Private Message to Phillip and Ernie MacMillan

[alt_evelyn]

Hello.

I think I've found your younger brother. I'm not quite sure of his first name, and neither is he, but he was rather insistent that he thought it was either Ernie or Pip (or Lewis or something), and he's a Hufflepuff, so I figured he might be related, or at least you'd be able to sort out who he is.

We're walking in the direction of the infirmary right now, or at least we're trying. He thinks he's running late for Potions.

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[alt_ernie]

Oh, Merlin--yeah, it's probably Laurie.

He's not late for Potions, he had Potions this morning and they were doing Forgetfulness and...well, that's the way that one goes, I think.

Matron knows he needs seeing to. If you've got him to the Hospital Wing she'll take it from there. Cheers.

...

You're Longbottom's sister, aren't you?

[alt_evelyn]

I'll try my best. He thinks he's you at the moment, so he's trying to take points from me for keeping him from class.

And yes. I am.

I'm in Phillip's year.

[alt_ernie]

Huh. Makes you wonder how a thick plonker like him managed to get a sister with half a brain.

But then, I guess sisters tend to be cleverer than brothers, hey? Look at Weasley and his sister. Clearly she got the brains and the looks in that family, too.

[alt_evelyn]

It is difficult to function with only half a brain, yes, but I suppose I'll manage somehow.

I'm sure my older brother will be pleased to hear of your high opinion of me. I'll be sure to speak slowly when I tell him, so that he can understand.

[alt_ernie]

Yeah, better do that.

ORDER ONLY

[alt_evelyn]

I am calm.

I am quiet.

I am still.

Shouldn't have risen to the bait, Evie.

[alt_evelyn]

Your brother just bit me in the arm and ran away. I'm going to put my journal in my bag and try to keep him from hurting himself.

[alt_ernie]

Bit you in the--What?!

Sorry about that. He used to bite loads when he was about four. But not since then.

Maybe I ought to come collect him.

[alt_evelyn]

I've caught up.

He's calmed down.

I've told him that Potions are meeting in the Infirmary today for a special lesson, and that the first three who show up get a prize. That helped.

We're nearly there.

[alt_evelyn]

So you're aware, he's with Madame P in the Infirmary now.

[alt_ernie]

Oh, Cheers. Well done, Longbottom. At this rate you'll make a Prefect yet.