Ravenclaw Corner is

[alt_padma]

off to a great start for the year. We've added some new pillows for the window seat and Madam Pince has given us permission to bring Restricted Section books there for reading, provided we bring them back to the desk at the end of the evening.

As has always been the case, if anyone else happens to be looking for a title in the library and can't find it, you're welcome to see if it's on our adjoining table. We generally keep those texts near to hand when we're revising there in the afternoons or during free periods.

Gilhooly and Vane: We were talking in Ravenclaw Corner and we've decided that if you'd like to come and sit with us now and then, you're welcome to do so. It's good to see an incoming class with so much potential; our advice to you lot is: Don't squander it.

Thompson and Cuthbert: Congratulations again on making Prefect. Remember that House Prefects meet every Monday and Thursday for breakfast and Professor Vector likes us to report to her before each staff meeting, so you can tell me or Edgecombe (or Moon and Tamblyn, of course) if there's anything from the lower forms that we need to her to know.

Oh, and Lines, there are a couple of things I wanted to ask you, if you can tear yourself away for a private conversation. Maybe in the common room tonight? History club, for one thing, and a couple of other little thoughts I had.

Comments

[alt_lana]

It's good to see you carrying on the traditions. And a good sign that some are showing their potential so early. The Hat knows its business.

Best wishes for the new term, Patil!

[alt_padma]

Thanks!

I'm sorry I didn't write back yesterday. Last year I thought our professors were waiting for O.W.L.s to pile work on us but that seems like nothing compared to N.E.W.T.s!

As for the firsties, it's a good sign, I guess. But I think it's more of a sign that there was really no one to speak of coming in last year. There are a few third-years who are coming now who've made a place for themselves but it all makes me think about how it used to be, you know? At least Tamblyn's made sure that Ravenclaw are still well-represented. He's making an excellent Head Boy.

I'm really glad you made the time to say something, though. Seems like it's been forever since we chatted! How are you?

[alt_linus]

Terribly sorry, Padma, but I've been finishing up some notes for Guild Master Georg Bright regarding my internship. Quite interesting, being able to work at the Astronomy Guild House in New London this summer. I told you that my parents permitted me to take up Guild Master Bright's invitation to observe during the summer projects at the country Guild Hall, did I not? Perhaps I didn't -- this summer has been an absolute whirl -- but it was most splendid: lectures and observing and an overnight stay. There is something charming about being permitted to be around included in a group of simultaneously exhausted and energised researchers at a late breakfast in a bucolic setting. Sheer paradise!

In any case, I simply must devote myself to these notes until sleep claims me. We can talk at the next opportunity that schedules permit, yes?

Private Message to Linus

[alt_padma]

Oh, I guess.

I just wanted to know if you've got partners for Noble Arts yet.

Re: Private Message to Linus

[alt_linus]

I do now.

Gird yourself and summon all your Ravenclaw virtues, for this is going to be a year to remember.

Re: Private Message to Linus

[alt_linus]

What I mean is, in case it wasn't clear, I have accepted the offer of Harry Marvolo to be a member of his team.

(Professors Dolohov and Sinistra have been at me to adhere to all the precepts of good writing, and would be horrified at my lapse of clarity in the previous message. My apologies!)

Re: Private Message to Linus

[alt_padma]

I know what you meant. Too bad.

What about Lav? You're not going to leave her to her own devices, are you? That doesn't seem very chivalrous. Or has Harry invited her, too?

Re: Private Message to Linus

[alt_linus]

Oh, Lav is quite resourceful, I am sure, and will certainly throw herself into finding a congenial group with her customary Gryffindor determination. Any group would be fortunate to have her. Ours, however, has acquired a fourth member in the meantime, and I believe Marvolo has the team he wants.

Perhaps she could join with you and your team. Who have you invited so far?

Re: Private Message to Linus

[alt_padma]

Why, who did Marvolo ask besides you and Malfoy?

It wasn't Macmillan, was it, because then you'd have all the M's on a single team!

We're at three and we've got two possible fourth members already, so I suppose Lav's on her own.

I'll just tell her you were completely unconcerned, shall I?

Re: Private Message to Linus

[alt_linus]

I'm not unconcerned, Padma. I have confidence in her. Honestly, there's a difference. I should think that you as a Ravenclaw of all people should be more sensitive to the nuances of words.

As to Marvolo's choice, I shouldn't like to give things away before he's confirmed all arrangements, so I'd best not say anything yet.