A/N: This is it, the begining hints of ADMM.
Chapter 14
Minerva sat in the corner of a darkened room. The small oil lamp sitting on the table beside her chair was providing the only light in the room. She looked up from her parchment and glanced across the room to the sleeping form on the bed. Loraine was still at the moment, but Minerva could hear quiet mumblings coming from her. She turned back to the table and began to write again.
Dearest Albus,
There has been no change here. Loraine is in a constant depression throughout the day and is still having terrible nightmares throughout the night. I cast a silencing charm on her room every night so the rest of the household won't be disturbed by her screams.
We have decided to keep a constant watch on her 24 hours, which no doubt irritates her to no end.
She has spent the past few days in the study reading through all of the Black's darker magic books. She says that she is using them to prepare lesson plans for the upcoming school year, but I think she wants to better prepare herself to face Voldemorte again.
Whatever happened back in that room, she will speak naught of. It can only be left to our imaginations.
I am very concerned for her, Albus, but I am at a complete loss for what to do. The children have tried to engage her in conversation, but she answers with quick, short answers and then leaves the room. She takes all of her meals in her rooms, but I do not believe she is eating them. I think she is giving them to Sam who appears to have gained several pounds whereas she has lost weight. Nor does Sam leave her side. Harry and Ron have tried many times to entice him to play ball, but he just lies there barely batting an eyelash. If she doesn't pull out of this soon, I am afraid that we will lose her for good.
Yours,
Minerva
Minerva reread her letter before sealing it. Fawkes would be there in the morning and she would send it with him.