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[alt_sirius]

Right, what can we give Molly to do tomorrow and for the next few days?

Otherwise I've a feeling Rachel's guilt will feed Molly's reassurance, which will feed Rachel's guilt, &c, so on, ad nauseum.

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[alt_lupin]

Have her try to track down the families of the Sleepers that Hermione's planning to wake up on Friday.

[alt_sirius]

Excellent choice.

Unless you think connecting family members when her own daughter is inaccessible would twist the knife.

[alt_lupin]

For some people it would. I think less so for Molly.

[alt_alice]

Agreed.

I think it'd make her feel useful, and it's something she's well suited for.

Private message to Padfoot

[alt_lupin]

Was the PM from Rachel seeking your absolution?

Re: Private message to Padfoot

[alt_sirius]

No.

She's all right. She's just ... not used to caring about the people she has to let go.

Re: Private message to Padfoot

[alt_lupin]

Oh.

I see. Yes.

Re: Private message to Padfoot

[alt_sirius]

It's too bad that Bill's as distressed as Molly. I suggested that a brisk shag often helps the restlessness but I very much doubt he'll be in any frame of mind for it.

(Not that I'm suggesting she look elsewhere but I can also understand a certain feeling of confinement, when one's used to a more expansive range of possibilities, and only one's within bounds.)

Re: Private message to Padfoot

[alt_lupin]

Are you feeling confined?

Anyway I imagine you're right about Bill. She could take him to the salle for a training run, that's another option for distraction. Does she drink? Getting pie-eyed drunk has a certain appeal.

Re: Private message to Padfoot

[alt_sirius]

Whot? No, not - that's not - No. I'm only saying that monogamy is an adjustment when you're used to shagging somewhat indiscriminately, without any particular strings attached. And sometimes if there's a stressful situation, but one's partner isn't available, it can be tempting. I mean to say, committed doesn't necessarily mean dead.

Not that I think she'd hurt Bill like that. I'm hoping he'll be in the mood later, or she can get him there. I almost offered her a blunt but I don't think she fancies any sort of chemical consciousness alteration.

Though I must say drinking, smoking or shagging sound particularly good right now. Are you available?

Re: Private message to Padfoot

[alt_lupin]

Yeah, I am.

Anything's better than inside my head at the moment