(#) zamia 2011-11-14
That would have been hard to write. But only those who have been through an enemy engagement can feel the real pain of losing a mate in combat. May we never forget their sacrifices. Mate it has been one hell of story. Still brings a tear to the eye. May your life and your daughters' become a bit easier in the future. Thanks for sharing. All the best.
Z
Author's response
G’day, Zamia.
You’re right. The aftermath of combat is often worse than the battle itself. In combat, your reasoning mind goes into hiding and the primitive reptilian hind-brain takes over. That’s why there is such emphasis on repetition in the training. It’s so you won’t forget when the lead starts flying.
When the fighting is over, picking up your friends and bringing them home is the most painful thing you could do…especially if you were good friends. I’ve buried twenty-six friends. Fellow police officers, Marines I served with, my parents, a brother and a sister, and both my wife and our unborn son, so I know exactly how it feels.
Harry was an honorary Weasley. He’s known and loved them for the past six years, which is why he let Molly hit him. He knew she needed an outlet for her pain, and in many ways, he felt he deserved her anger. Remember, this Harry was modeled closely on Canon. Despite everything he did to prevent it, Ron managed to get himself killed.
Thanks for the best wishes. When I was raising my daughter, a friend of mine quipped: If this is as bad as it gets, you’re doing OK.
Alorkin