Meeting-heavy week

[alt_lucius]

Seem to have achieved something of a minor miracle: A jaunt to Hogwarts in which nothing particularly disastrous occurred.

Remembering that it was around this time last year when Draco began experiencing discomfort, Narcissa sent some of her remedies up with me. Was able to take tea with the boys and deliver her parcel. Naturally both boys have been overjoyed to return to their team well in time to practise for the next match. Discussed their Christmas lists; Draco's request was, I must say, something that bears some thought.

The Board of Governors spent some discussion of the Bludger incident, as well, in particular Lockhart's involvement after the fact, and the subsequent and most unfortunate vigilante action against Madam Hooch's sister. In the case of the latter, it was clear that the perpetrator acted independently, if precipitously, in some misguided attempt at retaliation. As for Professor Lockhart, he was called before the Board to answer for his assumption of responsibility and agreed to the suspension of two weeks' salary in recompense. I daresay Mr Vandemar would rather it be a month's salary, given Lockhart's outrageous stipend, but even two weeks' reduction is, one must admit, a relief to the school's books.


Off to Presto's board meeting, then Court. Saturday is Narcissa's auction, to which Regulus has been kind enough to escort her, so have made plans to go with Ari and Cadmus to the club and perhaps elsewhere to-morrow evening.

Comments

[alt_harry]

I am very greatful to be allowed to practise again, Mr Malfoy. I've told Father. But I wanted to tell you too, again.

Thank you for having tea with us too. It was tasty. The house-elves bring special treats when you come. Because it is a special occasion.

[alt_lucius]

It is always a pleasure to see you as well, Harry. And I am very glad that Mr Lestrange was able to provide a suitable explanation, so that you can Draco may return to representing Slytherin so admirably.

[alt_rodolphus]

It's been nagging at me that I couldn't find out more, to be honest. Any sort of schoolboy hex ought to be easy to identify, but this was something altogether different. I'd almost venture to say that it wasn't cast by a wand, but then brewing a potion to achieve the same effect would be massively inconvenient, I'd think. Too curious.