Warning

[alt_macnair]

The alert ward on my storage went off early this morning. I was already up, but by the time I got outside, whoever set off the alert was long gone. The tracks in the area looked to be a dog's, so I reckon a curious creature might've got close enough to trigger the ward. There were human footprints, too, but too muddled by the dog's to make out the size. Still, something in my gut tells me that someone's been snooping about. All I can say is that it better not be a curiously noble first-year Slytherin, his mate, or his mudblood.

Comments

[alt_padma]

I dunno why you'd say that about Malfoy or Marvolo, sir, but Stretton's just come in to the Common Room with mud on his shoes.

He said he was practicing on the pitch for Saturday's match, but that can't be, can it? Arent Longbum and Smirks some people still taking flying?

[alt_macnair]

I'd say that about them because they've broken in before, whereas mud is common enough this time of year. And flying lessons don't go on at all hours of the day.

[alt_ron]

You know what, I saw Stretton, too, must have been before you did, but I was behind him, walking down from the greenhouses towards the broom shed down by the pitch.

Anywiz, when I got out there, I didn't see where they went, and I was looking for Neville or Madam Hooch, anyway and couldn't find them, so I thought I'd check the shed, but Stretton and Marcus Flint were back there sort of skulking about. I mean, it looked like they were trying to hide back there, and I'm not sure what they were up to, but I thought Stretton was giving Flint some sort of sack. Anyway, they were both sorting through it or something and Flint took it. So yeah, I was really just looking for Neville--he's taking the flying test today--and I ducked back around the corner of the shed before they saw me, but I think they headed off sort of in the direction of the greenhouses or it might have been towards the creature hut, I don't know, cuz Seamus turned up, and now we're waiting to see if Neville passes. Or not, y'know. Yeah, Seamus says better not write that, but it's like reverse luck, innit?

[alt_sally_anne]

Reverse luck would be telling him to break a leg. To go along with the arm he already broke.

You'll do fine Neville! I know you can do it! Pass the test, I mean, not break any more bones.

[alt_ron]

Yeah. No broken bones. I'm not spending the evening in the hospital wing again.

[alt_ron]

Though I guess we could bring the chess sets in there and keep him company. He could even play as long as it's not two arms.

Hey, look! There. He's up!

[alt_neville]

You were more certain than I was! It must've worked, because I did it! I still can't believe it.

Neither can anyone else, really.

[alt_seamus]

You dont say OR NOT when someones taking the test! Show some confidence in Neville mate!

[alt_ron]

He's gonna pass, no problem! I mean, look at him! He's up and the broom's not bucking or anything.

Uh. Ooops.

[alt_seamus]

I thought that was a pretty good recovery. Considering.

[alt_ron]

Yeah. Not quite a Sloth Grip roll, but a dead good save.

[alt_sally_anne]

Oh shut it Weasley. He's doing fine.

[alt_ron]

Yeah, he is, isn't he?

Not that I'm surprised! I'm not! Hey! Leave my fea-

Yeah. He's doing great!

No. What's that thing Patil's always saying? He's totally nift!!

Heh!

[alt_macnair]

Don't suppose you lot could cheer somewhere other than in my book.

[alt_ron]

Er.

Sorry.

[alt_ron]

But he passed!

It's sort of a big deal, you see. I think we're going to have a little celebration for him in the Common Room after dinner. Is that okay? I mean, if we're pretty quiet and all?

[alt_macnair]

Do what you will.

[alt_ron]

Thanks, sir.

I'll tell Percy you said so!

[alt_percy]

Having Longbottom pass the flying test is remarkable enough that it is probably worthy of celebration.

[alt_neville]

Thanks. I think.

[alt_seamus]

Nevilles testing today and I think hes the last in our year. Katrina passed the test last week and she was the only other Gryffindor still taking classes. Perks was the last Slytherin and she tested out in April and didnt you tell me even Fawcett passed a few weeks back?

There might be someone in Hufflepuff though.

[alt_harry]

It wasnt me honest professor! Or granger!!!

[alt_macnair]

Didn't even come around to have a little look, then?

[alt_harry]

No!! And I don't think Draco did either.

[alt_macnair]

Mmm. No, if you didn't go there, then he wouldn't have, either.

[alt_sally_anne]

It wasn't me either. I haven't been anywhere near your storage. Mr Lupin said I'd want to go near it after you warned us but I HAVEN'T.

[alt_lupin]

I'm glad to hear it.

[alt_lucius]

Mind your suppositions, if you please, Macnair.

Our Lord suffers from more than enough spleen of late; believe me you have no wish to see it once again directed toward you.

As for implicating my son, might you care to tell me exactly your objection to their close friendship? It has always seemed to me a natural and laudable connexion for them both.

[alt_macnair]

No objection here so long as they stay out clear of my property.