Fallon,

I couldn't judge even if I wished to. I think my mother's beginning to worry I'm becoming a recluse; I've left dinner early all week. It gets a bit much to be reminded of everything you're trying to avoid, I know.

I'm glad you're allowed to leave your home.  I almost wish I wasn't. I'm sure people are expecting me to say something, or make some decision. I can't. I don't feel like myself anymore, and that I'd admit that shows I'm not. I've always tried to show apathy and indifference, but it comes a little too easy nowadays. I care about everything and nothing all at the same time. It's eerie. So to answer your question: no, I don't think things will be normal. I think this is the new normal, at least for me.

(You're in a better position. You'll go back to work eventually, and you'll be reminded by everyone around you that every auror goes on some dangerous mission during your lifetime. You just had the misfortune of having that adventure in the middle of the ice with a quidditch player who'd just killed someone. At least you'll have a chance of normalcy, at least by auror standards.)

Seems like stir crazy is unavoidable these days.

- Lach

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