My dears, we have finally solved our little mystery - or should I say very big mystery, and I don't think Miss Knock could have hidden the evidence for much longer. I encouraged her to go and see you, Poppy; according to her reckoning she's got only a little over four weeks to go ( Read more... )

Leaves are beginning to fall, the scent of ripe fruit is heavy on the air, and there is plenty of work to be done in the orchards. I'm sure that you'll all lend a hand, if you care for apple and blackberry crumble as much as I do ( Read more... )

As I am quite recovered now from my fall, I shall be making an appearance in the staff room this evening, prior to my return to teaching duties ( Read more... )

Locked to Neville Longbottom.
Mr Longbottom, please come to see me as soon as possible.
I'm in the Infirmary. Do NOT ask what is wrong.
Pomona Sprout.

Locked to Minerva.
Awfully sorry Min, but I've met with a little bit of an accident.
It's a bloody good job there aren't any lessons, but I need someone to keep the greenhouses in order ( Read more... )

I'm aware that Rumour is not to be trusted.
However.
If one of you has a problem which might be aided and assisted by an experienced, friendly ear...
My greenhouse is always open, and confidentiality assured.

Professor P. Sprout.

Private.
I sincerely hope it's just a rumour. But it does happen. Most witches are so very careful about their bodies ( Read more... )

Locked to Safehouses and Allies.
Good evening students, and former students.

To those of you who expressed their concern that Professor Snape wasn't supposed to be here is on sabbatical and was not known to be on the school premises, I'd just like to enlighten you: the discussion between Professors Snape and Lupin did not take place at Kippenross ( Read more... )

To those of you spreading malicious, unspeakably rude rumours, I suggest that you desist this slander immediately, unless you wish to spend the next week with the taste of carbolic soap in your mouth.

If you think I am joking, you've merely to ask Mr Cauldwell. Or perhaps just watch the pretty bubbles.

Pomona Sprout, Acting Deputy Headmistress.

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But some climb anti-clockwise; the Bindweed does, for one, Or Convolvulus, to give her proper name.

( Private. )

Don't ever ask me to do that again.
Pomona.

Miss Lovegood, do you think you might spare me an afternoon this week? I have some Convalaria majalis which need nimble fingers for separating.

Pomona Sprout.

Private.
Here goes.