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.

Comments

[alt_percy]

(Aside: Clearwater, I assume you still have my Charms notes from fourth year? I need them back. Please bring them to our table at the library tonight.)

[alt_padma]

Weasley, do you have any idea if maybe Stretton's involved to? Only he made me take a note down to Slytherin and your brother tried to get me to open it and it hexed me. So I went to Madam Pomfrey and she fixed my hands but kept the note and I dont know what to tell Stretton - I mean about losing his note.

[alt_percy]

I'm sure that if the note itself is for an innocent purpose, than Stretton should have no difficulty in retrieving it from Madam Pomfrey.

If it's not, then it's all to the better that it's in Madam Pomfrey's hands.

[alt_padma]

Oh.

I just wondered if you knew anything. From the other prefects I mean.

And I guess your right loosing his note wasnt my fault.

[alt_percy]

I shouldn't wonder that Madam Pomfrey confiscated the note, if it caused you to suffer a stinging hex. No, it's not your fault at all.

I don't know about Stretton. Nor am I inclined to spread rumours. If the note indicates that Stretton is involved somehow, too, I'm sure that the school authorities will deal with the matter appropriately.

[alt_macnair]

Well cheers there, Mr Weasley. Making my job easier once again.

[alt_penelope]

I'm still trying to figure out all of the abbreviations you've used on those notes, it's impossible to make any sense of the lot.

They'd be a lot more useful if you took notes like a normal person, Weasley.

[alt_percy]

I apologise. I should have given you the key. Well, at any rate, if you could give them back tonight, I'd appreciate it, or at least the part on heat and water-based charms. I have your Astronomy notes.

[alt_penelope]

Good. I was getting ready to go raiding one of my roommate's trunks to see if I could find their notes.

How 'bout we swap notes over tonight? You bring your key, I'll see if I can smuggle in some chocolate.

[alt_percy]

Re: the chocolate: you'd better hope that Madam Pince is not reading the journals tonight.

[alt_mcgonagall]

Thank you, Mr Weasley, for reminding your fellow students of the consequences for their actions.

[alt_penelope]

I'm sure that she's busy chasing the students who smuggle in bags of crisps instead. At least the chocolate is quieter - we're less likely to be heard.