Getting closer

[alt_sinistra]

Goodness, but I have a new appreciation for the Sorting Hat's work right now. As I've mentioned, part of the plan for the YPL camping trip is to give our students new ways to interact with each other, outside of the bounds of formal classes or houses. Setting up how to do that, however, is rather trickier, and I admit I reverted to various repeating patterns to produce random selection most of the time.

This week has, of course, been rather complicated by the addition of Mr Thomas to the trip. That's not to say that I mind the extra changes at all: I agree that it's a wonderful way for him to meet his agemates and learn some skills before coming back to Hogwarts with me for some intensive tutoring before the year begins again.

I do believe I've gotten everything resolved, however. I'm quite glad that Mr Thomas will have tentmates so eager to explain everything to him and help him along. Since most of the other staff are gone for their vacations at the moment, I've also been helping our headmistress round up materials, notes, and other such things for him to work with once we return from camping.

Now, it's down to the last few details, and confirming dates and times with everyone, and getting my own kit packed up to be ready Sunday morning, in order to meet with the older students and get things ready. I've piles of lists, and I don't believe I've forgotten anything, but there is always that lurking fear that I'll completely forget to pack socks or some other silly thing like that.

Comments

[alt_draco]

Random selection? I'll still be with Harry though, right? It's important that I be there with him, Professor.

[alt_sinistra]

The way things are working, Mr Malfoy, is that you had the choice to choose your tentmates. During the mornings (before we get going on our activity for the day), and after we get back in the afternoon, you can spend time with whomever you like. For your day's activities, you will be divided into different groups on five days. (The day you arrive, the day you leave, and the day we move from the moor to Tintagel, there are no formal groups.)

I believe you have two days where you will be with Mr Marvolo, and three days where you will not - but you will still have plenty of time to spend with each other outside of the day's activities. Again, part of the point of this camp is to allow you time to strengthen connections outside of your house or normal class schedule.

[alt_draco]

I know about making new friends in other houses and things, but Harry and I should still be together in case something happens to him.

[alt_sinistra]

Your concern for his well-being is admirable, Mr Malfoy, but have no fear: we have carefully considered all of the necessary safety precautions, and during the day time there will be a number of people around as well (our guest speakers and others.)

All of our plans have been carefully reviewed and approved by the appropriate Ministry staff, and your own aunt gave some excellent advice on specific aspects of our plans.

[alt_draco]

Fine.

[alt_bellatrix]

Don't be shirty with your elders, Neffy. Even when separated from dear Harry, I am certain that you will see to it that no harm or mischief befalls him.

[alt_draco]

Has your baby come yet?

[alt_bellatrix]

No. He has, for reasons unknown, been putting his appearance off.

[alt_draco]

I can't imagine wh That's too bad.