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

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[alt_hydra]

He was really odd there, for a moment. He's over-worked and it caused him to let down his guard. He spoke with me about intimacy and being vulnerable, how both can open you to betrayal but without them, you deny yourself "a lot." And then he remembered himself and turned quite stern. But it was a curious glimpse into his psyche. Even the frightening Auror Crouch sometimes needs people to confide in and feel close to. I guess my mother is the only human alive who does not.

Anyway, he then reminded me that my position means I have no choice but to trust in him completely.

I think being vulnerable with him now and again would be a good strategy, though not too often. He would find it repulsive most of the time. But right now he believes I am feeling betrayed by my cousin Dora and upset that I may have also inadvertently betrayed Harry, as a result.

I sound so confident, but I'm not. I can't be sure of what he believes. He's extremely clever. And he's not entirely wrong, either. I do have to trust him, if I'm going to learn anything from him. I hate it. I'm sweating so much I've soaked through the back of my nightgown.

No... I don't think I've done any harm but I don't know for sure if I've done any good.