Merlin, Alice. We are all right.

I knew - I had a horrible feeling - but that is immaterial. Minerva, Pomona and I met in her office a few minutes ago to confirm our plans should we need to evacuate. Minerva's Mark has not summoned her to the Lord Protector, so that is for the time being the best we can say for the situation.

I confess I am horrified at the thought of what he might be facing, what we all might be facing, if he is made to talk.

Oh, dear.