Antonin Nikolaevich Dolohov (![[personal profile]](https://www.dreamwidth.org/img/silk/identity/user.png)
alt_antonin) wrote2014-06-11 10:22 pm
alt_antonin) wrote2014-06-11 10:22 pm
Private message to Lucius and Narcissa Malfoy
Bella mentioned she has let you both know about the results of the investigation.
My darlings, I am so damned sorry. I have been as involved as I could -- obviously not as much as I would like, but I did not want to risk the slightest chance any small piece of exculpatory evidence would be overlooked. The facts are grim, however, and growing even grimmer with each new bit of evidence that is uncovered.
All is not lost -- if we are able to find him, there is still the chance this has all been nothing more than a horrible misunderstanding, and if that proves to be the case, I will continue to advocate for him as fiercely as I am capable.
I swear to you upon the names of my dead and the gods of my family: I will not allow Draco to be condemned without at least one voice speaking for him. But I must beg you to allow me to be the one doing that advocacy, however. I cannot imagine our enemies will not seize upon these events like vultures falling on carrion, and for you to be the ones urging moderation would no doubt be even more ammunition for their vendetta.
If nothing else, our deception of the past six months or so may serve us now, as I might be listened to more readily if others think I am not simply reacting out of loyalty and allegiance. It is one small hope in the midst of this despair.
What else can I do for you right now?
My darlings, I am so damned sorry. I have been as involved as I could -- obviously not as much as I would like, but I did not want to risk the slightest chance any small piece of exculpatory evidence would be overlooked. The facts are grim, however, and growing even grimmer with each new bit of evidence that is uncovered.
All is not lost -- if we are able to find him, there is still the chance this has all been nothing more than a horrible misunderstanding, and if that proves to be the case, I will continue to advocate for him as fiercely as I am capable.
I swear to you upon the names of my dead and the gods of my family: I will not allow Draco to be condemned without at least one voice speaking for him. But I must beg you to allow me to be the one doing that advocacy, however. I cannot imagine our enemies will not seize upon these events like vultures falling on carrion, and for you to be the ones urging moderation would no doubt be even more ammunition for their vendetta.
If nothing else, our deception of the past six months or so may serve us now, as I might be listened to more readily if others think I am not simply reacting out of loyalty and allegiance. It is one small hope in the midst of this despair.
What else can I do for you right now?