Order Only: Private message to Justin and Harry

[alt_ginny]

I'm worried about Ron. Justin, I'm sorry to bother you but you at least were at dinner tonight. I tried to find Ron earlier and I couldn't, and he hasn't been at any meals, and

I know they made him do horrible things. And you, too.

Ron never -- I mean, he almost never loses his appetite. Even after our Dad died he was still eating. Not much and not like he was enjoying the food but there was food around (because people brought it) and he was eating it.

I mean maybe he's just getting sandwiches from the elves or something but could you check? He told me if he wanted someone to act like Mum he'd just answer her message. I'm TRYING not to hover. I'm trying to give him space. I'm just really worried.

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[alt_justin]

Ginny,

I did say to leave Of course, you're worried. I'm sure he's not ignoring his own needs, what, but I don't doubt he is not in the mood for any fussing.

Have you asked Sally-Anne? They were both invited to the Headmaster's supper last night and neither of them arrived, so I assumed they were together.

I say, I don't wish to sound indelicate but it could be that he'd rather his girlfriend than his sister be the one to take care of him.

-Justin

[alt_ginny]

Oh, were they? You might be right. I haven't seen her.

Maybe I should have written to her, instead of you. Only, I guess, if he feels like anyone saying 'please, you should try to eat' is acting like Mum getting it from Sally-Anne would be worse rather than better. I mean you know she knits presents at Christmas for everyone she knows (really, everyone) EXCEPT Ron and when I asked her about that once she laughed and said I should think that one through and patted my sleeves (I was wearing one of the sweaters Mum made) and anyway, yeah, I guess that's why I didn't talk to her.

[alt_ginny]

Anyway I'm not sure Sally-Anne is eating either.

[alt_justin]

I see.

Well.... I doubt very much he'll like me or Harry telling him to eat, especially when I was the one asking everyone to give us some breathing room, what.

Harry, is he in the dormitory? Where did you last see him, Ginny?

-Justin

[alt_ginny]

He was out by the lake most of the day and I don't know where he is now. He might still be out there. He didn't come to dinner.

[alt_justin]

Right.

Harry, fancy a walk, old chap?

-Justin

[alt_harry]

Yeah, sure. Meet you by the Great Hall?

[alt_justin]

Jolly good.

-Justin

Private message to Justin

[alt_harry]

I've been trying to leave all of you alone. Sally-Anne, too. Because that's what you asked for.

Maybe I should check on Ron? Sally-Anne slept over in the room last night. I loaned her my cloak to sneak in.

Re: Private message to Justin

[alt_justin]

If I'm correct, he'll want company, but not conversation. A few times this summer, it was the same, what. When his training was particularly unpleasant.

How good are you at sitting and not saying anything?

-Justin

Re: Private message to Justin

[alt_harry]

I grew up with the Lord Protector.

I'm very good at it.