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[alt_hermione]

Has anyone any ideas about where Terry and me could meet?

I don't want him to have to hide books where Prof Carrow could find them. But I also don't want him to have to stop reading. I was hoping that there might be a classroom or some such thing. I know that I can't hide things in with the press, I can't show Terry that. I wouldn't act that way. But I do want to teach him things, and learn things with him.

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[alt_molly]

If anyone would know, it would be the twins. If I could think of an excuse to ask them that wouldn't raise more questions than I could safely answer.

[alt_hermione]

Oh but they seem nice! Perhaps they'd think of something for me. Could I trust them?

[alt_molly]

Arthur and I took another look at the letter the twins sent us this past week and have considered the matter carefully. They did actually mention you in passing, when telling the (rather self-serving) story of what led to the bucket of mud in Percy's bed. I didn't ask them for an explanation (I don't even bother sending them Howlers anymore when they get into trouble because it happens so often) but reading between the lines, Arthur and I gathered that part of the reason they pulled the prank was to signal their disapproval that Percy used the 'M____' word. About you, they said, 'The git [meaning Percy] even tried to pin the blame on that girl who works in the library. We're really sort of hurt he didn't think of us first. Doesn't he know his own brothers better than that? No way did she deserve it.'

So I think they would be inclined to be sympathetic and helpful if you approached them carefully. I regret to say (although it may prove useful in this instance) that they take a particular delight in flouting authority, on general principle. They also bear quite a personal grudge toward Amycus Carrow, and I think would be overjoyed to help you find a way to put one over on him.

[Aside to Minerva: I'm not sure you caught the fact that their letter also included a Hogwarts toilet seat (a joke for Ginny's benefit--she was absurdly delighted with it).

Let me know if you want it back.]

[alt_mcgonagall]

You needn't bother sending it back, Molly, I am well aware of the twins' predilections and have already disciplined them for it and replaced it.

[alt_mcgonagall]

I believe that Molly has the right of it, Miss Granger.

Please do not inform us all, however, of which room you choose. It is best that I do not know too much about it.

[alt_hermione]

I won't! I'm sorry.

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[alt_sirius]

There used to be a room halfway up Ravenclaw tower that was hidden behind a suit of armour. But I've no idea whether the Carrows know about it or not. Sorry I can't be more help on this one.