School supplies!

[alt_padma]

There was a notice on the Ravenclaw common room board this morning; was it on anyone else's notice board? About the school supplies?

I heard that most of the stuff they're offering was confiscated from Stretton and a couple others like him - the ones who've been hoarding stuff and trying to sell it for scads more than it's all worth.

Sandoval said that there is a small charge for some things, especially things no one really needs, like games, but that the money the prefects collect will go to St Mungo's. I guess the Headmistress said she'd make arrangements to send it, since she can sometimes leave the school under certain, very controlled, circumstances.

Obviously, I've not had to buy stuff, nor would I from the likes of Stretton, anyway. For one thing, I've noticed that really necessary supplies like parchment and quills and ink are never in short supply in Ravenclaw Corner - and anyway, Capper showed me a really easy trick for transfiguring a down feather (out of a pillow) into a serviceable eagle feather quill. But it's such a relief to know that if we did need something, it's now available from a reputable source. And for a reasonable price.

Anyway, they're opening the exchange for a couple of hours this afternoon, and then tomorrow morning for a bit. And after that, Sandoval says maybe twice a week or so, they'll work out a rota. Moon and Dunstan and I thought we'd go this afternoon, just to see what Stretton managed to collect over the last couple months.


Oh, and if it's not raining later does anyone want to go outside? It's actually warmish today!!

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[alt_seamus]

I heard someone got crucioed, was it Stretton or was Towler just shooting his mouth off again? And I'm going flying later since it might FINALLY clear up.

[alt_padma]

No, Towler wasn't having you on, he really was cruciated.

What happened was, the prefects cornered Stretton and forced him to show them where he stashed all his goods. He took them to a room he'd been using as a storeroom, but it was pretty well cleaned out, so they were fairly sure he was lying. He must have moved most of it all just before they raided, I dunno who might have tipped him off but I have my suspicions. Anyway, they told him he'd better tell them where the rest of it was. And Stretton told them to bugger off - that's exactly what he said, I heard - and WEASLEY of all people cast the petrificus on him and brought Sandoval and the others on the run. And then he still wouldn't tell them, Stretton that is, and he told Sandoval she could just piss off, and she cruciated him!

He's still walking sort of slantwise today, it's actually sort of funny. I know it's not kind to laugh, but he walked into a door jamb coming into the common room this morning, and then he looked at the jamb like it had bit him.

Flying sounds lovely. I haven't a broom, but maybe I could borrow one. It'd be good to get some fresh air for a change. Sandoval says the exchange is likely to be really mobbed this afternoon, with everyone gawking at what they've got on offer.

[alt_seamus]

Well good on Percy. That bugger Stretton deserved what he got.

And that's what the school brooms are for, yeah? The one with the red paint on the tip flies best of the lot, I think.

[alt_padma]

Oh, well, the school brooms are all naff, even the one with the paint. But it's okay, Dames says I can borrow hers for the afternoon.

[alt_seamus]

Excellent, I'll meet you after Defence, yeah?

[alt_percy]

Actually, he also told me, sotto voce, that if I wanted to know where the rest of the stuff was, he could let me in on his market for a cut. In other words, he tried to bribe a Prefect. That's even more contemptible.

[alt_seamus]

What a wanker.

[alt_seamus]

Oops sorry Percy, I know you don't like us using bad language in the journals.

[alt_percy]

In this case, I rather think he deserves it.

[alt_seamus]

But still. What an idiot!

[alt_padma]

Utterly, yeah.

[alt_lana]

Too right. His attempt to bribe a Prefect was entirely beyond the pale, particularly given the mess he'd got himself in already.

And good show, Weasley. You showed real mettle last night.