Order Only: Frank and Alice, I've seen Augusta

[alt_molly]

I gave her the letters for her and Neville and Evelyn that I transcribed from your comment to my journal entry. Don't worry, I charmed them all quite carefully, so they can't be read by anyone but their recipients. And our little scheme was a success. Algie had the children over at his house when I arrived, so they didn't see me at all.

I was afraid that Augusta would be furious with you and perhaps with Sirius, but although she was angry, she sounded rather resigned about it, too. She said it was probably too much to expect that such a secret could be kept forever.

The shock wasn't as enormous for Neville as it was for Evelyn, of course. At least he already knew about you and Kevin. But Augusta was at least able to say something to Evelyn first to prepare her somewhat before she read the story for herself.

Augusta plans to give a statement to the press this afternoon. She showed me what she's prepared, and, well, she's certainly doing everything she possibly can to blacken your name, while still emphasising that there has been no contact with you whatsoever.

I also met Bill and gave him my (blanked out) copy of the birth announcement so he could test it.

Comments

[alt_frank]

figured as much.

she'll do what she needs to do. here's hoping they don't try verisatum or legilimency on her just to make sure.

not that we've sent her anything that'll sink us, but she'd get in a world of trouble and I really don't know

I'm not going to think about that right now.

not a good idea.

thank you molly.

[alt_molly]

I saw what Neville wrote.

You know it's all

He had to

Are you all right, Frank? I hope you're not alone. At least Arabella and the rest are there, even if Alice is not.

[alt_molly]

I'm sure that if Alice was there, she'd be bullying you into stopping by the nursery to hold some of the babies.

[alt_frank]

I'm not letting some stranger foster my kids, molly. and mum sure as hell isn't going to prison over this.

not going to happen.

no way no how.

god I really hope it doesn't come to that

she'll be back soon. before it gets dark at least.

I've got tiny here with me. silly kid. walking around like he owns the place. well, walking a few steps and then falling on his arse. we're going to stick it out together til mum gets back.

[alt_frank]

he's a good kid, you know

brave too.

[alt_molly]

Of course he is. Just like his Dad.

The apple doesn't fall far from the tree, I expect.