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Dorcas Meadowes is still alive (_dorcas_) wrote,
@ 2012-08-27 21:09:00

011 - A change in the air
I have a wand, extensive knowledge of offensive and defensive magic, skill with a sabre (though admittedly, I've never used an edged blade), and a damn good punch, if I may say so myself. Not to mention, the ability to take on my animagus form.

And yet, I feel so bloody useless right now.

Auror Friends
How much trouble would I get in for going after this fucker independently?

((Added later:))
Mr. Munch
Lily Potter suggested I might ask you about some openings at the Ministry. Any suggestions?

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	Same Ward mrsalicelong 2012-08-28 01:34 am UTC (link)
	Likely fuckers. Depends. You going to kill them? Then a lot of trouble, I suspect. If not...well, it's a continuum. Not that I'm condoning anything, naturally. (Reply to this) (Thread)

Same Ward

_dorcas_
2012-08-28 01:42 am UTC (link)

I just... it's maddening to think something like this is going on and not to do anything about it! Last night I had all of these dreams that were more like memories of our time in the Order. I hate sitting by and doing nothing, which this clearly feels like some sort of Death Eater thing.

This is what I used to do. How can I help? On top of all the things I mentioned above, I ~~was~~ am a human transfiguration specialist. It's the only reason I'm alive, really. I want to help, this is driving me crazy. A girl's life is at stake, shouldn't we be all hands on deck?

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	Same Ward mrsalicelong 2012-08-28 02:06 am UTC (link)
	I don't know...perhaps the Order ought to rally its resources. Some of us are aurors, but not everyone. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	Same ward _dorcas_ 2012-08-28 02:19 am UTC (link)
	That's exactly what I was thinking. I might not be an Auror, but I'm not unfamiliar to a dire situation like this. ~~Plus, if she's being tortured...~~ (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	Same ward mrsalicelong 2012-08-28 02:23 am UTC (link)
	There are some expertise Order members have that we could use. I don't know, I don't want to step on Kingsley's toes, but it might not be an unwise idea. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	Same ward _dorcas_ 2012-08-28 02:32 am UTC (link)
	Alice, if there's anything you think I could help with, just let me know. I hate feeling like I'm not doing anything when I know I could help. And we can keep it a secret from Kingsley, if you want. It wouldn't be the first time an Order member operated in secret. (Reply to this) (Parent)

	Same Ward itwillbesavage 2012-08-28 08:18 am UTC (link)
	How long has it fucking been since you've used any sort of combat magic, Dorcas? (Reply to this) (Parent)

	Dorcas mrsprongsie 2012-08-28 01:43 am UTC (link)
	You know, there's an opening in my department right now, and I think I saw a posting for something in Magical Education as well. Have you thought about applying for a job to keep busy? (Reply to this) (Thread)

	Lily _dorcas_ 2012-08-28 01:47 am UTC (link)
	I've been working at this pub for so long it feels like forever, even though it's only been a few months. I want out like nobody's business. I guess after living in Russia and out of touch with myself for so long, I just don't really know where I should start looking. I should really look into those. Thanks, Lily. You're such a dear. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	Dorcas mrsprongsie 2012-08-28 02:19 am UTC (link)
	Prophet want ads, for one. Or just go talk to someone at the Ministry. I bet Eric would point you to openings. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	Lily _dorcas_ 2012-08-28 02:21 am UTC (link)
	Thanks, Lily. It's sad, I'm 38 years old and I suddenly am having that anxiety of having just graduated Hogwarts and having no idea what direction to go in. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	Dorcas mrsprongsie 2012-08-29 03:08 am UTC (link)
	Nonsense, you'll get going. There are tonnes of options. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	Lily _dorcas_ 2012-08-29 06:21 am UTC (link)
	Well, I've warded Eric. Hopefully things will start moving in that direction soon. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	Dorcas mrsprongsie 2012-09-02 01:54 am UTC (link)
	I'm sure it will! (Reply to this) (Parent)

	emmybug 2012-08-28 01:44 am UTC (link)
	Seems like you are useless then. (Reply to this) (Thread)

	_dorcas_ 2012-08-28 01:49 am UTC (link)
	I meant in regards to the kidnapping case, which I am legally not allowed to be involved in. You're right, I'm useless in this situation, but not because I'm incapable. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	emmybug 2012-08-28 01:52 am UTC (link)
	What do you care about it? (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	_dorcas_ 2012-08-28 02:02 am UTC (link)
	I used to be a member of a group called the Order of the Phoenix. Perhaps you've heard of it in your studies. Regardless, this is the sort of thing we dealt with, back then, when the Ministry turned it's back. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	emmybug 2012-08-28 02:09 am UTC (link)
	Yawn. History is boring. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	_dorcas_ 2012-08-28 02:19 am UTC (link)
	Your loss. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	emmybug 2012-09-02 02:31 am UTC (link)
	Doubt it. (Reply to this) (Parent)

	egvance 2012-08-28 02:31 am UTC (link)
	I could set you up with something through one of my charities, if you wish. (Reply to this) (Thread)

	Emmeline _dorcas_ 2012-08-28 02:33 am UTC (link)
	That's not what I meant. I mean with this whole Bones kidnapping. I want to help. But thanks. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	Dorcas egvance 2012-08-28 02:36 am UTC (link)
	You're not the only one who wants to help. Have you talked to Alice or Kingsley? (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	Emmeline _dorcas_ 2012-08-28 02:39 am UTC (link)
	I doubt Kingsley would want to hear it. Talking to Alice, though. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	Dorcas egvance 2012-08-28 03:02 am UTC (link)
	Possibly between the three of us, we can talk Kingsley into it? (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	Emmeline _dorcas_ 2012-08-28 03:02 am UTC (link)
	~~Kingsley terrifies me.~~ It's worth a shot. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	Dorcas egvance 2012-08-28 03:21 am UTC (link)
	What was that? If it means Susan's home a day earlier, it's worth it. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	Emmeline _dorcas_ 2012-08-28 03:22 am UTC (link)
	Nothing. And that's exactly what I mean! (Reply to this) (Parent)

	Same Ward jdisnotamused 2012-08-28 02:53 am UTC (link)
	I can testify to the punch. I think Alice is right. The Order might be the way to go. (Reply to this) (Thread)

	John _dorcas_ 2012-08-28 03:01 am UTC (link)
	Thanks, John. I just know that we can help... and if a girl's life and sanity are hanging in the balance, why shouldn't we all be giving it everything we've got? (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	Dorcas jdisnotamused 2012-08-28 03:17 am UTC (link)
	I know. And I want to use what you have to offer. I'd hate to know that I could help and not be able to. (Reply to this) (Parent)