It kind of works, and kind of doesnt. It never happens again in the entire BT universe as far as I'm aware. Its an old part of canon that the fanbase and writers generally think is a bit shit and largely ignore.
I see what you mean. On paper this kind of works as a rumor that exists in-universe, but I wouldn't want to actually witness it happening as an objective observer in a book.
Like I said, the books are great and I genuinely believe that they are the best starting point. They give you a LOT of personality to the parents of the main players throughout most of the clan invasion arc. When you get to that bit just mentally file it away as "didnt really happen" and keep going.
Some of my favorite BT moments are from those 3 books.