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Recoveries
Oct. 29th, 2009 01:06 pmReturned home Tuesday evening to find that Narcissa had kept to her apartments all day. Supper was set for one; the elf said that other than her potions, Narcissa had refused everything on offer, except that she managed to drink a simple consommé around teatime. She complained of chills and a low fever when I looked in briefly, saying that she desired rest and solitude more than anything else. Left her to her recuperation, with an agreement that if she were not feeling much improved by yester-evening, despite her own restoratives, we should fetch in Fletcher to give a professional diagnosis.
Fortunately, by last night, she felt able to take a light supper in her rooms and this morning came down to breakfast, pronouncing herself quite fit again, apart from a lingering fatigue that shall surely improve with another day's relaxation and medicine. Took a half-dose myself as a preventative measure, though have not experienced any early symptoms. But then, Narcissa shook a good many more hands and was, I daresay, thrown in closer with more people at the reception than I. In any event, flu continues to travel about the Ministry; thus precautions are warranted.
Otherwise, have been quite occupied catching up with review copies and manuscripts for Obscurus, a meeting at the WWN to discuss future programming in the new year and preparing for today's Prophet Advisory Board meeting. Have a deal to say about the behaviour of several of Bole's reporters, particularly this Doyle chap. Skeeter has petitioned to be reassigned back to the paper full-time. Gather that she and Lovegood argue monthly over the organisation of The Quibbler - most amusing, really. Though if it comes to that, there's no saying for certain how much longer The Quibbler shall persist. Recent data indicate subscriptions have fallen to less than half that of Seeker Weekly and barely one-third of Proper Warlock. Unsure that the market for quirky, conspiracy-theory laden periodicals is what it once was under Bagnold's incompetent administration.
Speaking of Ministers, this morning's meeting with Dolores, following directly on her staff meeting as it does, presented a number of minor annoyances to be delegated within MLE and to the Unspeakables. Dolores remains wholly convinced that Bonfire Night shall see a wide-scale revolt in the camps, which is clearly paranoia on her part. Still, knowing that I am scheduled to see Rowle to-morrow, she implored me to mention to him again her hope that his comprehensive coverage of public gatherings is fully prepared for next week, and to review with him his plans for increased presence among the camp Enforcers.
Draco, expect Valerian to-morrow with a parcel for you. Do not open it until you are alone in your dormitory. It replaces the item I gave you at the end of last term; I should like the original back when we see you next week-end.
Fortunately, by last night, she felt able to take a light supper in her rooms and this morning came down to breakfast, pronouncing herself quite fit again, apart from a lingering fatigue that shall surely improve with another day's relaxation and medicine. Took a half-dose myself as a preventative measure, though have not experienced any early symptoms. But then, Narcissa shook a good many more hands and was, I daresay, thrown in closer with more people at the reception than I. In any event, flu continues to travel about the Ministry; thus precautions are warranted.
Otherwise, have been quite occupied catching up with review copies and manuscripts for Obscurus, a meeting at the WWN to discuss future programming in the new year and preparing for today's Prophet Advisory Board meeting. Have a deal to say about the behaviour of several of Bole's reporters, particularly this Doyle chap. Skeeter has petitioned to be reassigned back to the paper full-time. Gather that she and Lovegood argue monthly over the organisation of The Quibbler - most amusing, really. Though if it comes to that, there's no saying for certain how much longer The Quibbler shall persist. Recent data indicate subscriptions have fallen to less than half that of Seeker Weekly and barely one-third of Proper Warlock. Unsure that the market for quirky, conspiracy-theory laden periodicals is what it once was under Bagnold's incompetent administration.
Speaking of Ministers, this morning's meeting with Dolores, following directly on her staff meeting as it does, presented a number of minor annoyances to be delegated within MLE and to the Unspeakables. Dolores remains wholly convinced that Bonfire Night shall see a wide-scale revolt in the camps, which is clearly paranoia on her part. Still, knowing that I am scheduled to see Rowle to-morrow, she implored me to mention to him again her hope that his comprehensive coverage of public gatherings is fully prepared for next week, and to review with him his plans for increased presence among the camp Enforcers.
Draco, expect Valerian to-morrow with a parcel for you. Do not open it until you are alone in your dormitory. It replaces the item I gave you at the end of last term; I should like the original back when we see you next week-end.