Based on what Alice, Remus, Rachel and I discussed last night, I'm not going to tell any of the younger members of the Order that they can't fight - that would be useless and insulting, and deprive us of able wands, in the bargain. But what I will insist upon is that they are not in the vanguard. They can come in after we've borne the brunt of the attack, as reinforcements. They'll still be able to play a critical hand in the battle but with any luck, it will be at far lower risk to their lives.
I just ... I don't think I can live with myself if any more of them throw their futures on this altar. And we don't need them to do it, either.
Rachel's right that not being on the front lines doesn't necessarily protect them. Poor Honoria Sandoval died last night and she's barely lifted her wand against anyone. Still I think it's high time we did what we're meant to do and put ourselves between our young people and danger, as much as possible.
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Date: 2015-08-28 03:05 pm (UTC)I just ... I don't think I can live with myself if any more of them throw their futures on this altar. And we don't need them to do it, either.
Rachel's right that not being on the front lines doesn't necessarily protect them. Poor Honoria Sandoval died last night and she's barely lifted her wand against anyone. Still I think it's high time we did what we're meant to do and put ourselves between our young people and danger, as much as possible.
Agreed?