Last nights detention

[alt_gredforge]

Last night for our detention, we were told go and help Professor Sprout move the compost heap behind the greenhouses.

It was great fun!

There were all sorts of little odds and ends that could be very useful. And some things you would never expect to see in the compost heap of hogwarts. We mean, really, what's with all the rutabagas?

Fred also managed to come into contact with something that gave him purple spots. They are quite fetching with his ginger hair.

But all in all it was most interesting. We're sure that there is something in here for everybody! If the urge strikes you, feel free to grab a shovel and join us. You never know what you might find!

Comments

[alt_percy]

I will pass on the treat, thanks.

I'm sure that Mum will be more than happy to put you two in permanent charge of the compost heap of the garden at home this summer.

Word to the wise....

[alt_sirius]

Should you happen upon a tyre iron behind the door to Greenhouse Five, put it right back. It's there to keep the enchanted toadstools from overgrowing the entrance.

Oh--and the purple spots can be got rid of with an application of murtlap essence.

(In my day, the compost heap could always be counted on for a good supply of dungbombs. There's nothing like setting one off in front of the Slytherin common room entrance, especially when it's laced with the leaves of a mimbulus mimbletonia: takes days to get the stink out. But I know no one does that anymore; too outdated.)

Re: Word to the wise....

[alt_gredforge]

Thanks for the advice.
About the spots. I dunno, I kinda like them, at least you can tell us apart now...

Re: Word to the wise....

[alt_sirius]

Suit yourself.

Though if you don't remove them before too long...they spread.

And you don't want them certain places. (Learned that the hard way. Most embarrassing trip to Mme Pomfrey ever.)

Re: Word to the wise....

[alt_gredforge]

That's true...