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[alt_sally_anne]

How many nights in a row is it okay to take Dreamless Sleep?

We have a different Healer every day and they're all really generous with the sleeping potions. I've been trying not to take it but last night I dreamed I was back in Ollerton and one of the prisoners was Charlie Weasley. (I think it was Charlie rather than anyone else because of course I've been thinking about Adam and Nicole. Isn't it funny that Ron got a nephew and I got a sister on the same day? Anyway in the dream I wanted to try to take a message from Charlie back to Tonks only he couldn't It was a really awful dream.)

I don't know if Ron and Justin and Hydra have been asking for it. I do know Padma left with a week's worth the other night, though.

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[alt_poppy]

Ah, my dear.

You know that the answer to that question is not the one you wish. You should not take it more than two nights in a row, nor more than three nights in seven, nor more than six in thirty.

It is not only habit forming, but inclines one to waking hallucinations. Waking dreams.

Are the Healers offering you no alternatives? If not, then I'm afraid I must counsel you to face down your nighttime dreams, perhaps with the help of Professor Dolohov's meditation techniques. This circumstance is one in which those skills may prove their use.

[alt_poppy]

There. You may retrieve your parcel whenever it's convenient.

I had a thought when I arrived here in Hogsmeade. You've a Saturday in the village coming up, do you not? We could meet here in the safehouse if you wished.

I should like to see you for myself, and if it would help, I'd be pleased to discuss whatever matters are weighing on you.

I do realise it will be your Valentine's celebration, and I would certainly not wish to cause any awkwardness.