One Week In ....
Nov. 19th, 2010 12:20 pm![[personal profile]](https://www.dreamwidth.org/img/silk/identity/user.png){kind=small}
alt_luciusAt least this week has been relatively straight-forward but nonetheless a pleasant change in that there have been no catastrophes which might have been avoided easily enough.
Understand that the Council have taken up my challenge to run the Ministry course against the current crop of trainees. Excellent. It will, I believe, afford all concerned an opportunity to test one another's mettle and acquaint us with the aspiring Aurors in the bargain. Not to mention a reason to maintain oneself at a time of year when most are over-indulging. Suspect Rowle and a few others will discover they have spent far too long behind their desks and not enough time keeping up with current duelling theory.
Speaking of - Mafalda, Rufus, came across a curious little volume through Obscurus that might interest you both. Chap name of Payne has written a rather innovative work on the use of unexpected spells in duels - particularly on the topic of what he terms 'spells of opportunity.' Charles sent it over to me last week to ask my opinion before accepting the manuscript. Think you ought to read it as well. Have you heard of him before? He writes as if he's had some experience and not within the confines of the law. His biography states that he's spent a good deal of time in Ireland addressing the troubles there. Yet I don't recognise the name straight off.
My wife has enjoyed an unprecedented amount of attention of late, not surprisingly. She mentioned last night that Witch Weekly have asked if she would care for a protection detail since at every turn, it seems, she has been approached by someone for an autograph, a photo or some other token. Most unwelcome are the types who seem to feel entitled to information she would not otherwise provide. Thus far, she has managed to keep them at bay on her own - but if it continues, have advised her that a companion or two to help clear the way would not go amiss. Particularly if she also accedes to WW's request to grant an interview on the WWN or any other public address.
Still, she has her obligations and will not be put off them. Chiefly that has seemed to be laying in all the shopping for the holidays, apart from those items that we cannot store indefinitely. Our sheer volume of our social calendar continues to be as demanding as ever. It is of course gratifying to see the Protectorate thriving and to know that all we have done thus far is helping to ensure a vibrant and prosperous future for our race.
Am not sure we will continue to prosper quite so healthily, however, if this trend continues within New London and I assume elsewhere of all the shops cropping up, specialising in 'affordable' foodstuffs. Hooper in particular seems to favour a bun shop some blocks away - four times this week he has taken himself there for a pasty or some other concoction. The fare appears to me to be nothing but grease and processed, transfigured paste - but he takes to it like a babe to the breast. At this rate he'll gain a stone before Christmas, I expect. Ought to remind him to at least walk there and back rather than Apparate, were it not that it would surely take him out of the office for an hour's stretch were he to do so.
Draco: Received your last letter with the news about your team's decision. Well done.
Mr Marvolo: Do not be disappointed. It will not be long, I am sure. Keep to your lessons for now - both in and out of class. Quidditch will still be there when it is safe for you to return to it.
Pansy: Have not heard from you in a few weeks. Do you have everything you need before returning? Your prospective step-father came to see me this week; believe the tenor of the visit would amuse you. Oh - and for you and Draco both: Mr Tenebridge will see you on the 29th at 11:00. I've had Hooper put it on my calendar but you might want to note it so that you do not forget.
Understand that the Council have taken up my challenge to run the Ministry course against the current crop of trainees. Excellent. It will, I believe, afford all concerned an opportunity to test one another's mettle and acquaint us with the aspiring Aurors in the bargain. Not to mention a reason to maintain oneself at a time of year when most are over-indulging. Suspect Rowle and a few others will discover they have spent far too long behind their desks and not enough time keeping up with current duelling theory.
Speaking of - Mafalda, Rufus, came across a curious little volume through Obscurus that might interest you both. Chap name of Payne has written a rather innovative work on the use of unexpected spells in duels - particularly on the topic of what he terms 'spells of opportunity.' Charles sent it over to me last week to ask my opinion before accepting the manuscript. Think you ought to read it as well. Have you heard of him before? He writes as if he's had some experience and not within the confines of the law. His biography states that he's spent a good deal of time in Ireland addressing the troubles there. Yet I don't recognise the name straight off.
My wife has enjoyed an unprecedented amount of attention of late, not surprisingly. She mentioned last night that Witch Weekly have asked if she would care for a protection detail since at every turn, it seems, she has been approached by someone for an autograph, a photo or some other token. Most unwelcome are the types who seem to feel entitled to information she would not otherwise provide. Thus far, she has managed to keep them at bay on her own - but if it continues, have advised her that a companion or two to help clear the way would not go amiss. Particularly if she also accedes to WW's request to grant an interview on the WWN or any other public address.
Still, she has her obligations and will not be put off them. Chiefly that has seemed to be laying in all the shopping for the holidays, apart from those items that we cannot store indefinitely. Our sheer volume of our social calendar continues to be as demanding as ever. It is of course gratifying to see the Protectorate thriving and to know that all we have done thus far is helping to ensure a vibrant and prosperous future for our race.
Am not sure we will continue to prosper quite so healthily, however, if this trend continues within New London and I assume elsewhere of all the shops cropping up, specialising in 'affordable' foodstuffs. Hooper in particular seems to favour a bun shop some blocks away - four times this week he has taken himself there for a pasty or some other concoction. The fare appears to me to be nothing but grease and processed, transfigured paste - but he takes to it like a babe to the breast. At this rate he'll gain a stone before Christmas, I expect. Ought to remind him to at least walk there and back rather than Apparate, were it not that it would surely take him out of the office for an hour's stretch were he to do so.
Draco: Received your last letter with the news about your team's decision. Well done.
Mr Marvolo: Do not be disappointed. It will not be long, I am sure. Keep to your lessons for now - both in and out of class. Quidditch will still be there when it is safe for you to return to it.
Pansy: Have not heard from you in a few weeks. Do you have everything you need before returning? Your prospective step-father came to see me this week; believe the tenor of the visit would amuse you. Oh - and for you and Draco both: Mr Tenebridge will see you on the 29th at 11:00. I've had Hooper put it on my calendar but you might want to note it so that you do not forget.
Private Message to Lucius Malfoy
Date: 2010-11-19 07:26 pm (UTC)Re: Private Message to Lucius Malfoy
Date: 2010-11-19 07:43 pm (UTC)I have debated asking her assistant to provide a copy of her schedule to Scrimgeour. Don't particularly want to be on the receiving end of her hex should she discover my hand in it, however.
On the other side of the coin, though, imagine what might happen to your blokes if she suspects she is being followed and does not know that they are Ministry personnel. The patient who arrives at St Mungo's may well be the enforcer and not the stalker!
I'll talk to her again at the week-end. If she complains of unwanted mobs encroaching on her I shall insist that she engage someone qualified to squire her about (and not to tote her packages, either).
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Date: 2010-11-19 08:01 pm (UTC)Not that anyone would dare, I'm sure.
Private Message to Narcissa
Date: 2010-11-19 08:59 pm (UTC)My dear, you have only to recollect that your erstwhile admirer William Collins also began his infatuation in all innocence to recognise that these things may grow dangerous in unanticipated ways. Or do you expect that you can call upon Barty to sweep the next unwanted suitor off to Carisbrooke, as well? Have a care you do not make him regret stepping in where your cousin left a void, my love. You may make him tire of catering to your whim.
Besides, that's my job, isn't it?
Re: Private Message to Narcissa
Date: 2010-11-20 05:14 am (UTC)Likewise I have no control over how long he will decide to remain so solicitous, or whether it is because he feels an obligation to keep me company because Regulus no longer can. But you're quite right: He is welcome to withdraw his attention whenever he chooses - whereas you, my dear husband, are indeed quite stuck with me. And yes, it is assuredly your sworn duty to indulge my every caprice and fancy.
In any case, it's understandable he should want company a while longer, given what he told me this afternoon about his decision to let Athena go. That news - and whatever you said to him this afternoon - had him practically knocking down the door, all to convince me to accept protection. I still think you're both fussing over nothing but I promise I shall consider it carefully.
Re: Private Message to Narcissa
Date: 2010-11-20 05:28 am (UTC)You ought to know by now that I shall never complain of the terms we settled - I know exactly what I deserve for marrying the most beautiful witch in Britain. And it's a price I pay gladly, love.
Nor should you think I am for a minute fooled by your peevishness, Rio, when I know what's really vexed you. I warned you not to cross Bella.
Re: Private Message to Narcissa
Date: 2010-11-20 02:56 pm (UTC)I knew Bella would not react well, of course. That doesn't make it any less necessary a task, from time to time, to point out her mistakes to her. And if anyone's going to approach her, it certainly ought to be someone whom she will not summarily dismiss.
Are you coming to the Dewhurst naming or begging off? I'm nearly ready to go.
Re: Private Message to Narcissa
Date: 2010-11-20 02:58 pm (UTC)no subject
Date: 2010-11-19 09:55 pm (UTC)The fashion spread was absolutely lovely, by the way.
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Date: 2010-11-20 02:36 am (UTC)One would think there are no topics of import left to discuss, but of course it's simply a novelty. I expect by year's end everyone will have moved on to the next curiosity.
Private Message to Narcissa Malfoy
Date: 2010-11-19 10:05 pm (UTC)And I also wanted to let you know that Draco has been very sweet to Hydra, and makes sure she's happy, and is always looking out for her. As he should.
Re: Private Message to Narcissa Malfoy
Date: 2010-11-20 02:46 am (UTC)As far as your Miss Perks' message, pray do not trouble over it. I do appreciate her concern, but as I told her it is nothing that need distress her. Hydra is quite well.
Re: Private Message to Narcissa Malfoy
Date: 2010-11-20 03:33 am (UTC)And I'm glad you understand about Sally-Anne. She really does try very hard to do the right thing.
Re: Private Message to Narcissa Malfoy
Date: 2010-11-20 02:37 pm (UTC)no subject
Date: 2010-11-19 09:57 pm (UTC)And what was the meeting all about? I hope it was for a good reason, I know you are frightfully busy right now.
And I've put the meeting in my planner and circled it three times! It really is very exciting. I've been too busy to write anything more -- do you think he'll be fine with just the one song, or should I make an effort to put up another?
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Date: 2010-11-19 11:05 pm (UTC)I'm sure Nolan will not expect you to have had time, amongst your studies, for any inspiration other than the one song. Luckily for you, it is that specific song he wishes to hear.
Now I wonder whether I ought to have waited to tell you, if the anticipation is likely to send you into fits already.
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Date: 2010-11-19 11:57 pm (UTC)So this is better all round, I'd say.
And I'm glad your meeting was useful. Was it about the wedding, or signing the forms? It's all coming up so very quickly.
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Date: 2010-11-20 03:49 am (UTC)no subject
Date: 2010-11-20 04:39 am (UTC)As for the purpose of Campbell's visit, it was to invite me to his bachelor party. It's clear he expects his affiliation with your mother to ingratiate himself further. Quite amusing, in point of fact. Naturally the goodwill he hopes to secure depends largely on your mother's behaviour.
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Date: 2010-11-20 03:46 am (UTC)no subject
Date: 2010-11-20 04:43 am (UTC)Had I expected the change in position I should not have advised you to practise feints nearly as much!