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[ofthetrade]

Probably ought to be more nervous about the NEWTs, eh? Tutoring Audrey for the last couple of weeks, I've realised that I'm not completely ready for the exams. (Though I hope I've helped her and a few other students be ready for theirs, possibly dull tutoring sessions notwithstanding.) Hell, I still don't remember most of what happened in

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[_swansong_]

A steadily paying job in a comfortable atmosphere is highly underrated, I think.

I assume you'll be in the Great Hall? See you there.

- Cho

[ofthetrade]

That's number three on the list! I haven't got any high hopes as far as careers are concerned, but those two things are a necessity, at the least.

There right now, I'll save you a seat. Is Anthony with you?

Eddie

[_swansong_]

I don't know. I'm hesitant to dart into the boys' dorm at this time of morning...

- Cho

[ofthetrade]

Excellent point.

Eddie

[whitehatted]

They're not that dull, realy.

Audrey

[ofthetrade]

Why, thank you, Audrey.

Eddie

[whitehatted]

You're welcome.

And, while I'm thinking it: what's (exactly) a lousy tip? Anywhere under the standard percent of the cost of the purchase? I don't want a butterbeer upended on my head anytime soon.

Audrey

[ofthetrade]

Let's see. Ten to fifteen percent is standard, but it depends on how much extra running around changing orders or mopping up they make me do -- I haven't exactly the patience of a saint, that's Anthony for you, I don't know how he manages. Don't worry about it, at any rate; I only make money off of students if it's through illegitimate means (and I'd feel badly inviting you all to the Three Broomsticks and then making you wear your orders as opposed to drinking them). ... I mean that to sound consoling, but it isn't, a bit. Anyway!

Eddie