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[alt_lupin]

Well, I was going to write something here to let you all know that I arrived safely and everything's set up, but it hardly seems appropriate now.

Molly, Bill - if there's anything I can do, please let me know.

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[alt_sirius]

Well, can I at least take that to mean that you've rigged up the cellar safely for the transformations?

How are you feeling this morning?

[alt_lupin]

Indeed. It seemed something of a priority.

I was feeling fairly good this morning, perhaps simply from relief that the cellar proved sufficient for its new purpose, but then I opened my journal and saw what's happened to Arthur. Damn Malfoy and his petty grudges. You just know he's been dying for an excuse to go after Arthur after their altercation at the book shop.

[alt_sirius]

Yes, and Bella is all-too happy to oblige, I'm sure.

Have you heard anything from Bill? I saw Alice asking this morning.

[alt_lupin]

Not a word. I can only assume that they'll write an update when they have news, and no news is good news for the time being, so.

I'm sure he'll be fine. Arthur's always been very careful, and even under this ridiculous regime, I can't imagine they could throw a man in Azkaban, or in those awful camps, just for charming a car or for fathering a child who makes a slightly foolish decision while in the company of the Lord Protector's so-called son.

I don't think I'll be able to rest until we hear for certain, though. If I pace much more, I'll go straight through the floorboards and then I'll just have to fix the cellar up all over again.

[alt_alice]

It's good to hear from you, Remus.

I could really use one of our teas right now. I feel sick to my stomach, and I keep thinking the worst sorts of things.

[alt_lupin]

I'm sorry I wasn't in touch sooner, but it was a bit of a push to get the cellar ready in time for the moon.

I've made several cups of tea so far today, but I keep leaving them to go cold. I can't quite face the thought of eating or drinking anything right now.

Arthur will be fine though, I'm sure of it. He's been at the Ministry a long time now, he knows how these things work and he knows precisely what to say. It'll all be fine.

How's my little godson? Has he forgotten me already? I shall have to send you a picture that you can stick to his crib.

[alt_alice]

Of course! I'm just glad you're safely arrived.

I've got a cup of Victor's ginger tea with me right now -- it never fails to calm me down, but it's not helping particularly well at the moment.

And you're right. If there's anyone that can handle this sort of pressure, it's Arthur Weasley.

I would love to put a picture of you with Kevin! He's started to get grabby, so I'll have to put it up high so you won't get slobbered over.

[alt_bill]

I'm sorry we left you all hanging so long for news, but as you can imagine, Mum and Dad and I were a bit distracted.

But everything's all right for the moment, and Dad's doing his best to smooth Mum's ruffled feathers. I'm going to stay here this weekend, helping them set the Burrow to rights. But I'd like to come see you, Remus, and go over the parchment work for the set up with you. Can I come by and see you some evening this week?

[alt_bill]

By the way, both Dad and I have talked to Nymphadora Tonks, and she's definitely interested in part time hours. Shall I have Dad see if she'd like to name a time she can swing by to meet Mr Junius Ponds? Dad's been sweet-talking her that you're a charmer.

[alt_lupin]

Hah, yes, please do. A charmer, eh? Well, I'll do my best!

[alt_lupin]

It's quite all right, Bill. We all knew you had far more immediate concerns to attend. I'm sure everyone's just very relieved that Arthur's okay.

Any evening this week should be fine. The place's still a bit of a tip, but if you don't mind a bit of mess, I'm sure I can manage a cup of tea and perhaps even a chair or two if you're very lucky. Feel free to pop by whenever you can safely get away.

[alt_bill]

I can sit on the floor, if need be. I'll probably pop by Wednesday or Thursday night.

[alt_lupin]

I'll see if I can't get some biscuits in.