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[alt_molly]

I just had an owl drop a letter on my head here in bed.

It was signed by Virgil Crispin, damn him, and it's a very official-looking document informing me that due to 'traitorous actions against the Protectorate on premises,' the Hope Emporium and all of its contents have been seized and my licence for doing business has been revoked.

I presume the twins will receive the same.

Oh, bugger. Bugger, bugger, bugger.

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[alt_fred]

What?!

[alt_rachel]

The Hope Emporium isn't a strategic enough asset to send our Aurors to protect, especially since I imagine that's precisely what Crispin's hoping we'll try. I'm sorry.

If it's any consolation, much of London rightfully belongs to muggles who are going to want it back. We'll find the Hope Emporium space somewhere, though.

[alt_rachel]

How secure is the Burrow? Is it under a Fidelius?

[alt_pansy]

Sloper, Towler, I've just received our little present too.

Don't worry, gents. It was a business that was intended to fail as it is -- we'll have our chance to do something that sticks once the dust settles.

In the meantime, they can have our glass bottles and our supply of hops.