Order Only Private Message to Alice Longbottom

Have you had any word from Frank? I mean to say, I haven't seen any messages here in the journals, but maybe you've had an owl or-

Do you have a charm or token or something that tells you he's all right?

I don't like waiting and not hearing anything! And I imagine you like it even less. How are you managing?

We had a really small group here last night, which stands to reason. Most everyone was at the other end of New London, celebrating. Well, until they all came home and decided they ought to 'patrol' the streets. Sirius and I stayed with Ellie overnight just in case, and well we did because a crowd of them came banging pans and pounding at the door in the small hours. They'd have broken the windows out if we hadn't been here to cast re-enforcing charms.

It was all right by the time I had to leave for the Ministry, and everything's in one piece this morning. Well, there was a pile of rubbish left on the pavement and some paint bashed off the door, but Remus reckons it was time to repaint, anyway.

I should be sleeping now, but, well- we were supposed to be going to Ashford today, and I guess I can't help thinking

I mean, I know they're fine. I do.

I just wish we'd hear from them. Something. Even if it's just to say, 'we're here, talking to Irish people. don't know if they're listening. just thought you'd want to hear we're all right.'

Because I do just want to

I know.

Only, argh!

Alice! Don't you wish you were there? Doing something to help? It's making me completely mental.

More than usual.

I'll stop now. Really.

Don't think I'll be going to sleep, though, so if you do hear something, please say!

Thanks.