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[alt_justin]

Hydra,

Well, I should think anytime we want to spend the night in the salle, it will no longer be a problem on my end, what.

I've just had a jolly well fraught conversation with Macmillan and Smith. Macmillan was waiting for me when I got back last night and I--I didn't want to take a chance he'd tell anyone, so I modified his memory. What I didn't know was that Smith also knew I hadn't made it back for curfew. I suppose I ought to have anticipated that, what.

In any case, they cornered me a few moments ago and I told them I'd been on business for the Headmaster, which he'd specifically told me to keep quiet, which is why I took the liberty with Macmillan. He bally well didn't believe me, what, though of course had our positions been reversed, I likely would not have believed him. Then I told him and Smith both that from now on, they had best simply leave off tracking my comings or goings, and there would be no need for further unpleasantness.

Neither of them are too happy about it, what, but at least it makes life a bit easier for us.

And how was your day, love?

-J

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[alt_justin]

Yes. In fact, Ernie tried to tell me to move out of Hufflepuff, what! He said that I simply can't be trusted. (Though I daresay Ron and Neville had to live with Finnigan for years under similar circumstances, and Ron and Harry still have him looking over their shoulders!) I told him he could think what he liked but as long as he and Zach didn't get in my way, they had nothing to worry about.

You can imagine how well he took that. But at least he realises there's not a thing he can do to stop me coming and going as I please.

Though I suppose you're right and it's not wise to tempt fate. I even suggested he talk to the Headmaster if he felt so strongly about it--I say, I've never been so worried he'd take me up on it as just after I said it. My heart was pounding, what, and I'm sure if anyone with Legilimency had been there I'd have given myself quite away.

They've seemed to accept my lie for now, but if I have to repeat it to many others, it's bound to get back to the Headmaster one way or other.

I think in Patil's case, she's simply far too self-centred to apply the logic to all the Council, though I do believe Ollerton genuinely shook her firm delusion that the Protectorate is a splendid advance in statesmanship. Has your attitude made any difference among your classmates? Or anyone else in Slytherin?

-J

[alt_hydra]

I thought I might be making a difference, but I'm just not sure anymore. Maybe I ought to try something different.

I'm tired, and I'm sure you are, too. Just don't forget to cast wards around your bed so that Ernie doesn't try to levitate your sleeping body out of the room in the night, or something.

Goodnight, Justin. Love you (even if you can't be trusted - ha!).

[alt_justin]

Still overtired? Poor love. But you're right, it's late.

And yes, I've been warding everything for a while, now. I don't expect it to change.

But don't let's lose heart completely.

I love you, too (even if you're jolly well mad, what!).

Sweet Dreams, my darling.

-J