You might not remember him from your brief visit, as you were quite occupied, but he was the youngest of the men -- he's only just turned 19.
He's not sure if your aunt, Marguerite, is still alive -- he was separated from his parents when he was found to have magical abilities at the age of 11, and entered into service at the Ministry until Strangeweale took him for his own uses.
All of them are victims in their own ways. I think he'll bear the mental scars of what he's been made to do for a good long while. Kind words seem to hurt him more than help him, as if he thinks he's utterly undeserving.
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Date: 2013-12-30 10:27 pm (UTC)He's not sure if your aunt, Marguerite, is still alive -- he was separated from his parents when he was found to have magical abilities at the age of 11, and entered into service at the Ministry until Strangeweale took him for his own uses.
All of them are victims in their own ways. I think he'll bear the mental scars of what he's been made to do for a good long while. Kind words seem to hurt him more than help him, as if he thinks he's utterly undeserving.
I'm very glad your mum is willing to take him in.