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[alt_severus]

Excellent work, Black: this morning, Umbridge forced Miss Parkinson to drink a Stomaflamma potion in retribution for your words in her journal; for those who are not capable of following the etymology, that potion burns the mouth and throat as one drinks it, and results in the victim being unable to properly taste food for the rest of the day.

I would recommend against engaging with the powerful in the journals of the powerless.

Messrs Weasley, Mr Jordan: if you are able to get a discreet message to Miss Parkinson, without using the journals, please apologise to her; the potion does not have an antidote or I would have already brewed it.

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[alt_sirius]

In point of fact, I was aware that Miss Parkinson might well bear the brunt of retaliation; I hoped Umbridge would spare her - but now we know she shan't.

That does not mean I take her punishment on my behalf lightly or that I feel no sympathy for her unjust treatment. Merely that, as our resident reformed Death Eaters are so fond of pointing out, we are not going to win this without getting our own hands somewhat dirty.

As I said to Hermione, Umbridge is an easy target. Dolohov is not, but it's just as vital that his supporters remember that while he might stand between her and them, he's still a vicious, cold-blooded killer. And you're right, that of all people, Miss Parkinson has some powerful protectors who might be convinced to do something about Umbridge if she capriciously goes after her.

Even if they don't, though, if I'm to continue to make these calculated, quick strikes, we have to be prepared that she shall take twisted forms of revenge.

[alt_severus]

I am surprised: that is very nearly Slytherin of you.