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alternityVoldemort is dead.
Through an act of incredible bravery and sacrifice, he has been destroyed thoroughly and absolutely, and he will never be able to return. In addition, the Ministry has been rendered obsolete, Hogwarts has been routed of all who would threaten the lives of our children, and a significant number of camps country-wide have successfully liberated themselves.
We will be working over the next months to establish a transitional government consisting of magical and non-magical representatives, and will be depending on volunteers to help keep our communities fed and safe, as well as to begin the massive undertaking of re-settling and awaking our sleeping countrymen. In the coming weeks, we will be providing volunteer centers in various cities across Great Britain for any who wish to lend a helping hand. This is still a period of instability and uncertainty; although the tide has turned, there are several members of the old regime who will insist on going down fighting. We will make every effort to try to protect all people from their acts of violence.
To those Enforcers, Council-wizards, and Aurors who remain at-large; you will either surrender to be held accountable for your actions in a court of your peers, or will be taken forcibly. You are no longer relevant, and you no longer represent the will of this country. If you surrender peaceably, you will be treated humanely and fairly.
To the people of Great Britain: Now is a time to gather our loved ones close to us, to attempt to rebuild this great land, and to remember what it is like to be free. You can communicate without fear using the private messages; they are no longer capable of being monitored, nor will they ever be. You can move freely within the country, and we are working to re-open our borders. If you have Muggleborn or Muggle servants, they are no longer your property, and can leave of their own will. We will direct them to places where they can reunite with their families, and they will be living and working among us as we rebuild our communities together.
This is far from the end of things, but it is a promising beginning – a chance to move forward and build a future together – not tied together by fear and subjugation, but united under principles of democracy and free will, where people are treated with dignity and respect because of their inherent humanity. It is time to forge a new path where wizards and muggles work, live, and love alongside one another. We do not need to hide; we do not need to rule; we are capable of coexisting.
We must collectively face this new future with eyes wide open: prepared for repentance, reconciliation, and forgiveness, but also wary of those who have used their power to accomplish acts of depraved cruelty. Now is not the time for acts of revenge or mob justice. We will heal together, but we will also stand together against those who pose an immediate threat to our safety.
To the parents of all children who were attending Hogwarts this school term; several of you have already had your children returned safely home. Many thanks to the House Elves of Hogwarts for their assistance in this matter, and for their stalwart defence of so many during the fight.
Poppy Pomfrey will provide a list of students whose parents were unable to be located, who are currently still missing, who are too wounded to move safely, and who died fighting. As to the wounded, we have capable Healers attending them, and as soon as we can assure their safety, we can transport those who need it to St Mungo’s for further care. We will continue to work with the House Elves to locate any remaining students in Hogwarts, and will provide updated information about the missing as we learn more. Any parents or legal guardians of students on these lists can approach the main Hogsmeade gate. You will be asked to turn over your wand for inspection, and will need to wait for an hour as a security precaution. Your wand will then be returned to you, and you will be escorted into the building. For several of you, this reunion will be one that is very painful. As a parent, as a mother who has lost a child, I can begin to fathom your grief and sorrow, and I am overwhelmed with regret at our not being able to save everyone.
There are a handful of students who have decided for their own safety to stay under our protection for the time being. They are here by choice, are capable of coming and going as they please, and will be able to communicate directly and privately with you using the journals if they so choose. They will have our support for as long as they need it, as will any young person who requires asylum or protection.
To the students of Hogwarts; you will no doubt need time to mourn – an entire generation of magical young people was very nearly extinguished, and many of you saw your schoolmates and friends cut down in front of your eyes. As soon as we are able, when the immediate threat has passed, we will find a way to honour their lives together. They will be remembered. I am so deeply sorry for your loss.
The wounds of the past few days – of the past twenty years – will not heal overnight. But today holds great promise, and I look forward to building this new future with you.
Through an act of incredible bravery and sacrifice, he has been destroyed thoroughly and absolutely, and he will never be able to return. In addition, the Ministry has been rendered obsolete, Hogwarts has been routed of all who would threaten the lives of our children, and a significant number of camps country-wide have successfully liberated themselves.
We will be working over the next months to establish a transitional government consisting of magical and non-magical representatives, and will be depending on volunteers to help keep our communities fed and safe, as well as to begin the massive undertaking of re-settling and awaking our sleeping countrymen. In the coming weeks, we will be providing volunteer centers in various cities across Great Britain for any who wish to lend a helping hand. This is still a period of instability and uncertainty; although the tide has turned, there are several members of the old regime who will insist on going down fighting. We will make every effort to try to protect all people from their acts of violence.
To those Enforcers, Council-wizards, and Aurors who remain at-large; you will either surrender to be held accountable for your actions in a court of your peers, or will be taken forcibly. You are no longer relevant, and you no longer represent the will of this country. If you surrender peaceably, you will be treated humanely and fairly.
To the people of Great Britain: Now is a time to gather our loved ones close to us, to attempt to rebuild this great land, and to remember what it is like to be free. You can communicate without fear using the private messages; they are no longer capable of being monitored, nor will they ever be. You can move freely within the country, and we are working to re-open our borders. If you have Muggleborn or Muggle servants, they are no longer your property, and can leave of their own will. We will direct them to places where they can reunite with their families, and they will be living and working among us as we rebuild our communities together.
This is far from the end of things, but it is a promising beginning – a chance to move forward and build a future together – not tied together by fear and subjugation, but united under principles of democracy and free will, where people are treated with dignity and respect because of their inherent humanity. It is time to forge a new path where wizards and muggles work, live, and love alongside one another. We do not need to hide; we do not need to rule; we are capable of coexisting.
We must collectively face this new future with eyes wide open: prepared for repentance, reconciliation, and forgiveness, but also wary of those who have used their power to accomplish acts of depraved cruelty. Now is not the time for acts of revenge or mob justice. We will heal together, but we will also stand together against those who pose an immediate threat to our safety.
To the parents of all children who were attending Hogwarts this school term; several of you have already had your children returned safely home. Many thanks to the House Elves of Hogwarts for their assistance in this matter, and for their stalwart defence of so many during the fight.
Poppy Pomfrey will provide a list of students whose parents were unable to be located, who are currently still missing, who are too wounded to move safely, and who died fighting. As to the wounded, we have capable Healers attending them, and as soon as we can assure their safety, we can transport those who need it to St Mungo’s for further care. We will continue to work with the House Elves to locate any remaining students in Hogwarts, and will provide updated information about the missing as we learn more. Any parents or legal guardians of students on these lists can approach the main Hogsmeade gate. You will be asked to turn over your wand for inspection, and will need to wait for an hour as a security precaution. Your wand will then be returned to you, and you will be escorted into the building. For several of you, this reunion will be one that is very painful. As a parent, as a mother who has lost a child, I can begin to fathom your grief and sorrow, and I am overwhelmed with regret at our not being able to save everyone.
There are a handful of students who have decided for their own safety to stay under our protection for the time being. They are here by choice, are capable of coming and going as they please, and will be able to communicate directly and privately with you using the journals if they so choose. They will have our support for as long as they need it, as will any young person who requires asylum or protection.
To the students of Hogwarts; you will no doubt need time to mourn – an entire generation of magical young people was very nearly extinguished, and many of you saw your schoolmates and friends cut down in front of your eyes. As soon as we are able, when the immediate threat has passed, we will find a way to honour their lives together. They will be remembered. I am so deeply sorry for your loss.
The wounds of the past few days – of the past twenty years – will not heal overnight. But today holds great promise, and I look forward to building this new future with you.
ORDER ONLY: Private Message to Lee Jordan
Date: 2015-05-18 12:28 am (UTC)I anticipate there'll be some need for support with the next wave of camp uprisings. With great luck, the administrators will simply run away, but let me know if there are any immediate concerns. Make sure they try to not destroy any of the records.
They should be self-sustaining for the time being, thank Merlin they all grow their own food.
Have you had a chance to speak to your parents yet?
Re: ORDER ONLY: Private Message to Lee Jordan
Date: 2015-05-18 12:35 am (UTC)My parents. I sent a note. Haven't heard back. Just that I was with the Order, helping, but somewhere there wasn't fighting.
Sorry about Neville, Mrs L.
Re: ORDER ONLY: Private Message to Lee Jordan
Date: 2015-05-18 12:38 am (UTC)Thank you.
Private Message to Tonks
Date: 2015-05-18 12:30 am (UTC)Re: Private Message to Tonks
Date: 2015-05-18 12:40 am (UTC)Order Only: Private message to Alice
Date: 2015-05-18 12:31 am (UTC)I've been keeping a list, for a while, of the ones who aren't utter monsters. I know that's not a terribly impressive standard. But there are people who join up who want to catch actual criminals, not just punish anyone who steps out of line.
More of them are Enforcers, mind you.
Re: Order Only: Private message to Alice
Date: 2015-05-18 12:37 am (UTC)If they're willing to serve, and you believe them to be capable, I am willing to give them a chance.
Re: Order Only: Private message to Alice
Date: 2015-05-18 12:43 am (UTC)I would love to see it staffed with Order members. But I imagine you and Frank will have bigger fish to fry and Ron Weasley may have other plans too, now that he's not needed there as a double agent.
Re: Order Only: Private message to Alice
Date: 2015-05-18 12:50 am (UTC)Ron might go for it -- it'd be worth while to ask him.
Re: Order Only: Private message to Alice
Date: 2015-05-18 12:52 am (UTC)Thanks. I'll try to live up to your faith in me.
Re: Order Only: Private message to Alice
Date: 2015-05-18 03:12 am (UTC)Re: Order Only: Private message to Alice
Date: 2015-05-18 04:45 am (UTC)Private Message to Bill, Frank, and Colin
Date: 2015-05-18 12:48 am (UTC)For now, the Ministry is secure -- only we can access it, it isn't going anywhere, and we can return and dig through files later with a designated team. I suggest we pull back and focus our energies elsewhere for the time being.
Re: Private Message to Bill, Frank, and Colin
Date: 2015-05-18 02:04 am (UTC)I know this is painful, but there's Albus' body. Once we moved it out of the building, we put it under preservation charms, and we have it secure. Is there central location we are bringing the bodies of our dead? Let me know if he had any other instructions.
Once I oversee the last of the prisoners out of here tonight, I will go home and crash for a few hours (I've reached about the end of my wakefulness potions tether) and I will meet you tomorrow to debrief and hand over the wands.
Re: Private Message to Bill, Frank, and Colin
Date: 2015-05-18 02:07 am (UTC)Re: Private Message to Bill, Frank, and Colin
Date: 2015-05-18 04:07 am (UTC)He belongs in Moddey.
Private Message to Siz and Poppy
Date: 2015-05-18 12:55 am (UTC)Re: Private Message to Siz and Poppy
Date: 2015-05-18 02:28 am (UTC)I think we've done almost as much as we can tonight.
Cedric's been excellent, writing letters. And Linus, with lists. As long as I think of it as lists, it's - I can keep going. Tomorrow, yes, more screening, and sorting out what to do about the odd bits.