To My Hufflepuffs

[pomonasprout]

I expect to see all of you in the Common Room THIS VERY INSTANT, IF NOT SOONER.

Shift yourselves, children. I'm on my way down from Infirmary.

Comments

[susie_ann]

Does anyone know what that was?

Honestly, what the hell was that?

[pomonasprout]

It was trouble, Miss Bones. Just trouble.

[susie_ann]

Can I help? I want to help. I don't know what's happened but I want to help.

I don't want to sit here and panic. I need a task.

[pomonasprout]

Well and good. Your task is to round up the first- and second-years, quickly. Bring as many as you can to the Common Room if they aren't there yet.

Your next task will be to stay put.

[susie_ann]

Something's happened in Ravenclaw. I want to help. There's something not on.

I want to.

I can get the firsts and seconds.

But I can help when I'm finished?

[pomonasprout]

You can help best by maintaining order in our House!

[susie_ann]

I'm just worried. Something about Anthony. And Michael. And blood.

They're my friends.

[pomonasprout]

I know.

I will be in the Infirmary. I will see them through. I need you to keep the other students as calm as you can- keep them busy. I will be down to help you as quickly as possible. If you need me, say the word. All right?

[susie_ann]

I will.

Hannah can help. She's genius at planning and taking care of things.

[pomonasprout]

I know it. Heavens, do I know it.

Thank you.

[susie_ann]

You're welcome. And thank you for the task. I will keep my composure and do my best.

[pomonasprout]

Miss Bones, are you managing well enough? I may be needed up here for a while.