Private Message to Barty Crouch, Jr. and Narcissa Malfoy

[alt_lucius]

Barty, did you receive an owl from Razzer's intended this after-noon? Mine indicates she sent you a similar note.

If it signifies what I believe it signifies, we ought to meet. Name place and time.

Narcissa, do not wish you to fret: Draco is still un-involved, if Sinistra's message is accurate. Given what he told us on his return from the CCF, his rôle thus far has been as a conduit more than an end in itself. Do not think he is in any real danger. However, want to see Barty's analysis of this latest before sharing its contents with you, dearest. Just to be sure.

Comments

[alt_narcissa]

More security? I hope it's a very discreet distance, Barty. We tried so hard not to have to bother with all that, for Draco and Harry's sake.

Bella hasn't answered, which is not at all unusual; I would not be surprised if Mrs Baylock turned up with Hydra and Rigel in tow, nor if we did not see any of them the whole week.

As for Razzer, I gather that Aurora has taken on the burden of their social calendar. Yes, we shall see a little of them toward the weekend.

Surely we don't need them to cancel their plans together so he can stay closer to Harry? If Lucius came tomorrow we'd have all the wands we need.

[alt_lucius]

A laudable effort, my dear, but out of the question.

Asking Raz to accompany you and the boys is a wise alternative.

Barty, is there any merit in someone besides yourself alerting Maebh? Or would that present more problems than it might resolve?

[alt_crouch_jr]

Not sure it's wise to approach Maebh at all. It's entirely possible she's among those for whom Stint is serving as pawn.

Someone could go and try to strong arm her into standing back, but you know as well as I do, she's likely to take that as a challenge. And it risks tipping our hand to Stint.

I think Maebh will have to make her own moves in this. As always.