I'm glad to hear that you're alright. And sorry to hear the other.
I hadn't thought about duels like that, but you're right, your father could have other aims than to hurt him. But if you don't know which he means to do, I don't know who could.
I wish I knew something to say or do that would really help this.
I can tell you that though I don't know Justin very well, he's struck me as extraordinarily talented at keeping other people calm and soothing tempers. Mind you, an angry father would be quite a challenge, but if anyone can talk his way to a truce, it will be Justin. Don't you think? That's one of his real talents.
And he has other strengths. I've seen him duel: he's very solid with his protective manoeuvres and his shield spells. I don't expect anyone his age would stand much chance at overpowering a wizard like your father, but maybe that's not what he needs to do.
You must know other advantages he has. Don't lose hope.
And don't give up thinking what you could do to influence what happens, either. Do you think your father means for you to be there when they duel?
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Re: Order Only Private Message to Hydra Lestrange
Date: 2013-08-06 04:03 am (UTC)I hadn't thought about duels like that, but you're right, your father could have other aims than to hurt him. But if you don't know which he means to do, I don't know who could.
I wish I knew something to say or do that would really help this.
I can tell you that though I don't know Justin very well, he's struck me as extraordinarily talented at keeping other people calm and soothing tempers. Mind you, an angry father would be quite a challenge, but if anyone can talk his way to a truce, it will be Justin. Don't you think? That's one of his real talents.
And he has other strengths. I've seen him duel: he's very solid with his protective manoeuvres and his shield spells. I don't expect anyone his age would stand much chance at overpowering a wizard like your father, but maybe that's not what he needs to do.
You must know other advantages he has. Don't lose hope.
And don't give up thinking what you could do to influence what happens, either. Do you think your father means for you to be there when they duel?