Order Only - Colocation Boxes

[alt_draco]

I've finally finished testing the co-location boxes I've been working on. One of them is the last surviving original that Harry had, and the other is a copy of the original that I made myself, with some input from Hermione and Sarah. It was a long process and not something I really want to do again, so we'll have to be especially careful with both of these. They've both been made expandable to the size of a steamer trunk, definitely big enough for a person to walk through, though I myself had to duck so Ron and Justin, you'll both probably need to do the same.

And yes, they will transport living creatures - weep for the pigeons of New London. I tested them myself, too, and I came out in one piece, if a bit dizzy.

I've already placed one of the boxes in the Hogsmeade safehouse. The other will need to be placed in the Secret Room at Hogwarts. I can either send it to one of you via an ordinary Hogsmeade owl, or we can wait until the next Hogsmeade weekend to pass it off. Whatever you lot think is best.

Once both boxes are in position, they will provide an escape route out of the castle directly into the safehouse, as well as a secure way into the castle, should it be needed. Though apparently Dolohov has ways of seeing who's lurking around the castle at any given time so none of us will be dropping by for tea, unfortunately.

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Private message to Ron Weasley

[alt_draco]

Hey,

I've been meaning to write to you for a while - ever since what happened to Neville, really, but between one thing and another (magical stasis, in particular) I've only got to it just now.

When I realised what had been done to Neville, and what he'd done for us, I immediately wished that I had apologised to him for being such a div all through most of our time at Hogwarts together. I never got the chance to tell him that I respected him, even though the way he saw and did things was, in most cases, different from my own perspective. Different perspectives are good though. Crucial, really. I didn't get that as a kid, but I definitely get it now.

I don't know why I never did apologise to him. It never seemed like the right time, or maybe it was just my pride getting in the way. Still working on that.

The reason I'm telling you is because I owe you an apology, too. I know I rubbished you about and was, in general, a complete pillock most of the time. I'm sorry for how I acted and I won't insult you by making excuses for it. It was wrong, and to be honest a lot of it was driven by sheer jealousy and possessiveness. Not to mention that creeping feeling that you were a better person than I am.

I hope we can put that all behind us once and for all, but I know that it's not my call to make.

Re: Private message to Ron Weasley

[alt_ron]

Er.

Yeah, alright. If it's time to wipe the pillock slate clean, I've got some apologizing to do, too.

I can't even remember what it was about most of the times I was rude to you. Or about you. But I know I was.

And I'm the one that was jealous--and spent a load of time trying to make myself look better and you look worse, even when we were working for the same thing. I reckon the biggest thing I was wrong about was not trusting you even when I should've known better.

I was an idiot. Well, maybe we both were, but, yeah. I'm sorry for it.


The thing about Nev is that he'd have understood, and I think he'd've told you it wasn't completely your fault because you couldn't've known how he really was. He worked so hard at keeping his secrets that he didn't let anyone really know him. I mean, that goes for me, too. Even though we lived together all this time. He sort of had a way of making himself invisible. Anywiz, he'd've liked that we're saying sorry.

So there's that.

And, yeah. The past is past.

Let me know if there's anything you need that I can help with. Seriously.

Re: Private message to Ron Weasley

[alt_draco]

Alright.

So. No need to moan on about it more than that, yeah? Glad we can start over, though. Truly.

Actually, there is one thing - not something I need help with, but something that's been bothering me. Is anyone talking to Daphs about what's going on with her and Crouch? Because they've been writing to each other for a while now but moreso than usual, lately, and if what the papers are writing is true -

I'd feel like an arse for interfering, after what I put her through last year, but it's troubling, isn't it? Or am I the only one troubled?

Re: Private message to Ron Weasley

[alt_ron]

I don't know if there's anything to it.

I mean, he's been here at the castle for supper a couple of times, but he's done that sometimes ever since Dolohov started teaching, yeah? I did see her talking to him after supper once about a week ago. She looked... well, like she was taking it seriously. The conversation. And you could tell she liked that he was paying attention. I couldn't tell anything about him, though. I mean, no idea what he's thinking.

I should probably ask her about it. If she thinks it's none of my business, I expect she'll tell me.

Re: Private message to Ron Weasley

[alt_ron]

Should've said, too. I know Sally Anne and Pansy have been trying to decide whether to say anything to her. I don't think they have, though.

[alt_ron]

That's a huge piece of magic you've done there. Shame you're not here to take NEWTs, but if we ever need to use them to get out of here, we'll be dead glad you had the time to make them.

[alt_hydra]

If you think you can send an owl without encountering any trouble, you could send it to me.

[alt_sally_anne]

Brilliant. It'll be good to know we can get out of the school, if we have to.

Private message to Sally-Anne, Justin, and Ginny

[alt_harry]

Was it today that Lucas and Igraine had to take the test in Transfiguration? How did they do?

Re: Private message to Sally-Anne, Justin, and Ginny

[alt_sally_anne]

Yeah, today. Igraine says she did really well. Lucas isn't as sure but thinks he passed. So, there's that. Thanks for tutoring Lucas last night. I wish he weren't such an idiot

[alt_harry]

Yeah. Thank you, Draco.