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[alt_alice]

They're talking as if they already have him in hand.

He hasn't checked in since his meeting with Aleks.

We've got to assume

We've got to assume the worst.

Bugger bugger bugger.

If there's a leak, if he is made to talk, here is the safest place you can be. He hasn't been here yet. He doesn't know the coordinates. And we're ready for all of you.

Kingsley, I don't suppose there's any possible way to get to Hermione at Buckingham, if she can get outside unnoticed?

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[alt_alice]

Frank? Sound the alarm and check the wards. I'll tell Arabella to be ready.

[alt_frank]

right. laura, steve, and jacinda are going with the kids.

[alt_alice]

Yes. Now move.

[alt_frank]

kids're all at the safehouse. i'm at the ocean side patrolling with the dog. you take the front side.

[alt_alice]

Arabella's behind me out front. to let the Weasley kids and Minerva and Hermione in if need be.

victor's got his shotgun. she's got an iron skillet.

merlin.

I've sent Danny to your side.

[alt_frank]

aye aye general al. he's got a tyre iron, and is about ready to piss his pants.

now we wait.

no news yet is good news.

[alt_alice]

I'm going to wring some bloody necks if people don't start checking in.

[alt_frank]

right, love.

and tell victor he'd better not point that antique even close to your general direction.

[alt_frank]

see now? no need for neck wringing.

[alt_alice]

Now we wait.

[alt_hermione]

I'm here!

[alt_frank]

right-oh, kid. glad you are.

general al just wanted to make sure all her troops were in a row.

[alt_bill]

Listen, I'm going round to the Burrow to check on them. We've got a little while, anyway; it'll take Bellatrix Lestrange at least an hour to get into France, and then wherever they're ... wherever he is.

And she may be mistaken. It sounded like there was a little room for hope.

Merlin, I'd like an excuse to go back into the office. If I hadn't left for the day.

But if it is the worst, they'll want us in to draft victorious announcements and it may be the best use of my time to go in, nick whatever I can and then join you at Moddey Dhoo. I'm just not sure.

[alt_alice]

You'd better be bloody careful, Bill.

Even if there isn't a leak, if they see you making a move to run and connect it with Sirius, it'll go badly for you.

[alt_arthur]

Bill's here now. He says he's also sent the code out to the first tier of analysts, too, and they'll take care of sending the word out further.

Now we sit and wait.

Bugger.

[alt_molly]

Clock hasn't budged.

I'm afraid if I stare at it any harder, it might go up in flames.

[alt_frank]

keep up the good work, molly.

it's the best early warning system we've got right now.

[alt_molly]

Frank...tell me the truth. Arthur and I need to know.

What is he facing? I mean do you know what she'll do to him?

[alt_kingsley]

He's never learned any occlumency, has he? Frank or Alice, do you know?

[alt_bill]

I think his strength has always been more trickery, escape and concealment.

Wish he could pull a good trick out of his arse now.

[alt_frank]

he's got what minerva has, I'll bet. might not hold up under extreme pressure though.

[alt_frank]

I saw some of her work during the war.

it won't be good, molly.

she'll cut him to ribbons until he tells her what she wants to hear. it'll be bloody, and she'll take her time.

but she'll keep him alive, and bring him back here before He finishes with him. And He'll get what she misses.