Private message to Harry Marvolo

[alt_hydra]

Harry,

I had a wonderful evening last night. Thank you for escorting me.

From,
Hydra

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[alt_hydra]

People will see that I wrote you, I suppose, and note the significance.

The party itself wasn't so bad. I'm glad, though, that Justin wasn't there. Because, well. I don't know if I could have smiled much, otherwise.

Do you know what happened to Katie? I hope she's alright.

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[alt_harry]

Yeah. He did seem a bit wound up at the meeting the other day. I can't imagine he'd enjoy the party at all.

I think it was something for the contest. I mean, it's not like her to do that sort of thing at all, and even though

I know, I split it off, she could be well angry with me, but we'd talked it over, about how it'd be best to try and keep it friendly, make it clear there were no hard feelings, and how I'd keep an eye out for her.

So something must've happened. I suppose I'll find out one way or the other when I have people report to me.

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[alt_harry]

Oh. And. If you want to get out of the house for a bit, you can just let me know. We can go shopping or something.

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[alt_hydra]

I think most of the initiates received challenges this week, but I didn't, and I know Draco didn't, either. I'm not sure why.

But I agree, leaving the party with a man so much older - that's really not the sort of thing I can see her doing.

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[alt_harry]

She said something to Pans about how she was done with boys and their games, and was looking for a man. So yeah. It didn't sound like her at all.

You didn't get anything?

That's weird.

Maybe it'll come later? Or maybe they don't think you need one? Or maybe you've just got to be on the look out for other people trying to do things to you. But I think what happened with Draco and Padma was someone trying to do something to her, not to him.

Sandoval didn't say anything about it at the party?

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[alt_hydra]

An old man! I think he's Raz's age, isn't he? Cal Pummel, I mean.

No, nothing. I wonder if that itself is a challenge? "Guess what it is that we want you to do." Maddening.

But yes, they might have decided Draco and I don't need one. I'm not sure. And maybe what happened to Padma was only meant for her, but it really did inconvenience Draco an awful lot.

Sandoval only complimented me on my robes and asked about OWLs. I think perhaps she didn't want to discuss the competition in public.

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[alt_harry]

Yeah.


I hope she's

If it was something she really wanted, that's one thing. But I don't think it was.

I think if you haven't been given anything to do, you might take advantage of someone else, or make it harder for them? If we can sort out what it is they've been asked to do.

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[alt_hydra]

Well, he is a famous quidditch player, and she plays quidditch and so do you, so... maybe he seemed the most palatable option.

I think Ron and Pansy were given challenges but I don't know what. They didn't discuss them with me, and probably didn't with Draco, either.

[alt_harry]

Hydra,

I'm so glad that you had a good time. It was my honour to escort you.

Do you have any last-minute errands to run before we leave tomorrow? I need to pick up some new quills and parchment, and restock my Potions supplies.

[alt_hydra]

I can always use a trip to the shops to get new supplies. Shall we go together?

From,
Hydra

[alt_harry]

Sure, yeah, that'd be nice. I'll be by in a few.