Order Only: Private message to Ron, Justin, and Draco

[alt_harry]

So yeah, if you were wondering whether Dolohov knew we left today: he knew. 'Your rank offers you certain privileges; I will not attempt to stop you leaving school grounds on the weekend -- nor bringing your friends with you -- but I would very much appreciate you letting me know in advance the next time you decide to do so.'

I don't know, maybe we should take that as permission to go again next weekend? So long as I let him know, right?

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[alt_ron]

Too right!

I'm in.

[alt_draco]

Why not, hey? Not that I'm the one needing anyone's permission.

[alt_ron]

Yeah. I expect he'd feel differently if he knew what kind of company Harry's keeping!

[alt_harry]

Well, I'd say that confirms what we'd suspected about the risks of bringing you into Hogwarts, ever -- even the secret room. If he knows we were gone, he'd probably know you were here.

If it hadn't been pouring rain today he probably would've assumed we were just out flying or something.

[alt_ron]

So. Did we decide which of us is going to talk to Daphs?

About the eagle thinger.

[alt_draco]

If it's me, and she doesn't like what she hears, then it might not sink in. She'll just think I'm rubbishing on old man Barty Crouch again, as I'm known to do.

[alt_harry]

I can talk to her. At least we never dated

[alt_ron]

Ask her if she's noticed anything about Crouch after he's been off using that thing. That could tell us a lot.

I mean, it was really odd, looking at him through the omnioculars. He looked-- I can't explain it, but the more I looked, the more he reminded me of Ginny when she was acting so odd. It sounds daft, but there was something about the way he was jutting his jaw, and when he'd shout a command something-- I don't know.

[alt_harry]

Really? Because there was something about the set of his shoulders that reminded me of Voldemort.

And he doesn't, usually. Not that way.

[alt_ron]

Now I wish I could see it again.

Anywiz, it would be interesting to know if Daphs notices anything off about him. After he's been using it.

[alt_ron]

Well, yeah. And it's not as if Gin reminds me of Crouch, usually.

Except maybe sometimes when it's just that time of the month. But other than that...

[alt_harry]

By the way, about Dolohov and that plate.

Are you free Monday afternoon? I have an appointment with Dolohov to discuss borrowing it.

He's only expecting me there, but I doubt he'll be checking my pockets.

[alt_ron]

Abssssssssolutely.