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We're funneling refugees as we receive them, and making sure those helping with the evacuation have some recovery time to keep from splinching. We've got an infirmary set up, and are shuttling supplies and equipment from Moddey.

To our people currently still in the field -- our evacuation is going very well so far, thanks to you. Keep your ears and eyes open for the call to fall back, and stay sharp. Let us know if you or someone in your vicinity needs immediate care, and we'll try to send a team your way.

Severus and Sirius; Divyesh and Jason Crenshaw are doing their best to keep on top of the potions demand, but Divyesh's skills are limited, and they will need assistance once you are able. Please come immediately to Sherwood when you fall back.

Lee, Wayne, Colin, Lisa -- we're working up a list of supplies we'll need from the other free zones, and food, blankets, and bandages are at the top of the list. It can wait until this evening, but I will need your help.

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alt_severus

I've been hit, and have nearly staunched the bleeding. I will make my way there as soon as possible.

Miss Granger: in the confusion I lost track of you quite some time ago, but your assistance would be welcome.

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alt_hermione

You were hit? Where? How badly? I've got a miniature first aid kit here.

Where are you? I'll be right there.

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alt_severus

I have cleared the camp by now. Meet me at Sherwood.

I have treated the wounds as best I can, though they will need further ministrations.

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alt_severus

I did not say, and will not say if he does not bring the topic up himself, but: I was hit by Mr Weasley, with a slashing hex. I took the worst of it to the face; the mask I was wearing protected me somewhat, but the wounds are fairly serious. (Though under control.)

Do not tell him; he will not need more upon his conscience.

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alt_alice

Oh, Severus.

I'm very glad it's manageable. And that you're out of the line of fire.

No, I won't tell him.

I'll be over to the infirmary shortly.

From:

alt_severus

I am fine; the pain is less distracting than it could be, and thankfully, the arc of the hex missed the eye.

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alt_sirius

Circe, between the smoke and the masks there's no visibility. Even with Fu's inventions it's a slaughter.

Several of them want to assemble near the abbey for one more push.

I'm heading to the Apparation point. Need a breather away from this smoke.

From:

alt_ron

Crouch has gone off somewhere. 'Called away.'

From:

alt_alice

Very good to know.

From:

alt_alice

We're trying to get down names, and your mum is making the rounds to see if she sees someone familiar, but we very well might not know for a while yet about your family.

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alt_sally_anne

It's okay.

If you need me to come help Heal people, I know I need to NOT come when I could be missed but as soon as supper's over I can get away and no one will notice or care.

From:

alt_alice

You're sure that the monitoring Dolohov has in place won't kick in?

I suppose his not being there will help matters some.

Be careful. We could most certainly use you, even if only for an hour or two.

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alt_sally_anne

I think he might know if I went somewhere that I wasn't supposed to be but I don't think it'll tell him I wasn't in the castle at all.

If it does I'll tell him I crept out to walk down by the lake because I was worried about Ron, I think he'd believe that.

I could actually come now and let people think I was so worried about Ron it put me off my supper.

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alt_sally_anne

Okay I ate and I'm on my way. I told Pansy and Daphne where I'm heading, they'll cover for me. Actually Pansy says to let her know if she'd also be of use and we can have Daphne cover for both of us.

I'm assuming I should apparate to Sherwood. If it's Moddey let me know. It'll take me a few minutes to get off the grounds anyway.

From:

alt_alice

Sherwood, yes.

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alt_sally_anne

I'm going to have to go back before curfew.

~~If it were just Millie I might just trust in Daphne to manage her, but I got tattled on by a portrait the other day~~

From:

alt_alice

You need to spend more time in recovery between trips, Colin. Don't make me sit on you.

From:

alt_frank

(It's a short hop, ma'am. Honestly. Easy. I'll be careful. I know how far I can push.)

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alt_poppy

Alice,

I'm sorry, I've been tethered to the ward all day. With the Headmaster and several members of staff away... things have been hectic.

And I confess, I haven't had the heart to read closely since Kingsley's report this morning. I-

Well. It can't be changed.

I regret that I can't possibly leave here with the chance of Dolohov and the rest returning. They may require my assistance. Perhaps quite late, if they've all returned and gone safely to sleep.

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alt_alice

I am so very sorry, Poppy.

He was willing to cast an experimental bit of magic that he knew very well might kill him in order to attempt to save these people. That speaks volumes, Poppy.

I know that doesn't take the sting away. Not in the least. He will be very much missed.

Dr Williams has come in from Saltash, Sherwood has some of their own medics, Hermione is giving a hand, and Sally-Anne was able to slip away for a little. I'll be sure she gets back before she is missed. (Before I forget, Pansy, Daphne, please cover for her if necessary.)

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alt_poppy

Thank you, Alice.

I know he was prepared for all risks.

I will miss him, though.

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alt_sally_anne

I'm so sorry about Mr Dearborn.

I think I'm going to have to be back at Hogwarts by curfew. That gives me a little longer -- I think I've seen everyone who was really badly hurt, for the last hour it's been mostly people with things that are painful but would heal on their own if they had to.

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alt_poppy

Thank you, my dear.

I'm very glad they had you to rely on this evening.

If you think it would be easier to make your way here on your return, I would be happy to give you a quiet bed at the end of the ward and say you've a touch of flu.

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alt_sally_anne

If you think they might need me in the night, it would be easier to get out of the Hospital Wing. Otherwise I'd rather sleep in Slytherin. Thank you, though.

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alt_alice

It seems as though people are falling back. Sirius, Remus, Draco, Kingsley, Terry, I haven't seen you at Sherwood yet. If you haven't already, pull out and get to safety.

Retreat can be tricky, please be careful. By last count, we've got roughly 700 rescues. Well done, all.

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alt_jeremy

Right. One last rescue, then on my way in.

From:

alt_alice

Yes. Tell Nick the same.

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alt_bill

I've managed to find Kingsley. Looks as though he had crawled under a scrub bush to stay out of sight. Terry led me to him, in his animagus form, but he's darted off again, probably looking for the others, and I don't dare yell too loudly to call him back.

Kingsley's unconscious, and from the feel of his leg, I think Poppy had better send along some Skelegrow, if she has any. But he's alive. Thank Merlin.

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alt_gredforge

We have a signal whistle we can use to make him come to us. Sounds like a tawny owl, and that's good, because they hunt at night. Maybe he can lead us to the others.

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alt_sirius

Chaps,

Get Terry and get out. There's nothing more we can do and staying would be potentially fatal.

From:

alt_alice

Yes. Get him and get out of there. That's an order.

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alt_gredforge

Right. We have Terry, and a huddled group of about five kids, all really scared. We think we've calmed them down enough to convince them we're gonna help them. The two of us will take two each and Terry's transformed back, and he'll take one.

Oh, and if you have a Healer there, Terry'll need some burn salve for his hands and feet. His paws were pretty crisped from the fire rupturing from the ground. Luckily, he plunged into a puddle directly afterward to put the fire out in his fur. He's okay, but he's sure a mess.

From:

alt_alice

Oh, thank Merlin.

From:

alt_molly

Are they there? Did they arrive safely, none of them splinched?

I've been watching the clock all day. Ron's flipped to 'Mortal Peril,' once, for about twenty seconds, and otherwise it's been stuck on 'Working.' Working! That's the Protectorate's idea of Working!

Bill and the twins were 'Traveling' throughout their time there, so I don't think they ever were near any MLE.

Do give me word about Kingsley's condition, as soon as you know. And oh, Alice, I'm so sorry about Caradoc.

From:

alt_alice

I shall, Molly.

The twins are here, with Terry. Last I heard of Ron, he was all right.

If you can be spared this evening, we could use a hand, you could see Kingsley for yourself. There's been some smoke damage and twisted ankles and knees on top of the usual spell damage, and I know you know your way around a twisted ankle with your boys.

And yes. It is a blow. I haven't had time to really sit and think about it yet, and as soon as I do, I'm sure it will leave a mark.

From:

alt_molly

I've gathered all my supplies as well as every spare blanket and shawl I have in the house. I'll be there very shortly.

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alt_sirius

Found Remus and we're both heading back to Sherwood now. I couldn't convince their leaders to retreat. Once they headed to that church, it was over. They played right into MLE's hands. There were still a few stragglers but I think we've got everyone away that we can.

They played right into their hands, sod it.

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alt_sirius

Oh, and Dorcas just arrived at the Apparation point - she says she got clipped by something but she's all right. I think she won't submit to an examination until she's seen Kingsley.