointer, then.
I'll be sure to share your advice with her, as well.
-F-F
Re: Private Message to Daphne Greengrass
Date: 2012-09-01 10:20 pm (UTC)no subject
Date: 2012-09-02 01:42 am (UTC)But the bathroom is for us all-year round. Although. Did you get the timetable yet from Pennifold? Anderson's given us ours and--well, it'll mean getting up a little earlier than last year.
(And I know what you mean about looking after them all. We've already had one break out sobbing with homesickness. I'm just waiting while Madam Pomfrey gives her a dose of...whatever it is she doses for that.)
no subject
Date: 2012-09-02 05:51 am (UTC)It's going to be a busy year, no doubt. I might be glad I'm not a YPL counsellor after all, because that along with being Prefect would be quite a lot to manage. Though if there's anyone who should be able to, it's you!