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[alt_harry]

I talked to Professor Dolohov about setting up a meeting, and he said we could get together tomorrow. I'm going to see what I can find out about the investigation and the deal Mr Malfoy has made, and if there's anything I can do about it, and what sort of position he thinks I should take. Dolohov's usually pretty good about telling me where the lines are, even if it's put in a sideways sort of way sometimes.

I'm also going to talk to him about having him supervise our duelling group, and see if he'd be up for it. I think that might be the best way to handle it. Is everyone okay with that?

When are we meeting up? What else can I be doing right now?

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Private Message to Hydra

[alt_harry]

How're you getting on, then?

I was thinking we could head out sometime this weekend just to get out for a bit, you know, even if Draco and Hermione aren't up for seeing us. We could just go for a walk or something.

It's been

You've been really great, you know. These last few days. Keeping my head on straight and all.

Did you read your letter yet?

Re: Private Message to Hydra

[alt_hydra]

Getting on, as always.

Of course we can get out for a bit. I assumed that we would. And, Draco and Hermione.. they know we're waiting for them when they're ready. That's all we can do.

I didn't do anything to keep your head on, you did that all yourself. I know sometimes it might feel like you'll fall to pieces, but don't worry - you won't. Draco won't either. Hermione definitely won't.

I haven't read it yet. I'll know when the time is right.

Re: Private Message to Hydra

[alt_harry]

Yeah. You're right.

It's either keep going or give up. And I think we're all too stubborn to give up. Not after everything that's happened.

He said I should find my friends and hold them close, find someone who will love me for who I am, and make the world a better place.

And he said he was glad that Draco had my back and I had his.

And he called me son.

Anyways. I've still got Draco's back. And he's got mine. And I figure I've got some pretty good friends, and that's what we're trying to do.

I don't guess he would've understood my version of what a better world looks like. He might've someday. Maybe. I don't know.

Re: Private Message to Hydra

[alt_harry]

Oh. And Pans offered to have us come over. I think Justin's staying there right now, so we don't have to go if you don't want.

We could just go to a park or something.

Re: Private Message to Hydra

[alt_hydra]

Not just too stubborn. If we gave up, there'd be nothing left, for some of us.

Raz gave you good advice. He always had lots of that for us, but none for himself, it seems.

And I'll come along to Pansy's. I'd like to see everyone.

Re: Private Message to Hydra

[alt_harry]

Okay.

I would too.

Private Message to Draco

[alt_harry]

Whatever you want to do, I'll help you do it.

Even if

No matter what.

You've got me.

Private Message to Pansy

[alt_harry]

Hey.

You okay?

Re: Private Message to Pansy

[alt_pansy]

Sort of.

When I don't think about things too hard.

I suppose it helps that not everyone is immediately assuming that Lucius has to die as part of this. Or that he ought to.

And it also helps that people are being rather insistent on not treating me like I'm going to go spare.

And it's rather nice to be home.

You?

Re: Private Message to Pansy

[alt_harry]

Good.

That's good to hear.

And you went spare for like two hours after spending five months around a really badly cursed object. And then you snapped out of it and destroyed it. I think that's pretty impressive.

Re: Private Message to Pansy

[alt_pansy]

Oh, Harry. It was more of a gradual descent. Trust me. I just did a very good job of hiding it.

Re: Private Message to Pansy

[alt_pansy]

And don't think you're getting out of answering my question.

Re: Private Message to Pansy

[alt_harry]

You can sort that out well enough.

Re: Private Message to Pansy

[alt_pansy]

I can.

You don't have to do everything, you know.

And you aren't alone.

Don't get all idiotic and self-sacrificing on us.

Re: Private Message to Pansy

[alt_harry]

Yeah.

Well.

I'll see what I can do. No promises. Bloody Gryffindor, remember?

Re: Private Message to Pansy

[alt_pansy]

The Gryffindoriest Gryffindor to ever end up in Slytherin.

You can always swing by here, you know, if you want some company over the weekend. Justin and Ron will be around until Monday or so, and I'm sure no-one would take objection.

Re: Private Message to Pansy

[alt_harry]

I'll see if I can manage it.

Thanks.

Private Message to Harry

[alt_hermione]

He's getting better.

We both are.

I hope today wasn't too hard for you.

You should ask Professor Dumbledore if he can get to the Sword of Gryffindor, or if anyone can get into Headmistress McGonagall's London town house. There are probably things there we should rescue.

Re: Private Message to Harry

[alt_harry]

Good.

That's good.

There were letters. I think he updated them every few months or so, because mine was written after I broke it off with Katie. I could tell.

So it was sort of like saying good bye.

There was one for Draco but Mr and Mrs Malfoy took it.

Re: Private Message to Harry

[alt_harry]

And yeah.

Good idea.

I'll pass it on.

Re: Private Message to Harry

[alt_hermione]

That's all right. It's not anything he needs right now.

What Hydra wrote helped. But that doesn't mean he's ready yet, just--the dam broke.

For both of us, I guess. But he's lost more and hasn't even realised how much.

He knows you're worried. We both know it. Just, give us more time. Okay?

You'll figure things out, Harry.

Re: Private Message to Harry

[alt_harry]

Okay.

Whatever you need, you've got it.

Private Message to Mr Dumbledore and Mrs Longbottom

[alt_harry]

I know you're thinking about the book and all, but someone should probably go to Headmistress McGonagall's house too.

We need to track down Umbridge. She might be there. Her plate, I mean. And there might be other stuff there too.

And we ought to see if we can get to the Sword of Gryffindor.

Re: Private Message to Mr Dumbledore and Mrs Longbottom

[alt_alice]

Yes.

We should.

I'll see what we can pull together.

Re: Private Message to Mr Dumbledore and Mrs Longbottom

[alt_albus]

The Sword, I have. And several other items from Minerva's office.

The book, alas, must remain, but Pomona hid it well, and I improved on her plan.

I saw no sign of the plate.

Alice, I will be done here this afternoon, and we can then pursue the question of the memory.