Order Only: The Portkeys

[alt_hermione]

I thought you might like to know that unregistered Portkeys go to a dungeon in MLE and the people who use them are questioned by MLE representatives before they're released. People with legitimate portkeys that just weren't turned in are being given new ones before they go.

I figured, since my portkey's no good anymore, I'd give it to someone who deserved to be sent on an unscheduled trip. So I did.

And he just came back and was telling people in Slytherin about his adventure. His father had to come to MLE to vouch for him.

So Fred, George, it's a really good thing you didn't try it.

Oh, and Mr Snape, if you have a minute I want to show you something.

Comments

[alt_lupin]

Mm.

Who was the deserving individual?

[alt_sirius]

Yes. It wasn't Draco, was it?

[alt_hermione]

No, it wasn't Draco.

And it's fine, the person just thinks someone gave him an old discarded portkey as a prank.

Which it was.

But I was kinda hoping he'd have been in more trouble than just getting a fine for not having turned it in sooner.

[alt_lupin]

Well, it honestly wasn't his. It's probably just as well they didn't go to any particular effort to work out whose it was.

Private message to Hermione Granger and Harry Marvolo

[alt_lupin]

What did he do?

To deserve the trip, I mean.

Re: Private message to Hermione Granger and Harry Marvolo

[alt_hermione]

Remember what happened a couple of years ago with that boy? The one who didn't think he needed to keep his hands to himself?

It was him. He hasn't changed a bit.

Oh, I'm all right, though. Don't worry about that.

You could tell Sirius and Miss Tonks. I just don't want Mrs Weasley to know, or Terry. It would upset them too much.

Re: Private message to Hermione Granger and Harry Marvolo

[alt_lupin]

I see.

Minerva could probably find another cantrip -- one less likely to go off unexpectedly and hurt someone you cared for.

I'm not saying that you can't take care of yourself -- just wondering if you'd prefer prevention to revenge, no matter how well-timed (and useful, even).

Re: Private message to Hermione Granger and Harry Marvolo

[alt_hermione]

Thank you. It wasn't me, is what I meant, but it's all right. If we need someone to handle it I can have Harry talk to Professor Ra someone.

[alt_severus]

Of course I have time for you. I had planned to be in what passes for my laboratory for the remainder of the evening; if you are unable to make your way there without any chance of being seen, let me know and I will make alternate arrangements.

[alt_hermione]

Oh, all right, good. It might be better to meet in Mr Milland's office, though. He has woodworking tools in that one cupboard and your laboratory doesn't.

[alt_severus]

I see you have learnt my lessons on how to properly catch someone's interest.

I will be at a point where I might stop in another hour or so; I will meet you then.

[alt_gredforge]

Hermione Granger, you sly fox.

Good on you. We did hear the rumour at dinner.

We think you made an excellent choice on a person worthy of taking that little jaunt.

[alt_bill]

Not to mention that you've given us some vital information. Well done.

And damn. If we can't make unregistered portkeys now, and it looks like we can't, that's going to certainly bollux some things up for us. Including evacuation and emergency procedures.

[alt_alice]

Yes, thank you, Hermione.

Private Message to Hermione Granger and Harry Marvolo

[alt_alice]

Hermione, as we discussed at our last meeting, if you could work with the twins and Lee to sort out some potential safety plans for those of you at Hogwarts, Frank can review what you have and add some suggestions. Have you had a chance to talk to the rest of your group yet?

Also, I've been reviewing our minutes and what's happened in the last month, and I'd just like to say

Well, I'd like to apologise for how much we've let you down. I must admit to being part of the problem -- Frank and I have felt rather... muzzled about the whole thing. Because it involves our own children -- we'd suspected Neville was a part of it for ages, at least. And I think sometimes we get so concerned that our own feelings would impede our decisions that we've left it in the hands of other people instead of speaking up, and that's not been working very well. Bill handled things very badly. We've been underestimating you as a group for far too long while at the same time hand-wringing about what you know and leaving you without any support or security.

I think we could stand to acknowledge that Poppy, Pomona, and Minerva are all known by your group as members of our organization, and I think that can certainly work into any security plans. Whereas it might not be wise to completely reveal the identity of Mr Milland, it might also be worthwhile to let your group know that he is also trustworthy.

I think it's very wise of you to want to separate out a bit, and I understand your impulse to have the group at Hogwarts develop ideas and plans on their own. I hope that you'll understand that I want us to provide you any support that we can, and keep the lines of communication open. Right now, I'd just like to talk with you a bit about what you need the most, and how we can help provide it.

Also, I'd like to ask your advice about what you think we could do to approach this better in the future.

I respect your opinion, Hermione, and I respect what you've done at Hogwarts.