Order Only: Occlumency practise

[alt_severus]

Children: Whilst I am quite aware the beginning of one's sixth year leaves one wondering whether one will be left with time to sleep and eat in between academic obligations, we ought arrange your extracurricular lesson times. Do let me know when is convenient for you.

Comments

Re: Private message to Mr Snape

[alt_draco]

I don't have any illusions that the Lord Protector will pass me over.

I can't quite tell from your words, but I have a feeling that you're presenting this not just as something to prepare for, but to actively seek out, when the time comes.

Re: Private message to Mr Snape

[alt_severus]

Rather, I am saying there is little chance you will be able to avoid the prospect, short of disappearing entirely — something I do not believe you would be willing to do.

We both know that having someone in such a position would be to considerable tactical advantage in the Dark Lord's overthrow. I am well aware, however, that you are still torn in the question of many things involved with the Order save for the need of that overthrow, and I would and will not push you into the rôle of the double agent unless you could do so with no reservations. It is not a comfortable life, and the risks are considerable; should you be uncovered now as I was then, Azkaban is no longer as likely a fate as Avada Kedavra would be.

Still, even if you do not wish to turn spy for the Order wholeheartedly, I would not wish you to be delivered unto the Dark Lord's nonexistent mercies without every scrap of preparation it is within my power to impart.

Re: Private message to Mr Snape

[alt_draco]

How is Harry any less likely to avoid the prospect? He's the Lord Protector's "son."

Then again, he does have most of the Order members willing to swoop in and give their lives to save him from that fate. I don't.

In theory, being a double agent suits me just fine. I half feel I am one already.

In reality, though, I reckon I might rather disappear entirely.

Re: Private message to Mr Snape

[alt_severus]

I am working with Mr Potter as well, though given the level of difficulty he has given the Dark Lord in the past, I doubt the Dark Lord will wish to bring him into the fold quite so early. He has no parents to torment by forcing him into

Should you decide disappearance suits you better than intrigue, I will offer my assistance there, as well.