Syrien's words
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chamberofsnogsWhen my Portkey arrives at the Burrow in a few minutes, it will be sitting on top of a bouquet, but I will not be with it. I'm so sorry, after all the trouble you went through....
Syrien came home early this afternoon as I was gathering flowers from the garden. He looked at me and said, "You're still planning to go to the wedding."
I couldn't reply, but I guess that was enough of an answer, since he knew that I could never lie to him. Then he said to me: "I raised you to think for yourself, it’s true—but to think, Lysienne. How much of that have you been doing lately, instead of just blindly running after what you want for the moment? What if something should happen? Your friends are already over the age limit for performing magic, but you would only put them in danger. Would you risk someone else’s life because they must defend you in addition to themselves? The situation in Britain is very precarious right now. If you make up your mind to go regardless, then I will not stop you. But you must think about the potential consequences before you act."
I sat there in the garden and thought about it. I know that Syrien does not say such things lightly. And even if I were of age, my offensive spells have never been very good, unlike the rest of the DA. I would hate myself if someone were to get hurt because of me...so that is why I decided not to go. Please be careful, and I hope you'll laugh at me later for being such a worrywort. Oh, and will you wish Bill and Fleur much joy and happiness from me? I hope everyone has a wonderful time at the wedding!
Syrien came home early this afternoon as I was gathering flowers from the garden. He looked at me and said, "You're still planning to go to the wedding."
I couldn't reply, but I guess that was enough of an answer, since he knew that I could never lie to him. Then he said to me: "I raised you to think for yourself, it’s true—but to think, Lysienne. How much of that have you been doing lately, instead of just blindly running after what you want for the moment? What if something should happen? Your friends are already over the age limit for performing magic, but you would only put them in danger. Would you risk someone else’s life because they must defend you in addition to themselves? The situation in Britain is very precarious right now. If you make up your mind to go regardless, then I will not stop you. But you must think about the potential consequences before you act."
I sat there in the garden and thought about it. I know that Syrien does not say such things lightly. And even if I were of age, my offensive spells have never been very good, unlike the rest of the DA. I would hate myself if someone were to get hurt because of me...so that is why I decided not to go. Please be careful, and I hope you'll laugh at me later for being such a worrywort. Oh, and will you wish Bill and Fleur much joy and happiness from me? I hope everyone has a wonderful time at the wedding!
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Date: 2007-08-11 06:02 pm (UTC)Does he have the Sight? Has he seen that something's going to happen here? It's about to start in a few hours, and nothing's gone amiss. The Ministry has put it's stronger protections around this area for the event! Surely nothing will happen...
When we get the bouquet, Alison and I will put them in the pile of wedding gifts. Thanks for letting us know, so that at least we won't be worried that you didn't get here. We'll give your regards to Bill and Fleur, and dance enough at the reception for you too!
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Date: 2007-08-11 09:31 pm (UTC)I guess he could be right. I mean, in general - it's a wedding, not a battle. But if you think it's better not to come, then you did the right thing. We'll see you on the train to school in a month, at least.
Like Ora said, we'll make sure they get the flowers, and that they know you wish them well.