Making tracks!

[alt_daphne]

I 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?

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Private Message to Daphne Greengrass

[alt_justin]

Hullo, Greengrass,

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

[alt_daphne]

Of course it's safe and sound. I could have reported you, after all, but I decided that King's Cross doesn't really count as school grounds. And that snogging really ought not be a punishable offense, so long as both parties are enjoying it.

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

[alt_justin]

Of course, I see.

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

[alt_daphne]

Yes, you should do. I especially don't like to think what Draco's reaction would be, should he witness such... intimacy. It would be quite the shock.