We were already helping to train a group during that last summer at Hogwarts, just before the war ended. But it was quite haphazard and not terribly organised. We were still focused on winning the war.
The first official class - we had to train them in much the same way we were trained. In other words: lots of emphasis on offensive skills, in addition to defensive protocols. Many of our biggest threats (like the Council) were eliminated, but there were still people out there who practised the dark arts and did not take kindly to the whole concept of Albion. So, we had to be prepared for anything.
But it wasn't long before we walked back our use of Unforgivables and other dark magic in favour of improved strategy and defense. It was important to us that the public recognise Albion's security and intelligence Units as a peace-keeping organisation utterly different from the brutal forces represented by the Protectorate's MLE.
Charlotte's just left Hogwarts but I wouldn't say that I'm an empty-nester. Nathaniel is 10 and Lachlan is 12, and they both live with us nearly full time now that Gaia's moved to Italy with no intention of coming back. But Draco and Hermione had Abigail about a year ago, so it's been fun to help out with a baby. I'm in the relatively unusual position of having raised one to adulthood despite being younger than my cousins. They helped me out back in those days, and now I'm able to enjoy returning the favour.
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The first official class - we had to train them in much the same way we were trained. In other words: lots of emphasis on offensive skills, in addition to defensive protocols. Many of our biggest threats (like the Council) were eliminated, but there were still people out there who practised the dark arts and did not take kindly to the whole concept of Albion. So, we had to be prepared for anything.
But it wasn't long before we walked back our use of Unforgivables and other dark magic in favour of improved strategy and defense. It was important to us that the public recognise Albion's security and intelligence Units as a peace-keeping organisation utterly different from the brutal forces represented by the Protectorate's MLE.
Charlotte's just left Hogwarts but I wouldn't say that I'm an empty-nester. Nathaniel is 10 and Lachlan is 12, and they both live with us nearly full time now that Gaia's moved to Italy with no intention of coming back. But Draco and Hermione had Abigail about a year ago, so it's been fun to help out with a baby. I'm in the relatively unusual position of having raised one to adulthood despite being younger than my cousins. They helped me out back in those days, and now I'm able to enjoy returning the favour.