miavi. un: gesneriana. anon.

[anguium]

I've always said there's no escaping the past, but this isn't exactly what I meant.

Were I a younger man, I think I might have tried to make a life here. As it stands now I just want to get home.

I've a question, however: is the registry being used to perhaps reunite those that may not find each other otherwise or is it simply a tracking mechanism? I personally don't need that sort of service but with the state of things it seems important to allow people familiarity.

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[anguium]

[ hahahahaha what. the name and handwriting are perfectly familiar and the tone is exactly like the letters lucius would send pretending to give a shit about the actual students at hogwarts.

rich. real rich. he takes a moment to laugh uncharitably. ]

It's very kind of you to put it this way. I'm glad that people are being so understanding of the situations that people are coming from. It is difficult for them - especially the young ones - to go from a war-torn society to something that seems so idyllic. I hope you can understand how it may seem too good to be true.

Still, with such a genuine desire to help, I'm sure you'll win over more and more of those that hold worries soon enough.

[ WHICH IS REALLY ALARMING ]

[malificence]

[ There's something about the tone that makes him narrow his eyes. He does not, of course, recognize the handwriting; he has no son, and even if he did, Draco would still be a baby in this time. But the tone, the phrasing, the way that those sharp enough might read different intent beneath the words...it's familiar. He does it.]

While there is fear on our side as well - as you can imagine, it's at the very least startling to have friends and family long dead or not yet born appear - it's the displaced who have the most reason to feel lost and afraid. We acknowledge that, and there's been some discussion already of how best to help all of you. Particularly the children, of course; this must be even more terrifying for those who aren't yet adults.

I certainly hope we can appease the concerns of as many of you as possible, if only because it will improve our chances of helping.

[anguium]

Of course. The forces bringing us here do not seem to discriminate in the least; and what if they brought someone looking to harm others or cause trouble? I've heard this concern raised many times and it's a fair one. Both sides have their apprehensions and it becomes very difficult to balance between the two.

I feel very deeply for the children that are stuck here instead of where they belong. I'm very glad that the Ministry is helping them - I saw the announcement and I'm pleasantly surprised. Hogwarts has always been the best and safest place for young witches and wizards, after all.

[ except when tom riddle is in any kind of power and it makes his stomach turn to think about but he's going to play this role as much as he needs to, damn it ]

The quick responses I've been receiving have done much to appease me, I assure you.

[malificence]

Exactly. There have been several wizards throughout our history who have sought power with no regard for who they might harm,
and any of them could suddenly arrive in our time.

Hogwarts is the most secure place for the young, and the professors stand ready as a defense, though I do sincerely hope it isn't necessary, just as I sincerely hope we've been able to put your concerns to rest.

[ He doubts they have, which is half the reason he's making note of this anon username. ]

[anguium]

There definitely have. It would be a terrible detriment to allow them so much freedom.

[ :) ]

I sincerely hope the same. I wish for everyone's safety first and foremost, and for the meeting of views just after that. It it likely to be a difficult road to that point, but with careful work I view it as attainable.

[ that's fine. it's anon for a reason. ]

[malificence]

It seems we all seek the same, which I hope means that this somewhat trying time can be navigated peacefully and productively.
I hope we can come up with a solution for returning you to your own time soon; you seem to have the potential to add much to our own time, but of course I understand your own life must be lived.

[ He wants you to go home, Draco. ]

[anguium]

I hope only that I can provide such aid as I can while I am here, as I wish to help the Ministry and those also displaced from their homes to solve this problem and work through it all as smoothly as possible.

[malificence]

Such attitude bodes well for our cooperation,
and indeed, the resolution of this issue in as swift and satisfactory manner as possible.
It's my hope that many of the displaced have your perspective.