Padma Patil

I still can't believe he came downstairs in those Gryffindor robes. Did anyone say anything to him about it, do you know? I mean, can he even do that?

And then tonight, the tables? I don't know whether to call it a stroke of genius on Antonin's part or complete madness.

But what about Lana being named Head of your House? That should help you, don't you think? I mean, given how the rest of your House tend to take on airs. She'll put them straight.

You don't think Marvolo changed Houses just to keep an eye on you, do you? He's been chummy with Weasley since Malfoy was kidnapped, so maybe it's just so he can turn the Weasel into a new best mate.

I've also been thinking about what Antonin said about rooting out disloyalty. Obviously with Lana as your Head of House now she'll be able to detect any sign of treason but I think we have an advantage because we're a bit closer to things, you know? I think maybe that's why Our Lord wanted a younger group of Councilwizards, maybe, because we'll be better able to determine who might be growing into a traitor, because of what they're questioning or who their other mates are.

Oh, I just thought of something: Remember how Malfoy used to say that Longbum was hiding something? You don't think Marvolo's moved to Gryffindor to spy on him, do you? Himself?

Maybe he's decided to go...undercover, like an Auror. And he wants Weasley and Longbottom and the others to feel like they can trust him, so they'll tell him all their worst, most seditious thoughts.

Lavender. Did Parvati tell you what's going on? All she said was that the Headmistress called her into her office but that she wasn't in trouble about anything. She said she isnt supposed to talk about it but that Mum and Dad were really happy when they heard.

Has she said anything to you?

(I would tell Ronald Weasley that he and Longbum are filthy mudblood lovers but I dont think its at all dignified to get involved in there journals. I'd rather not have any of my writing even in Weasel's journal, thankyouverymuch. I know Seamus says theyre allright really but I dunno how they can be when theyre so wrong all the time and so thick about it.)