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We've got approval for 5th year Defence revision tomorrow. Professor Dolohov will be there to supervise.

And let's get as much as we can out of Friday's Quidditch session so we can have a good match on Saturday. It looks like it'll be a good day for it, if the weather holds up.

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alt_harry

I've been thinking about a new thing.

Do you know who would be good at making some trouble without getting caught?

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alt_hermione

I guess that depends. What do you have in mind?

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alt_harry

Distraction. She'll spend her time trying to sort out who's messing with her. It'll slow her down, keep her busy, and keep her from going after more vulnerable people.

Maybe?

At least that's how I think it might work?

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alt_hermione

Well, the twins are good at knowing when to get caught and when not to get caught but they've also got a reputation.

But Harry, I've been thinking. Working against her is all well and good but I think the Defence and other practices need to be doing more than just thumbing your nose at her. And we're not spending nearly enough time in the library researching.

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alt_harry

What else could we be doing?

Besides, you know, revising?

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alt_hermione

Well, look. I know you're thinking about passing O.W.L.s, but really, Harry, it's not like you're going to fail. I mean, seriously, who's going to fail you?

And I know it means a lot to you to help everyone else. And that's laudable. But...well, haven't you noticed that as long as you're focusing on her, you're not thinking about Him? And what we need to find out? That's what we could be searching for in the library.

And when it comes to it, that's what we could be doing with the Galleon and the meetings. Getting help with that. But maybe that has to wait until everyone else has passed their O.W.L.s.

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alt_harry

I know I'm not going to fail. I'm not doing this for me. I'm doing this so people don't get their wands snapped.

Right now, there are people I can help. And they need it.

Besides. We don't even know what we're looking for to begin with, or how long it'll take.

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alt_harry

Longbottom and Finch-Fletchley would be in.

After OWLs, I mean.

I talked to them. A little.

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alt_hermione

That's why we can't waste any time. I know they need it but do you need to be the one who helps them?

I mean, not that you're not good at it. Teaching people Defence, I mean. But I think there's a bigger picture and they're moving on their own. I'm not saying to abandon it. Just don't lose sight of the real enemy.

As for what we need, I think Professor B could maybe help point us in the right direction. If we asked him. Or if you asked him, really.

So if I start spending time in the library while you're in lessons, that at least uses our resources more effectively.

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alt_harry

The professors sure aren't doing a bloody thing.

Well. They are. But it's not enough. So yeah, it's going to be me. Because there's no-one else stepping up.

It's like they'd rather be afraid and just sort of complain or throw up their hands rather than actually do anything.

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alt_harry

I haven't forgotten what happened last term.

Or what happened to my parents.

I'll talk to Professor B.

I just get the feeling he has no idea what to do either. So what's the point?

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alt_harry

If I had the time turner again, it'd be easier.

Maybe after this match?

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alt_hermione

Well. I could go to the library while you're at lessons, I guess. Madam Pince wouldn't mind, I'm sure.

Though she might ask me to fix a book or two. But that wouldn't take long.

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alt_harry

Yeah.

Sure.

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alt_linus

Speaking of Quidditch, if it wouldn't be too much trouble at some point, I have some questions about it that I'd like to get your viewpoint on for my Quidditch statistics project. Let me know when you might have a bit of time, eh?

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alt_linus

Exchanging information in the interests of learning and clearer channels of communication is something dear old Hogwarts is teaching us, is it not?

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alt_harry

Yeah, I guess you can say that.

How much time would you need? Things are sort of busy right now.

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alt_linus

Oh, it shouldn't be more than a quarter-hour at the absolute most. Perhaps I could come meet you at some point? Perhaps when you and your bodyguard are done with flying practice or some such, I could meet you outdoors?

It would really be a great kindness if you were to do so, and it would be appreciated by more than just myself, I am sure.