Chapter 810 - Godric’s Hollow Ⅳ (2/2)
”Nonsense, Albus,” Aberforth huffed and rolled his eyes in exasperation. ”I said, SPYING. That's why we've got bloody Auror's to do all the fighting. However, Albus, I would suggest that the existence of said order member remain between just the two of us to protect the identity of the squib or muquib Order member.”
Albus pensively tugs on his beard for a moment, before saying, ”There is one that comes to mind, a squib divorcee by the name of Arabella Figg. She's in her elder years, but she is spry if not always surrounded by cats.”
”Mm, she's a member of the Society for the Support of Squibs,” Aberforth mumbled before leaning back in his seat. ”There is also a need for more order members, we are not getting enough intel and when the Giants arrive, we will be severely constrained.”
”Yes,” Albus admitted out loud. ”I already have several in mind, the younger sister of the Bones Brothers, Susan Bones. With Runcorn moving about, Benjy Fetwick will not be enough to constrain him. However, if Susan Bones does so then naturally their mentors Barty Crouch and Stephen Flint will aid them in constraining Runcorn. The two barristers hold no love for Runcorn.”
Aberforth nodded his head at his older brother's word as Albus continued, ”Frank Longbottom will be an ȧsset and is a promising candidate to finish the Auror Academy the upcoming Spring and possibly his courting partner, Alice Yates. She is a powerful young witch and Minerva indicated that Miss Yates will be applying to be admitted into the Auror Academy should her N.E.W.T.'s be sufficient, and if her O.W.L.'s are indicators she will easily be accepted into the program.
I have also considered Rubeus Hagrid, but I fear that the giants will kill him on sight considering that he is a half-giant. Still, he cannot be completely dismissed, and we may find ourselves resorting just to that. There is also a need for sufficient ears and influence in the social and political spheres. With the children of Septimius Weasley formally recognized and accepted into the Black family, I would like to invite Arthur, Bilius, and Ronnel Weasley to join the Order. They will be excellent allies both in the political and social sphere.”
Aberforth mentally commends his brother's prudence for once, before saying, ”They are not bad choices and you could do far worse, Albus, but do not permit Dedalus Diggle to join. I don't trust anyone that Dorcas Meadows might suggest, and though I consider Emmaline Vance innocent. I believe that Dorcas Meadows will ultimately retain the ability to influence her friend and the Auror's around her without their knowing. It is best that Miss Meadows influence is limited as much as possible.”
”No, that is for the best,” Albus honestly answered all the while gently tugging on his long, silver beard. ”Still, we should tread with care, I do not wish to lay suspicion on any of our members without ample proof.”
Aberforth snorts with contempt, ”You say that ever so kindly, Albus, but we both know that you will keep a close on Miss Meadows.” Albus's blue eyes twinkle mysteriously behind his half-moon spectacles as if in reply.
Aberforth refrains from rolling his eyes at his older brother's antics, before rising to his feet. He hesitates for a moment, before clearing his throat and gruffly saying, ”I thought it might be nice to visit the graves,” he paused as if regaining his bearings, ”since we are in the village.”
Albus presses his lips together as his blue eyes cease to twinkle filling with old sorrow and pain. ”That would be nice,” he quietly answered as truthfully neither brother had visited together the graves of their family members since the death of Ariana, so many years ago. It was at last time.