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alt_lupin at 05:40pm on 23/06/2013
alt_lupin at 05:40pm on 23/06/2013So I had a chat this afternoon with Sirius and Tonks. Now that our youngest members are in the Order, and done with their OWLs, we had a couple of thoughts.
1. That post-mortem that Kingsley proposed, after they rescued Sarah Fawcett: it might be easier to conduct in the journal than in person, simply because getting them all to 12GP at one time can be so difficult. I'm going to suggest that we try to do a post-mortem strictly of the rescue of Sarah, first, and then consider doing one for that expedition to the Ministry. The presence of Felix Felicis that night makes it difficult to analyse the decisions properly -- but also, I think the older Order members were rather more pleased with them after that first adventure than after the second, and the knowledge that OVERALL we think they did a fine job might make our critique easier to swallow.
2. Perhaps we might offer the lot of them some careers advising. We could all do it as a group, or perhaps we might invite each of them to send a PM to whichever among us might have useful ideas for them. I suppose that wouldn't be ideal if they wanted advice from more than two people, but -- well. I don't want to be pushy -- there's nothing quite as irritating as advice you didn't want in the first place -- but perhaps they might appreciate the invitation?
3. Sirius and I chatted about skills that come in useful if one winds up on the run. He mentioned camping, starting a fire without a wand, breaking and entering, and scavenging. Also the Animagus transformation -- that's dead useful in quite a few ways, though difficult to teach and even more difficult to master. Camping and fire starting, though -- those are rather easier, and we could offer instruction to anyone who wants it. Sherwood might be a good spot for those classes, if Davidson doesn't object.
1. That post-mortem that Kingsley proposed, after they rescued Sarah Fawcett: it might be easier to conduct in the journal than in person, simply because getting them all to 12GP at one time can be so difficult. I'm going to suggest that we try to do a post-mortem strictly of the rescue of Sarah, first, and then consider doing one for that expedition to the Ministry. The presence of Felix Felicis that night makes it difficult to analyse the decisions properly -- but also, I think the older Order members were rather more pleased with them after that first adventure than after the second, and the knowledge that OVERALL we think they did a fine job might make our critique easier to swallow.
2. Perhaps we might offer the lot of them some careers advising. We could all do it as a group, or perhaps we might invite each of them to send a PM to whichever among us might have useful ideas for them. I suppose that wouldn't be ideal if they wanted advice from more than two people, but -- well. I don't want to be pushy -- there's nothing quite as irritating as advice you didn't want in the first place -- but perhaps they might appreciate the invitation?
3. Sirius and I chatted about skills that come in useful if one winds up on the run. He mentioned camping, starting a fire without a wand, breaking and entering, and scavenging. Also the Animagus transformation -- that's dead useful in quite a few ways, though difficult to teach and even more difficult to master. Camping and fire starting, though -- those are rather easier, and we could offer instruction to anyone who wants it. Sherwood might be a good spot for those classes, if Davidson doesn't object.
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Popping away to Sherwood might make for a good change in scenery, and introduce them to our wider network as well. Perhaps they could organise a camping trip for that purpose? A few days outside in a row could really make for some quality hands-on opportunities when it comes to those sorts of skills, and if they planned it right, they could spend a great deal of that time with Sherwood and not be missed. Perhaps we could suggest it and see what sort of interest there is.
The post-mortem might be best to do over journals, yes -- as it'd let everyone participate, and allow for a bit more distance too. I do think that starting by having them talk through their own analysis and share what they've discussed with us is preferable, as I'd rather we all share ideas for what to improve for next time and listen to what they think about it all than give the impression we're doing it just to yell at them.
And yes for careers advice as well. The PMs are a good idea to start with, and perhaps we could try to coordinate further meetings in person if possible. They have to decide for NEWTs by July 1, so the sooner the better for that.
So, agreed on all points darling. Thank you for sorting it out.
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Private Message to Remus
Both Evelyn and Neville have asked us if they can come and visit Moddey Dhoo.
I know Sirius has been reticent to visit, and sees his choice as a protective one. I also know that we're still in the process of sorting out the role our Juniors will play within the Order, as it's still all very new, and further complicated by the fact that two of them are my children.
I would make the offer to any of our adult members to come here, and have done as much. But I'd like your take on things, as you're a bit more impartial.
What are your thoughts?
Re: Private Message to Remus
No one can get to Moddey unless they hear the secret from Arabella. Who lives there, full time, leaving only briefly to reveal the secret to new arrivals. If Neville and Evelyn visit, they'll be able to return if they need to; it's another safe location, a safer one than 12GP, which we're rather more casual with.
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Thank you, Remus. That's my assessment as well. It's just hard to sort out what I want as a mum from what would be wisest sometimes.
How are things at Grimmauld? Everything ticking along? Have you heard at all from Beth? Frank's mentioned that he worries Tonks might be stretching herself a bit thin.
And on a completely different note, I'm thinking Kevin and Will are due for a playdate with Bea sometime soon.
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Beth. Yes. Well, we got the handful of survivors we found back to her and mentioned Aldrich. She said she'd think about it. Given that we're the ones who told her the wards go down at solstice, she may not be feeling like we're particularly reliable just now. Still, we got the 'refugee coming' signal at the shop today so presumably she hasn't written us off completely.
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I'm wondering if she might be able to actively recruit one of her current co-workers into Bill's network and put her skills and energy to better use elsewhere.
And I don't blame Beth one bit for that, but it's good to know she hasn't cut off contact altogether. Once we gain a few more footholds, we'll be better able to help her funnel some of her people there.