ARACHNE (2)

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[Please keep in mind these letters are delivered by spiders, and that Arachne is an anonymous codename]

Dear @lyncis,

I hate to be bothering you on a school night, but I just wanted to have a little chat with you! You are such an incredible, lovely little person and I would hate for us to miss out on the chance for a lovely friendship.

Tell me how are things going with Cwen? She's such a fantastic girl, isn't she? I can clearly see how well the two of you get along. It's such a shame that you'll never be as clever as she is, isn't it? Sad, sad day.

I would care to meet you in a duel one day, if I thought it would be any fun. Still, how is your father? Is he still killing off muggleborns and worshiping wierd guys who look like snakes? Honestly, Voldemort was a joke. Am I right?

Hope to hear from you soon!

Wit is my poison. Knowledge my power. Words my webs.

Love,

Arachne

((I wasn't sure what to try and blackmail Kat on, so we'll just toss maybe one or two letters around then start the thread where Kat poisons her. Or tries to. Maybe we could just do that in the great hall during a study session? Desi would most likely sit with Elaine at the Slytherin table... we can figure that out XD}

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Dear ARACHNE,


I have to admit that this is the first bit of anonymous post I've recieved. Which is unsettling enough without the fact that you shipped the parcel with a very unusual beast. That was quite a shock. I would strongly encourage you sent an owl should you choose to persist in sending me letters. Thank you very much!


I understand that I may have slighted you in some way. I'm afraid I cannot determine how with the clues that you've provided in your letter. What ever it is, I'm sorry. O.K.? It was nothing personal, you just need to work on your social skills and dignity and I'm sure you'll find me much more amiable in the future. I get it: you're dangerous and you aren't afraid to speak the Dark Lord's name. Father would teach you the proper respect for the Dark Arts if you ever dared to try anything. So have at it, dear.


Honestly? A spider! I suppose I should expect no better decorum from a Ravenclaw. I hope your classmates enjoy the detentions. If any of you put even a toe out of line, you can kiss your weekend good-bye.

Kind wishes,

Lyn Gewissae

(I was musing on the matter myself soon after our planning for the plot. I wasn't able to think much as I was quickly interrupted by sleep but I was just thinking as I wrote this that perhaps Desi could learn about the relationship between Theo and Kat. Alternatively, Kat could also poison her sister Cwen in a sort of pre-emptive strike after recieving this letter and Desi somehow picks up a bit of overlooked evidence linking the poisoning to Kat or even have some evidence from one of Kat's previous attempted poisonings of fellow students. This would mean that Desi is already acquainted with Kat's potions however and might somewhat cheapen the plot of being impressed. Then she could be less impressed with Kat's potioneering ability and attracted more to her charm or ability to dupe people into drinking poisons. Poisoning Cwen over this would actually be very unlike Kat. The next letter might have to be quite threatening to spurn her to make such a mistake or it would have to be a previous poisoning.)

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Dear Kat,

I'm sorry darling, but I must send the spiders. They are my close friends, see, and I think they would be quite upset if I had someoen else deliver them. Plus, I can control their actions for the most part, so it's far more intimidating to use them. I'm sure you understand!

Oh, no! You've done nothing to offend me. I just think you are quite an interesting specimen and I wanted to touch basis with you. I understand I can be scary, that's kind of what I do. I'm a little disappointed that you didn't answer any of my questions, however! Which was disappointing.

I must admit, I am incredibly impressed that you pinpointed my house so well. I'm not going to deny it, due to the fact that I am quite proud of my cleverness....

What else have you figured out? I must admit, I am intrigued.

Wit is my poison. Knowledge my power. Words my webs.

Love,

Arachne

(Hmm.. I like the idea of kat figuring out that it's Desi. It doesn't have to be logical, we can honestly just skip over the poison act itself and I could just send another desi letter saying 'hey, you're impressive. come meet with me and my buddies.)