I Solemnly Swear That I Am Up to No Good: Dean Thomas

[alt_terry]

Dean Thomas wrote a note and left it in the spot where we were exchanged them last year. I wasn't sure it was a good idea, but I left him a short note in answer, saying that I get all about having to have a public face and a private face. But it was getting to the point that his public face made it really hard to believe in his private one, and it's not something I can make a mistake about.

He answered me, saying:

This summer I know I have been a prat, and I am sorry to have disappointed so many. Please tell them I am willing to explain everything to you all in private.

My happiness hinges upon Mr Peake's satisfaction. And in that respect I am not sorry for my actions. I am sorry for disappointing you. I am also saddened by the fact that I have burned bridges, but it had to be done, and there was no way to communicate this in advance. I would like to re-establish those relationships in private, in time.

I will not be forced back into the camps. Therefore I will exhibit extreme loyalty for the protectorate. Do you know that Mr Crouch and Mrs Lestrange were at my party last month, and I am sure they were testing me. My public face must be fool proof.

Please relay the message that I am willing to explain all when you trust that it is safe to do so.

I don't know what I think. I don't know what you all will think, either, but I'm taking him at his word enough to pass it on. Guess this has to do with you the most, Ron, but anyway, that's what he said. Maybe he doesn't dare talk directly with you in your dorm room with Seamus Finnegan there.

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[alt_sally_anne]

And another thing.

Some people really aren't good at public faces. They say something enough times and they start to believe it.