*fourth*

[newt_leanne]

Okay, this was funny, but the joke of having stupid kids going "arf!" or "woof!" every time I walk by passed its expiration date very quickly.
However, I wouldn't mind it so much if one of those stupid kids didn't happen to be my sister. What's she doing hanging out with a group of Slytherins? She's a Ravenclaw, for goodness' sake, and a Muggle-

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[newt_katie]

You almost make me glad my brothers are older. Perhaps the solution is to not have siblings at all?

Private to Leanne and Ange

That's cool that you're making your gifts! I don't think I'd ever be creative enough to do something like that. People would end up with colourful drawings that look like they were drawn by three-year-olds and the like.

Oh! I have an idea for how to get Alicia's measurements! My eldest brother just got engaged and I'm sure he'll ask Alicia to be a bridesmaid (the boys think of her as the sensible little sister they don't have to worry about because she's not as twitty as me.) Though, there is a chance after this week she'll never believe anything I say ever again...

[newt_leanne]

No siblings sounds wonderful. I only have one older brother, thank heavens - but, on the other hand, there's the four little 'uns, who are the human equivalent to hurricanes.

Private to Katie and Angelina:
Colourful drawings are great! At least, I like them.

That's a great idea! But... why won't she believe you?

[newt_katie]

We could kill them all off? Or send them to Siberia?

Private to Leanne and Ange
I'll make sure to enclose one with your gift then!

Well.... um... Lucy Montgomery and I might have tricked her and Chris Summerby into meeting in the kitchens....

[newt_leanne]

Better send them to some resort in the South Pacific. That way, they'll be so warm and comfortable they'll never want to come back.
Or better yet, we'll go to the resort and they can stay here instead.

Private to Katie and Angelina:
Yay, thanks!

Oh dear. I can see why she'd become suspicious... Have they met there yet?

[newt_roger]

I'm sorry to hear that, Leanne. If I see her around I'll have a word with her, though I'm not of the habit of clipping anyone about the ear. And I'll keep an eye out for any Slytherins who may be barking whenever you walk past, too. Good luck with that.

[newt_leanne]

Thanks, Roger. I think I can handle the kids, annoying as this might be, since they'll shut up quickly if I pretend to laugh at their attempts to be funny.
Letty, however, if a different matter, as it's harder to ignore or pretend not to care when my own sister is doing this. But don't worry, I don't think my mother expects anyone to actually clip her kids about the ear; she believes that this sort of messages she likes to give to teachers and prefects can work better than any punishment.

[newt_dorny]

Ugh. I know what it's like to have a sister who acts stupidly.

[newt_leanne]

Tell me about it. Ah well, I'm sure Letty will grow out of it soon - she's probably still dazed about being at Hogwarts.