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

[alt_justin]

Did you notice that Professor Sinistra's offered permission to be out past curfew tomorrow night?

I know you've got something planned, what. I wonder if it might be useful to go do an hour's observation in exchange for permission to be out later.

What do you think?

-Justin

Comments

[alt_justin]

She recommended a book? I didn't know wizards had anything like that, what! I mean to say, Muggles have all sorts of--references, what, and resources for adolescents who want to know more about, er, well--

I say, I can't think about this in lessons, what? Even if it's only History of Magic it's--well, it's not exactly calming.

Perhaps I'll do more of Professor Dolohov's meditations.

At least it's Creatures next, which means a nice walk in the crisp air. I say, just the thing. If I dare stand up

See you afterward?

-J

[alt_hydra]

Yes, and Auntie Narcissa sent me one as well. Professor Siz's is much more detailed. There are even pic--

Sorry! I probably shouldn't describe it further, should I?

Yes, Creatures, with the crisp air and the smell of animal droppings and mouldy hay and things.

There, does that help?

From,
Hydra

[alt_justin]

It's good to know I may count on you, Dux, to bring us round to unappetising subjects. I shall show you just how grateful I am at five-past-four, too.

It's interesting, what, that that makes two adults who've been on the whole more encouraging than not.

What about the book from your Aunt N Mrs Malfoy? It's probably one of those preachy sorts that only says not to do anything until one's married. Did she send it just now? I hope that doesn't mean your father's told her to discourage you or some other type of meddling.

I think it's well odd how adults never seem to understand how it feels, especially since it's not as if they've not been through it, or something like it. It's intolerable this business of telling us not to follow our instincts when that's all anyone can do, what!

So I suppose it counts for something that you've two people, anyway, telling you to be sensible about things.

Does that--I mean to say, that's not to put any pressure on you, love. I'm well content with things as they are. Well. Mostly. It's difficult to stop sometimes but--it's also wise, I suppose. I say, I'm not putting that into words well at all. Five-past-four: Say you'll meet.

-J

[alt_hydra]

Auntie Narcissa sent the book a while ago, in case I had an interest in other boys besides Harry (no, she didn't ask about you, but she could tell on holiday that I wasn't pining for Harry, and I think she wondered if there was someone else). It's not as preachy as I would have thought, though there's some silly bits about family lines and blood status. The overall message does seem to be that purity is ideal, but if it's not possible, here's some advice for you, and so forth.

I think a few adults might remember how it feels. I think Dora does.

And of course I'll meet.

From,
Hydra