Tell us how you're doing, mate. Well, obviously, you're not doing good because you're with that git, but what's going on with you? Are you injured, or sick? What practical help do you need?
We have another string bracelet all charmed and ready, with several beads all set to hide things. We have an owl we can use...is there a way we can get it to you safely without that bastard seeing it?
We just don't want that git to think we're still looking out for him. And we think Carrow'd be more likely to let him keep his journal if he thinks it'll rub it into his nose that he doesn't have any friends left.
It should be easy for him to make though...he just needs to add vinegar or lemon juice to regular ink, anything to make it acidic enough. And vinegar's generally pretty readily available. If Carrow doesn't give it to him to clean with, he can snitch the juice from a pickle jar.
If he's only being allowed to read his journal with Carrow watching, he won't be able to use the ink.
I'm trying to think if there's something you could say, or any of us could say, that would be in public where he could definitely see it, that wouldn't mean much to Carrow, but would mean something to Terry.
The twins mentioned, we've made another bracelet with holding beads. We were thinking we'd send you ink and a pen, and the twins even have a spare diary if you want a diary Carrow doesn't know about. (If he's given you back your own, that might be safer, though, because you don't have to worry about being caught with it.)
Is there anything else you'd like us to put in it, before we send it to you? We're working on a way. We have an owl, a really small owl, but he's a bit of a show-off so we're trying to make sure he will be discreet when he brings it to you. You might see him soon because we'll have him make a delivery to Carrow, so he knows who to avoid. Be watching, if you see a tiny owl bring something to Carrow, because he'll be coming to you, next.
If there's something that would help you, let us know and we'll try to get it to you.
Does your mum get the Prophet? Cut out some article about purity and send that. He'll think it's some anonymous person who thinks like he does.
Be sure to warn Pig that he should just give him his post and get out, that the person you're sending him to is a mean git. We don't want him to wind up as owl stew, after all.
Good to hear from you, mate. But, yeah. Sorry about everything that's happened.
We're trying really hard to think of ways to help you get away from him.
We want to help, but
yeah, we don't want to make anything worse.
Anywiz, it's really really good to see you can write in your journal at least a little bit. And, um, whatever you say, we'll know you mean the opposite, yeah?
The twins are quite upset, but still happy to have heard from him. When I asked them why they said such cruel things, they told me they don't want Carrow to think he can get at them by hurting Terry.
carrow's got no end of enemies right now, myself included.
and your boys are smart as whips. I'm sure they have it sorted out well enough. they know carrow more than we do, seeing as how they've had him as an instructor for so long, and they know terry better than any of us do either, excepting Hermione, of course.
when I go there, I'm going to check him for tracking charms, and give him a portkey to one of our safehouses in case he has a need. I am also going to let him know that he is not alone. he has some powerful friends, and it's high time he knew it.
At the risk of Poppy or the General hexing me for the danger of it, might be best if I were to come with you, Frank. He's met Padfoot. It'd go a long way to avoiding lengthy explanations there might not be time to give.
I'm as anxious as any of you to see the boy given a Portkey and to have someone verify what condition he is in.
That is not meant as approval for foolish risk-taking, but I trust you both realise what's at stake.
Speaking of the Carrows, we've still got Alecto to cope with here, and she is madder than ever to all appearances. Not that she's put in many appearances since the term ended: she's barricaded herself into her suite and is taking all her meals there. I have, however, spoken with her via the fire twice to address her complaints of sleeplessness and headache--and listen to her rants over the mistreatment of her beloved sibling.
Her demeanor on those occasions has been absolutely shocking, which is saying something for a woman who has never been exactly precise in matters of dress or hygiene. She has entirely let herself go. And yet, her voice is strong and she does not appear gaunt. The elves report that she does eat what they deliver.
I believe she's had contact with Amycus. We've observed her owl coming and going on a number of occasions. But that's the extent of what I can report.
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TERRY! OH, THANK MERLIN, YOU'RE ALIVE!
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We have another string bracelet all charmed and ready, with several beads all set to hide things. We have an owl we can use...is there a way we can get it to you safely without that bastard seeing it?
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Professor? Just ignore the next thing we say to you, all right?
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Maybe Percy was right. Guess you are just a crawling snake.
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A crawling snake? Interesting idea.
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I'm a bit surprised to see this coming from you. Surely you're being unnecessarily cruel?
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We just don't want that git to think we're still looking out for him. And we think Carrow'd be more likely to let him keep his journal if he thinks it'll rub it into his nose that he doesn't have any friends left.
Have you found out where he's being held, yet?
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It should be easy for him to make though...he just needs to add vinegar or lemon juice to regular ink, anything to make it acidic enough. And vinegar's generally pretty readily available. If Carrow doesn't give it to him to clean with, he can snitch the juice from a pickle jar.
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I'm expecting a report within the hour that will tell us where Carrow is stationed now. I'll let you know once I find out.
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I'm trying to think if there's something you could say, or any of us could say, that would be in public where he could definitely see it, that wouldn't mean much to Carrow, but would mean something to Terry.
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For Gryffindors, I mean.
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Carrow's stationed at Lincoln Castle, in Lincolnshire. It's not inside a camp, but rather at the outskirts of one.
I'm afraid this means it might be rather difficult to get to the boy, but I will see if I can find out anything further.
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Let us know whatever else you find out.
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Let us know about where you're sleeping, any times you're alone and it'd be safe to receive an owl, or anything else that'd help.
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We looked it up in the atlas. It's outside the city of Lincoln.
Gee, they don't have much imagination with names in Lincolnshire.
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The twins mentioned, we've made another bracelet with holding beads. We were thinking we'd send you ink and a pen, and the twins even have a spare diary if you want a diary Carrow doesn't know about. (If he's given you back your own, that might be safer, though, because you don't have to worry about being caught with it.)
Is there anything else you'd like us to put in it, before we send it to you? We're working on a way. We have an owl, a really small owl, but he's a bit of a show-off so we're trying to make sure he will be discreet when he brings it to you. You might see him soon because we'll have him make a delivery to Carrow, so he knows who to avoid. Be watching, if you see a tiny owl bring something to Carrow, because he'll be coming to you, next.
If there's something that would help you, let us know and we'll try to get it to you.
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What on earth should I send to Carrow?
And who should I say it's from?
I can use Prospero's typewriter.
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Be sure to warn Pig that he should just give him his post and get out, that the person you're sending him to is a mean git. We don't want him to wind up as owl stew, after all.
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Good to hear from you, mate. But, yeah. Sorry about everything that's happened.
We're trying really hard to think of ways to help you get away from him.
We want to help, but
yeah, we don't want to make anything worse.
Anywiz, it's really really good to see you can write in your journal at least a little bit. And, um, whatever you say, we'll know you mean the opposite, yeah?
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thank merlin for that.
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The twins are quite upset, but still happy to have heard from him. When I asked them why they said such cruel things, they told me they don't want Carrow to think he can get at them by hurting Terry.
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and your boys are smart as whips. I'm sure they have it sorted out well enough. they know carrow more than we do, seeing as how they've had him as an instructor for so long, and they know terry better than any of us do either, excepting Hermione, of course.
when I go there, I'm going to check him for tracking charms, and give him a portkey to one of our safehouses in case he has a need. I am also going to let him know that he is not alone. he has some powerful friends, and it's high time he knew it.
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he'd be more likely to trust that I knew of you if he saw you too.
we've polyjuice to spare.
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A warning, though, especially if Sirius goes along: I've discovered there are anti-apparition wards up in that castle.
Guess Carrow's taking no chances on sneak attacks.
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That is not meant as approval for foolish risk-taking, but I trust you both realise what's at stake.
Speaking of the Carrows, we've still got Alecto to cope with here, and she is madder than ever to all appearances. Not that she's put in many appearances since the term ended: she's barricaded herself into her suite and is taking all her meals there. I have, however, spoken with her via the fire twice to address her complaints of sleeplessness and headache--and listen to her rants over the mistreatment of her beloved sibling.
Her demeanor on those occasions has been absolutely shocking, which is saying something for a woman who has never been exactly precise in matters of dress or hygiene. She has entirely let herself go. And yet, her voice is strong and she does not appear gaunt. The elves report that she does eat what they deliver.
I believe she's had contact with Amycus. We've observed her owl coming and going on a number of occasions. But that's the extent of what I can report.