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Sep. 25th, 2010 10:04 pm![[personal profile]](https://www.dreamwidth.org/img/silk/identity/user.png){kind=small}
alt_aliceI'm just about to drop into bed after a long, busy day, but it's been absolutely ages since I've written a thing in this, so I thought I'd give everybody a brief update as to the goings-on at Moddey Dhoo.
We've been bringing in quite the bountiful harvest the last few weeks, and it's still going quite strong. Our apples are coming in beautifully, as are the onions, courgettes, and pumpkins, and we've gone berrying to catch the last of the season. It's been warmer than usual lately, so we're still up to our ears in tomatoes, although thanks to all the help we got from Molly, the bulk of them have been canned away for winter. I can't tell you how much I appreciated your stay, Molly, love. It really was such a boon to have your help, and Ian and Katherine were so pleased that you approved of their efforts at bee-keeping, Colin was practically glowing with all the wonderful things you told him about your thoughts on the Memorial Garden, and Felicia Saint has already finished knitting her first pair of socks, and is starting in on her second with enthusiasm. The children always enjoy your visits so much, as do I!
I especially appreciated our talks about Neville and Evelyn. I'm so relieved that nothing out of sorts has happened to either of them these past two weeks, barring Neville's trip to the Infirmary, that is, but you really did help me feel much better about their start of term. I couldn't be happier that Neville has your Ron there with him through this difficult time, and that Evelyn is in Gryffindor with both of them.
On that note, we're also very much looking forward to Bill's visit to Moddey Dhoo tomorrow. It's been a while, or at least it feels as though it does, and it will be so good to see him again!
Poppy, just so you are aware, Frank's knee is doing ever so much better thanks to you. Here's hoping it stays that way for a while. Not tromping around the countryside for days on end should help, though. And I would also like to know if Neville misses any more of his Defence classes due to illness. I'd like him to not make a habit of it.
We've been bringing in quite the bountiful harvest the last few weeks, and it's still going quite strong. Our apples are coming in beautifully, as are the onions, courgettes, and pumpkins, and we've gone berrying to catch the last of the season. It's been warmer than usual lately, so we're still up to our ears in tomatoes, although thanks to all the help we got from Molly, the bulk of them have been canned away for winter. I can't tell you how much I appreciated your stay, Molly, love. It really was such a boon to have your help, and Ian and Katherine were so pleased that you approved of their efforts at bee-keeping, Colin was practically glowing with all the wonderful things you told him about your thoughts on the Memorial Garden, and Felicia Saint has already finished knitting her first pair of socks, and is starting in on her second with enthusiasm. The children always enjoy your visits so much, as do I!
I especially appreciated our talks about Neville and Evelyn. I'm so relieved that nothing out of sorts has happened to either of them these past two weeks, barring Neville's trip to the Infirmary, that is, but you really did help me feel much better about their start of term. I couldn't be happier that Neville has your Ron there with him through this difficult time, and that Evelyn is in Gryffindor with both of them.
On that note, we're also very much looking forward to Bill's visit to Moddey Dhoo tomorrow. It's been a while, or at least it feels as though it does, and it will be so good to see him again!
Poppy, just so you are aware, Frank's knee is doing ever so much better thanks to you. Here's hoping it stays that way for a while. Not tromping around the countryside for days on end should help, though. And I would also like to know if Neville misses any more of his Defence classes due to illness. I'd like him to not make a habit of it.
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Date: 2010-09-26 04:32 pm (UTC)We've had a reasonably good visit too. And I think we've brought him round to the idea. It's not that it's without risk - just that the amount of risk is likely worth the payment if it works as Dora and I think it will.
Moony says Stephen's version of the potion works, though not as well as the original concentrate. I hadn't realised quite the difference, but then I never saw the full effect of the potion since he'd run through it before my first full moon with him. He says it makes a staggering improvement. I know Stephen wants to keep perfecting it - and good job if he could, too, as we might be able to get some in to the enclaves or at least to Mrs Granger. Meanwhile, I suppose I'll be planning my life round the moon again.
Anyway. I've stayed over a few days more to help keep Remus on-board Dora setting up her expansion, but I'm keeping an ear open for news about Snape.
We heard an amusing rumour, by the way: Apparently some chap claiming to be me has produced a leaflet version of Grim Truth. No one believes it's me, of course, and the writing is supposedly rubbish. But it's giving MLE some fits, tracking down the source. I guess people are finding ways to be resourceful. Still, with any kind of rumour that I'm alive reaching the Ministry, I'm not sure how long I ought to stay in London.
Oh - and I've asked Remus to give some thought to the spells protecting 12 Grimmauld Place. If this idea of providing safe hideouts for muggleborns does work, we may want an extra building. But I'm worried about breaking the seal on the old house. If Bella or Narcissa discover they can suddenly gain entry, it may be worse than leaving it vacant. Remus can sort that out, I'm sure - and it gives him something to do besides worry Dora's going to get herself sacked again or arrested.
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Date: 2010-09-26 09:41 pm (UTC)Remus, love, could you owl your notes to Stephen about what seemed off? He could use your insights.
And 12 Grimmauld Place is certainly an interesting thought. I hadn't remembered it, honestly, but it is a potential asset, for sure. Could we use the secret-keeper method on that, too? With Remus as the secret-keeper? How easy would it be for you to get in?
Well, I suppose that's something for you and Remus to sort out. But certainly keep us all updated!
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Date: 2010-09-27 02:43 am (UTC)But more to the point is whether the act of opening the house, of breaking the wards, will alert anyone. I wouldn't be surprised if Rodolphus had put a charm on the house so that if the wards go down, they'll know it instantly. It would do us no good to get in only to have Bella charging out from the Floo five seconds later.
As for protecting it, assuming we could use it, that's also something to think about. I wouldn't dream of protecting it any other way than the Fidelius Charm but if we do that, then it may be of limited usefulness as a way station for muggleborns. But the first step has to be seeing what we can figure out about the spell currently protecting the house. And our Remus excels at that sort of thing.
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Date: 2010-09-27 03:43 am (UTC)Perhaps as it's linked to your bloodline, you might have to...
Well, that wouldn't be very pleasant to think on, would it? I'm sure you and Remus will sort it out, and here's hoping it's as simple as walking through the front door.