Order Only: Mr Longbottom

[alt_justin]

Hullo,

Just a quick update: Mr Longbottom's alive. He's trapped but they've been able to talk to him through the rock and dirt and all. I'm not sure whether the cave-in managed to create a pocket, what, or if there was something else at work. Sorry, I'm afraid haven't many details at present, just that he's still stuck and they're working on getting him out.

He's got a little girl with him, as well.

I've got to get back inside the null zone. About half the buildings collapsed and we've been clearing it away all evening. There was an aftershock about two hours ago that caused a bit more damage and injuries, including some of the rescue crews. I say, we're all rather tired but there's still loads to do.

But Mrs Longbottom wanted everyone to know as soon as possible. She's there with the digging crew, what, and Sirius is as well.

-Finch-Fletchley

Comments

[alt_kingsley]

Thank Merlin. Excellent news--not about the damage and injuries, but glad Frank has made it.

Still quiet here at the perimeter. Guess MLE and the Ministry have other things to do than harass anyone here tonight.

[alt_justin]

Mr Shacklebolt,

He's still trapped. They're working as quickly as they can but I wouldn't say he's made it until he's actually out of the tunnel, what. But yes, it's very good news that he's able to speak and they should be through the gap soon. So one may be optimistic.

-Finch-Fletchley

[alt_bill]

Oh, thank God. I've been so afraid

Alice, let me know what's needed. We're in a mad scramble here at the Ministry dealing with the reports coming in, and in the confusion, I may be able to 'lose' some shipments so as to divert supplies.

Or, not Alice, you have other things to think about.

Sirius? Let me know.

[alt_bill]

Or Kingsley, or Justin. Whoever can get me word.

[alt_justin]

Bill,

Blankets, certainly. Bandages and sticking plasters, food, particularly if there's any broth that can be spared, clothing--almost anything.

-Finch-Fletchley

[alt_bill]

Right. We've calls for medical supplies coming from all corners of that region, so St Mungo's has been preparing all sorts of things for apparition drop shipments.

I have Nick here, and I'll have him miniaturise and apparate at least two of the field hospital kits to the blind drop point closest to Saltash. Kingsley, you and Dorcas go pick them up and bring them in, and I 'll lose the parchment work. It'll be easy tonight in all the confusion.

Hang on, help is coming. Kingsley, are you free to move safely?

[alt_kingsley]

Yes. Understood, Bill, and yes, we've seen no kind of surveillance or pursuit. I judge it safe to take the risk.

[alt_justin]

Oh, and if you can manage it bruise paste, salves for pain control (not potions) and antiseptics.

-Justin

[alt_bill]

That'll all be included. I think Nick and I can have it to you within the hour.

[alt_severus]

I have just reached a point on the potions I have been brewing today at which I can pause should it be necessary. If additional hands are needed, I will come; otherwise there are several medicinals that I can prepare quickly that do not depend upon ambient magic to function. Let me know what is needed.

[alt_poppy]

Severus,

Long-acting palliatives. Blood replenishers. Numbing ointments. Anti-infectives. Burn cream.

Thank you.

[alt_severus]

Coincidentally, today's brewing was a series of palliative potions, as I had noticed the stock was running low and they are not something I would trust the children to brew effectively. I began a course of bruise-healing and burn-healing pastes when I wrote; they are cooling now. They will be ready in twenty minutes; I will press one of the children into service to pack up what else I am able to find, and be there in precisely thirty from this mark.

Have the secret-keeper on hand to allow me in, or someone to accept delivery, at that time, and if I am delayed I will inform you.

I will also bring restoratives for those engaged in rescue work; they are no doubt in need of them.