Molly, if Bellatrix Lestrange connects that ring to his death, and determines that he deliberately killed himself to avoid being questioned, then we won't be doing anything more than confirming a conclusion they're likely already going to draw.
As for what happens to his family, we have to hope that the fact that he distanced himself for so long is enough of a shield. Or there may be a way for Minerva to intercede - that part of this still has a number of options.
But Poppy's right: Bill ought to go now to his superiors and ask what they need or want from him to help in the investigation. He needs to make it clear that he never suspected Archer, but that if he can be of any assistance he's only too eager to contribute.
We may not need to fabricate my location right away, but I think we ought to be prepared in case it becomes necessary.
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Date: 2010-02-25 10:15 pm (UTC)As for what happens to his family, we have to hope that the fact that he distanced himself for so long is enough of a shield. Or there may be a way for Minerva to intercede - that part of this still has a number of options.
But Poppy's right: Bill ought to go now to his superiors and ask what they need or want from him to help in the investigation. He needs to make it clear that he never suspected Archer, but that if he can be of any assistance he's only too eager to contribute.
We may not need to fabricate my location right away, but I think we ought to be prepared in case it becomes necessary.