Victory Day

[alt_mcgonagall]

The celebrations of Our Lord Protector's tenth year of leadership are going as planned. The Head Boy in particular has prepared a speech that does him credit. I am proud to preside over a gathering of such promising and patriotic youths!

Professor Sinistra suggested that the members of the Young Protectors League ought to receive badges of honour today. I Transfigured them myself: red roses to symbolise the good Wizarding blood that has been shed to bring us to our current happy state. The children have been remarkably careful about them, and even the Slytherins did not argue about wearing an object in a Gryffindor colour. It is well that they should learn to put aside such petty differences for the greater glory of our Wizarding nation!

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[alt_mcgonagall]

Interminable feasting and speechifying today. I thought about transcribing my own remarks, but I haven't the least wish to copy them out once more. Suffice to say that the Lord Protector is being properly fêted and fawned over. The one blessing is that he's chosen some other celebration to grace with his presence, it seems: the Hit Wizards would be crawling all over Hogwarts by now were he making a "surprise, unplanned" visit.

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[alt_frank]

it's a damned shame that you've got to jump through hoops, but I'm sure you'll do a fine job.

what are your thoughts on this young protector thing? seems like Neville wants to do it, but I wanted to hear from you before giving Augusta the word.

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[alt_mcgonagall]

The Young Protectors - well, I can't imagine it shall do him any more damage than living in this world does, that's for certain. It seems to be along the lines of campfire sings and so forth, but the real purpose is to identify promising youths for the Lord Protector's service. So: more indoctrination, but I don't fear for Neville; he seems to have an excellent head on his shoulders, and Augusta has raised him well, you needn't fear.

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[alt_frank]

good to hear, Minerva.

thanks.

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[alt_poppy]

Oh for pity's sake! Badges.

[alt_poppy]

Headmistress, would you be so kind as to ask that the elves include me in the number at table? Barring anything unforeseen here in the hospital wing, I hope to join you for the celebration.


One wouldn't wish to miss the Loyal Toast.

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[alt_molly]

No, of course. One wouldn't.

[alt_mcgonagall]

Certainly, Poppy.

[alt_sinistra]

Thank you again for your assistance with that - you know I enjoy transfiguration, but I must admit I'm rather out of practice on the fine touches that flowers really require.

I also appreciate your support of this scheme - especially as I'm still finding my way in terms of how best to meet the programme's goals and desires.