Order Only: Private Message to Hydra

[alt_justin]

Dux,

Jack brought me your message this morning. You got mine, then?

How has Auror Crouch liked your act so far? And have you been able to find out who's coming to question us, and when?

-Justin

Comments

[alt_hydra]

I won't.

Only my history of subterfuge is not good. It was impossible with Mummy, but she's always had a low opinion of me, and would tell me she was reading my mind even when she wasn't. That's why I always told the truth for so long, just by default. Later, I just played daft or kept quiet, and I suppose that's what I'm used to. So I'm just a little nervous.

He just complimented me, so I think the conversation went alright. He doesn't seem very concerned about the tea appreciators, but he did ask me for their names and indicated MLE might follow up with questioning.

[alt_justin]

You're fine. You're careful. Being around your mother so long has taught you to keep your cards close to the chest. That's all you need do with Crouch.

I know it's his job to make you feel insecure but you really ought to see yourself when you take decisions the way your parents would do. It's quite impressive. I do believe you could storm the dungeons of Buckingham and no one would think it at all irregular.

-J

[alt_hydra]

Daphne's advice about lying helped. She says to always mix it with a little bit of the truth.

It sounds like it's quite scary, in addition to being quite impressive. But that might be just what we need.

I've been ordered to sleep, and I really am tired. As soon as I change my sweaty nightgown I think I'll close my book. (Too bad you can't change it for me!)

Goodnight love. Kisses.

[alt_justin]

Yes, that's just the trick.

If I were there, I'd tell you not to bother putting on a new nightgown, what! (Now I'll likely lie here for a bit imagining that....) But change it and get some sleep. We can worry about MLE's questioning tomorrow.

Sweet dreams, dear heart,

-Effs