State of the Protectorate
Feb. 17th, 2011 12:23 am![[personal profile]](https://www.dreamwidth.org/img/silk/identity/user.png){kind=small}
alt_luciusThe Minister's address went relatively well, though as usual there was a bit too much emphasis on budget and not enough on the intended uses of the funds. Also surprised to find that the section on muggleborn population was shorter than expected, though pleased it met with approval from the assembly.
Less surprised by the comments regarding international relations. The French government have been taking great strides forward in terms of policy but their progress is deliberate and slower than a flobberworm at times. Confident that continued efforts and contact will yield further results. The inevitable queries regarding free trade garnered the necessary response: Trade shall be opened if and when other nations can guarantee that their exports adhere to the standards we have set.
In other regions, of course, the progress is either less marked or has always been ripe for plucking. Expect that eastern blocs shall be readily convinced to take more ... direct action to establish dominance.
Also intrigued by Fudge's position on the introduction of enhanced transfiguratives to supplement the general fare. Suspect additional research is warranted to determine whether the nutritive value is truly equivalent to more traditional substances.
On an unrelated topic, have been intrigued to see another increase in the popularity of reduction clinics. Another three opened this month so far. Mind you, there are an increasing number of people who seem to need their services. The Frost Faire's ball provided an excellent opportunity to judge that; fortunately it seems modern robe designs are more forgiving to the figure compared to Elizabethan robes. (And incidentally, Barty, well done. Perhaps you have the, er, legs after all.) Certainly, and not unexpectedly, those more conscious of maintaining their physical health were the centrepiece of the ballroom tents, as well as those who put in the effort to prepare for the dancing. One cannot understate Narcissa's effect in her robes, of course: the Gloriana Regina indeed, and deserving every accolade and token she received.
Not sure, however, what some thought they were about, upsetting the refreshment stalls outside the tent. Nor the impromptu footrace through the midway. Heard from Scrimgeour that MLE are still processing several fines for disorderly conduct, including an attempted break-in to a closed patisserie. I suppose someone simply couldn't wait until morning for buns!
Draco, received your last and yes, I do believe that you are following a prudent course.
Oh, and Hooper: For to-morrow, kindly make sure that you have the front parlour cleared for the Committee. Realise is it unconventional to host in the St James' house and not in the Elysian but there are topics to discuss for which the house offers more privacy. Messrs Nott, Rookwood and Bode should arrive by half-eleven so also arrange for luncheon.
Less surprised by the comments regarding international relations. The French government have been taking great strides forward in terms of policy but their progress is deliberate and slower than a flobberworm at times. Confident that continued efforts and contact will yield further results. The inevitable queries regarding free trade garnered the necessary response: Trade shall be opened if and when other nations can guarantee that their exports adhere to the standards we have set.
In other regions, of course, the progress is either less marked or has always been ripe for plucking. Expect that eastern blocs shall be readily convinced to take more ... direct action to establish dominance.
Also intrigued by Fudge's position on the introduction of enhanced transfiguratives to supplement the general fare. Suspect additional research is warranted to determine whether the nutritive value is truly equivalent to more traditional substances.
On an unrelated topic, have been intrigued to see another increase in the popularity of reduction clinics. Another three opened this month so far. Mind you, there are an increasing number of people who seem to need their services. The Frost Faire's ball provided an excellent opportunity to judge that; fortunately it seems modern robe designs are more forgiving to the figure compared to Elizabethan robes. (And incidentally, Barty, well done. Perhaps you have the, er, legs after all.) Certainly, and not unexpectedly, those more conscious of maintaining their physical health were the centrepiece of the ballroom tents, as well as those who put in the effort to prepare for the dancing. One cannot understate Narcissa's effect in her robes, of course: the Gloriana Regina indeed, and deserving every accolade and token she received.
Not sure, however, what some thought they were about, upsetting the refreshment stalls outside the tent. Nor the impromptu footrace through the midway. Heard from Scrimgeour that MLE are still processing several fines for disorderly conduct, including an attempted break-in to a closed patisserie. I suppose someone simply couldn't wait until morning for buns!
Draco, received your last and yes, I do believe that you are following a prudent course.
Oh, and Hooper: For to-morrow, kindly make sure that you have the front parlour cleared for the Committee. Realise is it unconventional to host in the St James' house and not in the Elysian but there are topics to discuss for which the house offers more privacy. Messrs Nott, Rookwood and Bode should arrive by half-eleven so also arrange for luncheon.