Happy Diwali!

[alt_padma]

It's Badi Diwali, one of our important holidays. We've been working on little clay pots for a while now, and we--that is, me and Parvati and Cousin Darshana, and of course Rohani, Goshal, Desai and Gupta--all thought that our visitors might like to see the festival as well.

So, tonight after lessons, right around dusk, please join us down by the lake. (I'm sure the squid's forgiven us for Saturday by now!) We'll light the candles and Goshal has fireworks to set off. Then we've got some other celebrations for everyone back inside - crackers and the elves have made us a special meal, too. (Darshana's got quite a way with them, or else they're really interested in showing off for our guests. They've never made us a traditional meal on Diwali before!)

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Private message to Padma Patil

[alt_draco]

I reckon you haven't been listening to enough sneaky Slytherins, Padma. Otherwise you'd know that the squid is fond of grabbing people and dragging them under the lake.

So, Happy Diwali to you. What's the special meal going to be?

Re: Private message to Padma Patil

[alt_padma]

So long as we can choose who it grabs!

You know how elves are when it comes to coherent details. But Darshana says she's pretty sure they're doing a full spread: naan and roti, and curry and vindaloo and rogosh and biryani and everything. Oh, and chai and lassi to drink, as well.

If they do as well with it as they've been doing lately, it should be memorable.

Re: Private message to Padma Patil

[alt_draco]

Well, unless they've made enough for everyone you'd best watch out. Lamb curry is Professor Razzer's absolute favourite. I doubt I would have ever tried it until I was much older if it hadn't been for him.

You know, when you think about it, British muggles were really some of the most horrid muggles in history, the way they marched all over the world conquering everyone they could get their hands on, including the people in India.

Re: Private message to Padma Patil

[alt_padma]

Oh, they've made enough. At least I think so. Darshana thinks that that's what's for supper tonight.

I suppose they'll make a small amount of the usual turnips and things. But she came away with the idea that they're having fun putting together a full-on Indian meal for the whole school. I reckon they rarely get a chance to stretch themselves like that.

I suppose it's true, British muggles are really the reason that so many Indian families live in the Protectorate (and other types, too). But I don't think I'd have it any other way. I mean, if they hadn't, then Parvati and I might have grown up in India and we'd never be in YPL or CCF or anything.

But I guess it's sort of a lesson, about what muggles can do if you let them take charge of things. And why they can't be trusted to run anything.

Re: Private message to Padma Patil

[alt_draco]

Cool. That ought to make for a tasty change.

British muggles invading Indian are also the reason we like to eat curry, so there is that. Otherwise it'd be all turnips, all the time.

And speaking of trust, you know who's really starting to wear out his welcome? Finch-Fletchley. It's like he's out to befriend every single person in the school, the more awkward the better (not that Hydra is awkward... well, she is, but at least she comes from a noteworthy family that's helped build up the Protectorate).

Re: Private message to Padma Patil

[alt_padma]

I told you, he doesn't seem to have any sense of taste. I mean, he seems to like you well enough but then he'll go and chat with Ron Weasley--seriously, who does that? Apart from P

It's hard to imagine someone he wouldn't like.

Well, I suppose he could spend a day with Professor Carrow and then we'd see if he still finds something pleasant to say.

Can't you--I dunno, talk to him about it? It's well strange.

Re: Private message to Padma Patil

[alt_padma]

I'll tell you something else: I don't think his French schoolmates think much of him, either.

Re: Private message to Padma Patil

[alt_draco]

I suppose it's understandable that he doesn't want to come off as rude or unfriendly, especially given that the French sometimes can come off that way without even trying to, but his trying to set me right regarding Lovegood just wasn't on.

I could say something but maybe it would be better if I spoke with his P. Froissart. He's supposed to be my Uncle, after all, and I've a feeling he'd share our concerns.

[alt_justin]

Thanks very much for the invitation, Patil.

[alt_lavender]

It was all absolutely snitch! Especially the fireworks--where'd Goshal find them?

Thanks again for letting all of us share it.