Private message to Rodolphus Lestrange and Lucius Malfoy

[alt_rabastan]

Sorry I missed Saturday's festivities, but decided it was best not to leave, even if for an hour or two. Harry was asking me about Snape and if he wrote the latest Grim Nonsense using his housemate's journal. Seemed to put him in a bit of a mard - he always seems to think he's at fault for these happenings, somehow - so I decided it would be best to spend the weekend at the castle with him.

Oh, and I told Harry nothing was official on whether or not Snape wrote the thing, but I'm not sure I did a good job of convincing him. Have to admit I nearly laughed out loud when I read it. Not that the situation isn't serious, mind, but it certainly did bring back the memories. Neither of you two old sods probably realised, being years ahead of him, but Snape was always trying to top everyone with his inventive "work-arounds" for spells, charms, potions, and what-all. He would even contradict professors on their methods and propose to have the more effective way of getting the job done. His swottiness made him near universally loathed, I'll have you know, and the fact that his advice to mudbloods was near-opposite of what the other grim post said...well, it was just so very, very Snape.

I'm sure you lot have figured that out by now, though. Any theories on what the blazes he's up to? Certainly he must have a massive vendetta against all that the Protectorate stands for, but it's bloody difficult to imagine Snape willingly taking up the mantle of Sirius Black.

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[alt_rabastan]

If you're that preoccupied you can write later, you know. When your hands are less "full."

[alt_lucius]

No, it's fine.

It's simply that this nonsense continues to stir up the rabble. But if Snape is trying to ingratiate himself to the DogStar Company ....

Razzer, I should tell you Barty was injured earlier to-day. DogStar, of course. Narcissa's at St Mungo's but I've not heard his condition from her.

[alt_rabastan]

Is it serious?

Sod, you just said you haven't heard. I can read, I swear.

I suppose he's throwing himself into his work, though. More than usual, even.

[alt_lucius]

It was serious enough to send Norah Crouch into hysterics - and serious enough, apparently, that Narcissa had no expectation of leaving St Mungo's to-night.

She has been expecting something of this nature, however, one must say. As you rightly observe, he has little else to distract him - perhaps your discreet companion could suggest someone suitable to ... help him recuperate?

[alt_rabastan]

I'll watch the journals for more news, then. Not much I can do from here - not until morning, at least. Maybe this will remind him to ease up. One can hope.

I'm on my way to see her now. I'll make an inquiry...later.