Ongoing Investigations
Feb. 23rd, 2010 11:50 pm![[personal profile]](https://www.dreamwidth.org/img/silk/identity/user.png){kind=small}
alt_luciusSat in this morning on an MLE meeting to update Scrimgeour on the Aurors' progress. Declined interview from the Prophet, as well - Bole has reporters loitering outside Fudge's offices in the hopes that someone will give a quote.
Naturally, the leak of the name 'Project Panacea' has been the primary concern, since it was the only iota of accurate intelligence in that screed of Black's from the week-end. By its nature, the DoM must be ensured of absolute secrecy in its operations. The idea that their vital work might be compromised by persons who have been seduced by Black's insurrectionist influence threatens the security of the entire Ministry. As yesterday's Prophet article documented, the Minister has acted swiftly to mobilise the Aurors to discover how Black could have learned the name of the project, and more importantly, how he was able to subvert its intent.
It is clear from the ongoing investigation that Black incited his followers to tamper with the water and food supply to the camps, in order to blame the DoM for his own actions. It is a classic pattern with him, by now reaching the proportion of serial psychosis. Project Panacea had been meant to improve productivity and reduce the need for disciplinary demonstrations; it followed that Rookwood and his team, of necessity, altered their formulae in order to reverse Black's damage. Only when Black believed his plans were in danger of coming to ruination did he launch his additional assault directly into the journals and minds of the Protectorate.
Happily, the Aurors have been hard at work pursuing several highly profitable leads. Auror Lestrange tells me she is particularly pleased with the progress. In fact, we received word this evening that the Aurors have a few persons of interest in custody already. Am confident that we shall know considerably more about Black's accomplices shortly, possibly by morning.
The meetings went long enough that the Minister extended this morning's itinerary into and through luncheon. Very pleased to see that his staff are all settling well into their new or continued positions; Ms Robins especially seemed quite content with the increase in her responsibilities and remains as affable as ever. Despite the severity of the day's business, Fudge was able to maintain a convivial spirit throughout the meal, and set a far superior table to Dolores', one must admit.
Consequently told Ari I should be ill company for tea, however he urged me to come anyway. Turns out he invited Pandora and Narcissa both in order to deliver some additional news: He has been asked to take Ogden's seat in the Wizengamot. Ogden had announced his decision to retire over the Christmas holidays, of course, but his retirement will not take effect until just before the summer session. Ari accepted, naturally - he begins sitting as a delegate after the Easter recess.
Think Narcissa is cooking up something for Friday; she returned with me to the St James' house to my surprise and had a deal of conference with Crispin. He refused to tell me the nature of her questions, though one may guess the topic concerned timetables and the probable docket for court of the afternoon.
Finally, Clarriker owled the quarterly reports for Folkestone. Disappointing, but not entirely unexpected, given the state of commerce. Another circumstance we may attribute to Black and his traitorous malefactors!
Naturally, the leak of the name 'Project Panacea' has been the primary concern, since it was the only iota of accurate intelligence in that screed of Black's from the week-end. By its nature, the DoM must be ensured of absolute secrecy in its operations. The idea that their vital work might be compromised by persons who have been seduced by Black's insurrectionist influence threatens the security of the entire Ministry. As yesterday's Prophet article documented, the Minister has acted swiftly to mobilise the Aurors to discover how Black could have learned the name of the project, and more importantly, how he was able to subvert its intent.
It is clear from the ongoing investigation that Black incited his followers to tamper with the water and food supply to the camps, in order to blame the DoM for his own actions. It is a classic pattern with him, by now reaching the proportion of serial psychosis. Project Panacea had been meant to improve productivity and reduce the need for disciplinary demonstrations; it followed that Rookwood and his team, of necessity, altered their formulae in order to reverse Black's damage. Only when Black believed his plans were in danger of coming to ruination did he launch his additional assault directly into the journals and minds of the Protectorate.
Happily, the Aurors have been hard at work pursuing several highly profitable leads. Auror Lestrange tells me she is particularly pleased with the progress. In fact, we received word this evening that the Aurors have a few persons of interest in custody already. Am confident that we shall know considerably more about Black's accomplices shortly, possibly by morning.
The meetings went long enough that the Minister extended this morning's itinerary into and through luncheon. Very pleased to see that his staff are all settling well into their new or continued positions; Ms Robins especially seemed quite content with the increase in her responsibilities and remains as affable as ever. Despite the severity of the day's business, Fudge was able to maintain a convivial spirit throughout the meal, and set a far superior table to Dolores', one must admit.
Consequently told Ari I should be ill company for tea, however he urged me to come anyway. Turns out he invited Pandora and Narcissa both in order to deliver some additional news: He has been asked to take Ogden's seat in the Wizengamot. Ogden had announced his decision to retire over the Christmas holidays, of course, but his retirement will not take effect until just before the summer session. Ari accepted, naturally - he begins sitting as a delegate after the Easter recess.
Think Narcissa is cooking up something for Friday; she returned with me to the St James' house to my surprise and had a deal of conference with Crispin. He refused to tell me the nature of her questions, though one may guess the topic concerned timetables and the probable docket for court of the afternoon.
Finally, Clarriker owled the quarterly reports for Folkestone. Disappointing, but not entirely unexpected, given the state of commerce. Another circumstance we may attribute to Black and his traitorous malefactors!