Order Only: Moving on

[alt_sirius]

I'm leaving in the morning.

I was chatting with my neighbour, Gregoire, asking after his brother and so on, and he mentioned that a man came round the house while I'd been gone - about a month ago, he thought. He told Gregoire he was looking for Nigel, but Gregoire told him I travel a lot for work. The bloke asked him a few more questions, and when Gregoire asked him why he wanted Nigel he grew impatient and tried to Obliviate Gregoire. Luckily Greg pulled his wand and cleared the chap off. But he described the fellow to me, and I think it may have been Dolohov.

The house protections hadn't been disturbed, and I covered my tracks when I came in, so I don't think they know I'm back. But in case they have a watch on the place, I'm heading out before first light.

I think I may take a room in Monte Carlo for a few days and then stake out my own house, just to see if I see anyone skulking.

Comments

[alt_poppy]

That's most alarming, Sirius. Do be safe, but also, do please let us know as soon as you've found a secure place to stay.


I shall not rest easy until we've heard from you again.

[alt_kingsley]

Do you have much in the way of gear that you'll have to abandon? Or will you be able to miniaturise and take with you everything you need, if you have to move fast?

Stay safe, my friend.

[alt_sirius]

I've been going through the house putting together my kit, essentials and a few necessary if impractical items. Also cash. I'm not sure when I'll be able to come back again. It's not particularly easy when I'm also moving about with as few lights as possible.

What worries me is how they know to come looking for Nigel. I sincerely hope the cover is still good. Guess I won't know for sure until I show up to commentate at the Quidditch match later this month.

[alt_arthur]

Dolohov? Bugger. Mad-Eye's last report hinted that he was thought to be in Ireland. I'd hoped someone had popped him on the head and trussed him away in a potato sack by now.

He's a nasty one. Do be careful, Sirius. You were lucky your neighbour said something to you.

[alt_sirius]

Well, it could have been him. Could have been Karkaroff, only I hear he's found a cosy home for himself at Durmstrang (and don't worry, I'm not going anywhere near Durmstrang soon if I can help it!).

It's always possible that it's nothing to do with anything. Just a random if fractious wizard looking for Nigel Cullenden. Except I can't think why he'd try to wipe Gregoire's memory, if so.

As to that, he's a good sort of chap, always has been. (Helps that Gilbert is so Quidditch-mad.)

[alt_lupin]

Please be careful.

[alt_alice]

Agreed. Please, darling, don't take any undue risks.

[alt_alice]

And speaking of careful, Remus, love, you might want to watch out yourself and Ms. Tonks, too. You're associated with Laslo, after all, and it might filtre down to you as well.

[alt_lupin]

Oh. Yes, of course. I hadn't even thought of that. I'll do what I can to warn her to take extra care.