the war is finally over for florinda mcgonagall (lionhearts) wrote in neeps,
Gwen
I have no idea what it was about. Ellie did not make it clear and I haven't talked to her. She warded me this evening but I'm not ready to talk and I'm not going to be at MacFusty family celebrations on Christmas Eve to avoid inflaming things further. I'm a bit shaken but other than that and a bruise, which is going to heal up nicely, I'm fine.
I came outside with Cav and Ellie stepped up and slapped me, and I'm afraid I reacted according to my training for dealing with violent patients, which is a body-bind to prevent the patient from striking you again with a lowering charm so the patient doesn't injure themself further by landing hard after the fall. We made sure she was all right and I checked her for any medical concerns or curses that might be on her person--there were none--and then I released her and she stormed off. Doc went with her and I think he took her home.
We don't think anyone else saw the altercation but we unfortunately cannot be sure of that.
I don't think I've been in a physical altercation with Ellie since before we all went to Hogwarts. I understand that this may be part of a series of incidents and my primary concern is that my cousin get the help she needs to stop hitting people. I've told Aureiliana that I would prefer to handle this with minimum fuss and maximum discretion and that if the press inquire, it's a private family matter. (And I hope we can add that Ellie is getting help.)
Merc is off to Brazil with Gabi and the children tomorrow but I will be remaining here through the New Year and if we need to trot me out to speak with the press, I'll be available. Thank you so much, and again, and I'm sorry.