Continued improvement

[alt_lucius]

The situation in the camps, we are told, improves daily. Unfortunately, the number of cases of half-bloods and purebloods continues to climb. The form of these cases is particularly concerning, as the disfigurement of the victims is itself a source of potential infection. The pamphlets which have been produced by St Mungo's and distributed by the Ministry in the last two weeks - most distressingly - accurately portray the early signs, but moreover represent the means of its communicability. The need for isolation has never been more apparent.

The effect of these precautions on various committees, boards and societies has been palpable. The bright spot, however, is that our industry is well on its way to restoration.

Regarding the cure, Rookwood and his St Mungo's team report progress, though still no sure success. Of course, they are working round the clock and a few hours besides, but at Court we hear the feeble excuses of the experimental researcher: perfection cannot be rushed; without certainty we risk worsening the problem; these things take time. Needless to say, while we understand the need for diligence, the demands of public health dictate that their pace never slacken until they find the solution.


Moving on to more pleasant topics, Narcissa remarked over the week-end that she ought to begin planning Draco's birthday party. Though she was distracted yesterday by her cousin's poor health, but that seems to be a simple enough thing to remedy.

Draco, as I recall, you had a deal of activities you desired. Since owls are currently still under restriction, perhaps you might use the school holiday to give your mother an idea of what you would like to include at the celebrations.


Thursday will be the first of the month - inconceivable, but at least the weather has improved vastly in London over the last two weeks. Raining to-day, naturally.

Comments

[alt_bill]

I must thank St Mungo's for their outstanding cooperation with my department in helping get those pamphlets produced. The photographs are shocking, no doubt, but it is critical that purebloods, particularly, should be well-educated about warning signs.

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[alt_bill]

I hope you paid particular attention to the pictures showing the pustulating boils. How I'd love to see them spread all over your face, you unspeakable wanker.

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[alt_molly]

Bill!!

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[alt_bill]

It's one of the pleasures of using the Lock, Mum. You have to admit you've dreamed of the same thing, too.

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[alt_molly]

Well, yes, but...oh, Merlin, I just don't want us all to turn into callous monsters. Malfoy's bad enough.

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[alt_frank]

or his arse.

wait, same difference.

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[alt_bill]

Oh, Malfoy's the meticulous type. I'm sure, given the opportunity, he'd cover both ends.

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[alt_frank]

good thing too, as it's always so hard to tell which end he's talking out of.

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[alt_molly]

Frank, don't encourage him! It isn't funny!

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[alt_arthur]

Yes it is, Molly.

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[alt_molly]

Well, I certainly hope that Bill is discreet with such--such dreadful humour to himself when he's at work.

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[alt_bill]

Don't worry. Butter wouldn't melt in my mouth when I'm there, Mum.

(But you should hear what the other blokes have to say about Malfoy. And all the rest of that lot.)

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[alt_sirius]

Like what, Bill? And who? Anyone we could trust to side with us - or is it just canteen gossip?

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[alt_bill]

Just idle gossip, I think, although I'm keeping my ear out for more.

And it's nothing I'd care to repeat where my Mum can read.

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[alt_frank]

sometimes a bit of a laugh can be a lifesaver, Mol.