1.) We very much were exceptions. Sirius ran away from home, and a few months later I was disinherited. They never met Dora or Mouse. I'm not sure they would have fought with You-know-who exactly, but that my sisters and cousin did should come as no surprise. It still makes me sad, that they didn't know their grandchildren. But that was their choice, I suppose.
2.) I'm so sorry about your friend, particularly as, well, you know. They all died for no reason at all, other than one man's ambition and many people's misguided notion of hierarchy. It is such a waste. When Lily and James died, I was in hiding with my family--it was thought that we would be particular targets because we were a mixed couple and because Bella had tried to harm me while I was carrying Dora. But I have decided to fight this time, because of Xiomara.
Then again, I think we have to fight to make their lives and deaths mean something, and to make sure that everyone who doesn't get the chance to meet them knows what they meant to us and to the world. As long as we remember, they aren't gone.
3.) Again and again and again it is defeated and this time will be no different.
4.) I don't know that I had time to think about it. There was so much rebuilding to do and so many people to mourn, and we had been in hiding for quite a while, and then Mouse was born not long after. And I was so devastated that Sirius was in Azkaban, and all that it meant, that I didn't really have time to think about it too much. I would say that I hoped it was over, rather than thought it was. Those trials were just for show, and so many were able to go free, and it just felt wrong. Even if You-know-who had been truly dead, it was evident that the flames had died down but hadn't been truly put out. There were still so many people who believed in blood purity that it was only a matter of time before someone took advantage of that belief, and used it to their own ends.
And will you answer a question for me, young Mr. Finnigan?
You're right, it's important to remember them and to make their lives and deaths meet something. I must say I'm glad there are exceptions like you and Sirius in the Black family. My mum's parents were always wary of Muggles, but they hate Voldemort and all he stands for.
Oh, that! She's wonderful. She's not an easy professor, but I mean that in a good way. I've learned quite a lot in her class. I know Hieronymous but I've never really talked to him. He is rather quiet, but there is nothing wrong with that! Did you enjoy your school years?
That is so good to hear. They are really very good children. You know, they are the future, as are you, Mr Finnigan. Sometimes I think we will keep having these problems until all of this horrible intermarriage among this tiny number of families just ends. Even the great royal houses of Europe marry commoners now, after all.
Oh, my, yes I did enjoy them! I met my husband, I had my daughter, I made friends other than Sirius, I was able to leave home and understand who Andromeda was other than not a very good Black. And I could read and read and read all I wanted and there was such a large library and oh, every good thing! Are you enjoying your school years? They will end soon enough. Don't go too quickly into adulthood, as I did.
That they are. I think my family has benefited from my mum marrying outside her circle, and marrying a Muggle too! I think it's one of the most important ways to change people's views about race and such.
I certainly am enjoying them. I mean, there have been some... hiccups, but ultimately this is where I have found out who I am and who my true friends are. Sometimes I want to grow up and get out of here so I can take the real world head on, but I think I value my school years now, despite there being a distinct lack of peace recently.
2.) I'm so sorry about your friend, particularly as, well, you know. They all died for no reason at all, other than one man's ambition and many people's misguided notion of hierarchy. It is such a waste. When Lily and James died, I was in hiding with my family--it was thought that we would be particular targets because we were a mixed couple and because Bella had tried to harm me while I was carrying Dora. But I have decided to fight this time, because of Xiomara.
Then again, I think we have to fight to make their lives and deaths mean something, and to make sure that everyone who doesn't get the chance to meet them knows what they meant to us and to the world. As long as we remember, they aren't gone.
3.) Again and again and again it is defeated and this time will be no different.
4.) I don't know that I had time to think about it. There was so much rebuilding to do and so many people to mourn, and we had been in hiding for quite a while, and then Mouse was born not long after. And I was so devastated that Sirius was in Azkaban, and all that it meant, that I didn't really have time to think about it too much. I would say that I hoped it was over, rather than thought it was. Those trials were just for show, and so many were able to go free, and it just felt wrong. Even if You-know-who had been truly dead, it was evident that the flames had died down but hadn't been truly put out. There were still so many people who believed in blood purity that it was only a matter of time before someone took advantage of that belief, and used it to their own ends.
And will you answer a question for me, young Mr. Finnigan?
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Of course! At least, I will try to answer.
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Truly, how is my daughter as a teacher? And do you know my son? He's rather shy, so you might not.
Forgive a mother! Oh, and don't tell them I asked, as they are sure to be cross!
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Oh, my, yes I did enjoy them! I met my husband, I had my daughter, I made friends other than Sirius, I was able to leave home and understand who Andromeda was other than not a very good Black. And I could read and read and read all I wanted and there was such a large library and oh, every good thing! Are you enjoying your school years? They will end soon enough. Don't go too quickly into adulthood, as I did.
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I certainly am enjoying them. I mean, there have been some... hiccups, but ultimately this is where I have found out who I am and who my true friends are. Sometimes I want to grow up and get out of here so I can take the real world head on, but I think I value my school years now, despite there being a distinct lack of peace recently.
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Great good luck, Mr. Finnigan. It has been a pleasure. And if I can ever do anything more for you, just ask.
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