I hate being in discrase.

[alt_harry]

That's what Father said anyway in his owl this morning.

What I want to know is has there been anyone who didn't want to see the Forbidden Forest?

And Father also tells me I have to take care of my things. Hermione counts. It seems like it's mean to punish me for that. But it isn't very Sly is it.

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[alt_lucius]

Mr Marvolo.

Am I to understand that after the Minister himself apprehended Mr Carrow, you and my son and my god-daughter took it upon yourselves to ignore the instructions of your professors, evade those entrusted with your care and venture into an expressly proscribed and highly dangerous arena of the grounds? And that once there, you attempted to engage Acromantulae in large numbers?

Exactly what possessed you to decide that this was a wise course of action? Why did you not inform Professor Slughorn of your suspicions, unfounded as they were?

I detect in your faulty logic the influence of the fourth member of your party. I know that Pansy has placed her trust in him, but I had not known you shared her views. For Draco's part, I am sure I know why he felt it his obligation to accompany you, despite the peril. I have no doubt that Professor McGonagall has already addressed your transgressions - but that does not alter my extreme disappointment in you, Harry.

[alt_draco]

I did try to talk him out of going into the forest, Father, but Weasley thought it a completely grand idea. Otherwise, I'm sure Harry wouldn't have been so rash.

[alt_pansy]

Oh, honestly.

[alt_draco]

I did phrase it as honestly as I could, yes. Thank you for noticing.

[alt_lucius]

What do you mean, Miss Parkinson?

I see that Mr Marvolo is attempting to be noble. But if you have evidence to give on your behalf, kindly provide it.

[alt_pansy]

I'm sorry, Lucius.

It's true that Draco didn't want to go to the Forbidden Forest, and thought it a bad idea.

But he shouldn't put it all on Ron, is all.

Because even though it was Harry's idea to go in, we all came to the decision together that it would be dangerous if only one of us went in by him ourselves, so we ought to do it all together if we were going to do it.

[alt_lucius]

Yes. Four unnecessarily dead children is infinitely preferable to one.

How inane of me not to see that.

[alt_pansy]

I'm sorry, sir.

[alt_draco]

As am I. Sorry, that is.

I Solemnly Swear That I Am Up To No Good

[alt_ron]

Nice.

[alt_harry]

I'm sorry, sir.

It was really my idea. I mean, it wasn't Weasley's fault. He sort of just came along because he was there.

[alt_lucius]

Harry, I appreciate your attempt to assume responsibility as the ring-leader of this incident. But it is precisely because of your status that you must be careful not to pressure others into something that sits poorly with their better judgement. I say again: Why did you not tell a teacher your concerns?

For that matter, how did you come to 'sneak around' to witness Carrow's arrest in the first place? Anyone listening to him could tell he was merely trying to throw us off the track.

This is a serious matter, Harry. I have never heard of any Acromantula giving quarter to human prey, much less conversing with it. You cannot afford to be so reckless with your safety and particularly not if it leads others to follow you.