A Question For Madam Umbridge

[alt_ron]

Headmistress?

I'm just wondering if it's all right for us to use a spell to put out the lights in our dormitory tonight. I mean, that requires using magic and all, only, I'm not sure what the safe way to put out torches is if we don't use it. I mean, besides, I might trip over something on my way back to bed in the dark if I snuffed it out in a pail of water or something. And I don't know where I'd get the water. It doesn't seem like a good idea to try to smother it with a bed curtain. We might set the whole room on fire.

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[alt_umbridge]

Mr Weasley,

I thought I made it clear that it was magics such as have been studied in the revision sessions some have set up that were an issue. Trivial daily magics are still allowed, as long as they are within keeping of other school rules and requirements.

Really, are you trying to be difficult?

[alt_justin]

Headmistress,

Forgive my intrusion but I for one appreciate Weasley's quest for absolute clarity. I say, it shows good form. I was only thinking this morning that one's ablatives or countless other common household activities may be affected by a prohibition against the magics of daily routine.

Good show, Weasley, and thank you, Headmistress, for your prompt answer.

- Finch-Fletchley

I Solemnly Swear That I Am Up To No Good

[alt_ron]

Thanks, mate.