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[alt_evelyn]

Sally-Anne, Madame P, could one of you come to the Shack?

Colin got hurt in the Forest. His arm got caught in some Bloodthirsty Briars, and it took a long while to get him untangled from it all, and once we did we kept his arm elevated and wrapped it up to see if we could stop the bleeding, but we were pretty far in, and it took ages to get to Hagrid, and it was getting dark, and we nearly got lost, but we had lanterns, which helped, and when we finally found Hagrid, he carried him the rest of the way because Colin really wasn’t steady on his feet by that point, and I don’t think he’s in a great deal of danger but I don’t think he’ll be able to apparate back to Moddey until he’s been checked out properly.

There was a clump of unicorn hair stuck in the briars, which is why he got wrapped up in them, but he managed to get to them despite everything. I hope they weren't damaged. I don’t think we got any blood on them, but the hair was really tangled and snarled up from the briars.

We also got the leg of an Acromantula. It was right in the middle of the clearing we’d intended to come back to. It was almost like it had been put there. There weren’t any other bits, and no blood or ichor, and it didn’t look like there had been an enormous fight or anything. We were careful, but it didn’t look like a trap either, so we took it with us.

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[alt_sally_anne]

I got a couple of blood-replenishing potions from her stores and I'll be right there.

Madam P, if you want to check him before he goes back I'll tell him to wait.

(Right now she's got a half-dozen third years who look like they had a contest to see who could cast the nastiest hex. It's going to be a little while before she can slip out without it being really obvious.)

[alt_alice]

Thank you, Evie.

I'm assuming the rest of you didn't get too badly hurt, did you?

Poppy, Sally-Anne, please keep me informed. I can certainly come back to get him if necessary.

[alt_evelyn]

We got a few scratches, but we were careful and wore our gloves when we were disentagling Colin.

Private message to Madam Pomfrey and Mrs Longbottom

[alt_sally_anne]

So he's lost some blood, I don't think he's in serious danger but his colour isn't good. I gave him a blood-replenishing potion and used dittany on his arm to patch it up. The thorns really shredded him.

I can't decide if I'm being overly cautious saying he shouldn't apparate. I mean, in an emergency he definitely could, but I don't know if it's worth the risk given he should be safe in the Shrieking Shack.

Anyway I told Pansy to bring blankets and some sandwiches and tea for him. If he has to spend the night here, someone should stay here with him. Maybe we could tell everyone I got sick and spent the night in the Hospital Wing?

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[alt_alice]

I think caution is probably best, and there's no immediate danger to his staying.

Sally-Anne, if you're willing, and it would be possible to cover your absence, that would be appreciated. If you cannot, Cedric might be able to, and in a pinch, I can go there myself to keep an eye on things.

How's he holding up?

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[alt_sally_anne]

He's making a lot of jokes.

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[alt_alice]

He does tend to do that, yes.

Make sure he's honest about how much pain he's in. He tends to want very much not to be a bother to anyone, which means that he sometimes hides when he's not feeling well.

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[alt_sally_anne]

He was a little nervous about letting me cast the pain-relieving spell on him but eventually gave it a go, I think that helped.

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[alt_sally_anne]

Okay I just saw on my galleon that Teddy Nott sent Michael Corner to the infirmary.

Michael Corner is more likely than most people to notice that I wasn't there, and he'll hear I was because people will want to know if Teddy cursed me, too, and that's what happened.

Anyway I will either need another cover story or someone else will need to come sit with him.

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[alt_alice]

If Cedric is unable, I'll come over myself.

Thank you, Sally-Anne.

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[alt_alice]

Cedric can keep an eye on things tonight. I'll be there first thing in the morning, and if he's cleared, will take him back to Moddey with me, so he won't have to risk splinching.

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[alt_sally_anne]

Okay.

Given what happened to Michael Corner I don't think Madam Pomfrey's going to be able to come look at Colin. But his colour's a lot better, and I've set him up with blankets and he should be fine, I mean, I want someone with him but he really will be fine.

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[alt_sally_anne]

Did you get him safely back to Moddey Dhoo this morning?

I'm really sorry I wasn't able to stay with him.

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[alt_alice]

He's safe as houses, has a host of new and awful puns about briars, and is quite grateful for your help.

You did marvellously, and I'm so glad you were there to help him feel better.

Private message to Pansy

[alt_sally_anne]

If you see this, can you bring two blankets (off my bed, if you need to) and can you see if you can get the elves to make some sandwiches? Also tea if you can think of any way to bring it.

Colin may have to spend the night here, I'm not sure.

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[alt_pansy]

Okay.

I might have a thermos from when we went camping, but I'm not sure if I packed it or not. I'll be there soon.

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[alt_pansy]

The galleons are really blowing up, aren't they?

And none of it's us, too. I mean, maybe the one about the PM was from one of us. But I'm not sure.

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[alt_sally_anne]

Yeah I've been trying to keep an eye on it. Do you know if Corner's going to be okay? I mean

Ron hexed Thomas and took his wand and kept it for days. I think someone ought to do that to Teddy.

Private Message to Cedric

[alt_alice]

Cedric, I know you're in the middle of revision, but would it be at all possible to keep an eye on Colin?

I'm not sure if he could be moved to your apartment, or if you'd have to stay in the Shack with him.

If this would substantially disrupt your NEWT preparation, let me know, and I'll go to the Shack myself.

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[alt_cedric]

I've had an extra year to prepare. Losing a couple of hours tonight won't make a difference. I'll head to the Shack now. We can figure out once I'm there if it makes more sense to try and move him or for me to spend the night there.

Obviously I'll have to leave in the morning to go to my tests. By then we'll be able to get someone here to move him or he can take care of himself.

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[alt_alice]

Thank you, Cedric.

Much appreciated.

I'll come to you first thing.