I Solemnly Swear That I Am Up to No Good: Farewell to the Lock

[alt_gredforge]

We think it's absolutely spiffing of Hogwarts to celebrate our coming of age natal day by giving everyone in the entire school a two week's holiday.

That being said....

This is our last post on this Lock. Professor, like we said, don't give up hope, because we'll still be around. You'll continue to get letters from us, and Lee will continue to keep an eye on this Lock for us and if need be he'll write and read us entries, at least until HE turns 17.

But remember, we planned it this way, right from the start. The attributes of the Lock that will keep us from participating starting tomorrow are there for very good reasons. We therefore turn this Lock over officially to the rest of you. Use it wisely and well, and continue to watch out for each other. Make sure that you all agree before adding anybody else.

As for us, we definitely have new plans in mind. We won't be able to share them openly with you, but trust us. We're looking out for all our interests.

-- Fred and George Weasley

Comments

[alt_terry]

I can never thank you enough

for being my friends

for getting me Sorted

for finding a way that I could write the truth that the git would never see

for making me believe I really am a wizard

I owe you two everything. And I'll never forget it.

[alt_neville]

You have plans, eh? Huh.

Your plans are usually amazing. Watch out, world!

[alt_luna]

Thank you for the Lock. It is really quite an amazing invention.

[alt_justin]

Fred and George,

Thank you both for your ingenuity, what. And as Terry says, for giving us a place to tell the truth. And a place where we may be assured of some safety with our secrets.

I say, jolly good show, you two! We shall have to make sure you and Lee after you remain informed of things that will surely interest you.

It seems well odd, what, to sound so serious over something that was conceived by a pair of such tricksters. But it is a marvellous thing you've done and quite frightfully solemn, as well. I shudder to think what you may have up your robe sleeves next, what!

[alt_ron]

Shame about how old you'll be. Failing eyesight and all. Have you checked for grey hair?

Reckon you'll still be able to walk all the steps up here to the tower? Or remember the password when you get here?

Good thing we've got hols: you'll need the rest.

[alt_sally_anne]

Thanks for the Lock, you two.

And for helping me curse Letchley.

Happy birthday.

[alt_gredforge]

Yeah, well, fortunately, we have a young spry thing like you to wait on us hand and foot as we totter around.

[alt_gredforge]

Ah yes, Letchley. One of our proudest moments.

Cheers, Perks. Do your best to keep Ron in line, yeah? We know it's practically a full-time job, but somebody's gotta do it.

[alt_gredforge]

We are definitely going to be taking some people by surprise.

[alt_gredforge]

Keep your chin up, Professor. We'll be in frequent contact. Promise.

[alt_lee]

Well, it'll sure be different without you joking around on the pages here. But I'll keep you in the loop. Until I'm kicked out myself that is.

[alt_gredforge]

We're rather proud of it, we'll admit.

[alt_gredforge]

Why, thank you, Neville.

[alt_justin]

I say, that's well disquieting, coming from you two!

I'm sure we all quite anticipate the results.

Oh, I say, shall someone put up your anniversary post, in your honour, tomorrow?

-Justin

[alt_sally_anne]

If you insist.

[alt_gredforge]

We'll have to be real careful, mind. Don't put anything written here under just a private message lock. That's not secure enough. If you tell it to us, we'll have to make dead certain we're not overheard. But we've been working on a sound muffling spell for that.

[alt_gredforge]

We'll leave that you to decide. But we expect that there will be general rejoicing throughout the wizarding world tomorrow. FRED AND GEORGE WEASLEY COME OF AGE! (And the Lord Protector is still a poncey git.)

[alt_pansy]

I'm going to miss you. Talking to you. On here.

Thank you for not messing with my brain.

You know.

Letting me be a part of this.

[alt_ron]

Nice.