[Video; Backdated to this morning]

[quidditch_stag]

[The video opens out onto the Great Hall in Hogwarts castle. The four houses tables along with the teachers’ table are clearly visible

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[Action -> Marauders+Lily]

[onceamarauder]

[Peter watched James leave the Great Hall. An uneasy feeling in his gut as he turned to look at the others around him]

D-do you think...uhm...who do you think it was?

[Action -> Marauders+Lily]

[flower_of_lions]

[She had excused herself from her friends to join in the Marauders' chat, looking very concerned. Having seen quite a few of those messengers come in to deliver bad news since her first year, she was no longer confused of the news these owls brought. Still, it didn't make it any easier to watch. It felt even worse when she knew the recipient....]

Perhaps an old family friend? Or a... a close relative. That might be the most... likely answer. [Her eyes flicked over to the doors of the Great Hall, as if expecting James to come walking back in.

[Action -> Marauders+Lily]

[why_so_me]

[Sirius is twisting a napkin anxiously, because there's a nagging worry in his gut for James and for wondering whose name was on the letter.]

Maybe it's a grandparent. I don't know if he has any of them left.

[Action -> Marauders+Lily]

[lycanthropy_101]

[Remus watches James go, looking around at the three of his friends fretting about the fourth]

I think someone should go after him. Even if it's not all of us... Letters like that one are never a good thing, regardless of who it's for.

[Action -> Marauders+Lily]

[onceamarauder]

[Peter nods then looks a bit worried again.]

He looked horrible...Sirius, what about you?

[He glances at Lily too because well she would probably be a bit better at the whole thing but...he doesn't want to just assume anything and get 'The Look'. Not at a time like this.]

[Action -> Marauders+Lily]

[flower_of_lions]

[She sees Peter glance over at her, the suggestion of going after James thrown her way. She considers going, feeling of obligation aside, but she was starting to see him as something close to a friend. And she couldn't stand having a friend in so much pain, trying to handle it on their own. Slowly, she stands up from her seat.]

I suppose I could go.

[Action -> Marauders+Lily]

[why_so_me]

[Sirius watches her stand -- part of him feels like he should be the one to go, but he imagines in times like this, Lily would be a far better comfort than him. He nods.]

Just -- let us know if you need us. We'll come right away.

[Action -> Marauders+Lily]

[lycanthropy_101]

[Remus nods] We will. For anything either of you might need. But first...

[He tips his head towards the door] You should go. Before he gets any further away.

[Action -> Marauders+Lily]

[onceamarauder]

[Peter actually manages a small nod of relief. He would have been horrible at this and, well Remus may have been good, Lily was a good choice.

Oh!]

E-er y-yes...if you need help. Just, let us know. We'll uhm, well think of a way to help.