Private Message to Draco Malfoy

[alt_pansy]

You are a brilliant Seeker.

I love watching you fly. You might say this entire set-up was just a giant excuse for me to see you on a broom, because when you're up there, you look like it's what you were born to do.

Happy Birthday, Draco.

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[alt_draco]

Thanks Pansy. Very flattering that you were only watching me, considering that we had Harry about today along with actual professional players.

Today was brilliant, and thank you for arranging it. And for keeping me from reading my journal so that I didn't see "tuna brains" spoiling the surprise.

[alt_pansy]

I've got some omniocular clips in case you want to watch them later. You really held your own. And they weren't taking it easy on you, either.

And I think he looked a bit better today, don't you? During the reception he even smiled a couple of times without looking like he was trying to. Is he staying with you at the Manor? I hope so.

I think it'd be good if we keep him busy this summer.

Away from Buckingham.

[alt_pansy]

And as far as Ron is concerned, he is sweet, and well-meaning, but he honestly can have tuna for brains sometimes.

I'm glad he didn't spoil things, and that you had a good time. Honestly, with all the invites being passed around, it's a miracle no-one told you beforehand! I think Daphne was sitting on Milli's head to keep her quiet.

[alt_draco]

He's really not

Yes, I'd like to see the omniocular clips.

Yeah, he's here for now. We can try to keep him out of Buckingham, but you know in the end if He wants him there, then that's where Harry will be. I know it's depressing but who can do anything to stop it?

[alt_pansy]

I'll be sure to bring it next time I see you.

Yes. It is depressing. And I'm not suggesting we try to interfere if he is summoned like that again. Even though it makes me shudder just to think about it.

I just was thinking that it might make him feel a little less alone if he isn't stuck in that enormous palace with someone he doesn't want to see any time soon.

[alt_draco]

Well he's welcome here whenever he wants. Last summer the Lord Protector seemed to want Harry around Buckingham, though, for whatever reason. He was basically ignoring Harry then, though, and He doesn't seem to be, now.

At least being a YPL counsellor will keep him busy for much of the time.

[alt_pansy]

You're right, there is that.

It does seem a bit pointless to think of ways to make someone feel better when there's nothing that can be done about the thing that's worrisome to begin with.

I wish there was something more we could do.

[alt_draco]

If Harry has to stay at Buckingham, I'll just see about visiting him there as much as possible, too. Making it seem as if Harry is AWFULLY important to the YPL and CCF might be a good approach.

Did you see Carrow's rant? I mean, who didn't.

[alt_pansy]

Yes. I like that. It's something that no-one can complain about, that's for certain. Maybe we can suggest several of us going down early to help set up? And staying after to help file paperwork. After all, if he's meant to be a leader, putting in a little extra effort would be expected.

We can also plan some flying trips or something that wouldn't be too much of a hassle for Professor Raz to provide security for.

And ugh. Yes, I did. I was talking with Sally-Anne about it while we were at the match, and we decided he meant to blame Professor Raz and Mr Lestrange for how sick Miss Professor Carrow was getting. He all but said so when Mr Lestrange was poking at him.

It figures, given what happened last term. I still think it's ridiculous he didn't get punished at all for what he did. And it's a pity they found it. I suppose that means she'll get better.