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[lefilschanceux]

So, after reading through the journals network, I have reached one conclusion.

... I have no idea what's going on. I mean, I know what's happening now, but I'm missing so much context I may as well know nothing.

So, if anyone would be so kind as to give me some cliff notes, I'd really appreciate it.

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[rule_britannia]

I'm aware of that. The Ministry is underestimating Professor Dumbledore, and I don't think it's for the first time. I think there's more to this than we're being told, and it wouldn't surprise me in the least if that turned out to be true.

That they have someone here is a concern, but the fact that said person is so lying so sodding transparently to all of us when we know what happened is a gross error in judgement. I can give respect where it's due, and keep the hell out of his way, but there are people who haven't and they're already suffering the consequences for honest curiosity.

Of course, I can't say anything for people who have gone out of their way to be insulting. That's just bloody stupid.

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[lefilschanceux]

If they're trying to keep it quiet, then I'm not surprised they don't want anyone asking questions. Denying that it happened to the people affected by it is still stupid, but I suppose they're trying to save face after a bunch of students were hit by some dark magic they missed.

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[rule_britannia]

It's a bit late for keeping it quiet, don't you think? They're not going to convince everyone who was there that some kind of dark magic wasn't involved.

[Arthur rubs the back of his neck, and glances around the greenhouse]

It's clumsy. That's what I don't understand. It's far too clumsy.

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[lefilschanceux]

Something must have changed. If they feel like they have to do something so badly that they'd pull this, something must have come up.

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[rule_britannia]

They're saying it was the camp incident.. but I don't buy that. I think that was just the opportunity they needed to get someone in here.

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[lefilschanceux]

Like I said. If they're suddenly caring about it, something must have happened.

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[rule_britannia]

Unless it's not sudden at all and they were just waiting for their chance. Dumbledore has a big pull in the Ministry after all.

[He huffs, and folds his arms]

Sooner he's gone, the better. I wonder if I could sic Marina on him. She'd scare anyone off.

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[lefilschanceux]

[... Oh? Granted, his siter's name isn't that uncommon, but still. Worth poking further, maybe.]

Marina?

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[rule_britannia]

Firebrand of a girl in the year below me. Marina Prescott.

[A tiny smile twitches at his lips]

I've managed to go four years without being punched by her. I like to think of that as an achievement.

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[lefilschanceux]

Oh...

[Yeah. That's all he can say, because HOLY SHIT THAT'S HIS SISTER. HOW MANY MARINAS PRESCOTTS COULD THERE BE AT THIS SCHOOL?

What to do, what to do, what to do? It's so close. He wasn't ready for this.

Ok, first things, first, he should probably stop looking like a deer in the headlights. Yes. Ok. Quick headshake and back to normal.]

It's probably better not to sic her on him. Trouble with the Ministry isn't good for anyone.

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[rule_britannia]

... You don't need to look so terrified. I know her name is enough to inspire fear in anyone but really, she's not that scary.

[Says Arthur. Who can actually hold a conversation with her. He may be a little biased]

I suppose you're right, though... Ah, but that would have been bloody brilliant to watch.

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[lefilschanceux]

[Yes he does Arthur, you know nothing.]

Schadenfreude does have it's fun.

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[rule_britannia]

[Nope not a damn thing. He laughs and rubs the back of his neck]

I suppose it does. Since I have you up to speed, do you have any questions?

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[lefilschanceux]

[He bites his lower from the inside of his mouth, wondering what to do. Should he ask more about Marina or leave it?

He decides to leave it. Probably much safer to take his time to actually really figure out what to do.]

No, I'm good. Thanks for taking the time to answer.

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[rule_britannia]

Not a problem at all. As much as house rivalry has its merits there's little point to it when we all have a common enemy.

[He glances back up towards the castle]

Best we all stick together at a time like this. Safer that way. Numbers, you know?

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[lefilschanceux]

[Henry... Doesn't see the point of the House rivalry, or the points system, but there's no point in starting a debate about that, so... ]

I do, yes.

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[rule_britannia]

We should get out of here before the next class starts.

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[lefilschanceux]

True. We've been here for a while.

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[rule_britannia]

[Out of the greenhouse, then, no doubt trying their best to look nonchalant and not at all like they've been exchanging conspiracy theories]

You're new here, aren't you?

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[lefilschanceux]

Just transferred from Beauxbatons.

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[rule_britannia]

That's France, isn't it? Funny. I was talking about France only last week. It must be quite the change to come here.

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[lefilschanceux]

A little. The school more than the country itself.

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[rule_britannia]

Mm, I can imagine.

[He does look genuinely interested now]

I admit I've only ever read about Beauxbatons. What can you tell me about it?

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[lefilschanceux]

Do you mind being a little more specific? It's sort of a big school.

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[rule_britannia]

Aha, well played. Mm.. I suppose your students aren't divided up in the same way that ours are?