to Professor Dolohov

[alt_linus]

Sir,

I regret my absence from our scheduled detention this afternoon, but I had a report relating to the Memorial Garden project to present to Madam Headmistress Umbridge, and in the excitement around the project I completely forgot that I had detention.

I will submit myself to whatever disciplinary action you see fit, of course. I'm very sorry, sir.

Comments

[alt_antonin]

Kindly present yourself at my office Tuesday after your Charms class and we will discuss the matter.

Private Message to Professor Dolohov

[alt_linus]

I'm sorry I didn't tell you first, sir. In a continued attempt to stay in the good graces of the Headmistress, I have compiled a list of relevant personages, both living and departed, who might in some way be associated with her garden scheme. I presented it to her today, and stayed after the meeting to explain the finer points to her. It is my hope that by demonstrating initiative, scholarship, and the ability to write useful reports, I may win enough favour that she will allow Ravenclaw Corner to continue to meet. It means a great deal to Miss Patil and to the rest of us. I hope you understand, sir.

The report was interesting to do in its own right, I must say. Recent history is less supplied with historical commentary, which accretes with the years of course, but I was merely handling statistical matters: how many actions each Council Member served in, and so forth. It is my thought that Madam Umbridge might use it when selecting speakers for a dedication, or some such.

In other areas, my Quidditch statistics project continues apace, and the quest for the elusive facilitators of synergy and anti-synergy goes it. If anything does come of it, I intend to investigate its applications to historical study and the effectiveness of groups. My work for Professor Sinistra, in detentions with her, also proceeds -- slowly, of course, because she's having me check many references, but the discipline is good for me, or so I am assured.

If I need to do two-for-one detentions to make up for missing this one, I am quite willing.