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[alt_alice]

Well done, Poppy, Pomona, and Severus. I do agree that it's worth our while to continue working with Aurora Sinistra as a potential asset.

Let's collect whatever information we can. I'd rather we not hold off. Tonight, or tomorrow if possible?

Kingsley, Frank, Severus, Bill, I'd prefer you to go and process the scene. And Mac too. We'll coordinate with Albus and tell him when you're planning on a rendezvous. He knows where the site is now, and if he wishes to work alone, he certainly can.

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Private Message to Mac and Sirius

[alt_alice]

I've been giving thought to the point Severus raised about there being a very specific assumption that people jump to when they hear of counter action against the Protectorate: the IMA. Dogstar. Bombs and fear.

I want to think about how we might change that conversation.

Re: Private Message to Mac and Sirius

[alt_macnair]

Dunno, but never underestimate the power of a good myth.

Sirius has a bit of that kind of following, being the phantom that MLE can't squash, but he's just one bloke - the people need to know that there's a bigger group out there associated with him, and they need to know something of the work they've done: Moddey Dhoo, smuggling, the babes, and the rest of it.

But you can't tell them too much or MLE will start sniffing around.

So, make a story out of it. Sirius Black has followers, the followers have a plan (maybe call it a "plan for peace," yeah?). Will you stand up to join them and help them, when the time comes?

Yeah. Could be a rubbish idea, though.

Re: Private Message to Mac and Sirius

[alt_alice]

I think it's worth a try.

It would be difficult to talk about a larger movement without compromising anyone, but making it about a movement, that's exactly what I had in mind.

What do you think, Sirius?

Re: Private Message to Mac and Sirius

[alt_sirius]

Won't deny, it's frustrating that the Grim Truth tracts can only go so far.

I've been careful not to mention the sorts of things that would bring MLE straight to our doorsteps but perhaps it's time I included some practical suggestions. Of course, anything I write becomes a recipe for MLE to follow to catch traitors.

So I'm up for it, if we can think how to go about it and not get anyone arrested or killed.

Private Message to Poppy

[alt_alice]

Poppy;

What is done is done.

Right now, from what I gather, we must be concerned with a few things, some more immediate than others. The first is that Antonin Dolohov may be aware that you are in possession of Cinnabaris, which could expose you, and possibly Charlie should there be an inquiry.

From what I can understand, it may be obscured in any bloodwork due to the other potions regimen he is currently on, and would not show unless he were to expire, and there were a thorough post mortem in the next two days. Is that right?

If so, right now, it's contained to only Dolohov, who may not have seen it clearly. And even if he did, I am loathe to admit it, but the man owes you a life debt. And he clearly trusts you.

Please let me know if he says anything, absolutely anything to you about the matter.

Re: Private Message to Poppy

[alt_poppy]

Thank you, Alice.

I feel quite ill about it. And the thought that I have Dolohov in my debt does not make that... any more palatable.

At the moment, he's quite unable to communicate, but he is alive.

Crouch, however, has been, well- grateful might be an overstatement. Appreciative. In a reserved, ungenerous sort of way. I am to understand, however, that he considers himself in my debt, as well.

I'm disinclined to place too much hope on that currency.

Re: Private Message to Poppy

[alt_alice]

Take heart, Poppy.

From what I can see, each of your limited options were deeply flawed, dangerous, and ethically questionable in their own ways. I cannot put myself in your place and presume that I would know exactly what to do, and that it would've been a better decision.

This is sometimes a messy business. And although I don't agree with the decision you made, I respect the person who made it.

[alt_bill]

Gentlemen: I am at your disposal for whatever time and date you name, at your convenience. I can accompany you any evening or night the next two weeks. Simply send a floo message (or a patronus) to the Burrow.

[alt_severus]

Our dear Madam Umbridge has breezed in and laid claim to most of Milland's free time for the rest of the week; apparently I am to assist her outside staff in setting up the obstacles for this weekend's event. Interspersed with my usual duties, mind you: that woman feels work is something that happens to other people.

To that end, if I am to accompany you, our expedition will need to be late enough that I will not be missed. I agree with Alice that tonight is best: the rest of you lot arrange your timing, and I will join you as soon as I am able to evade our resident menace.

[alt_bill]

We will meet you at the rendezvous point outside of sanctuary. Come as soon as you can. We'll be waiting.

Private message to Alice Longbottom

[alt_bill]

A word of warning: Mum won't harp on it in the journals, Alice, and I suppose it isn't a surprise to you, but she's extremely upset about Poppy's decision. She would be livid if she weren't so hurt and bewildered about it. I'm livid enough for both of us.

I mean, I know Poppy has an oath. But Merlin, Charlie really stuck his neck out to get her that dragon's blood, and his gift went to benefit Antonin Dolohov?

This may have broken Mum's friendship with Poppy for awhile.

I think it's going to take me a while to forgive her, too.

Re: Private message to Alice Longbottom

[alt_alice]

Thank you for telling me, Bill.

I can only imagine the sort of pressure that Poppy found herself under last night, from her duty to the Order, her oath as a Healer, and the extraordinary amount of scrutiny she found herself under from all sides. She had a decision to make, quickly, and she made it.

I am no Healer. I would have made a different decision. And I know that she is second guessing herself heartily right now.

We must all deal with any consequences that will result from her actions -- just as we would have were she to have made the choice to not give him the potion. If he were to have died due to her inaction, it would've exposed her to a full inquiry and possibly led to her losing her position at Hogwarts.

I can see how you and Molly both would be hurt by her actions. I only hope you can both talk to her about it, and not judge her too harshly.

Re: Private message to Alice Longbottom

[alt_bill]

You make a fair point about the difficulty of decisions made under time pressure and under scrutiny. I know the difficulty of that making type of decision myself. So did Dad. And neither of us operated under the type of oath that Poppy swore for her profession.

I don't know. I think it would be best if both Mum and I let the Weasley temper cool off awhile before we attempt approaching her about it. We'll work with her if we must. But I'm afraid it's going to be strained for awhile.

Re: Private message to Alice Longbottom

[alt_alice]

That sounds prudent, yes.