Shocking events

[alt_percy]

Last night's Prefect meeting was certainly memorable. As if we didn't have enough stress here at Hogwarts, (what with OWLs and NEWTs coming up, and the miscreants who've been hexing first and second years remaining uncaught), now we have this shocking news concerning the pilfering of Hospital Wing supplies. The parties responsible are Althea Deverill, Wil Frobisher and Troy Calderwood. Of course as a Gryffindor I am quite disturbed that Deverill is apparently among the guilty culprits. All the Prefects were genuinely shocked, however, to learn that Wil Frobisher, one of our own, was involved, too. (I know that there have been rumours flying around that it was Wesley Frobisher, not Wil. The confusion is entirely understandable, but no, Hufflepuff will not lose points for this; the shame must instead fall entirely upon Wes's twin in Ravenclaw.) I suppose Deverill and Frobisher managed to entangle one another. I'm not sure which gives me more pain, the thought that a Gryffindor ensnared a Prefect into doing something so appalling, or that a Prefect lured a Gryffindor. Certainly it is a lesson to all that character should be considered when choosing a romantic partner!

Frobisher, of course, was not at last night's meeting. I assume that the Headmistress will soon name a replacement, as I cannot imagine that he will be allowed to keep his badge.

We Prefects perfectly understand the anxiety that the prospects of OWLs and NEWTs arouses, but resorting to potions or charms to enhance one's performance on the tests is NOT acceptable behaviour. Please take note: the consequences for such a gross violation of the school's rules will be severe.