And I can see how it would be difficult to sort out what you should and can do while still in school. Merlin knows if I'd joined the Order in my fifth or sixth year, I would find it all to be quite overwhelming, and wouldn't have a clue about how I could be useful.
But know that having you, Ginny, Hydra, and Draco as Prefects at Hogwarts is vital -- especially given Minerva's position. And beyond that, I value people who can bring level-headed dependability and diplomacy to the table a great deal -- all skills I see in you.
People like Bill, Jeremy, Charlie, Tonks, and Lee (just to name a few, I could go on and on, really) aren't involved in work that is as high profile or risky as some, but they are so very important because they provide necessary information and support. I know I can depend on them, and they have the flexibility and skills to lend a hand where they are needed. They are the foundation on which the Order is built. I see you as part of that foundation, Susan, and believe me, once you're done with school, I will certainly be leaning on you quite a bit. Depending on how available you are this summer, we might start sorting out what you're most suited for, and can even start you on some projects if you'd like.
And yes, having relationships can be rather difficult in this line of work. It's a risk to open one's heart to another under the best of circumstances, and this can make it infinitely harder.
I do take heart in the fact that there are a great many good people out there who think and feel as we do. Perhaps one of them is your person, a person you can be completely honest with. I very much hope you'll get a chance to find your happiness, dear.
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But know that having you, Ginny, Hydra, and Draco as Prefects at Hogwarts is vital -- especially given Minerva's position. And beyond that, I value people who can bring level-headed dependability and diplomacy to the table a great deal -- all skills I see in you.
People like Bill, Jeremy, Charlie, Tonks, and Lee (just to name a few, I could go on and on, really) aren't involved in work that is as high profile or risky as some, but they are so very important because they provide necessary information and support. I know I can depend on them, and they have the flexibility and skills to lend a hand where they are needed. They are the foundation on which the Order is built. I see you as part of that foundation, Susan, and believe me, once you're done with school, I will certainly be leaning on you quite a bit. Depending on how available you are this summer, we might start sorting out what you're most suited for, and can even start you on some projects if you'd like.
And yes, having relationships can be rather difficult in this line of work. It's a risk to open one's heart to another under the best of circumstances, and this can make it infinitely harder.
I do take heart in the fact that there are a great many good people out there who think and feel as we do. Perhaps one of them is your person, a person you can be completely honest with. I very much hope you'll get a chance to find your happiness, dear.