Eleven Phases

[lupusnonfacit]

That was a terrible time to end up ill. Sorry for skipping you by yesterday, Ron, it's just that I was in a bad spot again. Anyone else as well, who's been trying to reach me. I've been out of it until just now.

So, what did I miss?

And what is that awful smell been?

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[honestlyrubbish]

It's outside, and I'm not sure how keen I am on checking things out.

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You all right, Remus?

[lupusnonfacit]

No, Hermione, I would prefer if you didn't check outside. I've got an awful feeling.

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A bit frustrated more than normal this month. Did some nervous chewing, but it's nothing a little balm won't fix. Unless you mean something else?

[honestlyrubbish]

Yes, well, depends on how widespread the problem becomes, doesn't it? I would rather not become somewhat of a sitting duck if the situation exacerbates.

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That's what I meant, actually. Is there anything that you need?

[lupusnonfacit]

The cabin should be safe as well, for anyone who keeps inside it. I wouldn't have found it myself just wandering, if Ron wouldn't have brought me straight here.

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There quite a small side-room near my bedroom doubling as an office. There should be a cane in it, as well as my wand. Frankly, I don't give a damn how much I would rather be in bed, something is just not right and I don't feel comfortable.

[honestlyrubbish]

And doubtless that at some point, someone will wander outside, or we might fear for the well-being of someone out there. I'm merely stating that the probability of us remaining within this cabin for an extended period of time is rather slim.

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But you ought to be getting rest right now, and surely you aren't thinking of stepping outside, are you?

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[lupusnonfacit]

Well, then. Get me that cane. You're coming with me and we're going shopping for staples just in case. You can apparate, can't you?

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[honestlyrubbish]

Well... all right, but I only have a couple of hours.

Yes, I'm perfectly capable of apparating. And side-alongs.

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[lupusnonfacit]

Shouldn't be more than an hour, the quicker the better.

And good, because I might need a little assistance.

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[honestlyrubbish]

Indeed. Ron and I were out earlier today and it was just dreadful, some of the things that went on. Might need to hit some people with an Impediment Curse...

I've a store of dittany in my room. Let me attend to your leg first; it isn't terribly much, as I'm no Madam Pomfrey, but it ought to help.

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[lupusnonfacit]

That would actually be of more help than you might realize. It's difficult to bend over to reach it right now; squashes up my ribcage.

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[honestlyrubbish]

...if it's that bad, I'll go for staples on my own. After tending, of course.

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[lupusnonfacit]

I'd prefer you didn't go alone. And by 'not alone,' I don't mean Ron Weasley or Regulus Black, either.

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[honestlyrubbish]

There is one notable absence from your definition of 'not alone.'

Although I do think it's a little unreasonable for you to consider me... unprepared, for lack of a better word?

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[lupusnonfacit]

Is there, Hermione?

It's not just you. I would prefer group travel for anyone for the time being. Not that it's my right to dictate what you do, I understand this. But I can't shake this awful feeling.

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[honestlyrubbish]

I noticed the thread below.

I hope that you can have a little more faith, Remus, but I'm not about to rebel for the sake of rebelling. Just as long as you rest in the cabin, even if I have to somehow chain you to the bed for it.

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[lupusnonfacit]

I hope you don't mind. I think you've realized by now, Severus is a trustworthy man.

I'm not an invalid, you know.