Narrative Who: Lisa and Mr. Crotchup What: Lisa and Aloysius meet her potential French tutor. When: April 30, 2000 Where: Pewter Manor Status: Complete Rating: G
For the tenth time since she told him, Lisa found herself having to explain to Aloysius exactly who James Crotchup was. As Aloysius read over the letter of recommendation for the twentieth time, she went over everything she knew about him. Mr. Crotchup was about twenty-three years old. He was orphaned at two and lived in Bermuda until his uncle died. He was seventeen when he inherited everything. He has been traveling since then. He and Padma met in France, and that was really all she knew.
Lisa was surprised that Aloysius gave in and agreed to interview him, but was glad, nonetheless. She had actually made all of the plans herself, all the he had to do was talk to the man and approve him. This was probably where everything would end. He would let Lisa interview the man, but he'd probably tell them both no. She'd just have to think fast and hire the man before Aloysius could send him off. He'd have to do it, then, wouldn't he?
When she finished talking, she returned to her book, though hardly reading it. She was too excited to meet him, and constantly glanced to the door for the house elf to bring the man to them.