Private Message to Sally-Anne and Linus

[alt_michael]

Lines, I'm looking over the notes you wrote on my essay and--well, I didn't think it was bad as all that, was it?

I mean, the bit about the protective spells. I guess you could use it as sort of a notification spell, too, and that's really a good point. I could put that in. Although it sort of changes the whole point, but that's okay, it's worth including it.

But I thought the sneezing ones were sort of clever, anyway. And the nosebleed one. I guess if you really think they're naff, or too simple, I could think of some others.

Perks, you've already turned yours in, right? If I took out two or three of the spells Lines thinks are bad choices, would you want to look up some others with me in the library, after lessons? I've only got 'til Thursday if I'm going to redo the essay.

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[alt_sally_anne]

Sure, I could do that, but I thought it was almost finished? Do you really want to rewrite the whole thing now?

[alt_michael]

Well, I was almost happy with it but then Linus pointed out a bunch of things that are wrong with it, and there's hardly anything in there about using the Arts in duels. And he ought to know, as he's out with that lot loads of times. And if I'm going to have to write it all out again to put in the bits he suggested, well--then I can switch out the parts he says are naff and add in the stuff he thought would be more impressive.

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[alt_sally_anne]

Are Linus's marks normally a lot better than yours? I mean this is supposed to be about spells that look interesting to US and we AREN'T required to want to duel.

Re: Private message to Michael

[alt_michael]

Well, I mean, he's a Prefect, isn't he?

And he's got a good point about how Professor Dolohov likes duelling.

I don't know. What do you think I ought to do?

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[alt_michael]

And even if I don't put in loads of stuff about duelling, he's right that I've limited the scope of things by thinking about the spells in isolation instead of for their uses in combination with each other.

Er, I'm sorry.

It just occurred to me that you might be cross because you've turned yours in already and now you couldn't change it if you wished to do?

I didn't mean it that way, though. Just that you're clever enough your essay was probably fine. I'm not that clever, see.

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[alt_michael]

And besides, he's already crossed out sections and there are circles and arrows and--

Well. Let's just say I'm glad Linus isn't the one who'd be marking this for real.

Look, I've got Charms. Can I meet you after lessons and you can see it for yourself?

Re: Private message to Michael

[alt_sally_anne]

1. Lavender Brown is also a Prefect and I wouldn't take advice from HER. I suppose she's not a Ravenclaw Prefect, though.

2. I'm perfectly happy with my paper, thanks.

3. Sure. Library or Great Hall or somewhere else?

Re: Private message to Michael

[alt_michael]

Thanks again for meeting.

I think you're right and that section about the spells' co-valances really needs another couple paragraphs. I'll put something in tomorrow.

I like revising with you, though. Has anyone ever told you you're a good partner? For homework, I mean.

Re: Private message to Michael

[alt_sally_anne]

Neville says I'm good at explaining things (I used to tutor him in Transfiguration, because he pretty much spent every class with Amycus Carrow cowering in a corner instead of learning) but no one's ever said I'm a good partner for homework. Unless they're trying to get on my good side so I'll let them copy.

Re: Private message to Michael

[alt_michael]

Whoa.

Did you see who just commented on Madam Umbridge's post?

I hate it whenever he pops up not being dead.

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[alt_sally_anne]

Oh yeah. The 'imposter.'

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[alt_sally_anne]

Can you imagine having to sit through a class with Umbridge about anything at all, though? Worse than marching.

Re: Private message to Michael

[alt_michael]

Oh, I dunno. She's not quite as bad as Miss Professor Carrow was.

I mean, at least she's given us badges. And tea.

But.

Those kittens

Well, anyway. At least she'll be teaching something she knows about, maybe? With her experience and all that.

Re: Private message to Michael

[alt_sally_anne]

Well, Madam Umbridge at least hasn't tried to kill me, which is a slight improvement over Alecto Carrow! I'm awfully glad she's not teaching Dark Arts, though, because I really like Professor Dolohov.

Did you get any of the badges last time?

Re: Private message to Michael

[alt_michael]

No, I escaped this round. You?

Re: Private message to Michael

[alt_sally_anne]

No. It has been my goal to have her take as little notice of me as possible and so far it's working.

[alt_linus]

Michael, I am very sorry I have not replied before now. I only just now realised I had not looked at my journal since yesterday. A certain bit of historical research I have been pursuing for Padma completely distracted me, I am afraid.

However, I'm certain you have things well in hand by now. Should you want me to take another look, though, I might be able to catch up to you after the Prefects' meeting -- which I had better scurry and get ready for!