#55

[tied_in_notts]

After speaking to Pansy last night, I've made the decision to return home once more this weekend. I haven't spoken to my father for a while; this should give us the opportunity to catch up once more.

I'm in the library at the moment, and a small group of first years are giggling very loudly over on the table next to mine. If I had my way, I'd be

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[serpent_sexgod]

So you've met the first years. I had to deal with them earlier this year. If they're giggling, they like you. At least they're not glaring at you.

I can come and shoo them off if you want?

[tied_in_notts]

They like me? Urgh.

That would be very much appreciated.

[notasneakdammit]

I suggest a large fishing net and a Silencio. Failing that, you could cut a trapdoor under their customary table and cover it with leaves shoddy carpeting and old books, but I don't know if that'd work, considering Pince.

[tied_in_notts]

...You interest me.

[notasneakdammit]

Why, thank you, Nott. Would you like to receive our catalogue?

[tied_in_notts]

Please don't patronise me.

[notasneakdammit]

Honestly, Theodore! I would never patronise *you*--you're one of the few people here that's at least somewhat sensible (when you're not on mind-altering substances, but I suspect the feline of underhanded machinations in that respect).

I was serious. Cho and I, before she got so busy with work, once came up with a catalogue of ways to, ah...minimise the annoyance of younger years. I've added some tricks from AAS meetings to maximise the effectiveness of the catalogue, and if I do say so myself, I think it's quite comprehensive. So, if you're still interested...would you like a copy?

[tied_in_notts]

I don't know whether I condone the AAS, though.

[notasneakdammit]

Oh? Whyever not?

[tied_in_notts]

Well, although I don't love a lot of the whining that I read about on these journals, I believe that I'd have to do something rather dramatic if a wave of perkiness overtook the students.

[notasneakdammit]

...point, actually.

Then again, we haven't really done much permanent to the students. So really it's just an excuse to try out new spells on hapless volunteers. FOR MAGIC. But yes, I do see your point.

Care for just the dealing-with-younger-years catalogue, then?

[tied_in_notts]

I suppose so.

[snarky_parky]

You're doing what?

[serpent_sexgod]

Well, yes. Or else they just think you're stupid. I'm betting on the first, though.

Righty-o. Will do.