Missing Astrolabe

[alt_percy]

Has anyone picked up my Astrolabe? It looks like this:





I've rather a sentimental attachment to it, because it's an heirloom, formerly belonging to my Uncle Gideon. The last I saw it was in the library, while working on my Orion star chart with Penelope Clearwater.

Penelope, have you seen it, by any chance? Did it end up in your book bag by mistake, perhaps?

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[alt_penelope]

I don't know where it is, Percy. The last time I saw it is when I borrowed it after our meeting. I misplaced my own astrolabe the first week of term. How else was I supposed to do the extra work you insisted upon?

Maybe it ended up somewhere in Ravenclaw Tower? It's definitely not underneath my bed nor in my trunk.

[alt_percy]

You--you borrowed it? Without asking me?

[alt_penelope]

Well, we're partners, right? We share.

[alt_percy]

Partners, is that what you call it? When you keep skiving off so that I'll do all the work?

That Astrolobe is an heirloom. I want you to find it and return it to me as soon as possible.

Are you always this careless?

[alt_percy]

I don't mind sharing. When asked.

[alt_penelope]

Alright, then. The next time I plan to lose one of your heirlooms, I'll be sure to ask in advance.

[alt_percy]

Next time I will jolly well make sure you won't have the opportunity to pinch it without permission.

[alt_penelope]

Well, that's what Sinistra called us, I believe.

I wouldn't worry about the astrolabe - it'll turn up eventually.

[alt_percy]

Are you are or you not capable of a simple Fourth year summoning charm? If you have that capability, then I strongly suggest you try standing in the Ravenclaw common room, and retrieving it from behind whichever pillow you dropped it with a simple Accio command.

If not there, try your dorm room.

I want my Astrolabe back.

[alt_penelope]

Already tried that, Weasley; no luck. However, I did manage to scare up a bunch of vomit-flavoured Every Flavour Beans that one of the first-years shoved in the couch cushions, they're yours if you want them.

Things have a way of turning up in the Common Room, eventually. The assignment is done, you won't need your astrolabe until next week's lesson. Maybe if you relax, it'll turn up when you least expect it.

[alt_percy]

I certainly hope that when it comes time to doing next week's lesson, I won't be partnered again with you.

I will (not so regretfully) pass on the treat of the vomit-flavoured beans, thanks.

Kindly return my Astrolabe as soon as it is located. And refrain from taking it again.

[alt_molly]

Oh, no. I'm quite distressed to read this. Your Uncle Gideon's own Astrolabe . . . has it been found, Percy? We have so little left that belonged to him as it is.

[alt_percy]

It's all right, Mum. Penelope sent it back by owl at breakfast this morning. (Got dunked in a pitcher of pumpkin juice when the envelope sort of exploded, but it's none the worse for wear.)