Order Only: Private Message to Remus and Dora

[alt_sirius]

Did Terry come for his lesson today, Remus?

I had a chance to talk to Frank about the kid, very briefly, after we ran off Stint last night.

It's pretty much what we thought. And I think there's more Frank's not saying but even that's pretty close to what you and I were guessing, Moony.

And then there's something else. You saw that Pomona included a private message at the end of all her and Poppy's teasing last night? Well. I'll copy it out for the two of you, since really it's meant for all three of us:


I owe you an apology. All three of you at Laszlo's.

I overreacted, at Christmas. And then compounded the unfairness by never explaining why. I still don't want to go into it, really, but my marriage was really very bad, I was forced out, and. Well. Enough said.

Not that I'm not abundantly happier where I am now, and with a far better circle of friends than I'd ever imagined finding, but some things get a hold on you and don't let go for a long time.

Thank you for coming to help. And for helping me convince Poppy that it's needed.


I mean to say. I assumed she was long over whatever was bothering her, since she's been talking to us and acting normally (well, normally for Pomona, anyway). So. Obviously I've no hard feelings and I'll tell her so. But I'm not sure what to make of the rest of it. None of our business, is it.

Still it seemed like maybe you both ought to see it. And Dora, maybe you know what she's on about? Poppy told me a tiny bit - more than I really want to know, in fact - but. I dunno. Witches talk to one another, don't they.

At any rate, no sign of Stint here so far, though Poppy said he popped in at the weather station again. Luckily, Poppy's been in much better spirits, although she didn't dare smile or laugh in his direction lest he realise she'd seen our adventure last night.

No repercussions from that, either, at the moment. 'Kenny' and 'Ellie' went for a walk in the hills this morning, now that Poppy's back to herself. I'm not sure about Pomona but I think I'll stay around another day, just to look after her, but if Pomona is ready to leave then I might slip off and return as Padfoot to save on potion.

Comments

[alt_lupin]

Things are fine here. I'd say Poppy needs a faithful hound watching out for her far more than any of the rest of us. Bloody hell, the bastard really WAS poisoning her, then?

[alt_sirius]

Yeah. Hard to believe, innit?

If he knows what's good for him he'd best not Apparate anywhere near her route. Or he's liable to not make it out of the wilderness.

[alt_lupin]

Yeah. He's gone from 'bloody irritating nuisance' to 'serious threat.'

[alt_sirius]

Glad you agree.

Only, it's full moon. Are you feeling overly snappish? Ellie's all right to take care of Bea; you could go to Grimmauld and kick holes in the walls. Give Kreacher something to clean up.

[alt_lupin]

I will be FINE.

I've been assuming you won't make it back. Ellie's happy to take care of Bea, I have my potion, and I'll be at Grimmauld well ahead of when I expect to transform, not that I intend to shred any wallpaper but it ensures no one sees me by accident.

You stick with Poppy.

[alt_sirius]

Right.

Sticking.

Next month: No crisis.


What was it you sent to Hermione, anything crucial?

[alt_lupin]

I was thinking it would cheer Terry up to see her, if she could get away from Buckingham for an afternoon. I was thinking we'd make it a surprise -- there's no surprise quite as nice as seeing an unexpected friend, first of all, but also, if something comes up and she can't come after all, he won't be disappointed.

[alt_sirius]

Hairy Snout, Human Heart has nothing on you.