"A map?" asked Susan "what map?"
"It's some kind of magical map of Hogwarts," replied Neville "I've never really got a good look at it, but I know that Harry usually takes it with him when he is trying to avoid people."
"If he uses it to avoid people then they must show up on the map," commented Tracey.
"I assume so," said Neville "but as I said, I haven't had a good look at the map."
"If it can help us sneak an owl out of Hogwarts then we need to get it," said Hannah "Where does Harry keep this map?"
"Usually in his trunk, I think," answered Neville.
"And Harry's trunk is in his private rooms," added Susan "which is a problem as I, for one, have no idea where those rooms actually are."
"Anyone?" asked Padma.
No one answered.
"Well that's just great." muttered Ernie.
"Looks like we'll have to do this without the map then," said Hannah "Anyone know a way to get out of the castle without being seen?"
"Fred and George might know a way," offered Katie "They're always sneaking off and coming back with bottles of butterbeer and packs of fizzing whizbees. They must get it from somewhere."
"The Weasleys are the biggest bunch of Dumbledore-lovers you'll find anywhere," said Daphne "Are you sure that the twins could be trusted with something like this?"
"We don't have to tell them what's in the letter," replied Katie "Just tell them that it needs to be sent. They'll get a kick out of the challenge."
"I don't know," said Kenneth Towler with a doubtful tone "I'm in the same year as the twins and they don't seem like they're very reliable."
Tamsin Applebee, his year-mate agreed with the sentiment "Fred and George like to have a laugh, but they're not beyond blackmailing people in order to get what they want. What happens if they decide to open the letter before sending it in the hopes that they'll get something good on someone?"
"Do we have any other option?" asked Patricia Stimpson.
"How about we charm the envelope so that only one person can open it?" suggested Roger Davies.
"Now there's a good idea," said Marcus Belby "Susan, if we key it to you then only you or someone related to you can open the letter."
Susan nodded her head and replied "Ok. I'll write the letter. Katie, Bianca, you two go and talk to Fred and George, find out if they're up for a trip outside the castle tonight."
"What if they demand further explanation?" asked Bianca.
"We'll just say that the letter is about women's problems and they'll ask no more," answered Katie
"Oh bloody hell!" exclaimed Roger suddenly "I've just remembered, as Head Boy and Girl, Patricia and I have a meeting with Dumbledore tonight."
"Good," said Hannah "at least we know that Dumbledore will be occupied at that time."
Susan nodded before adding "If we're going to have Fred and George avoid Hogsmeade then we still need to obtain an owl."
"I'll do it," said Neville
"I'll go with you," offered Hannah.
"Just out of interest," said Pansy "why not contact Professor Umbridge? She's reporting to the Ministry, isn't she?"
"True," said Hannah "but you'll have to find out where she is. She wasn't at breakfast."
"Dumbledore's probably making sure she stays out of the way while he carries out his plan," said Bianca.
"Are we certain that Dumbledore is the one behind this?" asked Anthony Goldstein.
"Who else has enough influence in this castle to dose all the students with potions?" asked Padma.
"Dumbledore should be checked for wrackspurts." commented Luna.
"For what?" asked Nigel Wolpert.
"Wrackspurts," replied Luna "They're invisible creatures that float around your head and make your brain go all fuzzy."
No one said anything as they all gaped at her.
Finally Susan shook her head before saying "Right, if you've got something to do then move out."
"And the rest of us?" asked Colin.
"Stay here," replied Susan "Stay out of the way and don't get caught."
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