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alt_gredforgeRight. We think it's all gonna be okay, and we were able to head off the worst of the danger. Here's what happened:
At dinner, Umbridge called up both Lee Jordan and Ginny in front of the entire school. The first thing we need to explain is, yeah, Lee wrote a private message, too--to the two of us--but that was something we talked about carefully beforehand, and we decided to do it as a strategic move, sort of like a test case. Now that Umbridge is the Headmistress, we needed to gauge how badly she's likely to punish people, so we'd know what we were dealing with. So Lee wrote a list of stupid nicknames for her, and he posted it to us. We replied like the ultimate suckups, saying, 'You shouldn't say things like that about the Headmistress.' We figured Lee was the best person to do the test, because he has no record of Private messages in his journal at all for Umbridge to force him to go back to reread. Also, he has a lot less of a record than we do. More of a blank slate, y'see?
Turns out, it was a very good thing he did it, because it meant Umbridge had something to think about (and someone to get hacked off at) besides Ginny.
She called the two of them up, and us too, because Lee wrote to us. She had him start reading aloud, he got a couple of lines in, and then she got furious and swept us all off to her office. She ordered Lee to read the whole thing, and he read his post, acting all embarrassed and hang dog about it. Did a wonderful job of not laughing. (When Umbridge heard the list, she turned such a lovely colour. Quite the deepest shade of pink in her office.)
Then she had him read our reply to him, and we managed to keep a straight face, too. She told Lee that she would find some work for him to do, 'probably cleaning up after house elves,' and then turned to Ginny and ordered her to read hers.
Ginny only got one paragraph in, and as soon as she mentioned Dad's birthday coming up, Fred tipped his wand under his elbow and quietly fired a Fleo charm at her. Did it beautifully; Umbridge didn't suspect a thing, but Ginny started bawling right on cue. She got through the words, 'Ron and the twins always seem to be off doing something with their friends' and then started sobbing so hard, she couldn't get any more words out. Finally Umbridge gave her a handkerchief and told her that was enough. Fussed over her a bit: 'I know this is a very difficult time for you, dear.' And George played up to it, too. Wrapped his arms around her and let her bawl on him, wipe her boogies on his shoulder. Umbridge said she'll think about it, and let her know what the punishment will be later.
Anyway. thanks to Fred's spell, Ginny didn't even have a chance to get to the stuff that Bill was so worried about. So we think we're all right.
P.S. Oh, for your enjoyment, here is Lee's list:
Top ten nicknames for our darling new Headmistress:
1. The Pink Peril
2. Madam Dumbridge
3. Madam Bumbridge
4. The Teensy Tiny Brain
5. The Headmistress without a Home
6. Frog-Face
7. Frog-Throat
8. Hemberk
9. Umbitch
10. Umbritches
At dinner, Umbridge called up both Lee Jordan and Ginny in front of the entire school. The first thing we need to explain is, yeah, Lee wrote a private message, too--to the two of us--but that was something we talked about carefully beforehand, and we decided to do it as a strategic move, sort of like a test case. Now that Umbridge is the Headmistress, we needed to gauge how badly she's likely to punish people, so we'd know what we were dealing with. So Lee wrote a list of stupid nicknames for her, and he posted it to us. We replied like the ultimate suckups, saying, 'You shouldn't say things like that about the Headmistress.' We figured Lee was the best person to do the test, because he has no record of Private messages in his journal at all for Umbridge to force him to go back to reread. Also, he has a lot less of a record than we do. More of a blank slate, y'see?
Turns out, it was a very good thing he did it, because it meant Umbridge had something to think about (and someone to get hacked off at) besides Ginny.
She called the two of them up, and us too, because Lee wrote to us. She had him start reading aloud, he got a couple of lines in, and then she got furious and swept us all off to her office. She ordered Lee to read the whole thing, and he read his post, acting all embarrassed and hang dog about it. Did a wonderful job of not laughing. (When Umbridge heard the list, she turned such a lovely colour. Quite the deepest shade of pink in her office.)
Then she had him read our reply to him, and we managed to keep a straight face, too. She told Lee that she would find some work for him to do, 'probably cleaning up after house elves,' and then turned to Ginny and ordered her to read hers.
Ginny only got one paragraph in, and as soon as she mentioned Dad's birthday coming up, Fred tipped his wand under his elbow and quietly fired a Fleo charm at her. Did it beautifully; Umbridge didn't suspect a thing, but Ginny started bawling right on cue. She got through the words, 'Ron and the twins always seem to be off doing something with their friends' and then started sobbing so hard, she couldn't get any more words out. Finally Umbridge gave her a handkerchief and told her that was enough. Fussed over her a bit: 'I know this is a very difficult time for you, dear.' And George played up to it, too. Wrapped his arms around her and let her bawl on him, wipe her boogies on his shoulder. Umbridge said she'll think about it, and let her know what the punishment will be later.
Anyway. thanks to Fred's spell, Ginny didn't even have a chance to get to the stuff that Bill was so worried about. So we think we're all right.
P.S. Oh, for your enjoyment, here is Lee's list:
Top ten nicknames for our darling new Headmistress:
1. The Pink Peril
2. Madam Dumbridge
3. Madam Bumbridge
4. The Teensy Tiny Brain
5. The Headmistress without a Home
6. Frog-Face
7. Frog-Throat
8. Hemberk
9. Umbitch
10. Umbritches
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Date: 2013-02-06 02:56 am (UTC)I'd watch my back if I were you, though. Only, I can't believe she'll cool off anytime soon. In fact, I'd rather think she might get more cross about that list the more she thinks about it.
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Date: 2013-02-06 03:49 am (UTC)I'd been about going spare, wondering what happened. Thank you for your report. Good wand work, Fred, and we appreciate your lending a shoulder for boogie smears, George. Thank you both for saving our collective arses.
And yeah, I might have been tempted to sound off about the risk you and Lee decided to take in having him post a private message, but I understand your reasoning, and it sounds as though it turned out to be a happy coincidence of timing.
I would strongly urge you to avoid all little tests like that in the foreseeable future. I hope to decrease the chances of the new Headmistress's attention being directed toward Order members, Junior Auxiliary and/or Weasleys at Hogwarts.
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Date: 2013-02-06 03:55 am (UTC)Following this display, the Acting Headmistress summoned me to conduct Miss Weasley to Madam Pomfrey and instructed me to return to discuss the terms for Mr Jordan's detentions (do come to see me, Mr Jordan, when you have finished lessons tomorrow).
I took the opportunity of escorting Miss Weasley to inquire as to whether she needed to collect herself, at which point I was able to Legilimise her. Lucky for all of you, I found only two passing images that might, had they remained in her consciousness, become problematic for certain mongrels in our number. I have taken the liberty of blurring those memories so that, if subjected to Veritaserum, the scrutiny of another Legilimens or even a Pensieve, she shall not be able to clearly recall the moments at her father's wake when she might have glimpsed persons or mangy curs who remain, at present, on the Protectorate's most wanted list.
Molly, it pains me to say it but your daughter may yet present a risk to the rest of your family. I recommend that Madam Pomfrey arrange for me to pay another visit whilst Miss Weasley obtains follow-up care on some pretext or other, so that I might perform a more thorough examination of her collected observations.
Of course, I am not the only nor even the most skilled Legilimens in the Order. If another would care to offer his considerable services, that is.
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Date: 2013-02-06 04:02 am (UTC)Thanks very much, Severus.
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Date: 2013-02-06 04:05 am (UTC)God, in private, I hope.
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Date: 2013-02-06 04:14 am (UTC)She was quite shaken by the whole thing.
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Date: 2013-02-06 04:20 am (UTC)no subject
Date: 2013-02-06 04:09 am (UTC)Could you discuss it over with Dumbledore and Poppy, and decide between the three of you the best approach to take in order to examine her further? I...I give you permission to do so. I understand that it must be done. I mean, I hate to--but better than her ending up in a camp, along with all the rest of us.
Or worse.
Oh, this is just dreadful.
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Date: 2013-02-06 04:15 am (UTC)no subject
Date: 2013-02-06 04:16 am (UTC)Oh, how I wish your fano subject
Date: 2013-02-06 04:18 am (UTC)no subject
Date: 2013-02-06 04:18 am (UTC)I may be able, during such an investigation, to set your minds at rest about other questions you naturally have, such as her loyalties or attitudes regarding the muggleborn. Only if you wish me to look, or if it should come to light on its own; otherwise I shall, of course, endeavour to be as non-invasive as possible.
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Date: 2013-02-06 04:21 am (UTC)no subject
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