Private Message to Neville Longbottom

I noticed that Dolohov wrote to you, a message at the bottom of his post about our marks for the term.

Was it--did he have any news? Is he still working on it or --?

I could barely sleep last night. I can't stop crying. Every time I think I'm done I start over. Pav doesn't know what to think and I can't even think what to tell her.

I mean, it's just NOT FAIR. Well, you know what I mean, it's not like Seamus DID anything wrong.

There has to be a way to do what needs to be done without it being him. There just has to be.

Private Message to Seamus Finnigan

Are you still there?

I hope you are and it's not too late.

Listen, I guess Longbottom's told you already but I pushed him to ask Professor Dolohov about finding some other way to fix the Irish muggles without you having to get mixed up in it. And he said (Professor Dolohov, I mean) that he's got to do some research but he's working on it and not to give up hope.

So I dunno where things stand but if you're going to be okay, let me know, as soon as you can? And tell me if I can come see you if they decide--well, that they can do something else.

And if--if it doesn't--well, look. Write to me anyway. So I know. Because

Because not knowing until we get back will be awful.

(I can't believe that of all the people I could be talking to about this, it has to be LONGBOTTOM. But he didn't even hesitate when I told him to call over to the Malfoys' to reach Professor Dolohov. So I guess even a shite Gryffindor is good for something! And there, now you're smiling.)

Love,

Padma