[Five] Letter to Fred and George
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chamberofsnogsGred and Forge,
Well, we've all survived our first week, though I suppose even the Prophet would've printed something, had Hogwarts exploded or imploded by now. Slughorn's been an all right Head of House so far, and Snape hasn't done overly much as Headmaster, but the Carrows are pretty awful, as predicted. I think I might actually try to behave in their classes, because I'm not entirely sure they'd punish infractions using the usual avenues. (Don't worry, I won't behave too much.)
Thankfully, it looks like there will be Quidditch this year - I guess I should be thankful, at least, though somehow it still feels like another cover-up by the Ministry. What are things really like, by the way? I still get the Prophet, but it's hard to tell whether anything they print is really true, these days. You guys are going to have to be my source of real information, because it's sure as hell not going to be the paper.
But regardless, I'm Quidditch captain! I know, who would've thought? But Malfoy's in no shape to do it, and Professor Slughorn seems to like me enough. I don't think we'll have to hold tryouts this year - besides, what would that prove? It's not as though anyone better is going to show up - none of the first-years seem particularly proficient at anything other than boasting, and between Vaisey and Pritchard we've got at least one Chaser with a brain. Though if anyone decides to be particularly blockheaded, I'm not going to hesitate to replace them. I think I'm going to put Crabbe as Keeper this year, because it's either him or Goyle as the other Beater and I don't trust Crabbe not to whack a Bludger at me. Goyle's stupid enough that he probably won't think of it, I hope. And no offense to Ginny, but if she's the best Gryffindor's got, they don't stand a chance this year. I don't think Ravenclaw will be much trouble, so I suppose it's Hufflepuff I'll have to keep a watch on. I don't plan on losing to them in my last year here!
Whichever one of you left the Fainting Fancy in my trunk (Fred), did you think I wouldn't recognize it? Or did you just assume that I was going to leave it for Pansy? (In which case I guess you'd be right - that girl needs to learn to look at what she's putting in her mouth, seriously, even if it is adressed to her from "Draco.")
Take care of yourselves - I expect all remaining limbs and extremeties to be intact next time I see you. I'm not sure yet about Hogsmeade trips, but even in the worst case it's not as though the cancellation of those would keep me from sneaking out. (What can I say, I've had excellent teachers when it comes to subterfuge.) Also, don't forget about the three extra boxes of Shield Hats in the closet - you know those tend to sell out fast nowadays.
- Alison
Well, we've all survived our first week, though I suppose even the Prophet would've printed something, had Hogwarts exploded or imploded by now. Slughorn's been an all right Head of House so far, and Snape hasn't done overly much as Headmaster, but the Carrows are pretty awful, as predicted. I think I might actually try to behave in their classes, because I'm not entirely sure they'd punish infractions using the usual avenues. (Don't worry, I won't behave too much.)
Thankfully, it looks like there will be Quidditch this year - I guess I should be thankful, at least, though somehow it still feels like another cover-up by the Ministry. What are things really like, by the way? I still get the Prophet, but it's hard to tell whether anything they print is really true, these days. You guys are going to have to be my source of real information, because it's sure as hell not going to be the paper.
But regardless, I'm Quidditch captain! I know, who would've thought? But Malfoy's in no shape to do it, and Professor Slughorn seems to like me enough. I don't think we'll have to hold tryouts this year - besides, what would that prove? It's not as though anyone better is going to show up - none of the first-years seem particularly proficient at anything other than boasting, and between Vaisey and Pritchard we've got at least one Chaser with a brain. Though if anyone decides to be particularly blockheaded, I'm not going to hesitate to replace them. I think I'm going to put Crabbe as Keeper this year, because it's either him or Goyle as the other Beater and I don't trust Crabbe not to whack a Bludger at me. Goyle's stupid enough that he probably won't think of it, I hope. And no offense to Ginny, but if she's the best Gryffindor's got, they don't stand a chance this year. I don't think Ravenclaw will be much trouble, so I suppose it's Hufflepuff I'll have to keep a watch on. I don't plan on losing to them in my last year here!
Whichever one of you left the Fainting Fancy in my trunk (Fred), did you think I wouldn't recognize it? Or did you just assume that I was going to leave it for Pansy? (In which case I guess you'd be right - that girl needs to learn to look at what she's putting in her mouth, seriously, even if it is adressed to her from "Draco.")
Take care of yourselves - I expect all remaining limbs and extremeties to be intact next time I see you. I'm not sure yet about Hogsmeade trips, but even in the worst case it's not as though the cancellation of those would keep me from sneaking out. (What can I say, I've had excellent teachers when it comes to subterfuge.) Also, don't forget about the three extra boxes of Shield Hats in the closet - you know those tend to sell out fast nowadays.
- Alison
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