Violet flushed with pleasure at her mother's reaction. When she was a girl, she had fantasized about being a famous author receiving the accolades of the wizarding world, but now she found that her mother's compliments and confidence in her was better than anything she had imagined. She impulsively threw her arms around Helena and returned her hug. (She may have teared up a little, but would never admit it.)

Jane smiled to see her old friend and her young ex-pupil reunited like this. She allowed them their moment together, and then gently changed the subject.

"Helena--during the recent Wizarding War I developed a potion, a sort of healing elixir, which was used to great effect in certain cases. It has the property of restoring balance to the mind and emotions and has often helped people recover from the psychological effects of spell damage. I've discussed the possibility of your taking it with your Healers and they have agreed to a trial for you--but only if you agree to it. It may not be something you want." Jane had noticed that Helena seemed content with the progress she had been making on her own, and indeed, she seemed much like herself again, though there were still gaps in her memory. But she might not want to remember everything.

"Oh, yes, mama, do try it!" blurted out Violet, who was much less patient. "It might help you remember!"

"Now Violet, don't force things. It has to be her decision, and we should be willing to accept it, either way." And grown women did not really wish their young daughters to be telling them what to do, Jane thought to herself. Violet was a very determined person and could be a bit bossy if one let her. And Helena did not need that right now.