alt_draco | Upcoming events...

Just a reminder to all the quidditchers I got in touch with: we're meeting at 09:00 at Malfoy Manor tomorrow morning for our first Quidditch Club meeting. Bring your gear and your brooms - after Harry goes through the agenda we'll have a scrimmage and then, just after 13:00, we'll break for a light luncheon.

If anyone can make it to New London on Friday afternoon, we'll be having our first meeting of the Junior Society for the Improvement of New London. It'll be a picnic lunch on Hampstead Heath, and then we'll walk around the Heath and pick up rubbish and mend loose fence posts. Let Harry know if you can make it, and which sandwich you would prefer: cheese and cress, cold chicken, or potted shrimps.

On Saturday afternoon the Culinary Appreciation Club will be meeting to try out a new Burmese restaurant that's just opened near Hyde Park. Let Harry know if you're interested - he'll need to know by Thursday to make the reservation. Also, the restaurant owner wanted to be sure that everyone is well aware that Burmese food is on the spicy side and that no, it's not "just like curry."

On Sunday afternoon the Avid Art-Goers are catching a matinee performance of Hex and Dodge! at the Lyceum. The theatre manager can only reserve eight seats, so let Harry known straight away if you would like to attend and ~~Daphs wil~~ he will be sure to add you to the list.

Let's see... I know there will be some other events going on next week, too, but I'll be on the YPL trip and won't be able to attend. But yeah, the Investigators of Ghostly Phenomenon might hold a seance at 50 Berkeley Street, and the History Club will be checking out the new Protectorate Collection (if not next week then likely the week after). Just let Harry know what you're interested in and he'll take care of the rest.

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alt_harry

I will?

So, I guess this is what you were talking about earlier. About doing stuff this summer. I guess I didn't think it'd be this...

involved?

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alt_draco

Relax, you don't have to do much of anything - me, Pansy, Daphs, Blaise, and the others will manage it all.

But if you want to do some of it yourself, you can.

Either way, at least it gives us something to do, yeah?

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alt_harry

Yeah. Okay.

I don't mind doing some stuff.

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alt_draco

Anything specific?

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alt_harry

I don't know?

The agenda for the quidditchers thing doesn't sound like it'd be hard. And if you'll be gone for the history stuff and the seance, I can sort out who wants to go and send them information about it or something.

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alt_draco

Yeah, I figured the quidditch bit would be a good starting place.

Padma and Pansy should be able to help on the History Club agenda, and for the seance, talk to Hydra. She doesn't know if she'll actually be able to attend, because her Mother's so unpredictable, but she was the one who suggested it. Rather odd thing for her to suggest, but then, that's Hydra for you.

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alt_harry

Right. That does sound like Hydra.

And if I plan it with her, that'd probably make Mrs Lestrange more likely to let her go.

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alt_harry

So who all is going to the quidditch thing, anyways?

Because Diggory ought to come. He's a good sort. And Weasley would be okay too, I guess. Ron, I mean.

That skirmish Pansy pulled together really was brilliant.

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alt_draco

I wrote to everyone who was a quidditcher and would still be at Hogwarts next year, so that includes Diggory. He never said whether he was coming or not, but I didn't ask for an RSVP or anything, so he might well show up.

Weasley isn't on the Gryffindor team, so I didn't put him on the list, sorry. I suppose if you want him next time you can invite him yourself. I just figured it would be best if it were the house players to start with, since we're probably all so out of shape after a year of no regular quidditch.

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alt_harry

That makes sense, yeah.

and we really are out of shape. I mean, if they throw a giant spider or a sphinx onto the pitch, I'd know what to do, but it's been awhile since I looked for a snitch.

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alt_draco

Ha ha ha. Definitely don't invite Weasley if there's going to be a spider on the pitch.

But you know... you could probably teach us a lot, after all the training and experience you went through for the tasks.

You know, if you ever wanted to.

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alt_harry

Hah!

And yeah, I could.

The Learn What Harry Learned About Defence Club or something.

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alt_draco

Not quite like that, you div. But maybe talk to Raz and see if you can do some special sessions of the dueling club when school starts up again, or something? He's a brilliant professor and all, but he's also an adult, and learning how to do something from someone our age who's already done it... well, could be valuable, is all I'm saying.

A different perspective, hey?

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alt_harry

yeah. I could see that. I don't know how good I am at teaching other people how to do things, but I did learn all sorts of random stuff that ended up being dead useful.

What lit the fire on the end of your broom, anyways?

Not like I mind or anything, it's just a lot to think about.

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alt_draco

I don't know.

I mean, let's just say I'm looking out for you, yeah? That's what mates do.

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alt_harry

Okay.

Thanks.

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alt_narcissa

Goodness, dear, I'd no idea you were already embarking on your career as Harry's social secretary.

You'll be happy to know Fifi's excited to trot out her lemon mousse for your friends tomorrow. Is there anything else you particularly wanted that's not finished yet?

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alt_draco

I can't help it if I'm much better at managing social affairs than he is, can I?

Just so long as Fifi knows we'll be absolutely famished, and to not skimp on anything, it should all go brilliantly, I think.

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alt_narcissa

Famished, is it?

No wonder she was in tears over the probability of using the last of the lemon curd.

And I suppose the same goes for the hampers for the Heath? Are you sure you'd not prefer salmon to the shrimps? Or would you prefer to ask 'Harry' and then let me know?

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alt_draco

We're growing boys, Mother, and as everyone knows they'll get something delectable when they come here, appetites are sure to be raging.

I, for one, prefer shrimps, but I suppose a few salmon wouldn't go amiss. Hydra is probably the only one who will want cheese and cress. The spread doesn't need to be epic-scale, though - there's food stalls nearby if Vince hasn't had his fill.

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alt_narcissa

And allow Carybda Crabbe to spread it about that we skimped, after you were so careful to remind me of the hollowness of teenaged legs?

Perhaps you've not yet learned all there is to know about being a gracious host.

Oh: Biscuits or cakes? For Friday, I mean. Here you shall have both, of course.

By the way, dear, have you any plans for yourself this summer? Apart from CCF, that is. I'm not sure whether to bother planning a holiday this August if you're going to be as busy as this the whole of the time.

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alt_draco

But with Vince he's got that large hollow gut in addition to the legs, you see?

And alright, fair point about the hosting. I think biscuits for the picnic, they travel better than cakes.

I might need a holiday after this summer, though. Especially if it was just family, and Harry too, of course. ~~Not Crouch~~.

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alt_pansy

Brilliant. I'm quite looking forwards to the Avid Art-Goers' first meeting, it's been ages since I've been to the theater.

I think this is certainly a way to get people active during the summer months, and there's so many things for different tastes, I'd imagine that quite a few people can find at least something they'd like to do. And I'd so much rather explore New London with friends than sit at home.

Oh, and if no-one's volunteered yet, I'd like to be secretary of the Culinary Appreciation Club, Harry. I can come up with little rating cards for the restaurants, and make a scrapbook of the menus, you know, for archival purposes. I can also help out with reservations and things if you'd like.

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alt_harry

Uh.

Sure, Pans.

That'd be great.

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alt_pansy

Excellent! We can talk on Saturday about where you think we might want to eat next.

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alt_daphne

Oh, and might you consider me for secretary of the Avid Art-Goers, Harry? Thanks to Grandmother, I'm usually able to find out all the details about upcoming performances.

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alt_pansy

That's a great idea, Daphs. I can't wait. I wonder if we can get a tour backstage?

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alt_harry

Yeah. That'd probably be a good idea.

Thanks.

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alt_blaise

You've got me on the list for the Lyceum, right? Anything you need help with, let me know.

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alt_draco

Well, that's gone and done with. I feel like Crispin or something. I suppose I ought to say I feel like Weasley, but let's be honest: I never feel like Weasley.

He seems overwhelmed.

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alt_pansy

Better he's overwhelmed with interesting things to do than stuck in Buckingham alone.

You really are brilliant, you know. And a really good friend.

And you know I'll help with everything I can.

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alt_draco

He wouldn't be alone - he'd have Granger.

But even that... we'll, he spends too much time with her as it is.

This is better.

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alt_pansy

Yes, I can see how that'd be the case.

Would Granger be staying behind, you think? Or would it be easier on Harry if he knew she wasn't back at Buckingham? One less thing to worry about. Unless bringing her along to help with things would be a worry, but she's been much better in public since her misstep back in winter.

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alt_draco

I don't know what he'll do with her. I mean, on one hand if he doesn't bring her along then he'll probably be fretting about her the whole time. But if he does bring her along he'll have to treat her like a servant, and I know he doesn't like that, either.

I guess I'll leave it to him.

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alt_pansy

Point taken.

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alt_draco

Thanks for all your help, by the way. Daphs has been good, too - she's starting to seem like her old self again. But you've done the most by far.

Do you think Harry could ever be a leader? You know, the confident, take-charge sort of person that everyone seems to expect him to be?

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alt_pansy

I don't know.

During the YPL group thing we had, he was really good at that. And he also was a good leader during the Tasks. I mean, during the Second Task, he pretty much decided how things were going to go. And everybody else was more experienced and older, but they still did what he told them to, and it wasn't just because of who his father was either. Even though it didn't work out quite the way he had in mind.

And the thing is, Draco, you're such a good leader, because you have that confidence and everything, that maybe it's easier for him to just sit back and let you do things sometimes.

I think if he ever were to decide to step up more at school, there'd be people there who would listen to what he had to say. But maybe he hasn't had anything he's wanted to step up for yet?

I'm not sure how that's something that can be fixed, but having him take responsibilities of little things where the stakes aren't quite so high is a good start, I think. So maybe he'll get a bit more confident.

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alt_draco

Yeah, he's a good leader in situations where he has no other choice, it's true. But I think he'd rather not take lead on his own because he doesn't like people thinking he's barging in and acting important.

It's true he doesn't mind me taking charge. If he did mind, I'm not sure our friendship would have worked out so well, back when we were younger.

But I did tell him that he can be as involved as he wants to be with all of this club nonsense. He said "Okay, I don't mind doing some stuff." Ha, so good with words, that one.

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alt_pansy

Heh.

You've said before that he's got a hard time of it sometimes, dealing with the fact that he is important, and that people look to him. Maybe it's his way of being in control? By deciding not to do things?

I don't know. Anyways, maybe if he sees becoming a leader as something good, or something with a purpose, something that helps other people, that might be better? Maybe? We'll have to see.

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alt_padma

I'm really looking forward to the Protectorate Collection. Seamus and I have a few other ideas for places to go other weeks, too, like Apsley House and the Crofton Roman Villa.

Oh, and Harry, don't forget the Cryptomancy Club voted you vice-president, and meetings will start next Monday. I figure it'll be an introduction to Cryptomancy and how it's different from regular cryptography. We can incorporate more topics as we come to them.

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alt_draco

Yeah, I'm hoping that I don't miss out on the Protectorate Collection next week, but if I do I suppose there will always be other opportunities to check it out.

We should also go to the Museum of Curiosities and see all the weird, manky old muggle stuff. I know Seamus already saw it but I still haven't. Sounds like the sort of place that would warrant a repeat visit, anyway.

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alt_padma

I almost included that! Seamus definitely wants to go back.

You know who I think would be great to have along on that? Finch-Fletchley. Because he lived around them for so long, you know? So I bet he'd know loads about how daft they were and how dirty they are and all.

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alt_draco

Well, French muggles are probably a bit less dirty than English ones, I have to admit, but yeah, he'd be good to have along. And Remy would love to see it, too.

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alt_harry

~~How many more of these~~

Right. Thanks for the reminder.

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alt_pansy

So this is a plan that Draco and I had to get Harry out of Buckingham, because, you know, we figured he wouldn't want to be there much this summer at all, and that doing a bunch of things might be good for him. And anyways, if he's seen to be in charge of a lot of things, that might make it easier on him with his Father and all.

Hermione, I've talked to Draco, and he's said that it'd be up to Harry whether you came along or not. I think he was worried about Harry's treating you as he ought in public, but you can sort out what you'd prefer and think would be best.

It really is something you all could join in on, if you write ahead, of course, so maybe this could be a bit like what I was talking about earlier with Justin, you know, a chance to get to know people a bit better.

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alt_justin

Draco and Harry,

Thanks for organising everything. Remy and I have decided we'd quite like to come along, at least to the Heath, the theatre and the Protectorate Collection. And likely the Antiquities as well, what?

I say, jolly kind of you.

-Justin

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alt_draco

Cheers, F-F. Glad to hear it.

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alt_blaise

Right. You missed out the first meeting of the Freedom Day Jr Planning Committee, but that's my fault for not sending the details to you.

Harry, you're honorary chair, since it's your celebration, but that's really an advisory position. We'd like you to come along for meetings, but we don't expect you to hang bunting or solicit corporate donations unless you want to do.

I'm Coordinator. Anyone who wants to show their proper enthusiasm for the Protector and for Our Lord's realm, let me know, or come along to the first meeting Tuesday at half-eleven by the New Arch in Green Park. We'll have luncheon after. (Executive committee: meet by the kiosk aside the Arch at half-ten. That all right with you, Harry?)

And, Harry. Put me down for shrimps on Friday, for Saturday's Culinary expedition (let's hope New London Burmese merits appreciation), and I've told Daphs I'm in for the theatre. I'll certainly be along for the Protector's Collection, but to be honest, I think I'll give the curiosities a pass. I hear Sarah Yaxley's opening a new show, though--same subject, really, as that Muggle collection, but a more nuanced way of viewing the matter. And less chance of catching something.

Oh, and Patil. Where are you holding the Cryptomancy meetings? And what time?

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alt_ron

Thanks, Malfoy. And Harry, yeah, I'll come along for lunch on Hampstead Heath. I'd have the chicken, I guess. And the Ghost thinger sounds interesting, doesn't it? I'd like to do that if it's not when we're on our New London week with the YPL 3rds.

When's the Protector's Collection trip? I might go along to that, too, I guess. Depends on.

And I could do something for the Freedom Day, so, Zabini can put me down for that.

I was thinking we should have a distance flying club for people who like that sort of thing. Could do some agility drills, too. No one would have to be invited, it'd just be if you wanted to come along. I'll let you know when we're going to do the first one, yeah?

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