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[alt_harry]

Just a few more days.

I know this has been a rough year for everyone, but we’ve been working really hard. I think we worked harder than we would have in a normal year, because it was tougher to learn what we had to, so we made sure we learned it. Because it’s when things get really hard that people find out what they’re made of. And we kept trying learn in spite of everything, so I guess that means we’re made out of pretty good stuff. At least that’s what I think.

And everyone will have a fair chance to show what they can do, and that’s a good thing.

Anyways. Best of luck to everybody.

I was thinking we could have one last meeting of the Defence revision group, seeing as we haven’t met the last couple of weeks. Anyone want to get together on Saturday at 4, in the usual classroom?

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I Solemnly Swear That I Am Up To No Good

[alt_harry]

Sue, Justin, how are the people in your house doing?

Stebbins, Summers, Hopkins, Midgen, are they feeling okay?

And Jones. She hasn't said anything to me since right before we plated Umbridge. Is she

How is she?

I was thinking we could get a bunch of us together before the exams and do the relaxing thing Professor D taught us. Especially people who had a lot riding on it. Would that be weird?

Re: I Solemnly Swear That I Am Up To No Good

[alt_pansy]

I don't think it'd be weird.

I think you could stand to relax a bit yourself.

Honestly, Harry, it'll be okay. And if someone doesn't pass enough of their OWLs, we know they've got a place to go to, and we'll make sure they get there.

Re: I Solemnly Swear That I Am Up To No Good: Private Message to Pansy

[alt_harry]

I threw things with Ron. And we're going flying for a little tomorrow, maybe.

So don't worry about me, Pans.

Really.

Re: I Solemnly Swear That I Am Up To No Good

[alt_harry]

And. Professor Siz says that if we see anything odd during the exam, we could tell one of the examiners. And if they don't listen, to tell them we need to talk to Madame York about it.

I don't think anything will happen, but it might.

Private Message to Professor Siz

[alt_harry]

Did you check? Are they going to do extra scanning for tampering?

Re: Private Message to Professor Siz

[alt_sinistra]

Sorry - it took me longer to track Helena down than I'd thought. (Especially since she was here when I was in New London on Tuesday, of course.)

What she told me is that she can officially neither confirm nor deny any specific precautions, but that she has passed on the warning of possible tampering to the head of the office (that's Madam Parthenope York, you may see her around) and to the examiners in the strongest possible terms. And that they need to be aware of not only the usual enhancement attempts they expect, but any unusual behaviour or unexpected poor performance.

Unofficially, the relevant sentence from her is "Not while I have anything to do with examinations, thank you." But she can't be everywhere, so she made sure to tell me that if any of you have any concerns at all, to report it to one of the examiners immediately, and if that's not satisfactory, you can ask to escalate it to Madam York's attention.

Re: Private Message to Professor Siz

[alt_harry]

Okay.

That's good to know.

Thanks.

Private Message to Corner

[alt_harry]

Hey, Corner. Best of luck, yeah? Not that you'll need it.

How’s Ravenclaw doing? Capper, Brocklehurst, and Li all in good shape?

[alt_pansy]

I'll be there.

Private Message to Harry Marvolo

[alt_antonin]

Your diligence in making sure your fellows are well-prepared is commendable, Mr Marvolo, but I should caution you that too much preparation before a period of exams can often have the opposite effect.

You have all worked exceedingly hard through very trying times this year, and should be very proud of your accomplishments. Though examinations are always stressful, I believe you will all find that your preparations will pay off. Do be certain to take time for yourself this weekend, and take care you do not allow your concern for others to overshadow your own preparations!

Regards,
Professor Dolohov

Re: Private Message to Harry Marvolo

[alt_harry]

It's my f

Okay.

I figure right now it's more about nerves than anything, so I was going to go over easy stuff that everyone already knows. And work on meditation too.

And yeah. I won't work all weekend.

Thanks, professor.

Re: Private Message to Harry Marvolo

[alt_antonin]

Meditation is an excellent idea. As is a good night's sleep, a solid meal -- which is, thankfully, now possible -- and the knowledge that you are all as prepared as we can make you.

You will all do just fine.

Regards,
Professor Dolohov

I Solemnly Swear That I Am Up To No Good

[alt_ron]

Say. I'm seriously starting to see double. Course that could have something to do with the indexing spell Bundy put on my Charms and Defence notes for me.

Anywiz, I'm knocking off for tonight and was thinking about going up to the top of the Divination steps to play bounders with the sorcelled balls I bought at Zonko's. They're meant to rebound twice as fast and half-again as far as you throw them. Want to come?

Re: I Solemnly Swear That I Am Up To No Good

[alt_harry]

Yeah, okay.

I know what you mean about not being able to see straight.

At this point, if I don't know it, I'm not going to learn it.

Private Message to Megan Jones

[alt_harry]

Anyone can come to the revision session on Saturday.

Maybe I'll see you there?

Re: Private Message to Megan Jones

[alt_megan]

I am not sure I am anyone

Maybe. It is very nice of you to ask.

Can I bring my kitten Fang? Only he does not like people very much right now. But if I leave him behind, he cries. So we will stay off in a corner and not bother anybody. If we come. Which I am not sure.

It is still very nice of you to ask.

My Patronus still does not work again.

Re: Private Message to Megan Jones

[alt_harry]

Fang?

He can come, yeah.

And remember, it's good to know how to do one, but they're not going to ask you to do a Patronus for the practical exam. Because they don't expect everyone to be able to do it. So as long as you're solid on the other stuff, you should be fine.