Private message to Padma Patil

[alt_seamus]

So, I heard back from Mr Rosier today.

He said that he hoped none of us had aspirations to become reporters because the theory about Miss Professor Carrow being an old flame of Mr Malfoy's was the funniest thing he'd heard yet about the situation.

He didn't tell me what it was about, though.

He also said I should steer clear of the Carrows as much as I can. Don't come early to class but don't come late. Sit near the back so I'm near the door. Also -- last year he gave me a ring with the Rosier family crest on it. It doesn't quite fit me but he said I should take it to Professor Acton, she'll use a charm to adjust the size so it fits me properly. He wants me wearing it all the time. I think he thinks wearing it will remind the Carrows he's my foster-father and they should mess with someone else.

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[alt_padma]

Well, of course they were never an item! What I said was that she was after him. But I guess that's well ridiculous if you think about it.

I guess we'll have to use the same plan, only neither me or Parvati has a nift ring like that.

[alt_seamus]

Yeah.

Sit near the door and try not to attract attention in that class. You're pureblooded but then, so is Mr Malfoy! And he's a school governor! And --

Do you think Mr Professor Carrow is mad? He really has been acting stranger this year.

[alt_padma]

I think...I think Professor Carrow has always been a little bit mad. Only...well, like Mr Black - Parkinson's Black, I mean, not the other one - he always seemed to hate himself. Professor Carrow's not like that at all. He never seems to think he's done anything other than what's necessary. Like, he's always right.

So I think he doesn't really seem to care whether other people think he's out of his mind. And that's what makes him more frightening this year than before. Before, he didn't really care but he was at least well aware of who was and who wasn't loyal. Now it's like anyone could get on his bad side.

But I think Miss Professor Carrow was really protecting him. Have you noticed how upset she gets whenever he's drinkin argumentative with other professors?

Oh, by the way, do you and Hooper want to triple with us on Friday? Only Page has been moping because Hogsmeade's not for ages.

[alt_seamus]

Yeah, that's the thing about Professor Carrow. He was never the sort of teacher you wanted to get on the bad side of but now, I worry he'll mistake me for Longbottom or something.

About Friday, I think that'll be fine. I wish we had a Hogsmeade weekend sooner, I feel like I just want to get OUT for a day. Though the weather's so miserable -- ugh. At least there's the play, the rehearsal for that have been fun so far.

[alt_padma]

That's right - you and Harry have that big opening scene together. Is he doing anything special? For the traitor, I mean. At the read-through he was so boring They gave you both rather big parts, for 3rd-years, I mean.

Does Page...remember how you said Hooper said that Page thought I was too young? I guess I wonder if he thinks we ought to be able to act like more than mates, still, or if he's still a little cross that we can't. I mean, Valentine's is coming and I don't want him to think I don't like him. So maybe on Friday we can all meet but try to split off, if no one's around?

[alt_seamus]

Harry's a little ... wooden? I don't know. I'm hoping Moon can help him out. I'm really honoured to have such a good role and I really hope I do it justice.

Anyway about Friday, no problem.