I Solemnly Swear That I am Up to No Good: Interview with Professor Dolohov

[alt_neville]

I had my interview with Professor Dolohov last night. It went okay, I guess. It lasted maybe ten or fifteen minutes. He was friendly to me, I was polite to him, and did everything I could to make him believe I wasn't really worth his time.

I told him I want to go into Herbology with an eye toward developing Potions ingredients.

Professor Carrow's name came up, and I said he didn't like me because he always said I was stupid.

I made it clear that I would prefer to be put in the theoretical class. He said it has more reading, and the practical one was 'more fun.' I said I'd think about it.

I've done all the thinking I need to do. It'll be the theoretical class for me. Even if I do have to read an extra bunch of ruddy books.

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Re: Private Message to Neville

[alt_neville]

A walk would be good, but it'll have to be a short one if we're going to go to this gathering for Hermione's birthday. I can talk with you more, so you'll have a little better idea of what to expect when he interviews you.

I suppose he thought I was pretty dense. I was concentrating on keeping my occlumency shields up. Still have no idea if he has a smidgen of that talent, but I'm not taking any chances.

Re: Private Message to Neville

[alt_evelyn]

A short walk sounds lovely.

What do you think

What would happen if he used it on me?

I know everything you know.

He might not have it. And if he does, he probably wouldn't bother. But I hadn't thought of that.

Re: Private Message to Neville

[alt_neville]

Well, I don't have any reason to think he is a legilimens. I bet we would have heard about it if he was. I'm just being cautious. Besides, it was good practice.

I don't mean to make you more nervous. One thing I'll say for him, he goes out of his way to put you at ease. Anyway, we can talk about it tonight.

Re: Private Message to Neville

[alt_evelyn]

I'd like that.

Re: Private Message to Neville

[alt_evelyn]

And I'm invited?

To the party?

I don't have any proper present, but I could give her one of my books. Does she like books? And does she have a place she can keep gifts? A place Harry Marvolo wouldn't find?

I haven't really talked to her before. Even over this. Are you sure she'd want me there? Is everyone else coming too?

I'm sorry.

I guess I'm nervous.

Re: Private Message to Neville

[alt_neville]

Of course you're invited, Lindy. C'mon, it'll be okay, promise. These are good friends, and Hermione's sweet as can be. You'll like her. And sure, she'd love a book. She can keep it in her secret classroom. We can give her one together, maybe.

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[alt_evelyn]

All right. I can use that stationary Gran gave me to make a card we can both sign.