 Lovely™ | Captain Hurted | Ariana's Bane | Resident Antagonist | Unparalleled Delight
Oh... Merlin.
Jake knew - he had known, deep down in his heart or his guts or whatever - that they would not be recovering any living students today. It had been too long. Admittedly there was the possibility that there were humans behind this, who had the kids as hostages - and, in his opinion it was usually a good idea to act as though missing people were still alive for that very reason - but... well, it hadn't seemed very likely.
But still, actually seeing those mounds... it wasn't easy. Jake didn't think a person could ever really get used to seeing things like this, no matter what job they did. Upon seeing the shapes from afar Jake had hoped they were simply part of the natural landscape, but you kind of got a sixth sense for nasty discoveries when working in his department.
"Over here," he murmured, stepping the few yards away to the second mound from which protruded what was clearly dusty blond human hair. Thadius Potter, if the photos of the missing kids were anything to go by. Just a boy. He crouched down beside him, but did not touch him.
Out of the corner of his eye, Jake noticed Ronan bending down as though he was going to pick up the figure of (almost certainly) Kamryn Keighley. "Wait," he advised, trying to keep his voice low, but still loud enough to hear. Jake looked towards Alexa and the other department heads, but mostly Alexa, to see how they should proceed. Did these areas need to be examined or something? Was something likely to suddenly leap out on them? As this was a potential crime scene, he didn't want to be too hasty with anything.
... He may also have glanced in the direction of Bryony Keighley. Jake was... concerned for her. Naturally.
__________________ Days of Potter 2023:___________________________ Which Bertie Botts Flavour Are You?
You are Chocolate! |