Aberforth Dumbledore is aberrant

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[Warded to Frank Longbottom]
Do you believe that the Death Eaters killed Alice?

I will quite understand if you do not wish to reply but if it is of any worth, I have not spoken to my brother for well over a decade and have no plans to do so in the near, middle or far future. Though whether he will honour those plans is anybody's business.
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[Warded Private to Self]
A fascinating discussion. I fear I detect my brother's insidious touch there. I remember his discussions with Gellert very well indeed. They both felt they knew what was best for the wizarding world and it seems my brother is walking that path with firm intent these days. It seems Ariana's death has taught him nothing. Still that comes as no great surprise.

It does however make things a little easier for me. Not that I would have favoured the Ministry except in the bizarrest of circumstances but I find myself inclined, out of sheer mischievousness, spite and stubbornness, to throw my support behind Frank. I will make no concrete decisions as yet, merely watch and listen and learn more about the circumstances rather than reacting like the impulsive boy I once was. I have a business to run after all.
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( Aberforth Dumbledore )