Loyalty oath

[alt_harry]

Well I signed the oath but I still think it's kind of stupid. I mean Father knows that I dont always do what he says. Everybody knows that. And now he'll hold it over me if I do something he doesnt like, like the flying car.

Comments

[alt_daphne]

If Father knows you don't always do as he says, then he's not holding all of it over you, is he? So perhaps it won't change his behavior at all.

[alt_harry]

I suppose. Only I bet he will anyway. He did send me a Howler.

[alt_pansy]

Really??

What did he say?

[alt_daphne]

Howlers are just ambition in disguise. Most everyone gets at least one.

I haven't, but that doesn't have anything to do with you, Marvolo.

[alt_sally_anne]

I signed of course, yesterday at lunch. It's not just about following rules anyway, it says we'll uphold the honour of Hogwarts by maintaining traditions, excelling in our studies, and following the rules. Vince and Greg signed and no one expects they'll start excelling in their studies anytime soon.

[alt_pansy]

You signed it already?

I was going to yesterday, but I forgot.

And good thing it's not an Unbreakable Vow, otherwise Vince and Greg would be dead by Christmas. And probably most of the Weasleys, too. Well, maybe just Ron. He does tend to get into trouble.

[alt_daphne]

Careful, or you'll be the last one . . .

[alt_pansy]

...So?

It's not like I'll lose House points or anything.

[alt_daphne]

No, but people might assume something about you if you wait too long.

Just looking out for you, is all.

[alt_pansy]

Gee, thanks, Greengrass.

[alt_draco]

Maybe he should hold it over you. The flying car wasn't just breaking the rules, but something that could have got you killed. He's called the Lord Protector for a reason, isn't he.

[alt_harry]

Oh come on Draco you would've done it in a moment if you were there.

[alt_draco]

What? No I wouldn't have! I would have tried to stop you, and probably been forced into the car anyway because no one would listen to me.

[alt_harry]

You'd have liked it once you got going.

[alt_draco]

Not after it crashed or fell apart in mid-air. What was holding that thing together, anyway? Spellotape?

[alt_harry]

It was entirely sound! The spells were what was dodgy. Not the car.

[alt_daphne]

Indeed, Malfoy. And the last thing we want is that.

[alt_draco]

And it gets really exhausting when someone's trying to hurt Harry like Macnair did last year, which is why I'm hoping the hexed barrier was a fluke or a prank and not some kind of new trouble.

[alt_daphne]

Well, the more people like us looking out for him, the better off everyone is.

I hope it's a daft joke too.

Oh, and welcome back from France. Tell me about it sometime? It's been years since I was there.

À bientôt.