I, Remus Lupin, do verify that Draco Malfoy was taken into the protection of the Order of the Phoenix after his escape from imprisonment and torture at the hands of Voldemort's followers. I further confirm that I was the individual responsible for locating him at that time and bringing him into the Order's temporary headquarters at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry, where he remained voluntarily for the duration of the war.
By these actions, it is my belief that Mr. Malfoy demonstrated clearly his disapproval and distance from the ideals and practices of Voldemort and his followers.
I hereby certify, under penalty of the law, the above statements to be true and accurate to the best of my knowledge.
Remus J. Lupin
Sighing, Remus pushed the statement to one side after signing his name to the bottom. He wasn't at all sure why Draco was even asking it of him; -- correction, why Draco was asking Severus to ask it of him. Despite his own Order of Merlin for his part in the war, Remus couldn't help but wonder if any in the Wizengamot would even pay attention to the words of a Registered Werewolf.
Still, it was easier to write the statement than it was deciding what to write to the young man himself. As Remus had once told Draco not too long ago, they did not really know how to speak to one another. After the way Draco had treated Severus, Remus should have been angry. But, Severus was always telling him he was too soft-hearted for his own good.
And it would do Remus no good to alienate Draco, knowing how much his lover cared for the man.
So, he settled on a short confirmation of his agreement to write the statement that Draco could simply accept at face value and ignore if he so chose.
Mr. Malfoy,
Enclosed you will find the statement requested. I do not know how much good it will do you, given current public sentiments, but I wish you luck with the endeavor.
I, Remus Lupin, do verify that Draco Malfoy was taken into the protection of the Order of the Phoenix after his escape from imprisonment and torture at the hands of Voldemort's followers. I further confirm that I was the individual responsible for locating him at that time and bringing him into the Order's temporary headquarters at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry, where he remained voluntarily for the duration of the war.
By these actions, it is my belief that Mr. Malfoy demonstrated clearly his disapproval and distance from the ideals and practices of Voldemort and his followers.
I hereby certify, under penalty of the law, the above statements to be true and accurate to the best of my knowledge.
Remus J. Lupin
Sighing, Remus pushed the statement to one side after signing his name to the bottom. He wasn't at all sure why Draco was even asking it of him; -- correction, why Draco was asking Severus to ask it of him. Despite his own Order of Merlin for his part in the war, Remus couldn't help but wonder if any in the Wizengamot would even pay attention to the words of a Registered Werewolf.
Still, it was easier to write the statement than it was deciding what to write to the young man himself. As Remus had once told Draco not too long ago, they did not really know how to speak to one another. After the way Draco had treated Severus, Remus should have been angry. But, Severus was always telling him he was too soft-hearted for his own good.
And it would do Remus no good to alienate Draco, knowing how much his lover cared for the man.
So, he settled on a short confirmation of his agreement to write the statement that Draco could simply accept at face value and ignore if he so chose.
Mr. Malfoy,
Enclosed you will find the statement requested. I do not know how much good it will do you, given current public sentiments, but I wish you luck with the endeavor.
Sincerely,
Professor R. J. Lupin
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