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What is making you so sad?

Beyond a lack of ability to communicicate, being deemed "insane", having been away from my son for 17 years thus far, falling at the hands of a mad woman who's so bat-crazy that she made the dark lord himself take pause occasionally, having lost a child to the whole situation... nothing at all.

That's so awful ... I'm really very sorry.

Is there anything that can help? I've got wizards in my family.

*nods*

They claim it's permanant. They've tried a number of things, but nothing has helped.

Your son must be very strong. I think I'd be lost with out my mother.

He's stronger than he'll ever give himself credit for... But I do think he's starting to see it just a little bit. *smiles softly* He makes me so proud...

Patented Daydream Charm!

Instructions on casting an incantation on yourself to enter a realistic thirty-minute daydream. Minor side-effects include vacant expression and minor drooling.

*wink*

*laughs softly* Like I don't do the vacant expression, drooling thing often enough? *laughs more*

*appears from nowhere, holding a rather archaic looking grimoire in both hands*

I've been thinking, Alice... salamander blood. A variation on the classic restorative drug... enhanced, perhaps, with some sort of other potion, something pertaining to, well...something more along the lines of your condition.

Only what? *closes book, and it dissappears*

*tilts head* You really think it might... help? Let me see if I can get Severus to talk to you about it... I'd be willing to try anything. Absolutely anything...

*grins* Oh, I really think it could...plus, *stage whispers*, I've permission to help. That never happens. Which means that obviously something can be done.

*smiles happily* Oh, that would be WONDERFUL. And really? You've been given permission? I-I... *tears up a little* Thank you... even if nothing can be done, even if it's all futile... thank you for trying.

Yup. You don't get much higher up than the Fates, m'dear. My sisters, they're woefully lacking when it comes to being helpful for helpful's sake.

*hugs her tightly* Oh, my dear, there's no need for thanks. *smiles* And don't you worry, we'll have you better in no time. No time at all.

Now, you mentioned something about having someone come talk to me? I'll need to talk to anyone with any sort of experience, whatsoever. And I'm probably going to have to raid several libraries...maybe some with regards to more, erm...darker subject matter. The Unforgivables, particularly.

*hugs her back* There's always needs for thanks. Especially when one goes out of one's way to help someone they've no responsibility to help. *smiles back* I can hardly even think what it would be like to be "normal" again...

Yes, Severus. He's a Potion's Master, and he's worked for the Order as a spy against Voldemort. He's got the Dark Mark, and he's been privy to many a dark deed. He understands the Unforgivables more than most, likely. From both sides (practical and theory). I'll see what I can do to get him in contact with you. Lucius may be able to help me contact him.

Oh, but I'm your friend, and I've permission! And permission isn't something to sneeze at, my dear Alice. The Fates don't give permission for just anyone.

*grins like a little kid on Christmas day* Brilliant! A Potions Master is probably exactly what's needed. And he does sound the sort for the job. He'll be able to find me just about anywhere. I'm always around, after all.

I'm glad The Fate have seen fit to allow it. *grins*

*smile widely* He's said he is at your disposal any time you need him. You can contact him at

the_iscariot.

Well, it just means you're meant to get better.

Right, will do. *grins* Keep well, ey?