we were planning on running, so we'd stocked up on food and had a tent, and were ready to lay low for as long as it took. didn't have polyjuice, though, so no showing our faces around in public places.

and it did take a long while.

when we ran out of food, we had to steal it.

when they cleared out the muggles made that a lot easier, but there were less warm bodies walking around, so we could only go out at night and couldn't hit the same place more than once.

it was damn hard, and if al hadn't been there with me, and we hadn't gotten word to get together with Arabella and get moddey started, I'd have gone spare, no mistake.

I feel for you, man. course it helps that everyone thinks your dead already. took three years for mum to convince everyone we'd died, and even then, it's only on paper. pretty sure they're still keeping half an eye open for us any road.

the hopeful's taking off tonight -- Davidson's people arrived today. Jane Frederick, Donald Skidmore, and Haidar Musyoka -- Haidar speaks fluent French, and Jane and Donald are "passable." Al's been talking with them more than I have, so she can fill in what they're all about.