Happenings

[alt_draco]

Today was something, wasn't it? I mean, it was all a bit mad. It was really... just.

I just really have a lot of things to say about what went on today. And I'm so knackered, but I know there's absolutely no way I'll be able to sleep. There's so much I've got to do. And it's all just so, so...

Does anyone know what I mean? Even a little?

I really ought to stop writing. But I can't. I really can't do that right now. I've really got to try to keep on.

Bloody nightshade, what a day.

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Private Message to Draco Malfoy

[alt_lucius]

Draco?

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[alt_draco]

Hello Father.

[alt_daphne]

You certainly sound knackered, Draco! It really was a very strenuous day, both physically and mentally. I'm sure that you'll sleep ever so soundly.

You are quite all right, aren't you? If you've been made so exhausted that you're ill, then you really ought to tell one of the adults.

[alt_draco]

I'm not telling anyone. What would be the use? Absolutely no use at all.

I really ought to sleep, you're absolutely right. But I've got to think about what I've got to do, first. And then I can sleep. You see where I'm going with this, don't you? I don't have to spell it out or anything, I'm sure that it's obvious.

[alt_daphne]

I'm afraid that it's not very obvious at all. I think the combination of logic tasks and physical trials must be affecting you. Or maybe you got into some black mustard seed when you were documenting wildlife? In any case I think you had better rest up.

[alt_blaise]

Black mustardseed is an idea. I didn't see any in my area. Was there some in yours, either of you?

[alt_daphne]

I thought I saw some in mine, which is why I thought of it. But no one would pick it up and eat it, surely? Unless he mistook it for something else...

[alt_draco]

No, no, no...

[alt_draco]

It's a task, you see.

Do you?

[alt_daphne]

Oh... oh! You mean... we're still being tested? Even after such a long and arduous day?

So, we're meant to figure out what it is that you ate? Or, oh, maybe this is another code-breaking challenge!

Blaise, any ideas?

Private Message to DaphsIs and Draco

[alt_blaise]

Sorry, I was distracted by someone pacing up and down and around the barracks.

I don't know. Funny sort of code, if it is one.

A test, maybe. You don't think one of the trainers put some sort of hex on his area, do you? Draco: do you think so?

Private Message to Draco Malfoy

[alt_blaise]

Is there something the matter? You seem a bit wound tight. Not yourself, exactly.

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[alt_draco]

Yes, yes - exactly. I mean to say: don't get me wrong, I am myself, like always, but I am most certainly wound tight.

Re: Private Message to Draco Malfoy

[alt_blaise]

Do you think there could have been some sort of magical trap in your area you were meant to detect and avoid?

What sort of tasks and clues did you have?

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[alt_draco]

I...I...

Oh bugger, this isn't going to work.

Just, don't worry about it, all right? It'll all be fine.

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[alt_blaise]

All right, then. No worries.

Do you think you could maybe sit down, though? And read or something? You're making me tired, watching you.

Private Message to Draco

[alt_harry]

What is it you've got to do?

I mean, is it something you can say?

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[alt_draco]

You'll see. I'll figure out a way.

Sorry... that's all I can manage just now.

I'm sure you're really confused, I know I would be, but it'll be all right. I think.

[alt_pansy]

I think it would be of use to tell someone. Especially if they were able to help you sort out what you were meant to do?

Private message to Draco

[alt_sally_anne]

Are you okay?

They'd probably give you some dreamless sleep potion if you need it.

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[alt_draco]

Yeah, maybe that.

Private Message to Draco Malfoy

[alt_pansy]

Is there anything I can do?

What's happened?

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[alt_draco]

No...

Don't worry about it, I'm just going to stop now. I'll be better tomorrow, I think.

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[alt_pansy]

All right.

I hope so.

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[alt_draco]

Auror Wright and Professor Siz know about it; they'll write to Father, if they haven't already.

They all knew that something might happen, and so did I.

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[alt_pansy]

Good.

And you knew... Oh.

All right then.

Well, no, it's not all right.

I know you told your Father that you'd help, and that it was your decision. But what happened to you yesterday... I just don't like it. And it's not because I don't think you're capable. I just hate the idea of it. His using you like that. Stint, I mean.

And you know me. I like to worry.

Re: Private Message to Draco Malfoy

[alt_draco]

I can't say I like it much, either, but I'll do whatever I can to keep a madman from dropping another dismemberment device on my Mother.

Not that he has that planned, necessarily. No one knows what he's up to, which is why I said I would help.

And now I need -

I really can't. Not even in writing. I'm trying, but no.

I need to stop trying. I'm going to fail spectacularly at the next CCF task if I keep trying to fight this.

Re: Private Message to Draco Malfoy

[alt_pansy]

I know.

And yes, I think I understand what makes it worse. I'll not push things. I know how strong you are, which can't make it easy. You were fighting it so hard yesterday.

But I do want you to know that you're not alone. And if you tell me, if you can tell me what you need help with, I'd do it. I'd do anything you asked. Because this is important for you, and for your family, and because I l

I think that last part is best said in person.

But I'm here. And Harry and Hydra and Sally-Anne and Daphs and Blaise are all here too. And even if you can't say a thing about what you've got to do, or how we could help, maybe it'll do you good to know that you've got so many people looking out for you. They'd all fly to the ends of the world for you, Draco. And it's because you're such a good leader, and a good person, and a wonderful friend.