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Daphne!

You've certainly floored the entire school--maybe even the entire Protectorate! Congratulations to you and Ms Novello on what is sure to be the scoop of the year.

Imagine, to find out that you're really the daughter of Professor Lestrange. I'm sure it was quite a revelation for all of you, including you, Professor Sinistra. I hope Daphs is quite accurate when she said that all of you will 'adjust gracefully to the new reality.' Really, Daphs, such a skillful turn of phrase. Almost like you rehearsed it. Only someone like you could turn this sort of situation into an opportunity for the spotlight. Well done!

I can't tell you how much I wish the best for you all. It's sure to be a festive Christmas at yours!

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I do not. BELIEVE. It. I don't believe it.

What, being Head Girl wasn't enough for her? She had to invent a connection to a Councilwizard--and Raz of all people, when everyone knew she had the most awful crush on him? I mean, about the only good thing about it is that it's almost certainly why Siz cancelled class, don't you think? She's sure to be over the moon to find out she's got a step-daughter. Do you think she was upstairs crying into her tea all night or were she and Daphne doing each other's hair and connecting?

I can't imagine her brass, though. I mean, if I found out Pavs and I were illegitimate, we'd be properly ashamed. Wouldn't you? Honestly. Of course, Daphs wants to be an actress, so I suppose being notorious before even leaving school is an asset in that career.

Do you think she's lying about it? I wouldn't think she'd dare, not given who she's claiming to be a relation to.

I'm sure you're right it's why Siz cancelled class. Though really, if it's true, Daphne would've been conceived years before Siz even MET Raz, it's not as if someone's saying he cheated on her. Rather unkind of him not to mention it to her before he got himself killed though.

Well, she says he didn't know. I mean, she says it was an investigation that his 'family members' (that has to mean Mr Lestrange, Auror Lestrange wouldn't care) conducted to find out if he left any heirs. Which also has to mean that Mr Lestrange wasn't very happy about the notion of Razzer leaving everything to Siz, doesn't it?

Oh, I know. They SAY they didn't know. Maybe Raz knew and just didn't want to acknowledge it, though.

Ooh, that sounds just like something he'd do.

See, that's why it's important to have the input of a bloke sometimes. A witch wouldn't have kept a secret like that. Well, not if she were certain about her husband, anyway. And not if it happened years and years ago.

Really, she never would? It sounds like Daphne's mum kept it a secret. But, since she was actually ENGAGED to Mr Greengrass at the time...

Should be quite a jolly Christmas, don't you think?

Hey, this same thing happened with Michael Corner, didn't it? Only his parents DID know. He thought he was a Pureblood, but he wasn't, actually.

Well, there's nothing to say she didn't tell Mr Greengrass later, and they kept it from Daphne, but the thing is, with women, it's easier to just pretend that the baby belongs to the man you're marrying. If she knew for sure, then I think she'd had been more like Michael's mum and told her husband, but then they decided not to tell him.

Of course, in that case they were preserving the fiction that he was Pureblood, as you say. So they had a vested interest in pretending he belonged to Mr Corner. And you'll recall he was proper ashamed when he found out!

Oh, and honestly if it turned out I had a proper wizard as a father I'd be delighted, even if that meant my mum had been messing around. Better to be some wizard's by-blow than have a filthy muggle as a parent. (At least I know my wizard parent's my proper parent, since it's my mum.)

Sure, I suppose, but as far as anyone knows, Daphne was already from a proper wizarding family. I mean, the Greengrasses are quite old, and her mother was a Montague by birth. So it's not as if she's trying to make herself seem more magical. She's just trying to cash in on his status as a Councilwizard.

Yeah.

Maybe she's cross she didn't even get invited to participate in the Challenge. Thinks having a Council parent might give her an edge if there's a next time.

It was simply inevitable that the truth be made public. I heard from a mutual friend that Sophia was interested in doing a story on me and other notable Slytherin women, and she and I agreed it would be a good opportunity to set the record straight before rumour took hold.

It's so good to have your support. Everyone's been so very kind!

Well, of course! We witches have to stick together, after all.

Ugh. Padma is THE WORST.

I am SO GLAD you're Head Girl and she isn't.

She's certainly the worst at disguising her jealousy - it's practically oozing from her ink. And what a ridiculous thing to be jealous of, honestly.

Though more likely she isn't jealous about Raz, but rather that I've managed to turn the story to my advantage. She probably thinks I should be weeping into my pillow in shame.

Oh. Sorry I didn't tell any of you. Only Madam Pomfrey and Professor Sinistra know. Or knew, rather. Maybe Hydra, too, though we didn't discuss it.

She's jealous of the attention. It scarcely matters what the attention's for.

And of course that you're Head Girl. If she could trade in that Dark Mark for the Head Girl badge she'd do it in less than a heartbeat.

And about keeping it a secret -- it was your business, wasn't it? Just because we're in the Order doesn't mean we've promised to tell every last personal detail of our lives to Alice Longbottom. I hope not, anyway.

I say, Daphs, masterfully done.

Let us know if you need anything, all right? You've got quite a bit of support at the school already, of course, which helps.

What in Hades is everyone on about?

We don't take Whirl at the House of Hidden Fugitives.

Draco,

Perhaps Daphne ought to tell you, what. There's an article on impressive women in Slytherin and she's profiled.

There's a small note on Hydra, too.

-Justin

Given that Daphne already told the magazine I think it's probably okay if one of us fills you in?

You probably guessed from what Padma said that the article says Daphne is actually Raz's daughter. She's on the cover of the magazine -- Daphne, not Padma -- with a bit headline saying, 'Who is the Lost Heir of Rabastan Lestrange?'

Daphne was interviewed by Sophia Novello. She says Philip Greengrass is her father but Rabastan is her biological father; he died before knowing they shared a connection. After his death, his family members (I'm guessing that means Rodolphus) conducted some research to find out if he left any children behind and discovered Daphne.

Let's see. She says that she was concerned for her parents and sisters but 'we all love each other very much, and I have every confidence that my parents will adjust gracefully to this new reality' and 'Philip Greengrass raised me and will always be the one I think of when I hear the word "Father." When I think of Professor Raz, I remember a brilliant teacher and quidditcher.'

You came up, Draco. Here's how that bit went:

Q: The last person you were linked to romantically was the late Draco Malfoy. Can you tell the public anything about him or your relationship with him?

A: Draco were friends long before we ever dated, and I always deeply admired and respected both him and his family. I don't feel I'm in any position to comment on his tragic death or the events that preceded and followed it; I can only say that his loss is keenly felt within both Slytherin and Hogwarts.

(Hope you don't mind my answering, Daphne. I figured you were probably sick to death of talking about it by yesterday evening.)

Bloody nightshade, how long have you known, Daphs? Did your mother tell you ages ago, or what?

I should just go out and nick a copy of Whirl from somewhere...

Nicking is frowned upon, remember.

How could I forget?

That rag is plastered all over the streets of New London, though. If I stick my wand out the window and perform "Accio Whirl Magazine" have I really nicked anything?

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