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[thebreakingwave]

Good afternoon, I've been informed that one of our number has recently taken a woman named Hermione hostage. If this is the case, I'd appreciate proof of life and the opportunity to talk with her and make sure that she's being well-cared for. I'll offer whatever surety you need.

[He doesn't sound particularly pleased, but he's making an effort to remain professional.]

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[gordianknots]

Any word on who it is yet?

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[thebreakingwave]

Ganondorf has her. I'm trying to convince him to let me see her.

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[gordianknots]

Fucking Ganondorf.

[That...was not supposed to come out of Waver's mouth.]

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[thebreakingwave]

He's going to present her to the Queen at the next audience and there's at least one Seelie rushing to the castle, half-cocked, to get her back. That'll be another shard right there.

[ Ron, you twit. ]

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[gordianknots]

And let me guess, you can't talk that person out of rushing towards Caer Scima, can you?

forevs.

[thebreakingwave]

Of course, that would be too easy.

Yes

[gordianknots]

That could kick off another fight like we had in July. Ganondorf would be fine with that happening too, I'm sure.

[Waver sighs, he can't imagine how rough this is on Harry given the past month.]

Any thoughts on how you're going to get her out of the audience?

[thebreakingwave]

I'm working on it. A few things come to mind, but nothing concrete, not yet.

What about you?

[gordianknots]

If you want to risk pissing off Ganondorf, you could always interrupt his little offering during court.

[thebreakingwave]

I'd much rather get her out of the castle before that happens, but if I need to, that's what I'll do.

[gordianknots]

Mm. Are there any spells back home that can be used for tracking?

[thebreakingwave]

There's a few. Ron's got one, and that's how he's tracking her. I can get a message to her without difficulty, but I can't know that it won't be intercepted and seen by Ganondorf or whomever he has guarding her.

[gordianknots]

I think it's safe to assume that it will be, and to craft something with that fact in mind. They'll be looking for it, most likely.

[thebreakingwave]

I've asked permission to be allowed to see her, but I don't know if it'll fly.

[ He's also worried that by not rushing in, wand waving, he'll be seen as a traitor to his friends. ]

[gordianknots]

Assuming it isn't, what next?

[thebreakingwave]

I don't know. I can't ... I won't let her just be given to the Queen like a present.

[gordianknots]

[Waver sighs. There has to be something else that can be done, the idea that it's impossible sits ill with him.]

It wouldn't do for anyone. Another solution may reveal itself in time, but I don't like the thought of waiting--

[thebreakingwave]

Me neither, but I'm still at Redgate and no matter where I want to go, it'll take time.

[gordianknots]

And it's massively stupid to head out before you're road ready.

[thebreakingwave]

I can apparate fairly well, but I'm still a bit of a mess on a broom. Although...

[ And here he switches to video. In the healed socket, he's sporting a red amber sphere in lieu of a more traditional fake eye. Occasionally, it catches the light and looks almost like it's lit from within.]

How's this?

[gordianknots]

[Waver blinks, and leans in towards the video to try and get a better look t the eye.]

It looks excellent, although I now have to ask what can it do besides see?

[thebreakingwave]

If you expose it to moonlight, it sings the whole Ziggy Stardust album.

[gordianknots]

Oh, excellent. Do broadcast that album when it happens, it'd be worth it to see people react.