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[alt_severus]

After Minerva's exhibition of yesterday, I took it upon myself to join her for the remainder of the day. I did not lecture; I did not think it would serve any good.

She was so deeply in her cups I do not know if she even registered my presence, but I was at least able to distract her from doing herself too much further harm. I could not prevent her from further drinking; I did not even try. But I flatter myself into believing I was able to at least slow the rate. She was near-incoherent, but desperately unhappy.

It is past time for someone to intervene with her. When you've time this week, while there are no students to interrupt, let me know and I will join you to strategise.

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[alt_poppy]

Yes. Quite right.

I'm in Kent tonight and have several errands tomorrow, including a stop to see Molly, but I expect to return to the castle in time for supper at the latest. Do stop up after the meal--as soon as Gwen and Bathsheba allow you to excuse yourself.

[alt_severus]

I will do, should Minerva not wish my presence again tomorrow. (Having already established that persuasion and lecture do not work to deter her from her course, yesterday I simply brought a book with me and for the most part sat in the corner of the room reading while she applied herself to the goal of achieving unconsciousness; my goal was to ensure she did not choke on her own vomit, unsupervised. I cannot say I am fond of the memories she is invoking.)

Either way, I will call upon you at earliest possibility.