Lucius S Malfoy

It's arranged; eight o'clock this evening. Crispin's keen to go along. Shouldn't be a problem to keep records in his name and have impressed upon him the opportunity to prove his worth on such a task.

Discussed with him the primary importance of inducing Smethley to speak under his own power. Have the records of properties which Maule has appropriated, which ought to serve as its own incentive. Have the list we jotted down last night (or this morning if you prefer); have you thought of any other questions you'd like answered?

He may have wormed his way in quickly but he can be ousted with just as much haste. Particularly when compared to long and loyal service.

Oh - also heard from Yaxley. He's spoken directly with Cuffe so the explanation will appear in to-night's Prophet. Still no official word on the identity of the body but understand from him and Pelton that you have a ... theory? He's wise to keep that quiet for now.

You'll brief Forney before she goes out?

Congratulations to MLE on their tireless pursuit of enemies to the state. Between their capture of Dippet and Gudgeon and the Longbottom exposure they have proven to all that our safety is in good hands and that even in the wake of Black's downfall, they have not given their vigilance a holiday.

That said, it is refreshing to once in a while read in the Prophet some fact one did not anticipate. For example, I had heard that the investigation into Black uncovered incontrovertible evidence of accomplices long believed eradicated. So I was not at all surprised to see the disgraced former-Aurors Longbottom have been, to our dismay, resurrected. Until this morning, however, I had not known the precise nature of that proof.

Which is rather perturbing, as I am certain a child with their surname would have been easily detected by the Headmistress or myself on our inspections of the Hogwarts rolls. Minerva, I can conceive at least two explanations for such an oversight; I trust you shall provide an acceptable justification. We shall, of course, require an additional check through the book at Thursday's Board of Governors' meeting.


Pansy, Mr Tenebridge confirmed this morning that we will be able to tour the facility next week. (He also let me know who will be recording when you are there; I think you will be pleased.) And I have arranged for you to meet with Mr Baddock regarding those changes to your paternal pension which will take effect upon your mother's remarriage. To that end, he requested you bring the Parkinson vault key. Knowing your mother, you will need to obtain it from wherever she has hidden it - if she can remember where.

However, he has a favour to ask in return: It seems that last year, you made quite an impression on his younger children. They overheard him saying that he would be seeing you and immediately begged another chance to spend time together. He suggested you spend an afternoon at Kenwood; I said I would ask if you thought you could spare the time. There are at least two afternoons when I shall be unable to keep you company, so perhaps you might agree to one of them and it will not impact our timetable grossly. What do you think?