In case you did not see the comments left elsewhere: Albus has said he has a form of experimental magic that may assist those fighting at the camp. He has pressed me into covering his classes, under his likeness; he refused to provide me with any further information.
When he left here, he intended to rendezvous with Frank; I believe it was his intention to have Frank be the one to cast whatever spell he has come up with.
Having been stuck here to tend to the children, I do not, unfortunately, have further information. Hogwarts is quiet; Poppy is keeping an eye on the juniors, and preparing for an evacuation should it become necessary.
Your children, meanwhile, spent the night in my office (as did I); upon their arrival last night, Evelyn informed me that she, quoting to the best of my memory, "couldn't stand both not knowing and being in the common room with people who didn't even know there was something they didn't know".
We spent much of the evening in quiet contemplation and study, but there was an emotional undercurrent I did not much like. Poppy and I agree that the children are likely steps away from volunteering themselves to join you; she is watching them closely, and I am likewise prepared to keep them free of the fray. If we are unable to keep them from making a break for it, I will do whatever I can to ensure that they are, at least, not alone.
(I will resist the urge to do so in Albus's skin. I am exceptionally irate with him this morning.)
From what Sirius has reported, there appears to be a modified form of a Fidelius at the camp.
We have yet to hear from our people who would've been at the site when the Fidelius would've been activated, if that is indeed what it is.
This appears to be a situation where there are a great deal of unknowns. At this point, I think it prudent to wait for Sirius to report, or for our people to make contact with him.
I have your Neville, Evelyn, and Ronald, along with Miss Perks, Mr Finch-Fletchley and Miss Lestrange here on my ward this morning. They came along quite early, asking to be admitted and covered for absence from their dormitories last night. I am keeping them here until we know there is no need to evacuate them suddenly.
I have the timetable for your youngest on my desk, Molly. I should be able to summon her quickly if needed.
That is up to you, I think. If you do come, you might feign sudden illness to cover for it.
There is, of course, a risk of suspicion, and having a complete complement of you here would certainly allow someone to draw conclusions if they thought to.
I am, however, entirely willing to welcome any of you who wish to come.
Sirius. I'm outside the protective field now. Looking for people who need to get inside the ward.
If you need cover, make for the trees (what's left of them) beside what's left of the kitchens. There's an edge of the ward just there and the Secret Keeper--Tremont--is waiting to bring people in.
I've got about eight people who came with me from Bedford. We'll shoot a volley of spells at those Death Eaters and half of us will go left, the other half right, try to draw them away. We'll send refugees toward you as we go.
Found Dorcas again; we were separated for awhile, but we managed to ditch our opposition. She's all right. I got hit in left arm, but field dressing's doing for now. Got another few dozen directed to the secret keeper.
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Date: 2013-11-12 03:28 pm (UTC)When he left here, he intended to rendezvous with Frank; I believe it was his intention to have Frank be the one to cast whatever spell he has come up with.
Having been stuck here to tend to the children, I do not, unfortunately, have further information. Hogwarts is quiet; Poppy is keeping an eye on the juniors, and preparing for an evacuation should it become necessary.
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Date: 2013-11-12 03:33 pm (UTC)Private message to Alice
Date: 2013-11-12 03:48 pm (UTC)We spent much of the evening in quiet contemplation and study, but there was an emotional undercurrent I did not much like. Poppy and I agree that the children are likely steps away from volunteering themselves to join you; she is watching them closely, and I am likewise prepared to keep them free of the fray. If we are unable to keep them from making a break for it, I will do whatever I can to ensure that they are, at least, not alone.
(I will resist the urge to do so in Albus's skin. I am exceptionally irate with him this morning.)
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Date: 2013-11-12 04:01 pm (UTC)I will try my best to convince them it's not needed.
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Date: 2013-11-12 04:07 pm (UTC)We have yet to hear from our people who would've been at the site when the Fidelius would've been activated, if that is indeed what it is.
This appears to be a situation where there are a great deal of unknowns. At this point, I think it prudent to wait for Sirius to report, or for our people to make contact with him.
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Date: 2013-11-12 03:32 pm (UTC)I have your Neville, Evelyn, and Ronald, along with Miss Perks, Mr Finch-Fletchley and Miss Lestrange here on my ward this morning. They came along quite early, asking to be admitted and covered for absence from their dormitories last night. I am keeping them here until we know there is no need to evacuate them suddenly.
I have the timetable for your youngest on my desk, Molly. I should be able to summon her quickly if needed.
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Date: 2013-11-12 03:35 pm (UTC)If it'd be too suspicious, we can just keep an eye on the journals.
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Date: 2013-11-12 03:42 pm (UTC)There is, of course, a risk of suspicion, and having a complete complement of you here would certainly allow someone to draw conclusions if they thought to.
I am, however, entirely willing to welcome any of you who wish to come.
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Date: 2013-11-12 03:59 pm (UTC)We'll keep the journals close and be ready to come running if we have to.
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Date: 2013-11-12 03:59 pm (UTC)no subject
Date: 2013-11-12 04:05 pm (UTC)Alice, we have to move. There are half a dozen Death Eaters about 50 yards away.
And Mulciber's - ugh. Dismembering a Muggle.
We either have to run or fight. I can probably hit one of them from here but then they'll be on us immediately. I'm going to reposition.
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Date: 2013-11-12 04:10 pm (UTC)Has anyone come out yet?
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Date: 2013-11-12 04:24 pm (UTC)I'm hexing Mulciber. Someone's got to stop him flaying people. His mates aren't going to do it.
In fact, Malfoy just - Ugh.
There's a lot of blood in a person.
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Date: 2013-11-12 04:27 pm (UTC)no subject
Date: 2013-11-12 04:31 pm (UTC)If you need cover, make for the trees (what's left of them) beside what's left of the kitchens. There's an edge of the ward just there and the Secret Keeper--Tremont--is waiting to bring people in.
(We're having trouble with Prentiss. Be careful.)
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Date: 2013-11-12 04:39 pm (UTC)I've got about eight people who came with me from Bedford. We'll shoot a volley of spells at those Death Eaters and half of us will go left, the other half right, try to draw them away. We'll send refugees toward you as we go.
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Date: 2013-11-12 04:59 pm (UTC)