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Owl to Millicent

2006-04-20T22:31:33Z

Millicent,

I'm avoiding you, of course. I couldn't bear to think of your presence this Easter.

Actually, I've just been kidnapped by my sole remaining Sixth Year in Slytherin and she's forcing me to play exploding snap although to my satisfaction she's managed to singe more than her eyebrows. I think I saw your brother earlier towards the Astromony Tower with questionable companions.

As to the issue of who brought on this new dizziness... you know I'm always at your disposable when fixing problems.

-emma

note to Millicent

2006-04-06T17:24:34Z

Millicent,

I see that you still have the knack of not wasting a single opportunity. I must say they were a tad odd. The Unspeakables were rather... average. I had rather hoped they'd have some oddities about them. As for your aura, I'm surprised you have one at all.

-emma

letter to Professor Slughorn

2006-03-24T21:30:37Z

Professor Slughorn,

I was wondering if it wouldn’t be so much as to ask you whether me and two of my companions would be allowed to take a walk in the grounds for an hour or two over the weekend? Whilst we are in a rather tension situation with the goings-on in the outside world perhaps being allowed to release a little tension with a walk would be suitable. In this matter I respectfully beg your acceding to our request. I feel it’s incumbent on me to also try and show an example that we Slytherins are of course trustful and not all of us are as nefarious and images seem to portray. I sure by showing us to be responsible to simple do something such as being given a modicum of trust to take a turn about the grounds would at least show that some of us can be sensible.

Most respectfully
emma

note to Tracey

2006-03-24T21:29:29Z

Tracey,

Not at all don’t worry about it. I think we all get caught up in the general goings-ons sometimes.

I’ll send the request for the walk shortly after I write this. It does seem appropriate to try and get around Slughorn with a bit of charm and flattery and such. We’d be much better off appealing to his good side to see if it makes him rather more willing.

I think the outside world is undoubtedly taking a rather stressed toll on us all. At least your mother is able to present a rather cheerful face over the difficult period we seem to be entering. I do hope that things settle down and become a lot more relaxed. If you ever need to talk, well you know where to find me.

-emma

note to Tracey

2006-03-15T21:48:58Z

Tracey,

I shall perhaps send a request then. Do you think it’ll be more likely to be approved by McGonagall, the Safety Inspector or Slughorn? I think Slughorn might if he was in a favourable mood. Perhaps it might be better coming from Mandy. As for Draco, I’ve noticed this term that certain fractions of our house have been rather… well, have been behaving quite unusual and unbecoming as representation of Slytherin.

My family are perfectly fine just simply at opposite ends of opinion at the moment. My parents believe my brother is being rash and committing himself to something he can’t go back on. Rather stressful as for a time he was their favourite. How are your own? If it’s not impertinent of me to inquire?

-emma

scrawled note to Millicent

2006-03-14T00:42:55Z

Millicent,

My parents are being as droll and worrisome as ever. I’m forbidden to speak to my brother although they should know being what I am that the likeliness of me holding to that request is varied and they shouldn’t hold their breath. I think there is more than a little stress within both our families. Your mother has probably spoken to mine and have gotten themselves worked up over trivialities.

I must agree that Madame Pince was rather useful when one was feeling lazy. I’ll have a look for such a spell if I have a spare moment this evening. I rather think I’ll be in the library all evening really ~~if someone wished to disturb me.~~

-emma

note to Millicent

2006-03-13T02:32:55Z

Millicent,

I’m sure there is some glamour or charm that allows you to appear to be awake whilst slumbering. Maybe it’ll be worth investing a trip to the library in search of such a thing if it seems likely that further talks of this nature will occur.

The choice of head of house, although obvious, seems rather bland. I’d have much preferred to be left mostly alone like our previous head of house proceeded to do. Alas all things worth having must come to an end. If compensation of Quidditch tickets is our cross to bear after a period of lapse then we must bear it.

-emma

note to Tracey

2006-03-13T02:32:30Z

Tracey,

The hexings, I have to say, have little importance to me at the moment. No doubt it’s some eager member of one of the lower years attempting to impress an older student or two. My own concerns lie with family, something I’m sure you are acquainted with at the moment.

As for tea. I’m sorry I missed it. Perhaps another day this week. I have indeed missed talking to you although I always presume you are much too busy to associate yourself with me. I’m sure you have a lot going on to bother with a sixth year although I do delight in corresponding.

Maybe we could petition to be allowed out for a walk the three of us? You, me and Mandy. It seems a reasonable request and it would do go to escape the castle and get a modicum of privacy.

-emma

spelled note to Mandy

2006-03-13T02:31:46Z

Mandy,

The fever fudge was a stroke of brilliance, getting out of class was a bit of welcome relief I have to say. I imagine you are aware that Slytherin are now under a new head of house? Although I doubt he’ll make much of a difference to many of the students or its current state at present. There is rather a touch too much turmoil and disinterest or perhaps that’s simply me.

I heard from both my parents and my brother over the last two days. The former informing me that I am under no means to correspond with my brother and the latter telling me to ignore whatever my parents have told me and to remember where loyalties should lie when split. I’m of the mind to throw both letters away but I have penned neutral replies to bother. He is my brother after all and I do somewhat dote on him as he has been guidance to me in younger years. But I bore you I’m sure. How do your parents fare? From the news I hear your father is in good spirits at the moment and seems to be prospering.

I see that you and Tracey are talking more. ~~You are cautious of course in what you say? She is… Slytherin after all.~~ I certainly never expected such an acquaintance to form. How is Morag while I remember? Good I hope.

-emma

note to Mandy

2006-03-08T02:23:37Z

Mandy,

The recent attacks on students are getting rather odd. Though I doubt it comes from your part of the school any rumours as to who it could be? The atmosphere in the dungeons at the moment is distinctly involved in social affairs to the extent of the future married couple as well as other rather mopey looking rejected 6th and 7th year students. It gets quite depressing.

Owl back won't you? I am at my wits end for entertainment and with my project partner departing from school I'm rather overwhelmed in mandatory projects now as well as personal ones. I need a little levity.

-emma

note to Millicent

2006-03-01T10:14:32Z

Millicent,

I suppose there are always lower years to antagonise, although Tracey seems to be behaving rather oddly lately, it wouldn’t hurt to find out why I’m sure. The Hufflepuffs haven’t seem to be upto much lately. I wonder how Justin is…

Ignore my seemingly nonsensical ramblings above. I do hope you find something to occupy yourself with. So have you been freed from your would be tormenter, the Inspector?

-emma

heavily warded note to Millicent

2006-02-15T22:35:52Z

M,

I think once is sufficient enough for even him. Although he seems to the type to hides his affections so once more might cause him to respond.

Next time you fancy being tackle by burly men I suggest taking up a sport. Rugby perhaps although your intentions were otherwise inclined so maybe staying out of attention would be best all around until the weather improves.

I have some various sweets left from the trip, feel free to help yourself if you want more.

-E

note to Mandy

2006-02-15T22:29:18Z

Mandy,

Sorry, ignore what I said about Millicent. I was flustered with the news I heard about her involvement. She is somewhat a friend of mine albeit in a very roundabout way so to hear her involved caused me a bit of shocked.

Tea would be pleasant.

-emma

note spelled to Morag

2006-02-14T03:38:49Z

Morag,

There is quite a lot of excitable Slytherins, both distressed and rather upbeat taking control of the common room but so far things have been probably much the same as your common room.

-emma

note to Mandy

2006-02-14T03:36:10Z

Mandy,

I’ve heard probably as little as you have. Millicent hasn’t really been back to the common room. I think the Auror’s are still questioning her and keeping her under observation.

As to her role I have no idea. I think she was with the Safety Inspector who was conversing with Potter and things got out of hand so she’s being questioned as a witness. Well that’s what I can make out and/or suppose. I highly doubt she would purposely do this though with any malicious intent. Not with her background.

Let me know if you hear anymore yourself though.

-emma

heavily spelled note to Millicent.

2006-02-14T03:34:20Z

Millicent,

I hope your evening of fun with the Auror’s was reasonably pleasant. If you’d like to discuss with me ~~what the hell you were thinking by attacking~~ the events, do feel free to come find me. I’d love to know the details or how you managed to get involved in the most interesting thing to happen since a funeral. I suppose the day with the Inspector could have been worse.

I managed to pick up an ample supply of chocolates whilst in Hogsmeade before things were cut short. They’re enclosed.

I do hope, ~~cousin~~ Millicent, that things settle down. I’m sure you know some good hexes to shut up the lower years from asking impertinent questions.

-emma

[the rest of the note is spelled to be read solely by Millicent and to crumble away at the touch of another person]

I do hope that the whole situation isn’t how it seems! If the rumours are to be believed then you are in some serious trouble. Lets just hope they don’t notify your parents because explaining to your mother those actions might be a bit hard as they might be seen as coming from a higher and less accommodating source.

Forgive a little family worry and anger but I sincerely hope that this has an explainable reason behind the whole affair. This better not be outside influence giving way to action. And you understand perfectly well what influence I mean although knowing you this will be brushed off by a drole, sarcastic comment. Somethings cannot be said in a note. Talk to me soon, I hope.

Worriedly, once again
-emma

hastily written note to mandy&morag

2006-02-13T01:36:05Z

Mandy (and Morag,)

I'll still be slipping out with you and the other Ravenclaw's for Hogsmeade, I just need to present a picture of Slytherin outrage for a while. I'll catch up to you in town in time for a butterbeer.

-emma

spelled note to Pansy lightly charmed.

2006-02-10T02:08:54Z

Pansy,

I would hardly dare go against house colours if Ravenclaw should have the fluke of winning. House unity becomes before interhouse relations.

-emma

[letter is charmed with a low level spell and concealed even from Pansy. If the note is found by anyone but the recipent it will simply crumble.]

note to Morag

2006-02-10T02:04:54Z

Morag,

Thanks for the WWW goods! I can't wait to put a few into use. Any more thoughts on a new escapade?

-emma

scrawled note to Millicent

2006-02-10T02:01:40Z

Millicent,

I shall endeavour to do better than a few pieces of chocolate. I could accompany you on this outing if you truly wish. It would take away the pressure from choosing whether or not to go against Pansy in some respects. Any other requests?

-emma

note to Morag

2006-02-06T21:35:16Z

Morag,

I’d be delighted to join you. no doubt we’ll all share a round, I certainly will, I think we need a little cheer after the funeral and the past month or so.

-emma

spelled note to Pansy

2006-02-06T21:34:11Z

Pansy,

Ah, a little confusion there. Just as well as it seems it wouldn’t go down with either side. I shall perhaps take you up on that offer after seeing how others go.

The team will pull through without a doubt. It’s hard to imagine that they wouldn’t what with a very persisted and dedicated Captain and a rather enthusiastic support behind them.

You know best about such things, if a house meeting is necessary I shall ensure that what remains of my year will turn up although your influence would probably be enough for that.

-emma

note to pansy

2006-02-05T22:21:15Z

Pansy,

That’s a generous offer but I’d much prefer to leave my fellow dorm-mates to their own devices at the moment. To be perfectly honest I find their company tiresome, one of them will want something from me at some point and they’ll be as sweet as apple pie. Thank you for the Hogsmeade offer, it’s most welcomed of you, I may take you up on it depending on the others I’m with. I’m not sure how the Ravenclaws will feel about joining you. I think Morag might still be annoyed with the fiasco a while back.

I have to say that the upcoming weekend will be rather pleasant. Especially if Slytherin win as we all hope. Draco has been out practicing with the team every morning and evening for months so I suppose we can expect big things.

Do keep me informed on any possible revenge towards the Gryffindor’s. It’ll be most pleasant to watch them receive a taste of their own medicine.

-emma

spelled readable only to Mandy but to appear as a page of doodles otherwise

2006-02-04T04:27:13Z

Mandy,

Are you going on the Hogsmeade trip? Do you mind terribly if I tag along with your group if you are? I’m not really up to the girls in my dorm at the moment, they are being hellish over not a lot to be honest and I would feel awkward imposing on some of the older students in my house.

Any word from your brother? My parents seem to have calmed down, I believe your mother was talking to mine last weekend and managed to convince her not to lose her head. It’s unbelievable thinking about it really, my mother was always so level headed and rational. We’ll talk soon I hope.

-emma

note to Pansy

2006-02-04T04:21:27Z

Pansy,

Have you seen the announcement about the upcoming Hogsmeade trip? I think I might go with a few Ravenclaw girls as the girls left in my dormitory are being rather inhospitable right now. One of them has got it into their heads that I think I’m above them, really I don’t think it I know it but I’m not going to get involved in any silly squabbles at the moment. I think the main instigator is rather hurt that I was invited to the party at the Malfoy’s and they weren’t but I can’t fix a bruised ego.

Anyway, enough on me, how are you at the moment? I have to say we haven’t really had a chance to talk although that is really mostly my fault. Oh I don’t know whether I’ve asked before but any idea on when the wedding will be held? After you finish school I presume, I do hope I get an invite as I have the most wonderful gift idea planned out and I promise you won’t want to miss out on it.

How are the various Seventh years who were hit with the curse the other week? I have to say I am so glad I wasn’t at the table that evening. I suppose bad news can come at good times after all. Talk to you soon I hope darling.

-emma