Order Only—Private message to Severus Snape and Harry Marvolo

[alt_hermione]

Mr Snape,

Harry is still avoiding me. I thought you should know. I mean, I don't think that you were trying to do anything too bad when you spoke with him, but he didn't take it the way you meant it, I think.

I'm sure you're right that he wants the truth about things, that's why he likes Sirius so much, but maybe not that kind of truth, when it hurts so much for him.

Comments

[alt_severus]

I would have thought he were more used to that sort of pain. His actions frequently cause harm to others, and he knows it then.

[alt_hermione]

Well, it's different when it's Draco or me, because nobody has ever tried to kill us, and also because we can talk about it. I mean, of course it isn't fair at all, but Harry at least knows that we know what's going on. I don't think the people at the Frost Faire did, do you?

[alt_severus]

Day after day, I am surprised that you find charity in your heart to spare for the person who is the tangible embodiment of your oppression.

In any case, I do not wish to frighten him away. I will take your advice. You know him far better than I.

I removed your Anti-Allergen Elixir from its heat just now. It is cooling, and it is quite perfect.

[alt_hermione]

Is it really?! I thought I botched it on the last step, the dungbeetles—I was sure I didn't crush them fine enough.

As for Harry, it's not always easy, but he can be very kind—and he always wants to be kind, anyway.

[alt_severus]

Yes, it is really. What could I possibly gain from lying?

As for Mr Marvolo, that is a matter that only you can judge.