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[alt_sirius]

I'm here - at least, the compass says we are.

We've been patrolling back and forth a bit.

It's just like before: horribly uncomfortable feeling, like we ought not to be anywhere near the ward lines. And it's cold. I mean, it's cold anyway, but it's really cold here near the wards.

Allie, is that your boat over by the horizon line?

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[alt_lupin]

Do be careful out there. Both of you.

[alt_sirius]

We're all right. That was Allie's craft and everything else is clear in all directions.

The wards dropped about 2:40. We're transferring the goods now. André says he'll sound the horn if anything shows up to trouble us. I want to see how long they stay down. Don't worry we're not risking getting caught on the wrong side, either of us.

You said you'd read the article on Reg? Allie's got a copy of it for me.

[alt_lupin]

I'm glad to hear it's going well, although I doubt any of us will rest until you're all safety back to where you ought to be.

I've read that article, yes. I picked up a copy to look at the pictures and just intended to skim through the article itself. I expected it to be the same old Protectorate propaganda, but there was actually rather a lot about you. It's an interesting read. I suspect it will make you quite cross.

[alt_sirius]

Wards have closed up now. Just about an hour; good to know.

I'm planning to read it on the trip back. Saw Arthur's son's post about it - dunno if that tells us more about Ron or my brother, though.

Allie gave me a picture of your godson, too. Goofy-looking kid. He's got your ears. Anything I ought to know?

[alt_arthur]

The wards were down for an hour? That's wonderful--much better than Charlie had hoped.

I got a patronus from Charlie. There's been no alarm of any kind there at the dragon reserve, so I think that your incursion has escaped detection entirely. Excellent news!

[alt_bill]

I've been monitoring the emergency communication networks here at the Ministry. No alarms here at all, either. Well done, Alice and Sirius!

[alt_lupin]

A whole hour. There's a lot of potential in an hour.

I think it tells us quite a lot about both. I look forward to hearing your thoughts when you've read it.

Only that one set of ears looks very much like another. I think he looks very like Frank.

[alt_alice]

We're back ashore and just finished setting up camp for the night. We didn't see a soul in the air the entire time we were at sea, so I'm fairly positive they didn't even bother sending out a patrol.

I'm glad I got to wish you Happy Christmas in person, darling.