It is curious that physical courage should be so common in the world and moral courage so rare.

[goddesspatil]

Does anyone know where I might find a book or two outlining a good way to tackle Advanced Ancient Runes? I'm afraid to admit that class is kicking my proverbial arse.

And does anyone know who that Bagman fellow is? Rather strange, seeing a letter like that on these things.

That didn't come from Malfoy after bad figs, of course.

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[fletchfinchley]

I'm available for tutoring, should you need it. Ancient Runes is the only class I excel at.

Well, that and Muggle Studies, which is so ridiculously simple I shouldn't even be allowed to take it.

[goddesspatil]

Complaining about a class that doesn't make your head hurt for once? Such a luxury.

[fletchfinchley]

So is that a yes or no to my offer?

Really, there isn't anyone better in the school - with the possible exception of Hermione, who is definitely too busy to aid the proverbial damsel in distress.

I really don't think you have the luxury of saying no.

[goddesspatil]

It's a yes, you egotisitcal sod. Honestly you're lucky you're my friend or I'd bloody smack you.

Damsel in distress my arse.

[importance_of]

I might have a book on Advanced Ancient Runes somewhere around here. Bit too many books all around. It's challenging trying to find anything in this mess. Any place in particular that you'd like it if I ever do come across it? I'd need it back shortly as I doubt I'll ever be finished with it.

[goddesspatil]

Thank you, Ernie, but I don't want do be a bother. I just am rather frustrated right now with the whole study.

[importance_of]

It's not a bother. I have other things to be looking over, and it's not as if I'm in Ancient Runes. Just checking up on it in case it comes up anywhere in any of the N.E.W.T.s. I don't want to be caught off guard, you know.

[goddesspatil]

Oh. Right.

Well, thank you, Ernie. If it's not too much trouble, yes.

[pure_nobility]

The figs were not just bad, they were appalling. Just to clarify. Again, MUNG. Watch out for that one.

[goddesspatil]

Mung? Who on earth are you on about?

[pure_nobility]

MUNG. DUNG. Whatever his name, he will try to force doxy-egg-infested figs upon you if you do not watch your step.

[goddesspatil]

Mother always said don't eat figs from strange people whose names you can't even remember.

[the_smart_one]

Parvati sent me over here. If you'd like I have a number of supplement texts that have been quite useful to me, this year. I've found it much more challenging too!

[goddesspatil]

Oh, finally! Someone not out of their bloody mind!

Thank you, Hermione. Perhaps we should study together? Best to attack it together, I think. Glyph is out to get us, I swear.

[the_smart_one]

That would be wonderful! I actually suggested something of the sort to Parvati, but she said that she wasn't taking Ancient Runes, which of course I would have remembered if I wasn't always so busy note-taking in that class. It's really dreadful; somehow this year I haven't been able to keep up with all the combination-meanings when I've always been able to before... perhaps my mind is going?

Tomorrow would you like to? Perhaps at four o'clock in the library?

[goddesspatil]

I think it's just a harder year, Hermione. If you can't wrap your mind around it, then I don't feel nearly as horrid about doing poorly.

That sounds brilliant. Thank you.

[seventhdaughter]

Ludo Bagman used to be in charge of Magical Games and Sports. He played professional quidditch years ago.

[goddesspatil]

Strange. Why on earth would he be blathering on these things? Very strange.

Thank you, Ginny.

[seventhdaughter]

I've no idea either, really.

Any time.