Shocking

[alt_lucius]

Never have I seen such a flagrant violation of the rules of sport as in to-day's Quidditch match. Had we not been there to witness with our own eyes, I should never have believed the report.

It is lucky for all concerned that Marvolo had the opportunity to end the match when he did; moreover that he was not harmed severely. The incident, naturally, has thrown all our plans into disarray. We shall be laying tea adjacent to the hospital wing, so that we may remain close by in case of need.

I have already ordered a full investigation to determine who hexed that bludger, you may be sure! I expect Minerva and Madam Hooch to have an answer before supper.

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[alt_regulus]

Miss Parkinson and I are having a lovely tea in the kitchens, cousin. The elves have spared nothing in setting us our feast. Linen, silver, finger sandwiches, cakes.

Give our regards to the young hero. I trust the Matron has him on the mend already?

Send for me when the hour for leave-taking arrives. Until then, I am comfortably ensconced and in very pleasant company. Worry not for us!

[alt_lucius]

Which answers my question to her about her tea and her whereabouts.

He'll be back to rights by morning, Pomfrey says. Until then he is trying his best to rest - if, that is, he can be left alone for more than a few moments at a stretch.

No doubt you and Miss Parkinson are hatching some fantastical picaresque about your exploits on behalf of the Lord Protector.

[alt_regulus]

That's ours to know and yours to wonder, as you are not here to join in. Now do go away and leave us to our pleasant afternoon.

[alt_hydra]

Might I join you and Pansy?
If you wouldn't mind?

From,
Hydra

[alt_regulus]

Of course, you may. Provided you know your way to the kitchens.

Shall we send one of the elves for you?

[alt_hydra]

I do know the way!
It was one of the first things I learnt.

From,
Hydra

[alt_regulus]

Smart girl! A very practical first thing to learn.

[alt_lucius]

It is hardly necessary to be rude, my young cousin. For a good many reasons, which you may remember if you gave the matter more than a passing thought.

[alt_narcissa]

Regulus, we're leaving. If you can tear yourself away from the scintillating company of elves and urchins.

[alt_regulus]

On my way. Should I meet you in the entrance hall or the hospital wing? I believe Miss Parkinson might wish to come along and say good-bye herself.

[alt_narcissa]

Entrance hall. We've left Harry trying to get some sleep. Of course Pansy may come with you, and Hydra if she is still there as well.

[alt_regulus]

Hydra's gone off to her room. She tired of us, I think. The day's excitements may have been too much for her.

[alt_rodolphus]

Fraught with worry for her future husband, no doubt. Poor Duckie. Cheers for entertaining her.

[alt_regulus]

She did seem a bit preoccupied. Perhaps you are right about the reasons. She didn't say, and we didn't pry. She seems to enjoy school reasonably well. I'm not sure I was so well-adjusted my first year. I recall feeling rather miserable until Christmas, at least. At any rate, yours is too polite to let on if things are not to her liking.