potterstinks @ 2002-10-20 17:34:00

Current mood:enraged

It seems I've finally instilled the fear of god into Potter, as for one, I've still not received my detention due to his clumsy behaviour, and for two, he was practically quaking in his trainers all throughout detention yesterday. Ha ha. As you can see, Potter was obviously quite shaken up by our little encounter, and it seemed to have carried through to the morning.

Of course, I would have updated everyone on this little event yesterday, if not for the fact that our detention took all bloody day and I thought, perhaps, all of my limbs were going to fall off when I returned to Slytherin Tower. Who knows what kind of curses are on the Shrieking Shack? A responsible professor wouldn't have given us detention there, of all places, but I suppose safety isn't a rule that Professor Sinistra abides. That place should be condemned. It could have fallen down on us at any moment. I am quite sure of this, and I'm even more sure that My Father will not be pleased to know that I was stranded there for an entire day.

Even worse is the fact that Professor Sinistra took us into Hogsmeade on foot. Can you imagine? I certainly can, seeing as this is the THIRD TIME I've had to walk to/from Hogsmeade. The THIRD TIME! And this was before we even started our work! She made us walk in single file, too, and of course, I ended up in front of the Weasel, who kept stepping on my heels with his boat-like feet.

Anyway, when we got into Hogsmeade, the Shrieking Shack was in a state of despondent horror, of course. Professor Sinistra took us inside, and a shabbier place, I have never seen. Weasley didn't seem affected at all, as it's probably identical to what his house looks like, but some of us aren't suited to work in such shambles. No wonder it's haunted! The ghosts are probably shrieking about the poor decorating scheme, if nothing else.

Professor Sinistra conjured up all of these bloody tools and told us to get to work. And then--THEN!--she left! She didn't even stay to supervise! She said she was catching up on the sleep she missed "because of us", which really means because of Weasley, and then she locked us in. What if she hadn't been able to get us out? We were stuck in there all day until she decided to come retrieve us. What if she'd forgotten? We all know how Professor Sinistra is. I could have starved. Starving children may be good for a laugh, but it's no laughing matter when it comes to me. She didn't even leave us anything for lunch! It's no wonder I started feeling weak late into the afternoon.

So then we were alone, which is always a brilliant idea, and Weasley proceeded to tap me on the shoulder while wearing a sheet. Really. That's just tasteless. I let out a deep bellow of rage, which of course sent the Weasel into a fit of hysteria, claiming that I was afraid. As though I'd be afraid of the Shrieking Shack. The only thing to fear there is catching poverty, which My Father has assured me is not contagious. Then Potter dropped a wooden board, which pretty much set up the theme for the entire day.

While Pansy, Millicent, and I did our best under the disgusting conditions, Potter dropped everything he touched. Obviously, he was in a state of well-deserved fear at having to have detention with the Slytherins. In fact, he even dropped a paint can through the floor from upstairs. Since Pansy, Millicent, and I were downstairs, it came through the ceiling and narrowly missed taking my head off. Such a charming fellow.

So, of course, I went upstairs and threw the paint can at him. Then the Weasel grabbed a stick, apparently thinking it was his wand, and tried to hex me. It seems he'd forgotten that Professor Sinistra had taken our wands. What an idiot. Naturally I told him so and had a good laugh, and Potter challenged me to a duel. A sodding duel! I suppose he thought we could duel with those little Muggle bits of metal we had to use. Granger said they were called screws, but I highly doubt that.

And there's another thing! Since we weren't allowed to use magic, Sinistra gave us all of these Muggle objects. It was blasphemous! As though I would know what they were and how to use them! Naturally, I didn't bother with them, and Granger accused me of working too slowly. I was simply being thorough. There's nothing wrong with that. Of course, the Muggle-lovers knew just what they were doing, although the Weasel did hit his thumb with the 'hammer.' Ha ha ha.

However, getting back to the topic at hand, Potter challenged me to a duel. Ha ha ha ha ha. Obviously he realised the poor logic there, as he stomped off to drop some more objects. Surely he knows he could never win.

By the time Professor Sinistra came back for us, I was positively faint with hunger and exhaustion. Fortunately, we were allowed to ride back to Hogwarts in carriages. Otherwise, I am quite sure I would have collapsed and been left to die on the path.

I owled Pomfrey from Slytherin Tower, since I was too tired to walk to the hospital wing, but the bloody witch owled me back saying she didn't make house calls. What if I'd lost a limb? Would I be expected to walk to the hospital wing? Perhaps I would have to carry my severed leg while hopping on the other one in a growing trail of my own blood. This school never fails to prove its lack of morale.


Comments:

knight_to_h3 @ 2002-10-20 03:56 pm UTC

WUSS!


potterstinks @ 2002-10-20 04:18 pm UTC

Of course, I'm quite sure you're used to being in a house that may fall down and kill you at any moment. Yours is probably haunted, too. I hear ghouls are attracted to head lice.

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knight_to_h3 @ 2002-10-20 04:27 pm UTC
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HOGWARTS is haunted, too, moron! Is that why you look like you're going to wet your pants all the bloody time?!

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potterstinks @ 2002-10-20 04:36 pm UTC

At least Hogwarts doesn't shriek and wail all the time. And it's not haunted by ghouls, it's haunted by ghosts. Of course, if I had my choice, I'd have them all removed. Except perhaps the Bloody Baron.

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knight_to_h3 @ 2002-10-20 05:06 pm UTC
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Wuss!

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potterstinks @ 2002-10-20 05:26 pm UTC

Imbecile!

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erniemacmillan @ 2002-10-20 06:33 pm UTC

Where were you and your talks of revolt when HUFFLEPUFF was getting detention, eh? I'm not revolting just for you, Malfoy, fat chance! Maybe if you'd thought about this a long time ago! I'm always up for a good revolt, but a revolt issued by you isn't a good revolt! It's an evil revolt! And I'm not doing it!


potterstinks @ 2002-10-20 06:48 pm UTC

Where was I when Hufflepuff was getting detention? Hmm, let me think. Ah, yes. I was busy not caring.

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blondenarcissa @ 2002-10-20 07:13 pm UTC

Dearest Draco:

I am utterly and completely appalled by the events you have detailed in this entry. If there is anything that your father and I can do to ease your troubles, do let me know.

All my love,
Mother


potterstinks @ 2002-10-20 07:38 pm UTC

Mother,

I, too, am utterly and completely appalled. As a Malfoy, I should hardly be expected to do menial labour with Muggle supplies. I could really use some new Italian gloves, as I had to wear mine to walk to Hogsmeade. Now the leather is creased and worn in.

Your pride and joy,
Draco

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blondenarcissa @ 2002-10-20 07:54 pm UTC

Dearest Draco:

Although I am loathe to use owl post to deliver something as special as the gloves you are speaking of, I will do so immediately. After I am finished with the rest of my correspondence for the evening, I shall apparate into Roma and pick you up a pair. You should recieve them tomorrow.

Love,
Mother

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potterstinks @ 2002-10-20 07:41 pm UTC

Incidentally, Mother, has Father seen this yet?

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blondenarcissa @ 2002-10-20 07:49 pm UTC

OH DEAR MERLIN!

No, he most certainly has NOT. You can be sure that I shall promptly direct his attention to that piece of filth. . .although can we really expect anything remotely resembling class to come from a Weasley?

~Mother

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potterstinks @ 2002-10-20 08:02 pm UTC

Of course, there's not much shock from it, but these sorts of allegations should be stamped out immediately. I owled Father about it myself, of course, but being so busy, he must not have gotten around to it yet.

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blondenarcissa @ 2002-10-20 08:22 pm UTC

As I feel these allegations should be dispelled at once, I will advise your father to read your post. Don't fret, dear. Your father will take care of this.

Love,
Mother

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sinistra @ 2002-10-21 05:56 am UTC

Mr. Malfoy, perhaps a bit of work will teach you a lesson. Of course, I've no idea what, since you don't see me doing any hard labour, but I'm sure there is some lesson to be found there.


potterstinks @ 2002-10-21 07:24 pm UTC

What fantastic help, Professor Sinistra. And have I mentioned how glad I am that you take this time to comment in your students' journals? In fact, I'm sure we're all glad. Really.

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purestblood @ 2002-10-21 08:32 pm UTC

Draco,

Your mother has informed me of the unfortunate remarks made by Mr. Weasley. I plan to discuss his behavior with his mother, assuming that she can keep all of her children straight in her head. I will endeavor to show her the error of Ron's ways, as his father finds Ron's upbringing to be entirely acceptable. As you and I both know, that is not the way polite society behaves and we as Malfoys must set an example. I ask for your patience in this matter.

I am most distressed to hear of your detention. I am sending an owl with a most efficacious pain-relieving potion and some new boots to replace the ones that were most certainly ruined on the long walk to the Shrieking Shack. Do please keep me informed as to any other requirements you may have.

Your father


potterstinks @ 2002-10-23 08:50 am UTC

Father,

While I'm sure this is an excellent plan, are you sure Molly Weasley is smart enough to even grasp your intellect? This sort of behaviour starts with the parents, and I think the Ministry should hear just how Arthur Weasley raises his children. Mrs. Weasley is rather thick, isn't she?

I have received the potion as well as the boots and a new pair of Italian leather gloves from Mother. It will be hard, but they will help relieve the stress of this at least somewhat, I'm sure.

Your protege,
Draco

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