Hogwarts: Really a Safe Haven?

Séléne will go to her parents today and tell them that she is staying. Really, when are adults going to learn that sending children away is not right? Hogwarts is one of the safest places anyone could possibly be. Her grandparents house is small and without major security measures. You don't need to be the Dark Lord to get in there. Séléne has made up her mind. She is staying and defending her mothers and her godmother. Minerva in the hands of Lord Voldemort is something Séléne doesn't even want to imagine. George is with his parents at that moment and trying to convince them to move into headquarters. Minerva has an advantage. She is already in a safe-haven. With Albus Dumbledore in Hogwarts no one dares to attack the castle or its inhabitants.

These happy thoughts bring a bounce to Séléne's steps and a smile to her lips. No need to worry so much. What does Mina always say? We tackle problems as they come.

Right now I tackle the problem with my parents.

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"Mum, Ma, I want to stay here in Hogwarts or at least in headquarters. You can safe your breath because I'm aware of the dangers and I can help. Truly I can!"

"That might be the case, Séléne, but you're still going to your grandparents."

Rolanda looks sternly at her daughter.

"But, Ma ..."

"Don't 'but, Ma' me! I'm your mother and your safety is my priority!"

"And why are Emerahl and Nelly allowed to stay?"

Aurora rolls her eyes and sighs exasperated.

"Because they are students here in Hogwarts."

"I promise not to get into trouble, please."

Both her mothers observe her suspiciously. Then they share a long and worried look. They know their eldest daughter well. She always has a particular talent to get herself in trouble.

"Alright, Séléne, under one condition: You are not to leave headquarters and help with the paper work."

"Oh, thank you, thank you."

Séléne is more than happy. She is not sent into exile.

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Minerva has been ordered to Albus' office. She is to go on a mission. Aurora had been injured on the last mission and Rolanda had strictly forbidden her to move outside of Hogwarts. Now Minerva and Rolanda are together on this next mission. Albus is really protective about his deputy lately and she has no idea why that is so. It is unnerving to her. Minerva hates to be fussed over. She no student anymore, for goodness sake.

"Here I am, Albus. So what is the mission?"

Albus sits behind his desk with a lot of scrolls packed in two stacks. Rolanda is already standing next to him.

"Here, these two stacks have to be delivered to important members of the order."

"What? I am to be a messenger girl? You can't be serious, Albus!"

"Minerva, these are the plans for evacuation and safe places for the event that we loose the war. They are very important. I can't trust just anybody to deliver them. Please, don't be indignant. You're strong and powerful and you have enough field experience to know what to do when cornered."

Behind Minerva's back Rolanda gives Albus a big smile and wink. He appeals to her ego and that is the best thing right now.

"Alright, I'll do it."

"Thank you, Minerva."