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[alt_lana]

Honoria Sandoval!

I could not believe my eyes tonight at supper.

Honestly, do you have no mirrors in the Gryffindor dormitories? What could possibly excuse your coming to a meal with your tie untied, your collar smudged and crumpled, and your robe buttons undone? And there you sat, slouching so low in your seat, everyone must think you never had a single lesson in comportment in your life!

I realise that many of your table mates know no better than to lean on their elbows and dangle their hair in their soup, but no Sandoval has ever, ever put on such a slovenly display in all the history of our family.

Have you lost all sense of yourself?

Mama will be so distressed when she reads the owl I've been forced to send. And I can only imagine what Papa's response will be.

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[alt_sinistra]

Miss Sandoval -

Do stop by and see me at your convenience? I know it can be quite challenging to have a younger sibling at Hogwarts, and I have a few thoughts that might be of use in handling situations like these.

(Also, we should go over the plans for next week, if you feel you and your housemates will still have time to assist.)

[alt_lana]

Thank you, Professor. I appreciate your making time for me this morning. And for your suggestions with regard to sibling management. It's kind of you to share your experience.

I've checked with those we discussed. Please add Johns, Troy, and Capper, as well as both Electra and Leander Bobolis, and my brother Orion to your list. We are all eager to establish a high standard for this year's YPL events.