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).
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Date: 2008-10-01 11:42 pm (UTC)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.]