No, I didn't, but don't think I didn't weigh the option. He was in far from his best condition. But, guest-right does still count for something, and it would have been such a bother.
He told us many half-truths. To which were you referring, specifically?
Mm. Yes, his version was decidedly coloured somewhat differently. Particularly about whether he knew for certain the damage done to your - husband.
For what little it is worth, I do believe he was deeply wounded by misplacing his trust in Justin. Not that it condones his action in the slightest, but it does clarify how he believed his defence was justified. It is not unexpected, merely unfortunate.
He'll never return to England, which I am sure is cold comfort.
Forgive me, Hydra. I have been so very isolated, it is difficult to know what one has missed.
By sister, I assume you refer to Rodolphus's infant?
And no, of course it is of no consequence to you what Antonin felt or did not feel. Not at present, possibly not ever. I only meant to point out that someone like him, in his position, would have no trouble convincing himself of the necessity of his actions. And in a way, I suppose, I'm paying your late husband a compliment. There have been very few who could penetrate Antonin's defences so completely.
I was asking because - believe it or not, I have been worried about you. And I still care.
What about your grandmother? If I know her she's managed to keep herself safe through everything. Surely she can help.
Actually - I can't be around Rigel all the time, and he still doesn't understand his own magic. I don't think he really means to hurt anyone, but Mummy confused him so much, and bribed him with things sometimes, or took them away at others. But you and Daddy and Nanella... he didn't seem to affect you, and none of you are legilimens.
Your father didn't tell you? He worked long and hard on it. We each have a cloakpin to wear when we're looking after the boy.
Or you can always send Rigel to his grandmother and she'll keep him safe.
The girl, though. That's an altogether different matter. What of the Sandovals? Oh, no, I'm not expecting you to know anything this instant, of course - poor thing, you only came into their guardianship this very night. It's something to think about, however.
It's so late. You'll need to sleep, particularly with a newborn in your care.
Will you write again, tomorrow? And we can talk more.
I do want to help, Hydra. As much as I can, from here.
Because even if your sister is dead, Sirius and Remus are, too. And whatever you might think of it, we were both close to them. Hermione, especially. And Justin was our friend.
I am sorry that you've lost so many who are important to you. And Sirius, well - he and Bella always were at each other's throats. I suppose they were meant to destroy one another.
I think you and Hydra should make sure Rigel spends adequate time with your Nanella. I've told Hydra as much - she'll help. She has the knack with Rigel, particularly.
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Private Message to Hydra
Date: 2015-08-30 05:43 am (UTC)For your Justin.
Re: Private Message to Hydra
Date: 2015-08-30 05:44 am (UTC)Re: Private Message to Hydra
Date: 2015-08-30 05:54 am (UTC)He said your mother showed up out of the blue and cast her curse, canvassed the area and left without a further thought.
Re: Private Message to Hydra
Date: 2015-08-30 06:00 am (UTC)He told you a half-truth. His specialty.
But yes Justin is dead. My mother's curse wasn't what killed him. I spared him that. It was the last thing I could give him.
Re: Private Message to Hydra
Date: 2015-08-30 06:09 am (UTC)No, I didn't, but don't think I didn't weigh the option. He was in far from his best condition. But, guest-right does still count for something, and it would have been such a bother.
He told us many half-truths. To which were you referring, specifically?
Re: Private Message to Hydra
Date: 2015-08-30 06:19 am (UTC)Or maybe Dolohov did tell you that and you just left it out of what you said to me.
He knew Justin was dying. He knew and he pretended he didn't.
If Bellatrix Lestrange comes into the field, casts a single curse, and then leaves, you know what the curse is. There's never any doubt.
But Antonin pretended Justin was injured, and he used that as leverage to get healed, and to escape.
He used Justin's death to save himself.
Re: Private Message to Hydra
Date: 2015-08-30 06:31 am (UTC)For what little it is worth, I do believe he was deeply wounded by misplacing his trust in Justin. Not that it condones his action in the slightest, but it does clarify how he believed his defence was justified. It is not unexpected, merely unfortunate.
He'll never return to England, which I am sure is cold comfort.
What will you do? Have you any idea yet?
Re: Private Message to Hydra
Date: 2015-08-30 06:35 am (UTC)He'll do the same thing, wherever he goes. He's a cancer that spreads everywhere.
I can't believe you're asking me what I'll do. Asking that now.
I'll go on. I have a sister and brother who need me.
Re: Private Message to Hydra
Date: 2015-08-30 06:42 am (UTC)Forgive me, Hydra. I have been so very isolated, it is difficult to know what one has missed.
By sister, I assume you refer to Rodolphus's infant?
And no, of course it is of no consequence to you what Antonin felt or did not feel. Not at present, possibly not ever. I only meant to point out that someone like him, in his position, would have no trouble convincing himself of the necessity of his actions. And in a way, I suppose, I'm paying your late husband a compliment. There have been very few who could penetrate Antonin's defences so completely.
I was asking because - believe it or not, I have been worried about you. And I still care.
What about your grandmother? If I know her she's managed to keep herself safe through everything. Surely she can help.
Re: Private Message to Hydra
Date: 2015-08-30 06:48 am (UTC)Do you mean Rigel and the baby?
Actually - I can't be around Rigel all the time, and he still doesn't understand his own magic. I don't think he really means to hurt anyone, but Mummy confused him so much, and bribed him with things sometimes, or took them away at others. But you and Daddy and Nanella... he didn't seem to affect you, and none of you are legilimens.
What did you use to nullify his magic?
Re: Private Message to Hydra
Date: 2015-08-30 06:57 am (UTC)Or you can always send Rigel to his grandmother and she'll keep him safe.
The girl, though. That's an altogether different matter. What of the Sandovals? Oh, no, I'm not expecting you to know anything this instant, of course - poor thing, you only came into their guardianship this very night. It's something to think about, however.
It's so late. You'll need to sleep, particularly with a newborn in your care.
Will you write again, tomorrow? And we can talk more.
I do want to help, Hydra. As much as I can, from here.
Re: Private Message to Hydra
Date: 2015-08-30 07:01 am (UTC)The Sandovals can't have her, I'm afraid. Though perhaps they can be a part of her life. Depending.
I'll try to write. I don't know. I'm very tired.
I think I had better go.
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Date: 2015-08-30 05:43 am (UTC)no subject
Date: 2015-08-30 05:55 am (UTC)no subject
Date: 2015-08-30 06:05 am (UTC)Because even if your sister is dead, Sirius and Remus are, too. And whatever you might think of it, we were both close to them. Hermione, especially. And Justin was our friend.
So it's finished, but not over. Not for us.
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Date: 2015-08-30 06:22 am (UTC)Sirius, too? Tonight, I presume, that happened?
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Date: 2015-08-30 06:25 am (UTC)Tore her throat out. Remus, in wolf form.
But don't worry, I didn't let Rigel see.
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Date: 2015-08-30 06:32 am (UTC)no subject
Date: 2015-08-30 06:37 am (UTC)And Hydra has Rigel now, and her new sister.
Lana went into labour. That's how Hydra and Hermione got them - they went to St G's.
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Date: 2015-08-30 06:50 am (UTC)Well.
I am sorry that you've lost so many who are important to you. And Sirius, well - he and Bella always were at each other's throats. I suppose they were meant to destroy one another.
I think you and Hydra should make sure Rigel spends adequate time with your Nanella. I've told Hydra as much - she'll help. She has the knack with Rigel, particularly.
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Date: 2015-08-30 06:58 am (UTC)Why were we all named for stars and constellations?
Hydra, give the baby a normal name. Like Ethel.
Mother, I'm exhausted. I'll write to you later. Soon.
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Date: 2015-08-30 06:59 am (UTC)