I Solemnly Swear That I Am Up to No Good: Evelyn

[alt_neville]

I have a favour to ask of you all. Been screwing up my courage for awhile to say it.

I want to add Evelyn to the lock.

She talked with me some in the Common Room tonight after the Feast, about our little brother, and how he'll never be able to come to Hogwarts. And I could tell how bad she feels about it. She's sort of shy, and I know how alone she feels. The thing is, it's so hard, not being able to ever say anything to her about the stuff we discuss here. It's getting to the point that it's just killing me, especially now that we know that my parents are with the wand smugglers, and Terry and Hermione can get word to them. I think she has the right to know.

She had a horrid year last year, between McLa some of the school bullies and Professor Carrow--well. She really needs this, and I know she would never ever betray us.

Please, can't we just add her?

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[alt_justin]

Neville, old chap,

I thought we'd already decided that she ought to receive an invitation, what? I mean to say, we talked about Susan Bones (and I quite agree; she and I have been talking in the common room a bit this evening and it only reinforces the recommendation that she join us), and several others suggested people. I rather assumed you'd offer your sister the chance. I say, I'm surprised you haven't done it before now, in fact.

If we're meant to be voting then consider mine a 'Yes, of course,' old fellow.

-Justin

[alt_neville]

Well, we have been talking it over a bit, toying with the idea for awhile. But I wanted to think about it over the summer, because I wondered if it might be a more of a burden for her than a help.

But that talk I had with her tonight sort of clinched it for me. I think it's time. Past time, really.

[alt_terry]

I'd be all for it.

If it makes any difference, I really owe Mr and Mrs Longbottom a lot. In fact, Mr Longbottom was one of the people who actually found me and brought me to safety when I escaped.

So I'd really like to let his daughter onto the lock.

[alt_neville]

He was?!

Wow.

Thanks, Terry.

[alt_ron]

Course we can. What are we waiting for?

If anyone wants to hear more about her from someone who's not her brother, I can tell you. She's quiet, but she's nice. Clever, and, well, a bit swotty--that's compared to me, though, I guess. She can be funny, too, sometimes, but mostly serious. You'll like her.

And Nev's right, I think it would be good if we let her write here because she could use some more people looking out for her.

[alt_luna]

I think it would be a very good idea to add her.

[alt_pansy]

I think that sounds just fine.

[alt_neville]

Sally-Anne's already told me in person she's in favour of it. I talked to Fred and George and Lee on the train. They're not on the lock anymore, but I thought it'd be good to ask them. They said sure. That's everyone then, isn't it?

Great! I'll go ahead and talk to her then.

[alt_pansy]

Everyone except Hermione.

But if Terry's for it, I can't see how she'd be against it.

[alt_hydra]

I don't know her at all, but I look forward to meeting her.

Which is to say: yes, I'm in favour of adding her.

[alt_neville]

Thanks.

[alt_hermione]

Normally, I'd say 'no,' but—yes.