I am extraordinarly gratious, yet somewhat troubled
The younger Slytherins enjoyed my tent so much during our time of protest, quidditch protest, that I have generously allowed them to pitch it in the common room, so that we might all have full-time access to the whirlpool, the featherbeds, and the superiour house elf service. Rolly and Pogo are always up to preparing a creme brulee or spicy jambalaya, so if anyone is peckish I suggest you go to them to stuff your face instead of complaining about it to me. It's also a much shorter trip to the tent than going all the way to the kitchens, so you'll save wear and tear on your precious footsies, as well.
Pansy has been talking about miniature elephants so much that I was actually prompted to seek out a book on the creatures. It was a zoological text in the Muggle Studies section, of all places, and according to what I've read they are a threatened species, largely due to shrinking habitats and poachers who want to collect their tusks. What they want nasty tusks for is beyond me. Ivory is a nice enough material, but there are far better out there, many of which did not come from the mouth of an animal.
I am sorry to be the bearer of bad tidings, but I must report that there is, apparantly, no such thing as a miniature elephant. There is a rare species known as the pygmy elephant, but they still grow in height to be taller than a full grown man.
As I reflect, I really cannot believe that I am spending my time dwelling on elephants, but such is the way of things when one has important matters pressing on one's mind. I think I will see if Vince and Greg are up for a duel later.
Pansy has been talking about miniature elephants so much that I was actually prompted to seek out a book on the creatures. It was a zoological text in the Muggle Studies section, of all places, and according to what I've read they are a threatened species, largely due to shrinking habitats and poachers who want to collect their tusks. What they want nasty tusks for is beyond me. Ivory is a nice enough material, but there are far better out there, many of which did not come from the mouth of an animal.
I am sorry to be the bearer of bad tidings, but I must report that there is, apparantly, no such thing as a miniature elephant. There is a rare species known as the pygmy elephant, but they still grow in height to be taller than a full grown man.
As I reflect, I really cannot believe that I am spending my time dwelling on elephants, but such is the way of things when one has important matters pressing on one's mind. I think I will see if Vince and Greg are up for a duel later.