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[alt_frank]

all right then?

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[alt_alice]

I'm fine.

I'll be fine.

I just needed to go for a bit of a stroll to cool my head.

I can't really get angry with him, can I? He created the Order to begin with, and he did what I've been trying to get done for months. And rather handily too. It's rather ridiculous to claim that my and Minerva's authority has been undermined when it's done by Albus Dumbledore.

That doesn't mean that I don't find it absolutely infuriating that he can be silent for months, and then swoop in and take us all by surprise. I'd just rather he made those sorts of decisions all the time or not at all, and showing a bit of courtesy by telling us about his plans would certainly help.

[alt_alice]

And I must admit to feeling rather selfish about wanting to swear in Neville and Evelyn myself.

[alt_frank]

yeah.

yeah, I figured you'd get all thoughtful about it.

he should've said something.

[alt_frank]

we could do something this summer. make it special.

[alt_alice]

I'd like that, I think.

And we'll get to talk to them whenever we want. No more waiting.

I know you'd rather Evelyn not be a part of this just yet, but it is rather heady to think about having them so close after keeping them at arms length for so long.

[alt_frank]

just wish she didn't have so much growing up to do so soon, is all.

and now that they can read everything, I mean, hell, Al. it's not pretty.

[alt_alice]

I know what you mean.

And no, parts of it aren't. But it's who you are, Frank Longbottom. And dearest, you are the bravest man I know.

Our children will love you regardless of your tendency to swear, I promise.

[alt_alice]

Oh, let's just say I let loose with a few of your favourite words first, love. Mostly due to shock, mind. This past year has had its fair share of unexpected revelations, and if people don't start communicating better, I will go utterly mad and my hair will turn completely white by this time next year.

But I'm glad it's happened, and what an honour for all of them.

[alt_frank]

yeah. it is.

and good to know I'll have a madwoman on my hands in a year. I'll start padding the room now.

[alt_alice]

I love you.

[alt_frank]

love you too.

[alt_alice]

Even if I end up white-haired and drooling?

[alt_alice]

And blast it all, I was going to coordinate taking our next farm tonight, but this rather trumps everything for the time being and getting people focused will be a challenge, so it'll have to wait for morning.

[alt_frank]

especially then.

[alt_frank]

I hear mad chicks are tigers in bed.

[alt_alice]

Frank!