Epping Forest Camp
Apr. 15th, 2009 08:20 pm![[personal profile]](https://www.dreamwidth.org/img/silk/identity/user.png){kind=small}
alt_luciusClearly, I chose the right day to be on-hand at Epping Forest.
I began the day at the Ministry for a briefing from the MLE, then Apparated to the Epping district office to begin my tour. Applebee, the administrator, had scarce arrived to conduct me round when we heard a commotion near the herb gardens.
We found the scene a shambles and it took Applebee and three overseers a quarter-hour to sort out the altercation. A Muggle male, age 30, had attacked one of his guards. The Muggle was quickly subdued, but not before a few others took his part. They were also brought to heel swiftly. I was able to observe first-hand their methods of ascertaining the cause of the minor mutiny. Moreover, the interrogations that resulted from the incident revealed that there has been a growing unrest among a portion of the Muggle population of the camp. Fortunately the Enforcers now have a clear picture of the extent of the danger and may now take definitive steps to suppress the violent urges inherent in their charges and channel them back to productive pursuits.
The interlude naturally took much longer than anticipated, given the fracas, but by mid-afternoon I was able to proceed with the originally planned tour. We circuited the grounds over about an hour (skipping several unimportant areas) and then Applebee's assistant conducted me to Building Seven to meet with Augustus.
Suffice to say that the research upon which he has embarked is illuminating. Amycus seems to have found his element, as well; I am gratified to hear that they work effectively as a pair.
Since the inspection and our ensuing conversation regarding their theories ran quite overlong, I accepted Augustus' invitation to dine. Applebee had the staff prepare a fine, if rudimentary, meal, and Augustus supplied a particularly good wine from his personal stores.
Our discussions ranged, but at one point we did touch on Carrow's poet. I had glimpsed him from afar, though thankfully Amycus has kept the prying eyes away from the sanctum and has wisely chosen to occupy his body in order to prevent his mind growing presumptuous once more. Though to that, when I complimented him on the apparent reform of his servant, Amycus expressed rare prescience and a concern that the effect, however transformative, may be only temporary. I noted our surroundings and suggested a potential solution, should he prove repeatedly intractable.
In more pleasant matters, Ari has begun transferring the family to Kenwood and will bring Pandora there directly she is discharged from St Gerard's. Pansy is quite taken with her kneazle; the outing was pleasant but I was most relieved when Ari suggested we take Ptolemy to the Caledonian for a libation. (And interesting to note that they employ Mudbloods among their domestic staff!)
Well, it is late and I've another early start to-morrow. Selwyn, I have down ten o'clock; that makes sense as it would follow directly on my briefing with the Minister.
I began the day at the Ministry for a briefing from the MLE, then Apparated to the Epping district office to begin my tour. Applebee, the administrator, had scarce arrived to conduct me round when we heard a commotion near the herb gardens.
We found the scene a shambles and it took Applebee and three overseers a quarter-hour to sort out the altercation. A Muggle male, age 30, had attacked one of his guards. The Muggle was quickly subdued, but not before a few others took his part. They were also brought to heel swiftly. I was able to observe first-hand their methods of ascertaining the cause of the minor mutiny. Moreover, the interrogations that resulted from the incident revealed that there has been a growing unrest among a portion of the Muggle population of the camp. Fortunately the Enforcers now have a clear picture of the extent of the danger and may now take definitive steps to suppress the violent urges inherent in their charges and channel them back to productive pursuits.
The interlude naturally took much longer than anticipated, given the fracas, but by mid-afternoon I was able to proceed with the originally planned tour. We circuited the grounds over about an hour (skipping several unimportant areas) and then Applebee's assistant conducted me to Building Seven to meet with Augustus.
Suffice to say that the research upon which he has embarked is illuminating. Amycus seems to have found his element, as well; I am gratified to hear that they work effectively as a pair.
Since the inspection and our ensuing conversation regarding their theories ran quite overlong, I accepted Augustus' invitation to dine. Applebee had the staff prepare a fine, if rudimentary, meal, and Augustus supplied a particularly good wine from his personal stores.
Our discussions ranged, but at one point we did touch on Carrow's poet. I had glimpsed him from afar, though thankfully Amycus has kept the prying eyes away from the sanctum and has wisely chosen to occupy his body in order to prevent his mind growing presumptuous once more. Though to that, when I complimented him on the apparent reform of his servant, Amycus expressed rare prescience and a concern that the effect, however transformative, may be only temporary. I noted our surroundings and suggested a potential solution, should he prove repeatedly intractable.
In more pleasant matters, Ari has begun transferring the family to Kenwood and will bring Pandora there directly she is discharged from St Gerard's. Pansy is quite taken with her kneazle; the outing was pleasant but I was most relieved when Ari suggested we take Ptolemy to the Caledonian for a libation. (And interesting to note that they employ Mudbloods among their domestic staff!)
Well, it is late and I've another early start to-morrow. Selwyn, I have down ten o'clock; that makes sense as it would follow directly on my briefing with the Minister.
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Date: 2009-04-16 03:45 am (UTC)Order Only
Date: 2009-04-16 02:43 pm (UTC)We'll all be waiting for word on how everything goes.
Re: Order Only
Date: 2009-04-16 04:10 pm (UTC)if we're lucky, he'll leave before we get there this afternoon.
on the other hand, if he blows our cover, I'll have a good excuse to beat the smirk right off of his face before we blast our way out. always wanted to have a rematch.
Re: Order Only
Date: 2009-04-16 04:40 pm (UTC)They'll do for the likes of Amycus Carrow, but I suspect the elegant Mr Malfoy vastly prefers his lavender-scented sheets at Malfoy Manor.
Re: Order Only
Date: 2009-04-16 04:42 pm (UTC)it's bad enough we've got that creepy git carrow to think on.
Re: Order Only
Date: 2009-04-16 05:02 pm (UTC)Wish I could lend you a hand, though. With the rescuing or the blasting Malfoy off his high broomstick.
Re: Order Only
Date: 2009-04-16 05:06 pm (UTC)If you do run into Malfoy, and you can get away with it without jeopardising the mission, feel free to hex him bald.
With my compliments.
Re: Order Only
Date: 2009-04-16 05:25 pm (UTC)