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alt_luciusHaving promised Narcissa I would return home to-night, am gratified to be able to state that this week has seen significant strides in addressing the scandalous claims in Saturday's Prophet.
Between numerous meetings at the Ministry, went several times to Bole and his senior editors to backtrack the allegations to their sources. Most particularly, the 'informant' in league with the traitorous Black.
Crispin has been fairly encamped at the St James' house, as indeed have I the last few nights; it has been easier to return there as a base of operation close to Buckingham and the Ministry. There have been numerous jaunts to camps and a good deal more interviews conducted in the relative ... comfort ... of London.
The entire Council are shocked by the apparent extent of deception required to conceal such a large problem, if indeed it is the case that the chattels are under threat from an unknown virus. Moreover it has been most unsatisfactory and egregiously damaging to allow our previous efforts to proceed, knowing or suspecting that the underlying problem was an altogether different issue.
Of less clarity is the negligence, incompetence or complicity on the part of the Ministry personnel who ought to have caught wind of these events - if indeed, they are confirmed - long before the risks grew to such proportions. The Council are committed to any measures necessary to bring to justice all who have played a rôle in this deplorable situation.
Draco, I hope you passed a pleasant holiday, despite your separation from home. Do not think I have no appreciation for the gifts, although I thought you indicated they would not arrive in time? Perhaps you underestimated the speed of the owls you selected.
The clasp is particularly appropriate for your mother, since your cousin also gave her a new cloak. It is almost as if you consulted - though of course, that is unlikely! She shall make quite the entrance at the gala to-morrow.
Between numerous meetings at the Ministry, went several times to Bole and his senior editors to backtrack the allegations to their sources. Most particularly, the 'informant' in league with the traitorous Black.
Crispin has been fairly encamped at the St James' house, as indeed have I the last few nights; it has been easier to return there as a base of operation close to Buckingham and the Ministry. There have been numerous jaunts to camps and a good deal more interviews conducted in the relative ... comfort ... of London.
The entire Council are shocked by the apparent extent of deception required to conceal such a large problem, if indeed it is the case that the chattels are under threat from an unknown virus. Moreover it has been most unsatisfactory and egregiously damaging to allow our previous efforts to proceed, knowing or suspecting that the underlying problem was an altogether different issue.
Of less clarity is the negligence, incompetence or complicity on the part of the Ministry personnel who ought to have caught wind of these events - if indeed, they are confirmed - long before the risks grew to such proportions. The Council are committed to any measures necessary to bring to justice all who have played a rôle in this deplorable situation.
Draco, I hope you passed a pleasant holiday, despite your separation from home. Do not think I have no appreciation for the gifts, although I thought you indicated they would not arrive in time? Perhaps you underestimated the speed of the owls you selected.
The clasp is particularly appropriate for your mother, since your cousin also gave her a new cloak. It is almost as if you consulted - though of course, that is unlikely! She shall make quite the entrance at the gala to-morrow.