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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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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?

Re: Private message to Madam Pomfrey and Mrs Longbottom

[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?

Re: Private message to Madam Pomfrey and Mrs Longbottom

[alt_sally_anne]

He's making a lot of jokes.

Re: Private message to Madam Pomfrey and Mrs Longbottom

[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.

Re: Private message to Madam Pomfrey and Mrs Longbottom

[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.

Re: Private message to Madam Pomfrey and Mrs Longbottom

[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.

Re: Private message to Madam Pomfrey and Mrs Longbottom

[alt_alice]

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

Thank you, Sally-Anne.

Re: Private message to Madam Pomfrey and Mrs Longbottom

[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.

Re: Private message to Madam Pomfrey and Mrs Longbottom

[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.

Re: Private message to Madam Pomfrey and Mrs Longbottom

[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.

Re: Private message to Madam Pomfrey and Mrs Longbottom

[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.