Order Only: Private message to Mr and Mrs Longbottom

[alt_terry]

Dudley and I would like to formally request permission to transfer to the Sherwood Band. We'd like to join Tim and Finbar on the Band's rescue and fighting force.

I know neither of us have had as much classroom time as some of the others who've been here since the Order brought them in as babies. But I can apparate now, and besides, I can do the animagus transformation. You know I've been working hard on my defence drills, and Dudley's been learning hand-to-hand combat with Mr Lee.

We both know a lot that we think could be helpful to the Band. Please don't think this has anything to do with us being unhappy here. Absolutely not. But you've been training us up so that we can do more than hide. You've also taught us that being part of a community means pitching in to help.

So. We want to pitch in on the more dangerous stuff now. But we promise to obey our squad leaders and follow all their protocols.

Will you let us go? Please?

Comments

[alt_alice]

You make some good points.

I can see where you're coming from. I can. I just need to chew it over a bit.

[alt_terry]

Thanks. We'll be waiting for your decision.

[alt_alice]

Honestly, love, I just wish with all my heart that you didn't have to be in this position to begin with.

You've had to grow up so very fast.

I can't change the world we're living in, but I can't help but wish I could keep you here and keep you safe, as unrealistic as all that is.

You deserve the very best, Terry.

And I know that respecting your wishes is a part of that.

[alt_terry]

Please, don't feel guilty or anything. I've always felt that you've given me the best. You and Mr Longbottom have been the only thing close to parents I've ever had.

Since you're good ones, you already know that a parent's job is to help kids grow up so that when they're grown, they're ready to leave the home. You've done that.

No matter what you decide, Dudley and I will always be grateful.