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]

So long as it doesn't interfere with leaving tomorrow?

You already know my opinion about Draco offering to step into the flames but he's enough your son that I know it's pointless to protest. Shall I assume, then, that I'm included here more to throw off the chase than because you have real information for me?

[alt_crouch_jr]

Yes, have heard from her. Not sure what to make of it. Stint trying to rid himself of a nuisance, apparently. Why he should have such an obsession with the Hogwarts matron, I can't imagine.

But if he's manoeuvred her to an ice station the other side of Maebh's fences, I take it he's done using poison. (I do wonder if the professor's imagination was stretching facts on that point, but I understand she's submitted materials for testing, so we shall see.)

Don't like that he's concentrated all his interests in Wales.

Narcissa. How did you come to choose Pembroke? Was it someone else's suggestion?

[alt_crouch_jr]

Agree we should meet. Have been in admin meetings all afternoon/evening.

Could meet for breakfast. White's?