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[bigbrotherbill]

Err, I'd like to make a small anouncement. I realise this may not be the most appropriate of forums in which to make it, but there's only so much you can do about that

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[obviouslynot]

I see.

[bigbrotherbill]

But you do understand, don't you?

You, of all people?

[obviouslynot]

Of course I understand.

That does not mean I do not think you are being foolish.

[bigbrotherbill]

And what's better? Being just a little bit reckless, or sitting idly on our hands, holed up in an impregnable granite fortress while other people die?

And anyhow, the fortress didn't turn out to be quite as impregnable as we thought.

[halfwayflown]

I accept your apology.

[bigbrotherbill]

Err, please tell me that this was an attempt at levity?

I wasn't apologising to you, you understand. If anything, you spurred me on.

[halfwayflown]

Christ, Bill, just because you think I'm going evil doesn't mean I can't make a joke, does it?

I'm glad I spurred you on. I wish you a long and fruitful fight.

Do you have preparations for safe passage? I'll help if I can.

[bigbrotherbill]

More often than not, your jokes fall flat. Stick to turning evil.

Define preparations. Of course I've done what I could, but maybe there's something I neglected.

[the_weasleys]

Good luck, my Billy. Be careful, and do drop your old mother a note when you can.

[bigbrotherbill]

Of course, Mum. To be honest, I thought you'd shout at me, though I'm pleased that you didn't.

I just have to.

[the_weasleys]

There's no sense me shouting at you when you've made up your mind. You're an adult now.

There may be a bit of shouting when you come back, but we'll cross that bridge when we come to it, hmm?

[forever_cannons]

You're just going to leave? Like that?

Bloody hell, Bill.

[bigbrotherbill]

Well, do you have a better idea? You've seen what's been happening. And I'm not just leaving. I'm saying goodbye first. That's what this is.

You do realise that while I'm gone, the mantle of coolest Weasley bloke will fall to you, right? Don't muck that up.

[forever_cannons]

I know. Doesn't stop me from being worried about you.

Oh, go on.

[bigbrotherbill]

Right now I am standing by the Prefects' Bathroom on the fifth floor. Near a statue of Boris the Bewildered. If you can manage to nick Harry's cloak and sneak up here within fifteen minutes, I will give you a hug goodbye.

Do not tell anyone, though, or they may think I'm losing my edge.

[seventhdaughter]

Bill?

Good luck.

I love you. I didn't tell Percy or Dean that nearly enough.