Order Only: Private Message to Moony and Dora

[alt_sirius]

Dora? How are you this afternoon? Better? We thought we'd let you have a lie-in.

I'm torn between wanting to see for myself how they treat this at the closing ceremonies and thinking we ought to open up Unlimited for anyone who needs it.

What do you think?

Comments

[alt_lupin]

We're supposed to be having supper with Arthur and Molly, remember? To discuss part of Beth's proposal.

I think they'd probably be willing to put that off.

I think we should open up Unlimited. People need a place to come and hear that it's not THEM that's crazy.

[alt_sirius]

Yes, I think we ought to open, as well.

And yes, especially with Bill getting called in (though I admit I'm damn curious about that!), I think Arthur and Molly will want to be available when he gets back.

I am well curious about those ceremonies, though.

Mind if I went on a reconnoitre alone? Left you and Dora to it?

We'll have to find another time for Arthur and Molly, though. Not a whole week off, I hope. We should really get back to Beth before too much longer.

[alt_lupin]

We should be fine, if you really want to go.

So long as you think you can control any urges you get to challenge Barty Crouch Jr. to a duel.

[alt_sirius]

Oi, I think I controlled myself pretty well last night, all things considered.

Though if I were going to challenge him, the morning after he's been Cruciated would be a good time for it.

[alt_lupin]

Blokes like him thrive on that sort of treatment as long as it's from 'their Lord.'

[alt_sirius]

Makes you wonder what else gets him off, doesn't it?

...

On second thought I'd rather not know.

[alt_lupin]

It's a shame Bellatrix is already married to Rodolphus.

If she were married to Barty, one of them would eventually wind up dead and then we'd be rid of that one, anyway.

[alt_sirius]

Not likely. If Bella were married to Barty, she'd ignore him just as resolutely as Roddy in favour of her one true love and life would be no different.

Well. Except that then Rod might actually grow his own pair.

[alt_lupin]

And you did control yourself pretty well last night but I think I'd like you to PROMISE you won't reveal you're in the arena.

[alt_sirius]

Oh, relax. I thought I'd go as Padfoot.

That way if I do lose control I can simply rip his throat out.

[alt_lupin]

You're trying very hard to distract me from the fact that you still haven't promised.

[alt_sirius]

Sorry, was I?

What am I promising? Not to get myself caught or killed? Was that it?

[alt_lupin]

Close enough.

[alt_lupin]

So promise, you git.

I'm amazed your animagus form wasn't a weasel.

[alt_sirius]

Oh, fine.

I solemnly swear that I shall not reveal that I'm in the audience, get myself captured or killed or otherwise do something that might prevent me coming home to you tonight.

Satisfied?

[alt_lupin]

Yes.

[alt_lupin]

If Arthur can slip away from the office, perhaps we can meet in the afternoon. Things will be a bit mad there, but maybe not so much in his department.

[alt_sirius]

Good thought.

[alt_nymphadora]

We'll be fine. You go.

And Beth will wait. I rather think we all may need a bit of time for rethinking after yesterday.

Not that any of us or any of hers are likely to be anything but more committed. Still. She'll understand.

[alt_sirius]

Cheers, you.

All right, then?

[alt_lupin]

Last night they had Percy there and Molly was thinking it might be a good time to actually get through to him.

He's probably been called in, now, but -- you know, she probably wants to be there if he's ready to talk. Right away. I don't think they'd be averse to talking another time.