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.