Ghost Story--two things

[Dina]

But I thought she met Malcolm before leaving Raith.

[g33k]

But I thought she met Malcolm before leaving Raith.

I don't think so.

The "official" timeline (crowdsourced as a fanwork largely here on the Paranet, but embraced by Jim & blessed as official on his site) lists them close together, but with her escaping Raith coming separately, and prior to, her meeting Malcolm Dresden.  For reference, her giving Thomas his copy of the pentacle amulet happened before she left, but not as a separate entry.

I'm also almost certain I recall a WoJ clarifying that yes, she had already left Raith when she met Dresden, tho I cannot search for it now.
 

[Mira]

I don't think so.

The "official" timeline (crowdsourced as a fanwork largely here on the Paranet, but embraced by Jim & blessed as official on his site) lists them close together, but with her escaping Raith coming separately, and prior to, her meeting Malcolm Dresden.  For reference, her giving Thomas his copy of the pentacle amulet happened before she left, but not as a separate entry.

I'm also almost certain I recall a WoJ clarifying that yes, she had already left Raith when she met Dresden, tho I cannot search for it now.

Except that doesn't make sense.  Yes, Margaret did give Thomas a copy of her amulet.. But to what end? As simply a remembrance of her?  Or so he could recognize his brother or his brother could recognize him?  She also implanted a message for Harry in Thomas's mind so when they did meet, they could eventually soul gaze. Thomas also knew from the beginning that Harry was his brother.. Now Lara could have told him that, granted, but... Also we have the word of Lash, "she found the strength to Lord Raith for a reason.."  No, the only thing that makes sense given all the information, is Margaret met and fell in love with Malcolm before she left Lord Raith.  Also she was already pregnant, or had planned to be, because she met Malcolm, to get pregnant by him with a star child.