Disturbances

[alt_draco]

Last night's exploding snap game in the common room got cut short just as I was about to beat Blaise for the second time in a row. A load of the seventh years wanted to have a NEWT study party, they were going to stay up all night with the wireless blaring, drinking butterbeer and practising charms and whatnot. So they kicked everyone out, and since it was Ned who was giving the orders there was really no choice but to listen. And then without asking me first, Ned tried to get Dennis to go to the kitchens for more food. And even though Dennis waited for my say-so it's not as if I could say no, since Ned's Head Boy and can use Crucio when he wants to. I suppose he thinks that just because we're cousins, he can use my servant whenever he wants. But too bad for him, because I'm keeping Dennis hidden away from now on. Only I wish I didn't have to, because I like the idea of him being there whenever I need him. I'd take him to class so he could be there to sharpen my quills when they get dull, but I don't think he should listen in on lessons. Hearing about magic might make his magic manifest. Plus I like sharpening my own quills.

Did anyone see that Harry's servant was wearing livery? She's not wearing it now but she did on the train back to Hogwarts. I'd like to get some livery like that for Dennis. He'd wear it much better than Harry's mudblood, who looked more like she was wearing a costume than someone who really understood the part.

Harry, did you ever find that thing you lost? I guess there's not really any way to ask around about it, but still, I wish you hadn't lost it.

Comments

[alt_sally_anne]

Is that what was happening downstairs? Milli was really cross when she came up last night.

It's not fair Ned acting like he has a right to your mudblood, even if he is Head Boy. Hiding Dennis might help some but if Ned wants him and can find you, I reckon he'll just tell you to get him.

[alt_draco]

I'll just tell him I don't know where Dennis is.

Blast, though, that'd make me look like a weak Master. I don't know, I'll just have to figure something out.

[alt_sally_anne]

What if you told Dennis in advance to do things differently if you gave him an order in a certain way? Like if Ned wanted to send him to Hogsmeade for sweets Dennis could bring back blood lollies and cockroach clusters.

[alt_draco]

Ned probably likes blood lollies, that Ned. But I'll think of something.

[alt_sally_anne]

You think so really? Ugh. Well I'm sure there are things he doesn't like, it shouldn't be hard to figure out what.

[alt_harry]

Yeah, I got it back. Do you need it?

[alt_draco]

No. I just like knowing that it's there.

[alt_harry]

Well it is. If you need it.

I'm glad Ned doesn't think he can borrow Granger.

[alt_draco]

That's because you and Ned aren't related, and also Ned gets on with my father and he's probably scared of yours.

I don't know if Granger's the type of servant that would be much use to Ned, anyway.

[alt_harry]

Yeah she has to be supervised.

[alt_draco]

Basically.

[alt_padma]

He cant cruciate you for not letting him use your mudblood, can he?

[alt_draco]

I don't know, maybe not. He might try to Crucio Dennis, though. That's probably allowed, though it shouldn't be because Dennis is my property.

[alt_padma]

Yeah, that wouldnt be so good.

Wanna come outside with us? We could play a game.

[alt_draco]

Maybe. Who all is going out?

[alt_padma]

Lavender's coming if that's what your getting at.

[alt_draco]

I'm not getting at anything! I just wondered if it was just going to be girls, because if so I'll bring along Harry or Teddy or somebody.

[alt_padma]

Oh, Linus will be there, too, and maybe Smith. Marvolo and Nott can come.

Finnigan too I suppose.

[alt_padma]

I mean if he sees this.

[alt_draco]

Alright then.

[alt_seamus]

Aw I just saw this. Did I miss anything good?

[alt_padma]

Oh, not much really. We just went out near the greenhouses.

[alt_lavender]

I'm rather glad that I don't share a house with the Head Girl, even though it would be presta prestag a good thing for Gryffindor's House Points.

But I think I'd sort of feel watched all the time.

[alt_draco]

Even if Ned were in a different house, he's still my cousin, and you'd think that would be worth something but Ned's a bit of a prat, really.

[alt_horace]

If young Ned is overstepping his bounds with regards to Dennis, I shall have a word with him to remind him that your property is yours, as Hermione is Harry's, and is not to be appropriated by any other student, whether that student is the Head Boy, Head Girl, Prefect or anyone else.

[alt_draco]

Thank you, sir, though if you could please not say that I went to you about Ned, I would appreciate it. I want to be able to solve my own problems.

[alt_horace]

You needn't worry, Draco, I won't be naming names. I know your schoolfellows can be rough sometimes when someone is thought to be tattling - I'm afraid it was quite the same in my day, and I don't suppose it will ever change. Part of our job as teachers is to equip you precisely so you are able to look after yourselves. But sometimes solving your own problems means knowing when to ask for help, from a teacher, a friend, or your parents. My door, as I hope you know, is always open.