Gemma replied immediately.

"Dear Guenivere,
I am honestly surprised that the Stag King would take time to write to you. I know he is a kind and generous albeit mysterious individual, but I never understood his stance on the fey world before now. He may be having trouble with his current definition soon enough. With the rise of Voldemort there is trouble brewing, even in our world. Some of the unsellie are already prepared to die for the dark lord. Others are adamant that they will not join either side of the fight. And then of course there is the sellie court. None of us are certain what to do. Do we fight for something we have no connection to, or do we hide in our mounds until it all blows over? If it blows over.
Listen, I need you to be doubly on you guard. I was right in thinking you shouldn't be out beyond Hogwart's grounds and you definitely shouldn't come to the Forbidden Forest any more. There is a rumor, if only a rumor that Hogwarts may be attacked before the end of the school year. Please be responsible.
Gemma"

Gwen sighed. During her next visit with Dumbledore she showed him the letter. He read it, peering over his half-moon spectacles with a look of resignation.

"Even the fey are choosing sides." He said softly.

"I will do everything I can to help our cause." Gwen said emphatically. "I'll even go and speak with the sellie court if you would like. I might be able to convince them that we need their help. They can do some amazing things sir."

"I appreciate your offer Guenivere. We may very well take you up on your offer to be an emissary to the fey for us, as none of us can visit the mound and come back freely."

She nodded.

"I will be looking into this rumor of an attack. As of right now, I need you to be up to speed so that you can readily defend yourself and our school should it be attacked."

She nodded again, much more firmly. She wouldn't give up Hogwarts without a fight.

To be continued in Episode Fifty Five