alt_justin | Entries tagged with ernie

Hydra,

I say, are you free? Rachel's just given me a field assignment. I'm packing my kit but I don't want to leave and not say goodbye first.

-Effs

P.S. Spoke to ~~Macmill~~ Ernie. It didn't go well, what, but not as badly as expected.

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

Good morning,

If you see Macmillan, take a moment to wish Hufflepuff's senior Prefect many happy returns of the day!

-Finch-Fletchley

I say, I thought Padma's illusion outside was in poor taste but Dean's contribution just now was...well disturbing.

Hydra, I'm sure Jack's all right. He ran straight out when it was over. I tried to catch him but he slipped past.

Ernie said the cat with the spiked collar is Megan's. Is that right, Sue? I say, I'd seen it down the sett but hadn't taken notice of who its owner is.

I daresay one can tell Thomas has never had a pet of his own, what, or he'd never presume to use others' pets like that. Particularly when they were all running about afterward. Did anyone else notice that one of the cats upset a milk jug all down Narcissa Lonsdale's robes? I say, the poor thing's not having an easy time of it, what. Between that and Crabbe and Goyle's hex, I'm sure she wishes she'd not left Ravenclaw Tower today.

Draco, the painting's yours, isn't it? It's quite good. Rather subtle, what, particularly compared to the rest of the entries. At least it doesn't cause chaos in our midst.

-F-F

Sue,

Sorry to disturb but have you asked anyone yet to partner in Noble Arts?

Only, Patil stopped me as we were all leaving supper and asked if I'd join up with her, Zabini and Finnigan.

On the one hand, they're all studious enough and one trusts they'll not turn one's bones to liquid, what.

On the other...I say, when I suggested we spread out and take in some of the others for their own protection, the three of them were not who I had in mind.

Would it be too awkward for us to partner with Ernie, and perhaps Brocklehurst or Corner? Or Brown or even Thomas?

Of course, if you've already put together your own group, I'm sure I shall manage all right with Patil. It's no trouble.

Cheers,

-F-F

Chaps,

I say, good show today! Well done with the maps, Moon, and thanks for assuming the risk of taking point for most of the afternoon.

I'm well surprised we made it through the whole course, what! Well, I say 'we' but the rest of you did, at any rate. That MLE bloke seemed to know just where I'd be. Harry, lucky we switched bags when we did. There were--what--fifteen, altogether?

Harry, I'll have a word with Macmillan, shall I, about all the Apparation horror stories? I think they're putting Greengrass off her game. Patil didn't seem bally well happy with him, either--particularly after Zabini's incident this morning, what!

-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

Hullo, all,

I'm delighted to announce that Tea Appreciation will convene at Laszlo's of London tomorrow at half-four. It should be a lovely, relaxing way to spend the final afternoon of our holidays.

Speaking of holidays, I hope those of us who have been focused on our studies have had a little time to regroup and recuperate before returning to school, what. For myself, when I wasn't revising with Weasley or Bones, I had a smashing time visiting the MacMillans and flying with my fellow Hufflepuffs. Remy, Alfie and I also managed to take in a few rambles through the Protector's Park. I say, I'm especially looking forward to this weekend's joyous occasion, Moon, and to seeing my mates from Ravenclaw again.

I think I may say quite honestly that, hours of revising aside, it's been a jolly good holiday.

-Finch-Fletchley

Hullo, all,

Easter holidays are almost here! I'd been looking forward to a relaxing fortnight, what, but it seems I shall have to change my plans.

Mrs Weasley, thank you very much for your offer to host extra revising at your home. I say, it's dashed generous of you and we shall certainly be a more jolly group if we're all revising together. I had just been about to write to Mr and Mrs Jugson about whether there might be any provision for tutoring and now that doesn't seem it shall be necessary.

Mrs MacMillan, thank you as well, for the offer to come and visit Ernie. I'm sure we shall have a splendid time. I say, it shall be a marvellous break from all the revising we'll be doing for O.W.L.s.

I've one more thank you to issue: Professor Dolohov, many thanks for the additional sessions last week and this. It's reassuring to think that we'll be better prepared than many of us feared might be the case.

I've also heard a rumour there might be a Tea Appreciation meeting over the holidays. If so, I hope I shall hear a confirmation before too long, what! (That is, Mr and Mrs Ponds, if you'd be willing to host it again.) Though I daresay there's little time for it, as the agenda has been developing.

Still, two weeks when one can have a tiny bit of a lie in--and no mandatory exercise sessions three times a week--seems like the lap of luxury. Although it must be said that those exercises are bally well paying off, for some of us more than others. I think we all look much more fit as a whole than we did at the start of term. It's rather remarkable how a sensible regimen of diet and exercise can change one's look--and one's outlook as well, what!

-Justin

I'm over halfway through my Transfiguration essay but I say, I'm not at all sure how I shall be able to go to Duelling Club tomorrow, there's so much left to do.

And with a Charms exam at the end of next week, I think we ought to get our revising group together. What do you say, Ron, old chap? Sally-Anne? Ernie and Sue? We might meet in the library for the books Professor Acton mentioned, what, with additional information on silence and noise-related charms. Anyone else interested?

-Justin

I say, Diggory, or Ernie if you're not too far yet,

Hopkins had rather a bad time of it in class today. Nothing dire but I expect he's going to need assistance getting back to the sett. And perhaps he'll not wish for supper, what? I don't think he'll need the hospital wing, just perhaps a cool cloth and a lie-down.

Also, Stebbins. Professor Dolohov held him behind. I'm sure he'll be all right, but he rather panicked when he had to cast a spell and - well, he couldn't do it at all. He was dashed upset and it was right as the bell rang, in the bargain.

I couldn't look after them both, what, and the others seem to have scattered. We're in the lavatory closest to Professor Dolohov's classroom.

-F-F

Hullo, All,

Well, I've had my first taste of the Hufflepuff dormitories, what? I say, it really is quite cosy, if ever so slightly cramped, with six of us. (And Summers is rather a giant, isn't he? Plus he and Smith are bally well slovenly, I must say.) But it's near the kitchens so it ought to be comfortable in the winter months. And it's closer to Slytherin's common room entrance than Ravenclaw Tower is, at any rate.

The Jugsons were pleasant enough. Mr Jugson seemed well stiff at the press conference but I think that was perhaps the reporters and cameras; he was jolly kind afterward when we were talking. Hydra's right about Mrs Jugson, though: She's well sober and not at all gracious. But I'm sure everything will be fine. At least Mr Jugson did say straight off that he had no intentions of creating any difficulties. I say, perhaps Mr Rosier spoke to him beforehand. I shouldn't wonder if he'd shared my concerns, what.

Remy and Alfie may be another matter but as Hydra says, I'm older and a good deal taller than either of them. I only hope they don't decide that two-on-one is a sporting ratio, what? (Joking, for the most part. Remy in particular knows that I've as much damning information on him as he has on me, so I rather think he can be relied upon to keep Alfie in line.)

Pansy, you're right: Susan Bones is cracking good fun. Megan Jones and Ernie MacMillan are both well nice, too. Hopkins and Stebbins are quiet but I expect that's just because none of us know one another too well yet. I say, it's no Gryffindor Tower, Ron, but on the whole I think I shall be most content.

-Justin