A new year
Sep. 4th, 2009 06:08 pm![[personal profile]](https://www.dreamwidth.org/img/silk/identity/user.png){kind=small}
alt_luciusBefore I had a son at school, I never really paid much mind to how we adults seem to put our business on hiatus until the Hogwarts Express pulls away from King's Cross. Now that Draco has begun his second year, I am struck by the way in which the whistle of the train seems to be a starter's signal of some kind. As busy as summer was, it seems now everyone is itching to reconvene round tables and in boardrooms.
Unsurprisingly, this second year at Hogwarts has begun with some consternation already. Astonished that for once, my son is nowhere near the centre of it. Just as well, for I have confirmed with my colleagues the order I placed this summer, in the event Draco makes the Quidditch team. I shouldn't like to have to deprive him of his reward thanks to any recklessness before the term even began.
Intrigued by Miss Sandoval’s early show of leadership. Indeed, the Governors are always gratified when the students are inspired to protest their loyalty and commitment to excellence; good show.
The full ramifications of the manner of young Marvolo’s non-traditional arrival at school remain to be seen. Per the Lord Protector’s request, I spoke with several members of the MLE and the Muggle Artifacts and Properties Control Board yesterday, to make inquiries as to the status of the vehicle and the investigation into the alleged magical barrier disruption at King’s Cross. As the Prophet detailed, the vehicle being damaged first by the Whomping Willow and then ‘lost’ (per the boys’ report) to the Forbidden Forest, it is unfortunately impossible to check the car for any evidence of tampering. The barrier, however, seems completely unaffected by the fantastical set of circumstances that both young men describe. Were it not that young Marvolo himself insists that the barrier was utterly impassable, the other lad’s tale would present a much thornier problem.
As it is, whatever caused the spell failure at King’s Cross appears to have dissipated. As anyone who was at the station to see the train off knows, the barrier was working perfectly well within a minute or two after eleven o’clock. Certainly, there were no suspicious characters to be seen in the area, either.
More to the point is the question of how Weasley ever acquired the artifact in the first place, let alone spent enough time on the wretched thing to imbue it with flight.
The continued annoyance of the traitor, Sirius Black, has been on many minds over the last several days, as well. While it was far from the only reason for the MLE’s proposed upgrade to the journals, it was posited that the change in platform might free us from his ludicrous interruptions. No such luck, it would seem. Well, we shall soldier on.
Though I am quite curious to learn exactly which person was so unobservant as to address Black’s replacement journal, I must say. That, too, has been the subject of more than one discussion this week. Thank goodness Bella is back at the forefront of the department.
Minerva, how are your two new staff members settling in? Do let the Governors know if Dawlish does not behave himself.
Not sure where I stand on the issue of allowing private tutors for students during the year, however. Certainly, one can understand that there are families who feel they must, let us say, compensate for other shortcomings by continuing summer activities into the school term. On the other hand, we send our children to Hogwarts to learn the art and practice of magic, not these … supplemental … pursuits. Draco shall be begging for his art tutor to make the trek up to Hogwarts, next!
No matter. I suppose if parents wish to turn the school into the Hogwarts Arts Academy, on their own Galleon, they are within their capacity to do so. So long as no one is required to attend pantos and trite concerts, I daresay we remain safe.
Narcissa, I fear I shall be late this evening. With all the inquiry into the events of the week, we have had no time to review the Wizengamot docket for next Wednesday.
Unsurprisingly, this second year at Hogwarts has begun with some consternation already. Astonished that for once, my son is nowhere near the centre of it. Just as well, for I have confirmed with my colleagues the order I placed this summer, in the event Draco makes the Quidditch team. I shouldn't like to have to deprive him of his reward thanks to any recklessness before the term even began.
Intrigued by Miss Sandoval’s early show of leadership. Indeed, the Governors are always gratified when the students are inspired to protest their loyalty and commitment to excellence; good show.
The full ramifications of the manner of young Marvolo’s non-traditional arrival at school remain to be seen. Per the Lord Protector’s request, I spoke with several members of the MLE and the Muggle Artifacts and Properties Control Board yesterday, to make inquiries as to the status of the vehicle and the investigation into the alleged magical barrier disruption at King’s Cross. As the Prophet detailed, the vehicle being damaged first by the Whomping Willow and then ‘lost’ (per the boys’ report) to the Forbidden Forest, it is unfortunately impossible to check the car for any evidence of tampering. The barrier, however, seems completely unaffected by the fantastical set of circumstances that both young men describe. Were it not that young Marvolo himself insists that the barrier was utterly impassable, the other lad’s tale would present a much thornier problem.
As it is, whatever caused the spell failure at King’s Cross appears to have dissipated. As anyone who was at the station to see the train off knows, the barrier was working perfectly well within a minute or two after eleven o’clock. Certainly, there were no suspicious characters to be seen in the area, either.
More to the point is the question of how Weasley ever acquired the artifact in the first place, let alone spent enough time on the wretched thing to imbue it with flight.
The continued annoyance of the traitor, Sirius Black, has been on many minds over the last several days, as well. While it was far from the only reason for the MLE’s proposed upgrade to the journals, it was posited that the change in platform might free us from his ludicrous interruptions. No such luck, it would seem. Well, we shall soldier on.
Though I am quite curious to learn exactly which person was so unobservant as to address Black’s replacement journal, I must say. That, too, has been the subject of more than one discussion this week. Thank goodness Bella is back at the forefront of the department.
Minerva, how are your two new staff members settling in? Do let the Governors know if Dawlish does not behave himself.
Not sure where I stand on the issue of allowing private tutors for students during the year, however. Certainly, one can understand that there are families who feel they must, let us say, compensate for other shortcomings by continuing summer activities into the school term. On the other hand, we send our children to Hogwarts to learn the art and practice of magic, not these … supplemental … pursuits. Draco shall be begging for his art tutor to make the trek up to Hogwarts, next!
No matter. I suppose if parents wish to turn the school into the Hogwarts Arts Academy, on their own Galleon, they are within their capacity to do so. So long as no one is required to attend pantos and trite concerts, I daresay we remain safe.
Narcissa, I fear I shall be late this evening. With all the inquiry into the events of the week, we have had no time to review the Wizengamot docket for next Wednesday.
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Date: 2009-09-05 02:48 pm (UTC)Mummy told me to never read what Sirius Black writes, because he's dead and when the dead speak you never listen.
I'm sorry that you're so busy now.
From,
Hydra
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Date: 2009-09-05 03:06 pm (UTC)Do not concern yourself with the fullness of my calendar. I daresay soon enough, you shall have your own busy agenda to occupy your time!
Congratulations again on your Sorting. I believe your Aunt Narcissa plans to send you a small package soon.
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Date: 2009-09-06 03:44 am (UTC)Lucius, I know you meant well, darling, but Bella knows best how to manage Hydra. And there's no need to throw that odious person's continued existence in Bella's face, either. If he is still at large, it is not through her lack of trying, goodness knows!
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Date: 2009-09-05 06:54 pm (UTC)Moran and I are determined that this year the pupils of Hogwarts will bring honour to the school. We are all very happy to think you and the other Governors are pleased with our endeavour.