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[alt_terry]

The party for the children here at Moddey Dhoo was perfect. Dudley and I had the grandest time. He can't stop talking about it, in fact. No wonder: he hasn't had many chances to be at a party like that. In fact, I'm not sure if he ever has. I've been at the Halloween Feasts at Hogwarts, of course. And this was much simpler, of course, but just as special. Because it was meant for people like me.

Thank you.

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Private message to Mrs Longbottom

[alt_terry]

I overheard one of the adults mention at the party tonight an old belief about how on Halloween night the veil between the living and the dead is the thinnest it'll be all year, and so that's when the spirits of the dead draw nearest to the living. Do you think that's true?

I don't mind thinking about my mum and my dad and my sister being near me. But this is the first Halloween since he died and...I don't want the git drawing near to me at all.

I wondered...since Mr Longbottom is gone, do you think you would mind some company from the Professor tonight?

Re: Private message to Mrs Longbottom

[alt_alice]

Hello, love. I'm so glad you enjoyed your Halloween party.

I'm

Well, I suppose I'm holding a bit of a watch tonight. In the garden, with a candle. Frank and I usually set candles out under the Order memorial tree on All Saints, and since he isn't here, well, I suppose I'll be waiting and watching, and I wouldn't mind the company.

If you do get too cold or tired, though, I don't want my own vigil to keep you away from a bed.

Re: Private message to Mrs Longbottom

[alt_terry]

That sounds...exactly right to me. Yes. I'll be there.

Thank you.

Re: Private message to Mrs Longbottom

[alt_alice]

I hope you aren't too worn out today, love.

And thank you, as well.