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[alt_pomona]

It's my great pleasure to actually get to announce one of these, and for one of my own badgers, too.

Poppy and I had a very pleasant and helpful conversation with Mr Diggory and Albus took his oath a few minutes ago. Mr Diggory - Cedric - I'm sure it'll take you some time to catch up with everything, but do feel free to ask questions. And you'll be able to talk more easily and privately with a number of others now.

Many welcomes, really.

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Private message to Alice and Poppy

[alt_pomona]

Alice, dear -

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.

Private message to Minerva and Poppy

[alt_pomona]

Minerva, we did think to send an elf to check in with you, but it sounded like you couldn't get free. (Something about a follow up about that book? Anyway, we didn't want to disturb.)

He, ah, he was a bit surprised when we told him about you, so if you can find some excuse to chat with him in private in the coming days, it might do you both some good.

And if there's anything we can answer, I'm glad to, and I'm sure Poppy will chime in, too.

[alt_harry]

Good to hear, Professor Sprout.

Thanks.

And welcome to the Order, Ced.

[alt_alice]

Very good news.

Welcome, Cedric. I look forward to the opportunity to get to know you better.

[alt_sally_anne]

Welcome, Cedric.

And, um, Colin Creevey? Did he also get sworn in? I saw Mrs Longbottom wrote him a PM. And Mr Longbottom.

[alt_cedric]

Thank you. I look forward to meeting some of you, honestly meeting some others and getting to talk to people without dancing around topics will be greatly appreciated.

I see I have a great deal more reading to do now. I think I may need to delay massive reading otherwise someone might wonder why I'm sitting in the library all evening reading my journal rather than revising or looking tired the next day after staying up too late.

There are so many surprises just in the little bit of reading I've been able to do and who I met today.

[alt_kingsley]

Welcome, son.

Private Message to Professor Sprout

[alt_cedric]

It's wonderful to be able to write like this with the knowledge that someone isn't reading over my shoulder.

I didn't expect to run into ethical issues so quickly. If I had taken my current job with the intention to spy, I would feel differently however that isn't the case. At the time I told Professor Dolohov I wouldn't gab, I really meant it.

I did more reading than I really planned last night. Your group was responsible for the magical mystery at Saltash, correct? He's investigating it. Intensely. At this time I don't know any significant details other than who he's communicating with about it. Obviously if he told me he was about to go bust it open and lead an attack I would scream on the lock at the first moment I could, but reporting on his progress... I don't know how I feel.

[alt_jeremy]

From one new member to another, welcome to the side.

Also a welcome goes to Colin, yeah?