Order Only: Meeting at the Burrow? Perhaps the 12th?

[alt_molly]

Given the press of recent events, I agree with Remus that an Order meeting seems rather urgent, and I'd like to offer the Burrow as a meeting place. I was thinking this Saturday, the 12th, after the children everyone is back from Hogwarts. We might have one later on during the holiday, too, but, well...I think we should get together as soon as possible.

The only difficulty is the presence of Ginny. Luna, do you think you could prevail upon the Browns to allow you to have Ginny over for dinner and to spend the night? I'm sorry it would mean you would miss the meeting, but you would be doing us a great service, and I'm sure there are any of us who would be happy to catch you up on things afterwards, aside from the official Minutes.

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[alt_luna]

Of course I can do that, Mrs Weasley. In fact, I'll go owl Mrs Brown right now, and I'll talk with Ginny at breakfast.

[alt_molly]

Thank you so much, dear.

[alt_gredforge]

Brilliant. We're in.

Fu Lee wants to come, too. He has a number of reports to make about some of the progress he's made on a whole variety of technological fronts.

[alt_molly]

Oh, my. I've never had a Muggle at the Burrow before, but--oh well, of course he's welcome. Regina, too, as I imagine she might want to talk about offering seedling and crop support with some of our new communities. Or perhaps that might wait for a later meeting.

[alt_kingsley]

I can make it, Molly, with Dorcas and Caradoc.

[alt_bill]

Count me in, too. I'll have a short report about my meetings with Percy, and Rachel. (And maybe a tidbit or two about everyone's favourite candidate for Worst Boss of the Year, Corax Mulciber.)

[alt_justin]

Mrs Weasley,

I'm not certain I can come but perhaps if you asked the Jugsons if I might come spend the night with Ron, what--they might be just as glad not to see me straight away.

Sirius, if I could go back to Grimmauld with you afterward, I'd appreciate it greatly. I shouldn't wish to impose, however.

Mr Lupin, Mrs Longbottom, for the agenda, perhaps those of us with internships or other summer jobs should talk about how to strategise them, and those of us without anything particular (except perhaps the CCF) should think about how to set up training and reconnaissance schedules without arousing suspicion.

-Justin

[alt_sirius]

Of course, you can stay at Grimmauld. As long as you like.

Private Message to Justin

[alt_sirius]

I'm guessing you need a safe haven, yeah? You'll have it.

But we should talk about things, you know. What your plans are now.

Look, you know I was just - worried about you. Angry, yes, but anxious, too. Still, I'm glad to see you're not completely withdrawn.

And just - don't kill Nott. I'm sure you'd like to. Merlin, we'd all like to but it's about the worst thing you could do right now. So keep your head, kiddo. It'll be hols soon.

On a scale of one to ten, how bad has it been?

Re: Private Message to Justin

[alt_justin]

How bad?

'This one goes to Eleven.'

As if the gossip and stares and punishments weren't enough, I received owls this morning from Posh and In the Soup, each offering a forum to 'tell my story,' what. I mean to say, they're jolly mad if they think I'm talking to a single reporter.

But I'm not going to kill Nott, yet. I admit I couldn't quite control myself when he decided to taunt me during Potions this afternoon. I waited until he turned his back and poured an entire vial of hellebore into his cauldron. I say, I think Slughorn knew what I was about but said nothing. Perhaps he's still feeling as if he mishandled our situation; I bally well hope so.

Anyway, yes, I'd like to talk about my plans. That's one reason I asked to go with you. Thank you.

I've got to get back to homework, though; the only reason I dared break out my journal is Professor Dolohov is interviewing some of the students who served detention last week, in connection to the same challenge where Montague caught me. He's set up anti-eavesdropping spells and such. I'm not certain it blocks his view, what, but at least while he's focusing on his other guest, I can risk checking on things.

I'll be all right. I've survived worse, as we know. Of course, I had Hy

-Justin

Re: Private Message to Justin

[alt_sirius]

I'm sorry for you both.

And it's not the first time Sluggy's had deliberate potions sabotage in his lessons. Just don't ask Snape about it.

Merlin, how they even teach Potions I don't know. Sorry. Probably shouldn't get me started on the Moddey Motleys, as I've come to call them. You would not believe the problems we have! Just today, even. You should come with me over holidays and see what I'm up against, maybe even help out, take your mind off it.

I know you'll be okay eventually, kiddo. I can't say I know what you're going through, exactly, but I can tell you that we've all had moments we bitterly regret. We'll think of something, though, don't worry.

I'll let you go. Just remember, you always have a place to go with us. All right?

[alt_molly]

Of course I can do that for you, dear. The least I can do is try.

[alt_sirius]

Thank you, Molly.

[alt_hydra]

I won't be able to make it, I'm afraid.

[alt_alice]

That's unfortunate, but understandable.

Private Message to Hydra

[alt_alice]

I know you've got quite a bit on your plate right now in more ways than one.

I was hoping we'd get the chance to talk further about some potential options we could work through depending on how things go with council membership. If it can't be in person, we might do a bit of talking over the journals, you and I, and of course Draco and Harry can chat with you as well.

We don't have to do this right away, of course, but I would like to talk further over hols if you are able to.

I also want to see if it would be at all possible for you to get hair from your parents for polyjuice purposes. If you feel comfortable doing so, and are quite sure you would not be caught that is.

Re: Private Message to Hydra

[alt_hydra]

I did think of one way I might be able to attend the meeting. Harry would have to escort me. And by that I mean come to St. James to fetch me. Draco alone won't be enough.

I will try, but it won't be easy. Mummy guards that sort of thing very carefully, and so does Daddy. I know Mummy uses anti-shedding spells and special hairbrushes, and the elves all have clear instructions to incinerate any hairs or nail clippings they find.

Re: Private Message to Hydra

[alt_alice]

If it can be arranged, I'm sure Harry would be glad to do so. I think it would be good for you to be there.

And Hydra, this is a request, not an order, and maintaining your cover and keeping you as safe as possible is more important. I just want you to be thinking about it in case an opportunity presents itself. Our future doesn't hinge on this, and I don't want you to feel as if you have to go through extraordinary lengths.

[alt_severus]

I will be there, presuming there is nothing at Hogwarts to call me away.

[alt_sally_anne]

The twelfth?

I don't think so. I already asked Mrs Stretton about -- well, whatever. No. I can't come to that. Couldn't you wait until after the 17th

[alt_cedric]

I can make it. I'll be telling my parents I need to stay back at Hogwarts for an extra day before going home for break.

[alt_nymphadora]

I can be there, Molly.

I could come early and help you, too, if you'd like.

[alt_molly]

That would be very helpful, thank you!

[alt_lee]

I can be there.

(Mrs L - I do have reports about Aldrich and the radio, but they can wait for a later meeting if this one's too busy.)

[alt_jeremy]

I'll be there. Might have a short report from our ad hoc arithmantical and ley lines working group.

Private message to Molly Weasley

[alt_bill]

Mum. What about Ginny? You don't think it's hopeless, do you?

I'm sorry to say that I had lunch with Percy yesterday, and in his case, it really is.

Re: Private message to Molly Weasley

[alt_molly]

I don't know. Maybe it's just habit. Wanting to keep my youngest baby safe. She IS my youngest chick, and it's hard to believe she's growing up.

Re: Private message to Molly Weasley

[alt_bill]

That won't protect her if most of her family ends up getting caught or exposed. She'd have more protection out than in, really.

She's said some things, in some messages with Charlie and me, that makes me think she's getting closer. Ron can probably give you the most accurate picture.

I think I learned my own lesson with Ron, about the essential stupidity of assuming that because someone is too young, they can't be trusted.

Re: Private message to Molly Weasley

[alt_molly]

Humph. The same goes for Percy...if most of his family is exposed as traitors, then HE might very well go down, too, protest as much as he will.

I'll talk to Ron about Ginny.