Order Only - Private message to Snape

[alt_draco]

I saw your suggestion on how to best deal with the matter of Teddy Nott. While I agree that it would be ideal to be rid of him once and for all, I don't think Hydra's the only candidate well-positioned to take him out. Nott Sr. is aligned with Mulciber's group of council members - the ones who have been instrumental in edging my father out of the Lord's inner-circle. If I were to arrange a scenario where Teddy falls to my wand, it could be presented as a defense of my father's honour. It might even raise my father's position somewhat, if done with skill and flair.

What are your thoughts?

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[alt_severus]

Given the situation as it stands, for you to take any lasting action against Nott, no matter what the provocation you manufacture, would look odd and unusual. The more so should it escalate to irrevocable violence or death, rather than schoolboy hexes.

Some would interpret it as you rushing in to take away Miss Lestrange's agency in the matter, causing her to lose standing and your motives to be scrutinised. Some would interpret it as you doing Miss Lestrange's bidding, causing you to lose standing — and, again, your motives to be scrutinised.

Far worse, however, would be for someone — as would happen — to look at your motives and the past history of how you and Miss Lestrange have interacted with each other, conclude the connection between you has not historically been strong enough to warrant such a response, and go looking to find a more compelling reason for why you chose such an action.

Miss Lestrange has cause to answer insult with insult. At the moment, you do not — or at least, you do not have cause you may publicly explain.