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[aperfectthird]

[The feed opens quite abruptly on a young man looking into the device with a combination of consternation and confusion. A finger appears and taps on the screen, then the view promptly swings around to a pair of perfectly polished dress shoes. The view shakes for a moment before coming back to Percy's face, brow still furrowed.]

Oh, I think it's one of those communication devices - felly - no - telly - telephones? Is it on?

[He speaks loudly now.]

Hello?! Can anyone hear me?

[Beat. He looks worried, biting his lip, then squares his jaw, thinks for a moment, and continues. His tone is firm and authoritative, though those who know him well might be able to spot a very fine thread of fear running through it.]

If anyone can hear me, then I demand safe passage back to England immediately. I am employed by the British government and I guarantee that the Minister will not be pleased to find I have been taken.

I await your response.

Now how do I turn this off?

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[aperfectthird.livejournal.com]

Professor McGonagall.

[Of all the people he didn't expect to see.]

Yes, but I confess I'm having difficulty believing it.

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[anotherbiscuit.livejournal.com]

To be expected. And you have my condolences at your arrival. Have you spoken to any of your siblings yet?

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[aperfectthird.livejournal.com]

Just Ginny thus far. Who else is here?

[Sure, Ariadne's dropped the 'F' bomb, but he's not going to believe it until he hears it from someone he knows he can trust.]

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[anotherbiscuit.livejournal.com]

[ There's the shortest of pauses before she continues. ]

The twins are here, causing their seemingly self-imposed share of trouble.

[ Is that a smirk? ]

I suppose it's too much to hope that your presence might quell their instincts for mischief.

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[aperfectthird.livejournal.com]

The twins? So it's true, they're here?

[Both of them?]

I - I'll do my best to keep them in line, of course, Professor.