Order Only: Private Message to Alice and Frank Longbottom

[alt_severus]

It occurs to me that you might not prefer to have your son and daughter's private business spilled throughout an Order meeting any more than it has to be.

That said, I believe we have more to discuss on the matter. I wished to invite a conversation, though, as always, I shall be very busy to-night.

Comments

[alt_alice]

Frank and I can talk this summer with Evelyn. And give her some choices that may help her, that she can have control over. We'd talked about things she could do it she ever felt unsafe when we were together last summer, but I still can't imagine she was very prepared. No-one should have to be prepared.

I hate that it is necessary for me to have that sort of conversation with her.

And I can't stomach the thought of sending her back to that place again.

[alt_severus]

If she is to be prepared for life in the Protectorate, it is a conversation that cannot be put off.

And you know that she must be taught, and learn, and protect herself.

None of us choose where and when we are born.

[alt_alice]

You're right.

I'd much rather our family know what it's facing than not, and sort out ways to prevent what happened in the future than pretend all is well.

It's just difficult to look on things rationally at the moment, regardless of how little good it does.