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[alt_poppy]

Molly, I'm so sorry I wasn't able to write any sooner. I know you must be terribly worried.

She woke for me, but made very little sense--nothing more than disconnected phrases. She said everything looks fuzzy to her, and she seemed to indicate that her vision was blurred before she lost consciousness. As you've undoubtedly seen, Miss Perks has reported that there have been other spells of memory loss and unusual behaviour.

I've given her something to ease her confusion, but I will be keeping her awake tonight. Losing consciousness bears careful watching. She'll stay here where I can keep an eye on her through tomorrow at the least.

I know this is not as much reassurance as you'd wish, but I promise you, Molly, that I will take very good care of her.

As for the other child, he is alive, but like Mr Boot, he's been completely petrified. It's perfectly maddening, but there's not a thing we can do for either of them until the Mandrakes mature in spring.

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[alt_arthur]

Thank you indeed, Poppy.

I've brewed one of Molly's calming tisanes for her to help her sleep--she was very upset--and I hope we'll both be able to sleep soon. But don't hesitate to send us a patronus during the night if there is any drastic change.

[alt_bill]

Dad, I was out tonight, meeting with one of my analysts and just saw this. Do you want me to come home to the Burrow to be with you and Mum tonight?

[alt_arthur]

I appreciate it, Bill, but I think no. Your mum needs to sleep more than anything. But she said she'd love to see you at breakfast, if you come over then.

[alt_bill]

I'll do that. I can go over some of the analysts' reports with you both then.