This Morning

[alt_hydra]

Many of you at breakfast probably saw me return a ring to Justin Finch-Fletchley.

We have decided to end our commitment to one another, and are no longer romantically involved. There is no ill-will between us, and I'm sure we will both remain on friendly terms. I suppose there will be a lot of speculation as to what happened between us. I will only say that we discussed the future and decided that it would be best, for both of us, if we parted ways.

To be clear: there's no need for further discussion.

Thank you,
Hydra Lestrange

Comments

Re: Order Only: Private message to Justin and Hydra

[alt_alice]

If you do not see the point in keeping me informed, then yes, I very much need to make sure that we are all on the same page.

And you're correct in that it is my right to ask.

Know that my immediately addressing the fact that contact outside of normal school events puts you in certain mortal danger does not presume that I am blind to Hydra's situation. And I have reason to question your judgement and your ability to make decisions in the best interests of your own safety, so clarifying my own position was necessary. I do not mean to minimise the choice you've made, and want very much to believe that you are genuine in your resolve.

Trust goes both ways, though, and I recognise that I have yet to fully earn yours. I will do what I can to be worthy of the sacrifices you are willing to make, and attempt to demonstrate this through my actions as well as my words. I only ask that you do the same for me.

I understand that you've just had the floor fall out from under you in a very real way. My intention was to address what I believed to be the most immediate and urgent concerns so that we could hash out the consequences of all of this and how to move forward from it once you've had a chance to regain your footing and adjust to this new reality.

I don't intend to waste any of our times shouting or smacking wrists, as I don't see that as particularly productive. I also don't presume to know the entirety of what you're going through, or believe I have the right to tell you how you ought to feel or what lessons you should learn. I want to sort out what we can do to help you, what you can do for this organisation under these new circumstances, and how we might function and communicate more effectively.

In order to better help you, and better make decisions for all of us, I depend on you to keep me informed. You are the expert in your situation, Justin. I need you to educate me about what your challenges are, and communicate with me about how I can help you -- and even if I can do nothing, knowing your situation better helps me understand what our capabilities are.

I am heartily sorry for what has happened to you both, and I cannot imagine how difficult it must be for you right now.