#ib:start

I say that the Black Lake deserves to be swum in before the weather turns absolutely freezing.

Peter sat at table in the Library, books and notes laid out in front of him. His head was tilted back with his wand balancing between his eyes. The noise of someone approaching made him jump and lose to balance. "Aw, I was doing so well! Why'd you do that for?"

Regulus looked up from the text he'd been reading and glared at the person standing in front of him. "Can I help you, or do you just enjoy bothering people when they're busy?"

Quickly-- I need homework excuses 'cause apparently my cat ate it won't suffice.

"Does Dumbledore honestly think this project of his will improve anything around here?"

I take back every complaint I ever made about this “study buddy” system. It’s pure genius! Can’t believe I ever doubted old Albus.

— Perhaps it's the muggle born in me but can someone please explain to me why we're still using quills? It is 1976, not 1576. Those things went out of style at least a hundred years ago.

Not sure if it's said enough, but Poppy has a way with that wand of hers.