Percy slips a letter, sealed in an envelope labeled "Jinx Sinclair," beneath the Slytherin prefect room door. When opened, it reads:
Percy wrote:
Esteemed Slytherin Prefect,
I, Percivus Wakefield, humbly wish to apply for the position of Research Assistant for Alchemy. I believe that I meet all the requirements. As for the parental signature, I have informed my parents, and they agree to it as well. Below is their signature:
::A forged signature here, which is fairly good, but similarities with Percy's writing (for instance, the way he curves the slash across his T's) are probably spottable::
It would be my utmost pleasure to aid in your research. I hope that the position is not already filled.
Fellow Slytherin,
Percivus Wakefield.
