Quibbler resolved ... for the nonce

[alt_lucius]

As of early this morning, the situation regarding the Quibbler has been resolved. The Minister has levied a fine of 200Γ against Xenophilius Lovegood for his scurrilous attempt to sensationalise Black and his so-called 'resistance.' Quite apart from my recommendations to her, Dolores has further proscribed Lovegood from issuing his rag through the rest of the quarter. It seems she took exception to his characterisation of the Ministry (hardly surprising. I only skimmed it, but I do recall the words 'toadies' and 'head bullfrog' bandied about).

Crispin has made me an appointment with Lovegood this Friday to discuss the future of the Quibbler. This is conveniently following my meeting of the Prophet Board of Directors tomorrow afternoon.

Otherwise, the day has had one highlight thus far: Dolores has a new Junior Assistant. Lovely creature. At least it makes being made to wait more palatable.

Off to tea with Ari and then I am invited to an audience with the Lord Protector. I only hope it stops raining before then. Beastly weather for that walk from the edge of the anti-Apparition barrier. Ah, well. It's but a trifling price to pay in order to serve Him.

Comments

[alt_mcgonagall]

Shall I confiscate back issues of the Quibbler if I discover them at Hogwarts? I had considered it before, but I doubted that anyone would pay attention to such rubbish.

[alt_lucius]

Kind of you to offer, Minerva. No copies were distributed, apart from the confiscated copies brought back to the Ministry for review.

Though if a student does manage to obtain a copy, please let the Department of Public Information know as soon as possible, as it suggests either that there are 'bootleg' copies or that Lovegood has flouted the injunction against further publication.

[alt_mcgonagall]

Well, thank Merlin for small favors.

Of course I will do so.

[alt_pansy]

I don't know how you keep up with all the rags and their lies. Thank you for seeing to it that the culprits are taken care of. I mean... crumple horned Snorkacks? Please.