I Solemnly Swear That I Am Up to No Good

[alt_hermione]

Mr Longbottom's coming to the Shrieking Shack on Saturday so that we can practise Apparating during the Hogsmeade weekend. I guess the tricky part is going to be going down the tunnel without anyone noticing but maybe if we wait until almost everyone's gone who's going (and I think even some of the NEWT-level students might go, since it's the first weekend in the village without Madam Umbridge searching everyone's sacks when they come back), we should be able to get into the Whomping Willow without too much trouble.

But the other thing is that Mrs Longbottom wanted me to tell everyone that if you're interested in being sworn in to the Order, well, she'd be willing to come and do that, too. And if you want, she'll come and answer questions before you make a decision.

I'm telling her to come because I'm pretty sure that at least a few of you want to be sworn in right away. But I wanted to let you all know, too, so you can think about it ahead of time, or any other questions you might want to ask her when she's there.

Comments

[alt_evelyn]

It's for anyone?

There's not an age limit?

[alt_hermione]

Anyone on the lock. I think they decided that waiting until people are of age is hypocrit silly, especially after the way everyone worked together to save Sarah and get rid of Umbridge.

[alt_evelyn]

Good.

[alt_sally_anne]

Even Dr Everyone?

And we have to decide by Saturday?

[alt_terry]

Everyone. And I don't think there's a time limit, if you want to wait and think about it. It's just that Mrs Longbottom will be there on Saturday to take your oaths. If you want to swear at that point.

I do hope you will join.

All of you.

Private Message to Hermione Granger

[alt_harry]

I wish Draco could've been there over hols. And that I could've spent more time there so I could know more about them. I mean, I know mum and dad were with them, and Sirius is with them too, and yeah, I'll join, but

How do they treat you? And Fred and George? I mean, do they give you things to do?

Do they listen to you?

Are they just going to tell us to not do anything until we're out of school?

What are they really like? When they're not having everyone over to learn Apparation, I mean.

Re: Private Message to Hermione Granger

[alt_hermione]

They treat us like people. And they're just normal people, too. They quarrel and they debate and some of them like each other and some don't. But they work together when they need to do.

I've no idea what they'll tell us or not tell us. I think they realise that we're going to have to be granted some autonomy and of course, I don't think they'd be giving us missions to go rescue babies from camps, or anything. Most everyone's 'mission' will be to pass their N.E.W.T.s, I think, until they finish school.

[alt_neville]

I'm in.

Private message to Hermione Granger and Harry Marvolo

[alt_neville]

You're sure it'll be safe for her to come to Hogsmeade?

Never mind. She wouldn't do this if she didn't think it was safe to come.

Merlin knows Dad wouldn't let her.

Private Message to Neville

[alt_evelyn]

I'm glad I don't have to wait. I thought for the longest time that you'd go off with mum and dad and leave me behind, and learn all these things you couldn't tell me, and I couldn't bear to think about it.

Are you

You're staying in school next term, right, Pete?

Re: Private Message to Neville

[alt_neville]

We'll need to talk with Mum and Dad (and probably Gran) about it, but for now, I'm planning on staying. I think I will be able to help them the most if I get the best education possible, and I don't want to make things awkward for you by dropping out of sight. If I stay through NEWTS I may be able to help by getting some kind of job that puts me in a key position.

Re: Private Message to Neville

[alt_evelyn]

Yes. I'd imagine you would have to talk with them.

I hope you do stay.

I know next term will be so much better with the Pink Thing gone, and you'll be able to work with Professor Sprout even more closely once you're a proper member, and that would be brilliant.

[alt_sally_anne]

What exactly do we have to swear to do, if we join? I mean 'sworn in' implies there's an oath.

Is it an Unbreakable Vow or was that just you?

[alt_hermione]

The Vow was just because I was so young and they were worried I might not have been able to keep all the secrets. It's not a normal part of being made part of the Order.

It's not like saying the Protector's Pledge, or anything. You swear to protect the Order's secrets, follow the instructions of the Order, contribute to the cause in whatever way you can and that sort of thing.

[alt_luna]

I shall certainly come, because I have some questions, and I expect I will be joining, if they satisfy me.