For my mother, the Manor is still the closest thing to a home. She doesn't fight, never has. Ever since my father died on the battlefield, she has been a shadow of the woman she once was, and it's awful that my disappearance will cause her even more suffering. But it was the safest solution. Unlike her sister's, my mother's Occlumency skills are limited, so involving her in my scheming was just too risky. At least I can be sure that she will be taken care of. Bella will comfort her Cissy no matter how insane she may be, the house elves will be there for her as well, and one day I'll make it up to her.