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[alt_alice]

We've just had word from Sherwood. It's difficult to sort out exactly what happened, but it appears as if Erewash is rebelling. There is word of weaponry and explosives with no clear indication of how widespread it is.

Sherwood's sending a small company out on reconnaissance to see what more they can discover, and whether it would be necessary to provide aid. Kingsley, Dorcas, Caradoc, Mac, I need you there as well. Colin will be by shortly with some weaponry you can distribute courtesy of our Mr Lee. If you are able to gain access, try to sort out how big this thing is, get civilians in warded areas, and see what support you can otherwise provide.

I have very good reason to believe that Ron, Justin, and Hydra are involved in attempting to put down the rebellion. For the love of everything, please try to avoid directly engaging them.

If it looks to be another Kerry, we have options, among them setting off rebellions in other camps to spread resources thin, or enacting a modified Fidelius at Erewash. I am prepared to fully commit our resources to a sustained encounter if necessary. If the uprising is a small force that will be quickly overcome, however, we must weigh whether to add fuel to this fire.

Please keep us informed, Kingsley. Let us know once you have a better idea as to what has happened and how to proceed. Godspeed.

Comments

[alt_kingsley]

On our way.

[alt_neville]

Just so you know: Seamus and Ron haven't yet come back to Gryffindor Tower, as far as I know. Their beds haven't been slept in.

[alt_hermione]

I'm here with Tim. Sirius came also but so far he's stayed out of sight. And I think Draco and Sarah may be on the other side of the camp perimeter.

Terry's been trying to scout the area to help people stay clear of MLE. The mine caught fire--or maybe it was set to burn, I'm not sure--but it's filling the air with horrid gasses and we had to go round at least one fissure where the ground had buckled.

I think I caught sight of Ron for a moment, but he was right alongside Desai and some other Aurors so it was just a glimpse.

[alt_alice]

Thank you, Hermione.

Private message to Mrs Longbottom

[alt_sally_anne]

Erewash is near where my Mum grew up. She thinks her family might be there, if any are still alive.

Re: Private message to Mrs Longbottom

[alt_alice]

I see, Sally-Anne.

We'll do what we can to save as many as we can. I very much hope your family is part of that.

[alt_sinistra]

That note just now from Tosha was asking Septima to announce at lunch that Lana's classes are cancelled this afternoon, and asking me to check on both the Gryffindors and Slytherins since their Heads are out of the school. (Those of you at school, I'm sending an elf round to the prefects in both houses now, and I'll check in when I'm done teaching this afternoon.)

He said, oh, I'll quote: "I am hoping the situation will not stretch to tomorrow, but if it does, I'll let you know." which makes me think he's worried that it will.

And then a message just to me, saying that - well, by context, Hydra, Justin, and Ron - are doing well. Tired, but fine. So is he.

I'll let you know if I hear anything further.

[alt_harry]

Desai just sent a note to me and Macmillan asking us to teach her younger classes today. Also, we're to run a practise session for the other 7th years.

She said I should try to avoid having anyone wind up in the Hospital Wing.

[alt_evelyn]

Professor, if you need any help making the difference in Prefect rounds, I'll be more than willing to help.

[alt_sinistra]

That would be appreciated, if it wouldn't cause you trouble. Linus has offered to pick up Padma's.

Septima was somewhat mollified that I offered to manage the staff rounds myself.

[alt_evelyn]

No trouble at all, Professor.

Private Message to Terry

[alt_alice]

Son, check in when you can.

Please stay safe.