Michael Corner

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.

It's probably a bit late to be asking, but have either of you found a partner for the Noble Arts assignment this week?

I was thinking, get it over with quickly and then it'll be out of the way for Hogsmeade.

Maybe people could meet up tomorrow night to practise? F-F, you've arranged things like that before and people come when it's your idea, so. Maybe if you think it's a good idea, you could ask about?

Only...Perks, don't take this the wrong way, but.... Well, I think some of us would be more comfortable if Crabbe and Malfoy and Zabini and all weren't there. I just mean, people who are really cracking at casting and don't mind having a bit of fun with it.

It's just a question of being able to trust they won't do anything besides the spell we're supposed to be using. You know? Or...like when Professor Dolohov would zap people after they cast the hex on him. I don't want any of them deciding to use some nasty spell and then say they were only carrying out a teacher's instructions.

F-F, I figure you understand what I mean, yeah? The way those older French lads used to go after you.

Oh, speaking of which, you've seen what Begy, Page, Higgs, Pucey, Tamblyn and all are up to, right? You know about their meetings after curfew?

What's really interesting is that some of them are even Prefects.

Well, anyway. Tomorrow? What do you think?