First beat

[toocoolforthis]

Well, I can't say I've ever been this late to school before.
Unfortunately, I can't claim to be awesome enough to have played hooky for half a year.
Maybe next year.
In the meantime, I'm back.
I'm sure you're all either completely ecstatic or completely disgusted, so please, contain your looks of horror and/or joy.
A simple "Sup, Dirk" will suffice.

Comments

[toocoolforthis]

A genuine welcome. I'm touched and amazed.
The plan was never to miss the entire year, even if I didn't make it back before the holidays ended.

[patrioticspells]

Good to know. I'm sure your House has suffered greatly in your absence.

Regardless, it's always nice to see people you haven't in a long while. I hope you enjoyed your mysterious break.

[toocoolforthis]

Undoubtedly.
Then again, there's not much they can do to Slytherin's reputation that hasn't already been done.
Not so mysterious.
I just took some time off from school and studied on my own, instead.

[patrioticspells]

You never know. They could have had a puppy drive and gave out puppies to the Hufflepuff. That could change their reputation quite a bit.
Well, I'm glad you're back now. It was strange without all the Striders around.

[toocoolforthis]

And then they probably kicked them in front of them, the story goes.
Either that or they decided to give puppies to the Hufflepuffs that didn't want them.
There are plenty of ways to screw that kind gesture up.

I'm sure you'll regret saying that in the days to come, but thanks.