When I see Professor Umbridge, I will not say, There you are, Trevor. Neville has been looking all over for you.Filch leered at the twins happily. Professor Umbridge was very upset when she told me you would be serving detentions with me tonight, he said, clutching Mrs Norris in his gnarly hands. She seemed fraught. What did you nasty little twins do this time?
The twins looked up from their task; peeling toads for Snapes stores. They raised their eyebrows simultaneously, before returning to their frankly disgusting job.
Did you cheek her in class? Youre always doing that.. he muttered. Did you coerce Peeves into dropping something on her? Nasty, attention seeking pupils.
No, Filch, dont be silly, Fred said without looking up.
We dont repeat pranks, George said dully, eyes fixed on his toad.
Well what was it then? he sneered.
She didnt tell you? Fred asked, eyes gleaming,
She must have realised the amount of truth in the statement, George grinned, nudging his twin.
Hey! Get off, youre
squelchy, Fred said, wrinkling his freckly nose.
Sorry mate, George grinned.
Hey! Filch snapped his fingers. What did you do? he demanded, brow furrowed, eyes glinting madly.
We said to her, Fred began.
There you are, Trevor, George continued.
Neville has been looking all over for you! they finished in unison, beaming.
Eh? Filch said, scratching Mrs Norris behind the ears. Who?
Well its not fun if you dont get the reference
George mumbled. Filch snorted disgustedly, and the twins returned, downheartedly, to their toad-peeling activities. At least the punishment fits, Fred whispered to George, nudging him.
Eugh! Look whos squelchy now!
