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[alt_molly]

Ron came to ask me to check on the Strettons' Floo. He was concerned because he was trying to Floo Sally-Anne Perks, only to find it blocked. He's quite worried, but I did my best to be nonchalant about it. I must admit I'm concerned, too, since I know about the official inquiry there today, but I can hardly show up at the Strettons' door demanding explanations.

I imagine they must be quite angry with her, if they've had an inspection descend upon them as a result of her actions. Oh my, I hope that young lady manages not to lose her head!

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[alt_poppy]

Bless.

Much as I hate it, I think there's no choice but to let her suffer whatever the consequences may be. Certainly with one official inspection underway, the Strettons will not physically harm the ward given them by the Protectorate. So while I'm certain that house is full of unpleasantness at the moment, I doubt Miss Perks is in actual danger.

At least I hope that the Strettons are of sufficiently sound mind and character to behave with moderation.

[alt_nymphadora]

We could send someone to watch the place. If there were any sign of a disruption, we could barge in and claim to be agents from Protectorate Affairs or from the department that protects children.

Do you really think there's no danger they'd harm her?

[alt_poppy]

I'm afraid that if violence were going to have been done to her, it would have been done earlier in the day--in the heat of the moment after the inspectors left them all alone.

We have to trust that all is well. Unless we're given cause to know otherwise.

[alt_sirius]

I really don't think that'd be a good idea.

If we did make her situation bad or raise anyone's eyebrows, then barging in claiming to be agents from Underage Wizard Protection would surely make matters worse.

No, unfortunately, the best we can do is thank Merlin we seem to be in the clear and, like Poppy says, hope that Miss Perks' guardians don't punish her too harshly for her heroics.