Freedom Day

[alt_lucius]

Preparation for Freedom Day has consumed most of the week and anticipate will dominate next week's agenda as well.

The celebrations this year ought to call to mind those of the Protectorate's fifth anniversary, including a showcase of concerts in the Protector's Park and a series of demonstrations of skill - under controlled conditions only - highlighting the accomplishments of Our Lord's glorious realm. A final concert on the eve of the 31^st will culminate in Our Lord's presentation to the winners of an essay contest from the village schools, and of course the traditional fireworks.

Once those duties have been discharged, our private holiday arrangements have also been made and we shall proceed for a much-needed rest of our own, before Draco and Harry leave for their CCF programme in August.

Summer is, as always, a somewhat slower time with so many taking holidays but we can take comfort in the knowledge that the newest Director of Protectorate Affairs recognises no such boundary: The necessary business of the nation takes precedence over all other considerations for him!

Comments

Private Message to Percy Weasley

[alt_lucius]

See to it that Rookwood has half an hour after Court on Monday.

Also, find out who in Ministry Administration is hiring the tea trolley witches these days. Wish to review the candidates to support Protectorate Affairs' offices.

Re: Private Message to Percy Weasley

[alt_percy]

Mr Rookwood had a short appointment directly after court, but will come to your office immediately afterward.

As for the tea trolley hiring, I will investigate.

Private Message to Claudius Yaxley

[alt_lucius]

No, absolutely not.

Private Message to Tosha

[alt_lucius]

Bratka,

Wednesday's agenda promises to be a tedious affair, start to finish. Take my advice and beg off until at least five o'clock. We shall be at the central bandstand from approximately eleven, more's the pity, but hope to break away for at least a decent interval to take in the carnival (and a much-needed fortification!). Join us for supper and a drink, if you can.

Perhaps you can pick out a new protègé from the cherubs in the village school presentations! The younger one starts grooming, after all ....

Private Message to Auror Lamont

[alt_lucius]

Ms Lamont,

Regarding our conversation about running the course at the Elysian; I am arranging a pass in the near future. Understand that with the additional security measures around Freedom Day, it may not be until the middle of August.

However, I have obtained a pass for the Ouroboros Club so that you may attend as a guest. We have but to fill in the date and arrange to meet so that you will be afforded every courtesy.

Can assure you from close comparison that the two courses are quite different but either one is exceptional in its way.

Re: Private Message to Auror Lamont

[alt_rachel]

That sounds delightful. I can certainly wait to visit the Elysian.

I am particularly looking forward to seeing you in action, actually.

Re: Private Message to Auror Lamont

[alt_lucius]

My dear, you have barely begun to see me 'in action.'

But speaking of action ... I returned to St James' Square yester-day and found I was missing a shirt stud.

Might it have fallen in your bag? It might still be in the suite but as I mentioned, next Thursday shan't be possible. Will send an elf to look if you've not seen it.

Re: Private Message to Auror Lamont

[alt_rachel]

Checked my bag just now and yes, I appear to have it. Do you want to send an elf by my flat, or should I just give it to you the Thursday after next?

Re: Private Message to Auror Lamont

[alt_lucius]

No, no, keep it for now. Next time will do just as well. So long as it's found and not a sign that I need to double my efforts on those courses.