Owl to Minister Rabastan Lestrange Dear Minister Lestrange,
I will start by saying that I sincerely mean no disrespect in what I'm about to say, though I have my suspicions that your Chief of Staff will view this rather differently. Regrettably, however, I must inform you that, having always viewed myself as politically neutral, in light of the recent call to arms, I would categorize myself as a conscientious objector and cannot, in good conscience, partake in this war as a field medic.
I am not, however, an unreasonable man. I am a doctor, and thus subscribe to the hippocratic oath. Should your militia need to utilize my clinic, they will, obviously, be welcome.
If you could get back to me at your earliest convenience regarding your thoughts on this matter-- there isn't any rush, obviously, as I know how busy a man you must be-- I would greatly appreciate it.