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[alt_albus]

I regret to inform you all that Pomona is dead. There was no way to rescue her.

Cedric will recover, Poppy tells me.

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Re: Private message to Mum and Dad

[alt_alice]

I know there needs to be time to process, time to sort all this out, but oh, sweet heart, she thought the world of you.

Whenever we'd get together, she'd go on and on about your work. I'll never forget, this past summer, when we were talking about your NEWTs, she looked at me square in the eye and said, 'I can hold off retirement for five years or so, which should give him plenty of time.'

You are brilliant. And I am so sorry that you've lost such an important person in your life, but I am so very glad that you had the opportunity to work with someone who could recognise your worth, and who cared so very much for your future and well-being.

Re: Private message to Mum and Dad

[alt_alice]

And son, I know all the work you've done is calling out to you, and that it is important. But don't try to rescue any of it. Not a single cutting. Are we clear?

Re: Private message to Mum and Dad

[alt_neville]

Yes, ma'am. I'll obey that as an order from my superior officer AND my Mum, I promise.I am going to be quietly indignant that there was a traitor in our ranks, but will show loyalty and willingness to be of any help possible. And I'll keep my head down and act ever so slightly thick.

During our occlumency lessons, Mr Snape and I also talked about the best demeanor for me to assume, if suspicion's ever getting close to me.

Re: Private message to Mum and Dad

[alt_neville]

Wow. Thank you for telling me that.

Bugger. Have to go up to my room and duck behind the bed curtains again. If Seamus asks, I'll him I have something in my eye.