I Solemnly Swear That I Am Up to No Good: Private Message to Dux

[alt_justin]

Hullo,

How has Jack been today? Settling down yet? Or still exploring every corner and crevice of Slytherin?

I spent almost half the day just relaxing. But of course, now it's after midnight and I'm not at all tired. Lessons tomorrow, however!

We ought to get him a bed and a dish and things. I think pets are supposed to have collars, as well, what? Hogsmeade, perhaps.

Today's been...better. Zach was flying nearly all day and Ernie went to the library quite early. The whole House is still quite shaken about Cedric, of course.

I hope you're asleep but if you're not...well. It was so splendid, being able to stay together last night.

-J

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[alt_hydra]

Hello!

He's been very active, but about twenty minutes ago he collapsed into a deep sleep on my pillow. I'm not sure where I'll put my head tonight.

I think there's going to be a run on beds and collars and things at the next Hogsmeade weekend. Maybe we should order by Owl.

Yes, last night was lovely. I think it might have been one of the only nights this year where we were in no danger of being caught, though!

From,
Hydra

[alt_justin]

You can move him, surely?

I say, owl order is just the thing. You're right about Hogsmeade--it's just that one's grown accustomed to nothing getting through the post! Amazing how quickly one forgets how to act like a free person, what. Not that one's entirely free, still, but relative to our oppression on Friday, we may consider ourselves emancipated.

I think it's odd no one's told us who's going to be Head now. Perhaps they're waiting for a confirmation that she won't be back? Do you suppose they'll have to conduct a thorough investigation?

I ask because if we want more nights with no danger, we're more likely to have them if the castle's not full of Aurors, what!

-J

[alt_hydra]

Perhaps Professor Vector? Unless they'll get Headmistress McGonagall back, somehow. Either of them would be fine, though Headmistress McGonagall would be best.

If there were going to be a serious investigation, I should think they'd have arrived by now. But I could be wrong.

I moved Jack, and now he's awake and pouncing at things. I'll never get to sleep!

From,
Hydra

[alt_justin]

Yes, she'd be best for lots of reasons.

He'll settle, if you cuddle him.

I tried to read a little and it's instantly made me sleepy. So I think I shall turn out the light and see if closing my eyes will work, what.

Sweet dreams,

-Justin