Private Message to Dominic and Ari

[alt_lucius]

Dominic,

Apropos of our conversation last week, re: New Blood. Was just leaving Elysian and was waylaid by Glendower the Younger, who (among other uninteresting news) tells me that Higgs has been bragging he's to go to Court this after-noon, for a presentation Yaxley intends regarding 'Protectorate Defence.' Apparently Julius Avery had something to do with it as well. (Those two are not known to work together often, as you know.)

Ari and I are both intrigued. Do you know anything? We could easily forego tea this after-noon to attend instead if you think it would be worth the time.

Let us know.

Comments

[alt_selwyn]

I don't know exactly what Higgs thinks he's about but I do think it would be ideal if you could be there.

I have this nagging sense that something's afoot -- I hesitate to involve Barty in something that's just an odd hunch, but if you could drop by his office and see if he's perhaps not overly busy, maybe you could both stop in?

[alt_lucius]

Truthfully, had not thought to return to Ministry to-day.

However, it so happens I had something to ask Fudge that cannot wait until Thursday. Could collect Barty while there, if he has no other pressing business.

Take it you are not at the office, yourself.