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[alt_draco]

Hey, you.

I wanted to let you know that I think I'll head to Saltash later this afternoon and take supper with Father, so don't expect me for the big meal tonight at 12G.

I'll tell him what happened at Gringott's. He'll want to know, and in a way he deserves thanks, since we'd have not known there was a Horcrux in Bella's vault, if not for him. And then I'll give him the news about what happened over the weekend at Dover and Mould-on-the-Wold and he'll probably be sure to tell me how it means that we're doomed against the LP's forces.

I also want to tell him about you - that is, only if you're comfortable with it. I talked to Justin about things a few days ago and it put me to thinking, I guess. I know he wishes he could tell the Lestranges that he's married to Hydra; not because he wants or expects their approval - he knows that's beyond hope - but just so they no longer had to carry on in secrecy. I don't expect anything good to come of telling Father, really, but I'm not going to hide who I am and what I do, or who I associate with. Not to protect him, and not to protect his vision of what I should be. That's all.

I won't be late. Wait up for me?

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[alt_hermione]

I guess I can understand how you feel, but you know it's not going to go well. Just don't take anything he says to heart--and don't you say things you'll hate yourself for saying, either.

I'd say I'd go with you and wait downstairs like before, but I don't really fancy being within earshot when you tell him. Save it til last, alright?

I'll be here when you get back. Probably in the stillroom if you're really not too late.

[alt_draco]

Anything he will say is probably something I can already predict. If there's one thing my father doesn't do often, it's surprise me.

Yeah, I didn't expect you'd want to come along. I understand completely.

Brilliant. If you're up that means we can spend some time together when you're done working. Because despite living under the same roof I really can't get enough time together with you, you know.

[alt_hermione]

When this is all over, you're going to need a hobby.

[alt_draco]

So I'll go back to painting or playing guitar (which I still do sometimes, you'll note), or quidditch. But keep the other assorted indoor hobbies.

I have this weird feeling that I'll miss having corrupt and idiotic authorities to rage against, though.