Order Only: Private Message to Bill and Snape

Bill, let us know when you've some time to stop by Grimmauld.

Don't get your hopes too high. It's not finished yet - that is, it's not as effective as we'd like. But we've agreed that this version of the potion will do in a pinch. We want you to test it so we can customise any modifications from here out.

We just wanted you to have something at your disposal, even if it's not perfect yet. There are some side effects and Snape can explain them to you. If Alice is available to meet us here when you are, she'll come as well so we can all discuss it together.

Hang in there.

Order Only: Private Message to Remus and Dora

Sorry for bowing out on the park but I think my staying with Ellie was a good compromise. She really seemed nervous still about being left alone but she's comfortable enough with her trusty guard hound. (Have either of you made any progress figuring out what's been troubling her since Monday? I thought she was feeling better until today's panic attack. Maybe I can get her talking this afternoon.)

Well, anyway. How is Bea enjoying the playground?

If you've got time between pushing her on the swings, you should take a closer look at the Juniors' conversation last night. Not that I would ever dream of barging in to their discussion. They need their space just as much as we do sometimes. But Moony, it'll make you smile.

They're seeing the big picture. They're picking up steam and they're getting their contemporaries to question the regime. And they're doing it in a way that we could never do. It's just beautiful.

Times like this I know we made the right decision to bring them all into the Order. That's our future, right there.

And I never thought I'd say it but bless Dolores Umbridge for being such an evil toad. Between her and the Carrows we barely have to lift a finger to show how oppressive the Protectorate is. Or how hypocritical.

I guess there's a reason that teenagers are always revolutionaries. They're already predisposed to find fault in their elders.