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[alt_evelyn]

did anyone else get a potion from dolohov?

I got a potion. one of the elves delivered it. I asked who it was from and she said it was from the headmaster and I just

did anyone else get one?

is it safe?

I mean he wouldn't send poison. not like that.

Comments

[alt_justin]

Evelyn,

Yes, I got one. I'd imagine he provided them to those of us he considered unfortunate victims.

I say, it's quite restorative, if you're feeling the need.

-Justin

[alt_evelyn]

Oh.

Good.

I just didn't know how much to read into it, is all.

Thank you.

[alt_justin]

Well, he wouldn't send poison, in any event. That's not his way. He believes that if he's to kill someone, he's bound by honour to watch the process of his target's death, what. Also, he prefers to be face to face, with his victim immobilised for at least a few moments, so that he can explain exactly why he's killing the poor chap. That's if there's opportunity, of course. On the field of battle it's a bally well different story.

But, I say, in battle he'd not use poison, either. So it's quite safe.

-Justin

[alt_sally_anne]

I'm sure she feels ever so much better knowing that.

[alt_evelyn]

In a weird sort of way, I do.

A little.

You're right, Justin, the restorative does make me feel a great deal better. I just was a bit rattled to be singled out like that.

Private message to Justin

[alt_sally_anne]

I'm glad you kept that to the Juniors; that's the sort of information that'll give Mrs Weasley nightmares, I think.

Re: Private message to Justin

[alt_justin]

Mm. Well, no offence to Mrs Weasley, what--I'm heartily sorry that her brothers died at his hands and believe me, I hope to make him answer for all his crimes--but part of our job is to know our enemies. If it's well traumatic for her to face the realities of our tasks or to strategise round what we've learned, then perhaps she ought to avoid conversation in the journals that would upset her. Or perhaps she's made of sterner stuff and knowing Antonin's modus operandi will steel her in the fight.

-Justin

[alt_ron]

Desai sent a dose to me.

Glad you took yours and it helped.