Private message to Percy Weasley and Arthur Weasley

[alt_molly]

Your father and I just finished a Floo call with the Headmistress.

Oh, my dear boy.

Your father and I are here at the Burrow, Percy. Bill's here, too.

Oh, how I wish you were home.

Please check in with us when you can.

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[alt_percy]

Thanks, mum.

Wish I were home, too.

[alt_molly]

Are they...

You're not staying in the Hospital Wing? The Headmistress said you weren't injured?

[alt_percy]

No, I wasn't hurt at all. I'm back in my room.

Mum, I just can't talk about it yet. I've been answering questions all afternoon, and...

I just can't.

[alt_arthur]

Then we won't press you, dear boy.

Is there anything you need from us?

[alt_percy]

I've sat here for five minutes trying to think of something, but nothing comes to mind.

It"s hard to think.

[alt_arthur]

It"s the shock, I expect. Did the Matron give you a potion?

[alt_percy]

Yes, some Dreamless Sleep. I"m supposed to take at bedtime. I forgot about it. But it's still early.

[alt_arthur]

No one will object in the least if you take it now. Perhaps some sleep would be the very best thing.

Go ahead and take it, son.

[alt_percy]

I'll do that then.

I'll try--I'll try to say more tomorrow.

[alt_arthur]

Only when you're ready, Percy.

Your mum has a package on its way to you. You know how she throws herself into her baking when she"s upset. I know that shortbread won't solve anything, but at least it's something you can share with your friends so you can be with them, even if you can't talk to them yet.