Entry #28

[pen_elope_clear]

I think this idea of having a student newspaper is quite a good one. Having something constructive and professional to occupy yourself with (asides from studying, naturally) certainly isn't a bad thing. Good luck to those involved

Comments

[thequietchaser]

I think that this paper is going to turn out really well. Theodore Nott seems to have many ideas for it, as do the students who have offered to write for it so far.

Private to Penelope: Fortunately I don't own much pink either, other than the cast-off furniture and drapery from my Muggle sister-in-law, and I cast strong securing charms on my apartment before leaving for work each day. I don't much care for the colour myself. But I do know of a certain someone who likes the shade and appears to have a lot of spare time on his hands. Are you thinking what I'm thinking?

[pen_elope_clear]

I should think it might be a good career step for those interested in a writing career, as well.

Private to: Alicia Spinnet

Lockhart? Oh bloody hell, I hope not. He's already making us look like idiots by getting away from us the first time. How in hell is he getting past the castle security wards?

Private to Penelope Clearwater

[thequietchaser]

I don't know how either. Obviously the man is a more talented wizard than any of us thought. At least he appears to be a good natured fellow and not seem to want to harm the students.

Incidentally, I discovered while going through some old records that he used to be in your house. I offer my condolescences.

Re: Private to: Alicia Spinnet

[pen_elope_clear]

That's true, I suppose. But from a professional point of view it's bloody annoying.

Oh bugger, you're not serious are you? For the love of all that is holy, don't let that bit of news get out. I think several hundred Ravenclaws may all commit mass suicide.

[intellegentia]

You know, there've been other "pink" incidents earlier this school year, if you recall. Melinda Bobbin's cat, for one, and Parvati Patil losing her scarf.

Who in the world likes the colour pink that much? And from what it seems, the Prefect's Bath supplies were nicked over hols, because several students were complaining about that. But what in the world could someone do with every pink item imaginable?

... Oh for goodness' sakes this better not be some other variation of the trick sweets debacle. I am NOT going to have any pervy, ambiguous-gendered Slytherins cracking onto me again!

[pen_elope_clear]

I'd forgotten about the cat thing. Had Lockhart ever been anywhere near her house, though? Perhaps someone should ask.

I do think he was caught out stealing Parvati's scarf as well, wasn't he? It certainly looks suspicious.

What he'd be up to though, I have no idea.

[intellegentia]

Hmmm...

All right, so what could one possibly do with an array of different pink bath supplies and clothing and, if I recall correctly, potion supplies from the hospital wing, do you think?

[pen_elope_clear]

Frankly, I have no idea. The sheer volume and variety of pink things going missing, though - perhaps he's using them to make something, rather than just picking on people who own pink?