Private Message to Amanda Froissart

Sister,

Have spoken with Helpmann. On the whole, it is thought better were you to return with the Beauxbatons delegation, as originally planned, rather than remain for any part of the summer and then rejoin Émile at a later time. Yes, it is in part due to the other matter, on which there can be no intercession. The boy made his choice. Should not need to remind you that said choice atones, in some part, for the desertion of Highslip during our diplomatic mission to France three summers ago.

Your best option, and Étienne's, I should think, is to use the Fletchley lad as an example of future losses that might occur if the administration there do not achieve greater magical freedoms for the citizenry. In any event, were you to stay, it could as easily be interpreted an estrangement between you two as simple reluctance to leave England so soon. Moreover, your husband's own goals shall be better served were you to appear eager to return to France and proselytise the advantages of the Protectorate.

See no point in further discussion.

Now, as for the matter of Mellerstain, and the furnishings: Narcissa says she can use several of the pieces you and she selected to fill in certain rooms in Kensington; the rest will go to the St Mungo's auction at year's end. Would like to restore the house to Munroe in exactly the condition in which he left it to you: Bare. Trust you and Étienne will have your personal effects removed by 15 June.

With any luck, his campaign within the Wizengamot in Paris will succeed and we can look forward to less restricted travel between here and the Continent. It would be good to be able to visit more often, and you here as well.

Narcissa and I shall be at Hogwarts for the Third Task. We thought she might come back to Mellerstain with you to help divest the place and we could all meet again a week from to-night to say our good-byes. Does that suit?

Until Monday, then, please accept fondest affection from your loving brother,

Lucius

Private Message to Rhombus Spencer-Wells and Jessamyn Blishwick

Rhom,

Think it would be elucidating to hear Miss Blishwick's information on the use of mudbloods in public works projects. She has extensive notes regarding infrastructure projects which MLE believes were or may have been infiltrated by DogStar; though the organisation has been routed, it is possible that vestiges remain within the numbers of labourers assigned to various bridges, piers, buildings and reclamation areas under the control of the Committee.

Have asked Miss Blishwick to prepare a presentation for our meeting next week. Had Weasley check the agenda; suggest we table item three until July's meeting; there shall be plenty of time for New London's holiday celebrations or discussion of next winter's Frost Faire over the summer. The question of safety is paramount and must take precedence. Sure you agree.

Dunstan can contact her if necessary for any copies of material or notes to distribute to the Committee. Weasley has a set of her notes as well, if you wish to review them prior to Tuesday.