Private message to Padma Patil

[alt_seamus]

So, I thought the reception today went pretty well. Do you think Sandoval's pleased with how you're doing? Mr Crispin seemed pleased enough with me. I was trying to spot whether any of the sponsors were cross with their candidates. Yaxley was unhappy with Nott, that was clear. And Avery was not pleased that Weasley arrived so late.

Anyway, you know how we left our bags in the cloak room?

Have you looked in yours? Just wondering.

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[alt_seamus]

I don't think he means chocs or cards, though if you got anything seditious with red hearts on it you should probably hand it over, just to be sure.

Thomas found a book, in his bag -- he told us to check our bags, too. It claims to be the original version of 'Pure Victory' but if you look in the back, there's a letter from Sirius Black.

[alt_padma]

No, it's not from Black, it's from Blaise


OH.

How did--


Oh.

[alt_seamus]

But no worries, if you got one, just turn it in sometime today.

[alt_padma]

Did you get one?

[alt_padma]

I mean, is that what you were 'reading' last night?

[alt_seamus]

No. Mr Crispin had brought a book he thought I might benefit from reading, that's what I had.

Did you get one?

[alt_padma]

No, of course not. I was reading Su Li's essay for her because she wanted a second opinion.

I wish Professor Dovs had said specifically that it was a book, though. I've already had four second-years ask if they have to turn in their sweets.

I'll ask him to clarify.