You know what? I think if she wants us to ask her permission for everything, we're going to ask permission for everything. Every time. Let her see how much of a hassle it is for her if people are asking her if they're allowed to blow their noses or wipe their bums.

I think all the captains ought to go to her once a week every week with our practise schedules and have her approve them, and then while we're at it make sure to get permission each week for eating food outside of the Great Hall for those that need it. And we'll make sure she has to read them all and look over them carefully so that we'll be especially sure we're following her rules. We should ask her to sign off on them too.

And if she gets too wrapped up in everything to look over them carefully, we'll have what she agreed to in writing, so she can't make a fuss about it if she later decides we've broken a rule. As long as we follow what we write down to the letter.

If she denies a Quidditch team practise time for one of the weeks, we'll have to sort out what to do. We could be sure to ask permission for the free flying session once a week too, and word it so that it's open to anyone with a broom. That way it can be switched into a last minute practise session if we need it.