Listen to me, Hermione, if Snape manages to break into Buckingham, or anywhere else you are with Harry, you are not to try to duel him, do you understand me? Don't use your wand. You take Harry and you RUN. Run and hide somewhere, don't try to fight him. You can't miss him. He's got lanky, oily black hair and a hooked nose, along with that nasty sneer that I think is permanently attached to his mouth. Don't try to duel him, just run.
And I'm glad the letters are still making it through. I hoped it wouldn't get intercepted but I had to warn him, just in case he decided that everyone else has been oppressing him unfairly. I don't like Lestrange, but it's true that if Harry's got to have a bodyguard, he's about the best he could hope for. At least he was; it sounds like he's seen better days. But he's a crack shot with his wand, as well, aim about as good as Bella's. He can protect Harry well enough, if he'll continue to let Lestrange look after him.
But you're right: You can't tell him I'm not dead. It's too soon to let anyone know for sure, for one thing, and for another, he might want to know how you know. Can't risk it.
Regarding Voldemort, though .... I've no idea how or why, but this isn't the first time he's changed his physical appearance. I'm sure it's to do with dark magic, but hex me if I know what kind. Just be careful, okay, kiddo? And I'm glad you're doing all right - and tell Harry that there's always room for hope.
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And I'm glad the letters are still making it through. I hoped it wouldn't get intercepted but I had to warn him, just in case he decided that everyone else has been oppressing him unfairly. I don't like Lestrange, but it's true that if Harry's got to have a bodyguard, he's about the best he could hope for. At least he was; it sounds like he's seen better days. But he's a crack shot with his wand, as well, aim about as good as Bella's. He can protect Harry well enough, if he'll continue to let Lestrange look after him.
But you're right: You can't tell him I'm not dead. It's too soon to let anyone know for sure, for one thing, and for another, he might want to know how you know. Can't risk it.
Regarding Voldemort, though .... I've no idea how or why, but this isn't the first time he's changed his physical appearance. I'm sure it's to do with dark magic, but hex me if I know what kind. Just be careful, okay, kiddo? And I'm glad you're doing all right - and tell Harry that there's always room for hope.