Wireless and Wizengamot

[alt_lucius]

WWN met on Monday and I know several at Hogwarts will take note that they did decide, over a few objecting voices, to add a second broadcast on a trial basis. The second frequency will operate for twenty hours per week for the next three months, beginning October. Programming to be determined.

Our reclamation project has progressed as well, with three sites undergoing plans for extensive remodel for sport (including a new Quidditch pitch and possibly an addition to the league) and additional industry.

Tuesday, as promised, Ari and Pandora had several friends round to commemorate their youngest child's magic manifesting. Quite a pleasant affair, though Malcolm sullenly pointed out his brother was unable to attend as he is at school - to which Pandora replied by producing a letter Ptolemy sent to congratulate his baby sister.

We had no sooner returned, however, when we were inundated with requests for statements regarding this Urquhart matter. Narcissa knows Gertrude rather better than I know Seyton, though of course we have been acquainted many years. For the record, we are of the opinion that such matters are best kept private. We can only imagine the family's distress at the manner in which their personal business has been made a speculative topic across the country. The apparent corruption of the journals for such an insignificant purpose, however, is of more concern. The Prophet have called for an inquiry as to how this information - not apropos to any criminal act or investigation - came to be public knowledge. Confident the Ministry will determine to public satisfaction the source of this abuse of the private message function. It can in no way atone for the invasion into the Urquhart's personal affairs but it may in some fashion assure that no similar breach of confidentiality occurs in future.

It shall be one of many topics in my meeting with the Minister, as well as allocation of additional resources in the hunts for Macnair and Snape. Understand that the recent reports from the Blackburn sighting have provided new evidence and encouragement in the pursuit.

Comments

[alt_selwyn]

The inquiry is already underway, Lucius; I couldn't agree with you more that this was completely unacceptable.

[alt_narcissa]

Thank you, Dominic, for confirming that for us.

I don't have to tell you that Gertrude has been beside herself since that article appeared on Monday. No less than a dozen Daughters of the Protectorate have been nosing in with some type of advice for her or other. Tragic.

I hope this gives her some peace of mind.

[alt_selwyn]

This sort of scandal is always difficult for the innocent party; all the more when it's public.

I assure you, the responsible party will be found and dealt with.

[alt_percy]

Mr Crispin sent me a note today to let me know that my suggestions for youth programming had been forwarded to the WWN committee. I do appreciate the fact that the committee has indicated their willingness to solicit public input on this issue.

A new Quidditch pitch; that's quite exciting! I know that there have been persistent rumors circulating at Hogwarts about efforts to revive the Norfolk team franchise.

I am glad to hear that the Ministry is extending all efforts to locate the source of these despicable leaks, but of course would expect no less.

[alt_lucius]

Indeed, the exact mix is still in discussion, but the point was made that certain programmes targetting children might provide additional instruction and guidance outside their village classrooms. It is up to the WWN, of course, however.

[alt_pansy]

That's ace about the WWN, Lucius!

Will they have any meetings with students, do you think? So we can talk about what we'd like? Because that would be utterly nift.

And I have all sorts of ideas.

I'm sure they have plenty of good ones too, though.

[alt_lucius]

Meetings are unlikely, but you might write the director and tell him your ideas. I'll have Crispin send you his information.

I rather suspect that by 'children's' programming they mean a younger group than you students. But, given the popularity of these impromptu street concerts that have been cropping up in New London, the WWN cannot deny the purchasing power of seventeen- to twenty-two-year-old wizards and witches. A thirteen-and-one-half-year-old's thoughts cannot be so far out of line to that.

(Though it seems impossible you or Draco can be over thirteen. When did that happen? I forbid it.)

[alt_pansy]

I shall!

As far as growing older, I really can't do much about that, barring breaking some rather serious laws!