Today's events

[alt_cedric]

Hufflepuff Prefects, we're having a meeting immediately after dinner. This will be somewhat short as some of us need to get off to Quidditch practice. The RSs will lead warm ups until we arrive.

I will be either in the library or the Hufflepuff common room all day until supper, if any prefects or students need me.

I've said it before and I will say it again. The prefects are here to help students with any problems they are having. Dealing with the necessary loss of someone you considered a friend can be traumatic. If anyone needs to talk through the friendly deception of traitors, we are available. If anyone has any memories of the traitor Fleet that they might feel they ought to report to the authorities, please come to me and I will pass this along to the proper authorities at a time convenient to them rather than a stream of students interrupting their important work.

Also please keep frivolous visits to the infirmary to a minimum as Professor Dolohov is still convalescing. Of course true medical emergencies should still report promptly.

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Private message to Cedric Diggory

[alt_sinistra]

I’m in New London at the moment - a couple of appointments I couldn’t put off. And I wanted to catch Raz before I left, and didn’t get a chance to find you.

Look, can you ask one of the Prefects to be handy around seven? I stopped by a few shops here, and picked up a little of whatever might be helpful. Nothing really medicinal, just the things that might soothe nerves or fears or help people calm down. (A few teas, several varieties of calming pastilles, some hot cocoa, and a very small amount of medicinal chocolate in case someone needs it urgently. Also a lot of gingersnaps from my favourite bakery.)

Anyway, I’d like to hand it off as soon as I get back, and then Pomona and I want to talk. But I’ll be available until class if there’s a need. Or after, if there’s something late at night.

I won't see my journal for a bit, but I'll check before I head back if you think of anything specific it would be good to have on hand.

-S.

Re: Private message to Cedric Diggory

[alt_cedric]

At seven I'll be racing from the pitch to NEWT duelling, but I'll make sure someone is waiting in the sett all evening. Whichever prefect is there will be able to take whatever parcels. I think it might be best if we make sure someone is up and available all night. With this morning's confession and everyone reconciling what they thought they knew yesterday, with what was demonstrated to be true today it has the potential to be a grim night.

I asked above how Madam Pomfrey wants to handle requests for any of the various sleeping potions and we'll see what she says. I know she has her hands full.

Re: Private message to Cedric Diggory

[alt_sinistra]

On my way back to Hogwarts momentarily. I'll try and stop by at the tail end of duelling club - it’ll depend how long Pomona and I talk, but, well, Raz and I should talk too.

As far as tonight, I hate to say it, but I think that’s smart.

Look, I’m certainly handy until at least half-one, and by journal after that if you need me. And I’ll check with Pomona, but unless she tells you otherwise, assume she’ll be up and about well before breakfast. (Of course, it is always 3am that’s the worst for most people, and also the hardest to cover, isn’t it?)

Thanks, as always, for your care of others.

Re: Private message to Cedric Diggory

[alt_cedric]

I'm at duelling club (on the sidelines obviously) so I don't know how the sett is doing yet, but I see Susan and Megan's conversation so it sounds like the tea got there.

If the others aren't up for a rota through the night I'll just sleep in one of the comfy chairs next to the fire in the common room so anyone can find me easily and immediately.