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[adeliej]

I've been overall glad that the ISS swore Draco in, particularly after he wrote this:

Really, the only right thing is the thing that gets him gone.

It's been very revealing seeing the various members' reactions to (what I presume was) Dolohov's conversation with Harry.

(Particularly, just because I don't want anyone to miss it, Ron's comment to Harry.)

Recap for the week of 13 April, Year 5

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13 April
Susan dreads returning to Hogwarts. She also anticipates seeing her girlfriend again. Madam Umbridge springs a new terror on everyone. Linus gushes to Lavender about the reception band. A student figures out that the essays must correspond with one another. Someone proposes coordinating essays at the wedding and on the train. Pansy writes an essay of all the things she can't say. She also posts openly in anticipation of the wedding. Terry remarks on the dissonance of combining Hogwarts and Moddey teenagers. Fred finds George's individual journal. Sally-Anne thanks Percy for the notes he didn't know he provided. Director Selwyn summons his clerk to assist him. Justin assures Megan that he bears no ill will. Bill congratulates the newlyweds.

14 April
Professor Slughorn solicits Poppy's discreet assistance. A student shares the intelligence that Professor Sinistra has dress robes for those who might need them. Lavender reports how much she loved the wedding. Megan writes an essay on the inspirational value of purebloods. Harry completes his essay with some difficulty remembering the specifics. Sally-Anne abhors the idea of going back. Bill allows Snape to examine him for signs of Obliviation. George recaps his holidays in one sentence. Fred follows suit. Justin runs afoul of the Headmistress.

15 April
Snape presents the results of his probe into Bill's memory. Padma observes that few people are returning as if they are recuperated. Remus considers whether they can work on Occlumency without relying on Snape. Pansy renounces Sally-Anne. Sally-Anne realizes it's a curse and forgives her. She also confesses to Ron that despite that, it still stings. Seamus picks up on the tension between the two immediately. Luna thinks that they ought to free the kittens in Madam Umbridge's office. Seamus tattles on Ron and Sally-Anne.

16 April
Ron checks on Pansy. Sally-Anne learns she's to serve her detentions with Healer Kerr. Professor Sinistra extends her office hours. Lavender tries to get back in the swing of lessons. Susan offers to go for a walk with Pansy. Sally-Anne asks Pansy to get a potion for a student who needs it. Linus invites Lavender to a private picnic. He also goes to Professor Sinistra for contraband food. Susan tells Sally-Anne that the potion has been delivered. Linus gets caught. Padma disparages all the people who have got in trouble after only two days back. Terry relates to Pansy and Sally-Anne's predicament. Sally-Anne declares her time with Healer Kerr infinitely less enjoyable than working with Madam Pomfrey. Seamus grasses on Ron again.

17 April
Harry encourages Pansy to hang on for one more day. Madam Umbridge kicks Lavender and Linus off the HJC. Lavender braves the shame. Sally-Anne attempts to beg off Potions. Pansy enlists Fred and George to help her combat Madam Umbridge's curse. Justin wishes Sally-Anne a happy birthday. Linus discovers -- ---'- -----. Professor Dolohov requires several students to come to see him. Professor Sinistra warns her parents that things might get particularly dicey. Madam Umbridge cancels the staff meeting. Seamus opens a birthday present from Pansy, meant for Sally-Anne. Sirius advocates withdrawing as many of the students from school as possible. Seamus taunts Pansy regarding the present. Cedric looks for Linus. Madam Pomfrey passes along her remedies for the school. A student confirms that their strategies are flustering the Headmistress. Another says to keep up the pressure. Professor Sprout provides the Order an exhaustive account of the unofficial staff meeting. Luna expresses her outrage over Linus' cruel punishment.

18 April
Ron promises Sally-Anne that things will be okay. Pansy apologizes for being punished in a way that disrupted lessons. Cedric requests permission to leave school for an interview. Justin decides that surviving the week has been an accomplishment.

19 April
Madam Umbridge unveils the order of business for Saturday's formal supper. Justin intercedes on behalf of Megan for Sally-Anne's medical assistance. Susan focuses on her lessons and her studying. Alice catches up with the Order's to-do list. A student points out that Sophie's Army is meant to help others in need. Sally-Anne verifies that Sarah Fawcett got the potion and will arrange to give it to Megan through a dead drop. A student seeks Harry's direction for how to behave at dinner. Harry prepares some polite conversational topics for the formal meals. He then answers the Galleon with his plan for the evening. Padma alerts Madam Umbridge to an argument between Sarah and Megan. Someone sends a distress call. Sarah identifies herself as the person in distress. Someone suggests a distraction. Harry launches Operation Mayhem. Sally-Anne works out a plan on the ISS lock. Fred, George, and Lee create a diversion. Someone wants to know where to meet. Harry sets Sophie's Army to being lookouts. He also assembles a rescue team outside Umbridge's office. A student crosses a signal. Harry repeats his orders. Seamus hears an explosion. Neville witnesses Fred and George's diversionary tactic. Harry destroys Umbridge's Floo. Draco lies to cover up Sarah's escape. Seamus is bewildered by all the excitement. Evelyn adds to the description of the chaos. Harry waits for Ron and Pansy to check in. Lee lets the Order know something's up, but he's not quite sure what. Sally-Anne sneaks back after planting a false trail into the Forest. Cedric volunteers to create alibis for anyone who needs them. Ron and Pansy take him up on it. They give him their position. Cedric comes to find them. Barty Crouch responds to Professor Dolohov's call. Madam Umbridge orders everyone back to their common rooms. Justin arranges an escort back from the Hospital Wing. Hermione summarizes the night's events for the Order. Harry recounts them for the ISS. Someone explains to Sophie's Army that Fawcett's death has been faked. Sirius stays with Sarah while she adjusts to her new surroundings.