Order Only: Visit from Dominic Selwyn
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alt_billSelwyn showed up at the Burrow about an hour after the family had completed having lunch. He asked to speak privately with Mum, but she asked that I be included in the conversation, given that I'm a co-executor of Dad's estate.
We discussed various matters, but this is of the most interest to the Order in general. He reiterated that the Ministry knows that the IMA were the perpetrators, but that fact is NOT to get out. Then he sprang a surprise: there is going to be a rite performed, and as Arthur's heirs, we have the right to send a representative of the family to witness it. The purpose of the rite is to 'protect the wizards of Britain from the rabble of Ireland.' We didn't know what that meant, so I probed a little. It was clear he was reluctant to go into much detail, but he finally admitted that although it must be kept secret, the rite was meant in part as the Protectorate's justice for the attack against the Lord Protector. And we are being included as witnesses because we are entitled to revenge, too.
Merlin.
And as for 'protecting the wizards of Britain,' he pussy-footed around a bit, and then finally hinted it had something to do with the wards.
My eyes met Mum's, and we could each tell what the other was thinking: whatever it is, we need to see this. Selwyn went on to describe the conditions for the witness: whoever comes must be an adult, as 'this will NOT be a fit thing for a child to see.' It must be someone capable of controlling emotion, as an outburst might distract the ones enacting the rite. It will involve things that observers might find upsetting, particularly if they are not particularly accustomed to the Dark Arts. Whoever it is will not be allowed to bring a wand to the rite. Someone will hold their wand for safekeeping a short distance away. The same will be true for any magical jewelry and all metal objects (which, again, can be held for safekeeping).
Oh, and one other tidbit he let drop: Dolohov will be there.
Well. Sounds like a thoroughly dark rite.
I have agreed to go. I assume that I am going to watch an execution. Maybe with some blood sport for the appetizer.
God.
We discussed various matters, but this is of the most interest to the Order in general. He reiterated that the Ministry knows that the IMA were the perpetrators, but that fact is NOT to get out. Then he sprang a surprise: there is going to be a rite performed, and as Arthur's heirs, we have the right to send a representative of the family to witness it. The purpose of the rite is to 'protect the wizards of Britain from the rabble of Ireland.' We didn't know what that meant, so I probed a little. It was clear he was reluctant to go into much detail, but he finally admitted that although it must be kept secret, the rite was meant in part as the Protectorate's justice for the attack against the Lord Protector. And we are being included as witnesses because we are entitled to revenge, too.
Merlin.
And as for 'protecting the wizards of Britain,' he pussy-footed around a bit, and then finally hinted it had something to do with the wards.
My eyes met Mum's, and we could each tell what the other was thinking: whatever it is, we need to see this. Selwyn went on to describe the conditions for the witness: whoever comes must be an adult, as 'this will NOT be a fit thing for a child to see.' It must be someone capable of controlling emotion, as an outburst might distract the ones enacting the rite. It will involve things that observers might find upsetting, particularly if they are not particularly accustomed to the Dark Arts. Whoever it is will not be allowed to bring a wand to the rite. Someone will hold their wand for safekeeping a short distance away. The same will be true for any magical jewelry and all metal objects (which, again, can be held for safekeeping).
Oh, and one other tidbit he let drop: Dolohov will be there.
Well. Sounds like a thoroughly dark rite.
I have agreed to go. I assume that I am going to watch an execution. Maybe with some blood sport for the appetizer.
God.
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Date: 2012-12-25 12:42 am (UTC)with Dolohov there, wouldn't be surprised if it incorporated some of the old magics from egypt, so there'll be some things you might be unfamiliar with.
hate to say, but your being there could give us an edge when it comes to sorting out the rest of the wards.
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Date: 2012-12-25 12:43 am (UTC)Private Message to Frank
Date: 2012-12-25 01:35 am (UTC)You all right? We've been trying to think how long to wait before calling a meeting. Molly's still in bad shape. But obviously we all need to talk, and before the kids go back to school and Minerva, Poppy, Pomona, our good friend the old man, and of course the other one, are all tied to the castle.
Re: Private Message to Frank
Date: 2012-12-25 02:19 am (UTC)you're right. we need to meet.
I'll be ready for it.
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Date: 2012-12-25 02:27 am (UTC)Do you know what time of day the rite will take place?
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Date: 2012-12-25 02:27 am (UTC)no subject
Date: 2012-12-25 02:32 am (UTC)Eat a good meal the night before, and try to get as much sleep as you can. If the ritual was in the morning, I would say to fast until then, or if it was in the afternoon, I'd suggest just clear broth in the morning. Since it's at night, I'd suggest just a light breakfast, clear broth at lunch and no dinner.
I'm so sorry. I--I hope it will be worth it. Whatever they do.
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Date: 2012-12-25 02:39 am (UTC)no subject
Date: 2012-12-25 02:39 am (UTC)Thank you, Terry.
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Date: 2012-12-25 01:28 pm (UTC)just held meMerlin. I haven't cried like that since I was a kid.
Thank you.