Poppy and I weren't quite sure about going ahead, but when we asked one of the elves, Minerva couldn't get free, it sounded like. I hope you don't think we overstepped, but really, no one seemed to have objections other than the concerns we'd already discussed about his work.
Poppy and I (and Albus) were all quite satisfied with his answers in the end. I rather thought it better to have his oath and commitment before he started work tomorrow. Easier on him, and less fussing. (Well, you know how we are, the sett, we're better when our commitments are clear to us.)
Alice, I don't think he'll think to tell you himself while he's sorting it all out, but he's under no magical compulsion to loyalty or anything like that, just been given clear instructions that some private correspondence is to stay entirely private. (Not unreasonable, really.) Also quite definite this is something he sees as a temporary position, until he can take his NEWTs and figure out how far his recovery will stretch.
I believe Poppy has more comments on that, but the short answer is that you shouldn't count on him for anything involving exertion or stamina for a good while yet, though he is improving.
Oh. And Albus was not exactly forthcoming about anything (blasted man) but at least amiable about helping here. Make of that what you will.
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Date: 2013-12-05 02:40 am (UTC)Poppy and I weren't quite sure about going ahead, but when we asked one of the elves, Minerva couldn't get free, it sounded like. I hope you don't think we overstepped, but really, no one seemed to have objections other than the concerns we'd already discussed about his work.
Poppy and I (and Albus) were all quite satisfied with his answers in the end. I rather thought it better to have his oath and commitment before he started work tomorrow. Easier on him, and less fussing. (Well, you know how we are, the sett, we're better when our commitments are clear to us.)
Alice, I don't think he'll think to tell you himself while he's sorting it all out, but he's under no magical compulsion to loyalty or anything like that, just been given clear instructions that some private correspondence is to stay entirely private. (Not unreasonable, really.) Also quite definite this is something he sees as a temporary position, until he can take his NEWTs and figure out how far his recovery will stretch.
I believe Poppy has more comments on that, but the short answer is that you shouldn't count on him for anything involving exertion or stamina for a good while yet, though he is improving.
Oh. And Albus was not exactly forthcoming about anything (blasted man) but at least amiable about helping here. Make of that what you will.