You've got to be kidding me!

[alt_penelope]

I thought the point of the summer holidays was to actually have a bloody holiday!

My father has me endlessly dusting the sitting room curios and polishing drawer handles all day long. I don't think either would gather enough dust and tarnish since the last time I cleaned them three days ago.

If I can talk my father's owl into it, I think I might slip away with a friend for a bit, just to get a break. The floo powder jar is full, so a quick trip would hardly be noticed, I think.

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[alt_percy]

I wouldn't mind escaping my own family for an afternoon myself. I'd already planned on taking a trip to Diagon Alley this coming Friday since I want to get some new books. Would you be interested in meeting up at Fortescue's for ice cream? Say around 2:00 or so?

[alt_penelope]

Ice cream sounds much better than dusting. It's a date deal. See you then!

[alt_percy]

I look forward to it.