Private message to Padma Patil

[alt_savitha]

Miss Patil, I've had my eye on you a bit since arriving. It's not often I get a new sister in Our Lord's service -- and one so young. I think your youth might have attracted a bit more comment if it weren't for Miss Lestrange.

You remind me of some of the students I taught years ago -- some Ravenclaws, some Slytherins, all talented.

Auror Sandoval sponsored both you and Hydra Lestrange, didn't she? She must have been positively delighted with your success.

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[alt_padma]

Thank you, Professor.

Lana sponsored me, yes. And I'm ever so glad she did.

But I suppose compared to Hydra and Seamus, I'm the one everyone's surprised to find on the Council. I'm sure you and Professor Dolohov are just as worried as Seamus is about whether I'll be able to hold up to Our Lord's expectations. I just want you all to know that I'm not going to disappoint Him or Lana or any of you.

[alt_savitha]

My dear, I'm confident you won't disappoint anyone.

From what I've seen, your scholastic talents are outstanding; your leadership among your peers is unquestionable; your loyalty to Our Lord unshakable.

Let me ask you something: what are your plans after you leave school? Serving on the Council is rarely the only thing a witch does, especially when she is young and energetic. Have you a particular goal in mind?

[alt_padma]

Before my O.W.L.s, I really wanted to be a Potioner, and I still enjoy Potioneering, but lately I've been thinking more about what I could do what would be really innovative, you know, really helpful for the whole Protectorate. My brother Haruman's a Healer and he's always talking about ailments that need cures, and how Potions might offer the solutions. But that's the sort of thing that could take a lifetime to accomplish. I'd like to be of use right away, if possible.

I know I'm not the right sort to be an Auror, or anything, but there might be some better ways to harness and make use of the muggle population, without always having to be so afraid concerned that they'll revolt. I dunno, maybe some kind of culling or breeding programme. I mean, not that I want to spend my life surrounded by filthy muggles, but maybe something like a Ministry post that oversees the camps. Or an Unspeakable, with a special focus on making muggles more docile, or something like that.

Mostly I just want to serve to the best of my abilities, however that might be.

[alt_savitha]

I've no doubt you'll be outstanding at whichever you choose, but you're starting to run a bit short of time to make up your mind.

My dear, why don't you stop by my office some afternoon this week, after classes have finished for the day. We can have a nice chat.