Off the bench

[alt_draco]

Some people have seen Harry and I coming back from practice with our brooms lately and rightly put two and two together, asking what was ever determined about that mad bludger. It is true that Harry and I have been allowed to fly again, and it's because my Uncle analysed the bludger and figured out that whoever hexed it did it through the box that the bludgers are kept in, and also that it was a hex meant to injure, not to kill anyway. So I guess it really was just about helping Gryffindor to win the match. Bit mental to think that the Slytherin team is seen as such a threat, but also a bit understandable, too, seeing as we won anyway despite the bludger.

Beyond that it seems the only thing to be done these days is revising. I'm getting bored of it all, even if it is a necessity, but at least there's duelling to think about.

Comments

[alt_lucius]

Perhaps we shall be able to find time to practise a little duelling over the holidays. I fear that Professor Lockhart may be ill-inclined to resume extra-curricular activities whilst he is paying the penalty for his over-exuberance in attempting to heal Mr Marvolo.

[alt_draco]

Practising duelling would be brilliant! Especially over hols as there'll be more time for that sort of thing.

I've got even more ideas for my Christmas gift, so I'll put them in my letter to you and Mother. And just think, Father, it's a very generous gift, really, much more for the benefit of others than myself.

[alt_lucius]

Yes, your philanthropy knows no bounds, son.

[alt_harry]

Draco have you found out about that thing I asked you to find out about?

[alt_narcissa]

Draco, darling, your father and I have been talking about the present you requested. Well ... it's not that we don't wish to please you, sweetheart, but it does present rather a push to fit it in over the holidays. Are you certain you shouldn't prefer it for your birthday, or over the summer, when we have a little more time to plan?

[alt_draco]

Summer is such an awfully long time to wait, though, and I didn't ask for anything else this year. I already have a lot.

[alt_narcissa]

Well, we'll have to see. Mother only just finished planning the Witches' Institute party, and we have our own Christmas celebrations.

Will anyone even be available at this late notice?

[alt_draco]

I already mentioned it to some people and they seemed very keen on coming. Most kids aren't like Harry and me with our scheduled outings and activities during the holiday. They just sit at home waiting for something to do.