Private message to Antonin Dolohov

[alt_harry]

In a bit, I'm going to write to negotiate my surrender to the Lord Protector.

Not yet. I'm not in that much of a hurry to I am going to tell him that I want you to be the person to get me, to bring me to Eton.

As I'm sure you've guessed, I'm at Sirius Black's house. You'll need to wait outside and I'll come out of the wards.

You're not being led into a trap. I'm not sure how to guarantee that to you. Is there a promise I could make that you would accept?

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[alt_antonin]

Before I answer your question, I have a question of my own: why me?

[alt_harry]

Because you're the one who's going to be doing the rite.

[alt_harry]

Also, you're not Bellatrix Lestrange.

[alt_antonin]

Ha. There is that.

The difficulty in asking such a question is that everyone values things differently, and thus it is difficult to calculate what might hold one's word. However, if you swear upon the souls of your parents that there will be no ambush, we can proceed.

Apologies are just as worthless as promises, but I will say, Harry, that I am sorry things have come to this juncture. Think back upon our conversation the other week, and remember what I said: it's better to give in to your destiny than to run away.

[alt_harry]

I swear on the souls of my parents that there will be no ambush.

[alt_harry]

I gave a lot of thought to what you said last week.

This is my destiny. It always has been. I understand that now.

And here's yours: you will do the rite, perfectly, without fail. It will succeed.

Do I make myself clear?

[alt_antonin]

...yes. Yes, you do.

Are you certain you

[alt_antonin]

Let me know when I am to meet you for your escort.

[alt_harry]

I will.