I have lots of little scraps like this, most of them don't fit anywhere. This one was alllll RM's idea. You can tell by the level of snark. This is the last chapter until early July so savor it.
Kindling
Valentine's day, 1993
Fourth Year
When Jo and Leilani walked groggily into the great hall that morning they were stunned find the hall done over in pink. Lots and lots of pink, pink flowers, confetti, pink everything. It was instantly sobering and at the same time, frightening. Banners had been hung with red hearts on pink backgrounds; even Lockhart wore bright pink robes. There were unhappy dwarves milling around the castle charged with delivering singing Valentines.
"I am never wearing pink again," Leili vowed. They took their seats for breakfast and found a signed card of Lockhart grinning at them, "Oh, wow! A signed photograph of Professor Lockhart, just what I've always wanted!" she mocked, rather over enthusiastically.
"Oh, goodie, kindling," Jo said dryly.