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Private Message to Narcissa
May. 30th, 2014 05:23 pmCelebration seems in order.
Official Request. Confidential and Private. Prompt Attention Appreciated
At approximately 10:55 A.M. today Julius Avery, late of Our Lord's Council, accosted me in my office and challenged me to right of combat.
Please send investigators at your earliest convenience to inspect our wands and retrieve Mr Avery's remains. Have had my clerk clear my diary for the day in order to provide a full statement.
At approximately 10:55 A.M. today Julius Avery, late of Our Lord's Council, accosted me in my office and challenged me to right of combat.
Please send investigators at your earliest convenience to inspect our wands and retrieve Mr Avery's remains. Have had my clerk clear my diary for the day in order to provide a full statement.
Private Message to Percy Weasley
Apr. 24th, 2014 12:57 pmPlans proceeding at anticipated pace.
Beginning next Tuesday and going forward, replace three o'clock tea with AB. Here for now; do not wish a publicly affirmed reconciliation quite yet.
Also, obtain guest list for Lestrange party to-morrow night. The Razzer ought to be able to provide.
Next, need time with Rookwood, Bode and Bode's assistant early next week. Helpful if it is before Minister's visit to Cornwall (co-ordinate with Mavis Sewell to find out who his acting undersecretary will be; have it on good authority that Miss Robins has left the Ministry).
Next, understand young Avery was here this morning during my meeting with Fudge. Give him fifteen minutes to-morrow, whenever you can fit them in. If Ursula calls you may let her know how to find me.
Do not anticipate returning this after-noon.
Beginning next Tuesday and going forward, replace three o'clock tea with AB. Here for now; do not wish a publicly affirmed reconciliation quite yet.
Also, obtain guest list for Lestrange party to-morrow night. The Razzer ought to be able to provide.
Next, need time with Rookwood, Bode and Bode's assistant early next week. Helpful if it is before Minister's visit to Cornwall (co-ordinate with Mavis Sewell to find out who his acting undersecretary will be; have it on good authority that Miss Robins has left the Ministry).
Next, understand young Avery was here this morning during my meeting with Fudge. Give him fifteen minutes to-morrow, whenever you can fit them in. If Ursula calls you may let her know how to find me.
Do not anticipate returning this after-noon.
Private Message to Auror Lamont
Apr. 23rd, 2014 09:30 pmMs Lamont,
As you no doubt saw, I was just speaking with Auror Crouch, on the matter of ... personnel turnover at the Ministry. He suggested I talk to MEU and naturally, you came to mind.
The Minister is concerned regarding a potential morale deficit with all the departures of the last year or so. He asked Administration to run a check and it seems that our friend Corax Mulciber's department, Protectorate Affairs - the department where you have been assigned oversight - has overtaken MLE as the department with the greatest turnover, including some quite high-profile positions. There was that fellow Cook who was exposed in the papers last week for his potions addiction and, oh, a few other prominent figures, along with several clerks and lower-level posts.
With Gauge's permission, should like to meet with you to-morrow to go over the files. Would you be free at teatime, perchance?
Shall we say Blaison at four o'clock?
Yours in anticipation,
Lucius S. Malfoy
As you no doubt saw, I was just speaking with Auror Crouch, on the matter of ... personnel turnover at the Ministry. He suggested I talk to MEU and naturally, you came to mind.
The Minister is concerned regarding a potential morale deficit with all the departures of the last year or so. He asked Administration to run a check and it seems that our friend Corax Mulciber's department, Protectorate Affairs - the department where you have been assigned oversight - has overtaken MLE as the department with the greatest turnover, including some quite high-profile positions. There was that fellow Cook who was exposed in the papers last week for his potions addiction and, oh, a few other prominent figures, along with several clerks and lower-level posts.
With Gauge's permission, should like to meet with you to-morrow to go over the files. Would you be free at teatime, perchance?
Shall we say Blaison at four o'clock?
Yours in anticipation,
Lucius S. Malfoy
Private Message to Percy Weasley
Apr. 10th, 2014 12:49 amSlight change of plan. AN had news via fire. Bring in UA at earliest. Use NM's stationery on blotter; tell her J may be in danger, that will set her running.
May well be true. We shall see.
Note that the report on railway disturbances failed to mention impact of Oct. flares on ironwork. See if you can find Bode and get a revised copy before Court on Friday.
Also, contact Elysian and change my time for Friday - need to get in earlier, before 7 if poss. In fact, find out when BC is running course and overlap his time by about 15 minutes.
And tell Peale if he wants to see me to-morrow it must be between half-one and two.
May have more notes by morning.
May well be true. We shall see.
Note that the report on railway disturbances failed to mention impact of Oct. flares on ironwork. See if you can find Bode and get a revised copy before Court on Friday.
Also, contact Elysian and change my time for Friday - need to get in earlier, before 7 if poss. In fact, find out when BC is running course and overlap his time by about 15 minutes.
And tell Peale if he wants to see me to-morrow it must be between half-one and two.
May have more notes by morning.
Private Message to Percy Weasley
Apr. 7th, 2014 06:29 pmSR sent awaited signal. Send packet no. two to Prophet via anon. post owl.
Also. Had news from CF which plays into plans. Take packet no. three from blotter to his ofc. tomorrow. See that RR sees you deliver same but do not give it directly to her, use one of the other girls.
Oh, and see if you can find out AB's schedule for month.
And. W/in week, invite UA to lunch. Will provide alternate stationery for same.
That's all for now, except to let me know to-morrow when you next plan to meet your brother. May have information for you to slip into conversation; from there, trust he will carry to CM2.
Also. Had news from CF which plays into plans. Take packet no. three from blotter to his ofc. tomorrow. See that RR sees you deliver same but do not give it directly to her, use one of the other girls.
Oh, and see if you can find out AB's schedule for month.
And. W/in week, invite UA to lunch. Will provide alternate stationery for same.
That's all for now, except to let me know to-morrow when you next plan to meet your brother. May have information for you to slip into conversation; from there, trust he will carry to CM2.
Best Wishes to the Candidates
Jan. 13th, 2014 07:59 amAspiring to a place in Our Lord's circle is, simply, the highest goal any witch or wizard may hope to achieve. All else pales in comparison to serving Him personally. Certainly, it is a day Mrs Malfoy and I have anticipated for our son since his birth. That he, and all the others of you, are being offered the opportunity to prove yourselves so early in life is honour indeed.
The last time Our Lord initiated new members of the Council while they were in school (or so close to completing it), it was wartime. Recruits were sorely needed. Perhaps it is in a fitting tribute to those days that Our Lord was inspired to devise this crucible wherein you will be tested. Be assured that not only your sponsors, but the whole of the Council will be watching the proceedings closely, ready to welcome whomever rises to the top, and making note of others along the way whose potential may not yet be tempered to perfection.
Good luck to one and all.
Draco: Anything we have needed to say has been said. Make us proud.
Hydra: You have been singled out among your class but there can be no question of your right to compete at the same level as your elders. Your aunt wished me to convey her fond hopes for your success.
Miss Parkinson: Best of luck, my dear. Remember your heritage and the traditions to which you are also heir.
Harry: Your task is no less important. Your Father has given you a solemn responsibility. Of course you will not wish to disappoint. My best advice is to trust your instincts, knowing as you do your Father's mind (as much as any of us may presume to do that!). Do not hesitate to consult those around you, should you need it, for guidance, however.
Razzer: It seems you are to be entertained first-hand. Enjoy the display and bring your customary sobering influence to the proceedings, for surely there will be a need to maintain discipline in the face of the contests ahead.
Minerva: You are no stranger to the imposition of chaos into the school. Trust you are aware of your duty both to Our Lord and to the Governors to balance the necessities of the challenges posed to the candidates against the need to provide a meaningful education to those not participating. Should you find yourself in a quandary, however, the Governors are prepared to forge a clearer path for you.
Antonin Nikolaevich: I should have thought it obvious what Our Lord's decision signifies. Out of deference to our long friendship, shall trouble you no more on the subject. Should you wish to reconsider your words, you know where I am. Thank you, as always, for your kind advice.
The last time Our Lord initiated new members of the Council while they were in school (or so close to completing it), it was wartime. Recruits were sorely needed. Perhaps it is in a fitting tribute to those days that Our Lord was inspired to devise this crucible wherein you will be tested. Be assured that not only your sponsors, but the whole of the Council will be watching the proceedings closely, ready to welcome whomever rises to the top, and making note of others along the way whose potential may not yet be tempered to perfection.
Good luck to one and all.
Draco: Anything we have needed to say has been said. Make us proud.
Hydra: You have been singled out among your class but there can be no question of your right to compete at the same level as your elders. Your aunt wished me to convey her fond hopes for your success.
Miss Parkinson: Best of luck, my dear. Remember your heritage and the traditions to which you are also heir.
Harry: Your task is no less important. Your Father has given you a solemn responsibility. Of course you will not wish to disappoint. My best advice is to trust your instincts, knowing as you do your Father's mind (as much as any of us may presume to do that!). Do not hesitate to consult those around you, should you need it, for guidance, however.
Razzer: It seems you are to be entertained first-hand. Enjoy the display and bring your customary sobering influence to the proceedings, for surely there will be a need to maintain discipline in the face of the contests ahead.
Minerva: You are no stranger to the imposition of chaos into the school. Trust you are aware of your duty both to Our Lord and to the Governors to balance the necessities of the challenges posed to the candidates against the need to provide a meaningful education to those not participating. Should you find yourself in a quandary, however, the Governors are prepared to forge a clearer path for you.
Antonin Nikolaevich: I should have thought it obvious what Our Lord's decision signifies. Out of deference to our long friendship, shall trouble you no more on the subject. Should you wish to reconsider your words, you know where I am. Thank you, as always, for your kind advice.
Private Message to Percival Weasley
Jan. 9th, 2014 12:03 pmShall not be returning to St James' house this after-noon. However, wished to let you know that you have been selected - personally, by Our Lord - for a special task.
It seems He has arranged a rather important contest at Hogwarts this term. He hasdemanded decided that you shall act as liaison between the judges He has named at Hogwarts and Himself. You are to receive reports on the competitors' conduct, compile them and present them to Him at regular intervals. I am given to understand that young Marvolo shall be the chief arbiter but there are others whom He has entrusted to inform Him of the progress of His potential acolytes.
No doubt you recognise the signal honour His regard implies. Of course, anything He should require of you is to take precedence, even over my own affairs. However, should it be necessary - that is, should you find it ... impossible ... to maintain your duties in my service - then I expect you shall undertake the necessary steps to procure an assistant who can insure that the business of my household - and the realm, indeed - may continue apace.
Broome will contact you with the details of your audiences with Our Lord and what sorts of information He wishes you to distill. Your rôle in this may in fact be the crucible you have been seeking to prove your worth, alongside those young hopefuls Our Lord now favours with His consideration.
Congratulations, young man. See that you do nothing to disgrace yourself - or me.
It seems He has arranged a rather important contest at Hogwarts this term. He has
No doubt you recognise the signal honour His regard implies. Of course, anything He should require of you is to take precedence, even over my own affairs. However, should it be necessary - that is, should you find it ... impossible ... to maintain your duties in my service - then I expect you shall undertake the necessary steps to procure an assistant who can insure that the business of my household - and the realm, indeed - may continue apace.
Broome will contact you with the details of your audiences with Our Lord and what sorts of information He wishes you to distill. Your rôle in this may in fact be the crucible you have been seeking to prove your worth, alongside those young hopefuls Our Lord now favours with His consideration.
Congratulations, young man. See that you do nothing to disgrace yourself - or me.
Private Message to Antonin Dolohov
Dec. 19th, 2013 06:28 amWhat did Ari want with you?
This is
Thank Merlin our party is Saturday. Narcissa plans to out-do herself to make sure it is a universal success.
FUCKING
Come on Saturday whenever you like.
Thank Merlin our party is Saturday. Narcissa plans to out-do herself to make sure it is a universal success.
Come on Saturday whenever you like.
Private Message to Percival Weasley
Dec. 13th, 2013 05:07 pmWeasley,
Forgot to mention as I was leaving: You recall the Crabbes' Christmas party is this evening. We had accepted but earlier this after-noon Mrs Malfoy changed her mind.
Dimly recall that Caesar particularly wished to speak to me to-night. How do you fancy going in my stead and conveying my regrets?
If they give you any trouble at the entrance, simply tell them I sent you as Mrs Malfoy has a headache - and if he can't tell you what it's about, then offer to find a time on the books this week.
You might as well stay and enjoy yourself once you've completed the errand.
Unless you've other plans tonight?
Forgot to mention as I was leaving: You recall the Crabbes' Christmas party is this evening. We had accepted but earlier this after-noon Mrs Malfoy changed her mind.
Dimly recall that Caesar particularly wished to speak to me to-night. How do you fancy going in my stead and conveying my regrets?
If they give you any trouble at the entrance, simply tell them I sent you as Mrs Malfoy has a headache - and if he can't tell you what it's about, then offer to find a time on the books this week.
You might as well stay and enjoy yourself once you've completed the errand.
Unless you've other plans tonight?
Private Message to Barty Crouch
Dec. 6th, 2013 12:01 amBreakfast was illuminating, Barty, my thanks. As was adding Ned to my sparring session!
Have cleared calendar for the day after 9:00. Can rendez-vous with your team once trap is sprung.
Heard from source this after-noon that Harkiss has been known to breach protocols re: classified discussion in semi-public venues. Have you had any similar report?
Then again, same source thought Gibbon a potential security risk as well, which is more amusing than concerning.
Your man plans to tip off Maule when, again? And there's no question about the tale he plans to tell to draw him out? You're certain it will compel him to take your bait?
If we can remove M from the board before Christmas it will be a very jolly yuletide indeed.
Have cleared calendar for the day after 9:00. Can rendez-vous with your team once trap is sprung.
Heard from source this after-noon that Harkiss has been known to breach protocols re: classified discussion in semi-public venues. Have you had any similar report?
Then again, same source thought Gibbon a potential security risk as well, which is more amusing than concerning.
Your man plans to tip off Maule when, again? And there's no question about the tale he plans to tell to draw him out? You're certain it will compel him to take your bait?
If we can remove M from the board before Christmas it will be a very jolly yuletide indeed.
Private Message to Bellatrix and Toshenka
Nov. 12th, 2013 03:15 pmPreparing final touches on the report for Our Lord. Plan to send Cadmus to deliver the worst of the news.
Bella, shall you go along or do you prefer to keep the pressure on the perimeter of the affected area? If you wish someone to return to St James' Palace with Rodolphus, Narcissa will keep watch, surely.
Saltash camp: Destroyed. An area approx. 10 acres disappeared under a spell believed to be a variant of Fidelius at seven o'clock this morning. Investigation pending. Area to remain under surveillance by MLE indefinitely.
Casualties: Rufus McLaggen, Councilwizard and former Auror Trainee (by the hand of Frank Longbottom); four MLE personnel (names attached); Camp Administrator Hugh Pendarvis; 15 camp enforcers
Missing, Presumed Dead: Junior Administrator Carter Prentiss (captured within the inaccessible area); further half-dozen camp personnel
Wounded: Crouch, Barty; Lestrange, Rodolphus; Mulciber, Cadmus; Mulciber, Corax; other names (MLE, Camp) attached
Material losses: 2,500 in muggle chattel; approximately 200 head of cattle; twenty fishing boats; Saltash administration buildings and camp facilities. In addition, a further estimate of 1,000 muggle chattels were in the affected area at the time of the alleged Fidelius. See above re: MLE surveillance to capture any refugees leaving said area
Twenty-five prisoners remanded to the custody of MLE for further interrogation.
Of note: Frank Longbottom sighted by several MLE personnel but evaded capture. Witness reported sighting of Sirius Black impostor late in the morning but could not be confirmed
Anything further to add?
Bella, shall you go along or do you prefer to keep the pressure on the perimeter of the affected area? If you wish someone to return to St James' Palace with Rodolphus, Narcissa will keep watch, surely.
Saltash camp: Destroyed. An area approx. 10 acres disappeared under a spell believed to be a variant of Fidelius at seven o'clock this morning. Investigation pending. Area to remain under surveillance by MLE indefinitely.
Casualties: Rufus McLaggen, Councilwizard and former Auror Trainee (by the hand of Frank Longbottom); four MLE personnel (names attached); Camp Administrator Hugh Pendarvis; 15 camp enforcers
Missing, Presumed Dead: Junior Administrator Carter Prentiss (captured within the inaccessible area); further half-dozen camp personnel
Wounded: Crouch, Barty; Lestrange, Rodolphus; Mulciber, Cadmus; Mulciber, Corax; other names (MLE, Camp) attached
Material losses: 2,500 in muggle chattel; approximately 200 head of cattle; twenty fishing boats; Saltash administration buildings and camp facilities. In addition, a further estimate of 1,000 muggle chattels were in the affected area at the time of the alleged Fidelius. See above re: MLE surveillance to capture any refugees leaving said area
Twenty-five prisoners remanded to the custody of MLE for further interrogation.
Of note: Frank Longbottom sighted by several MLE personnel but evaded capture. Witness reported sighting of Sirius Black impostor late in the morning but could not be confirmed
Anything further to add?
Private Message to Narcissa
Nov. 12th, 2013 08:45 amEveryone is, for the moment, all right.
Minor injuries to a few of our number - no one seriously harmed - and heavy damage to the camp, its chattel and its surrounding area.
Bella believes she saw Longbottom among the opposition - if that band of traitors is at the head of this mess, it would explain the unanticipated level of organisation among the insurgents. Nonetheless our biggest concern has been keeping the fire from spreading - literally and figuratively - and confining the fight to a manageable radius. (Also suppressing the news but that's an entirely different battle.)
Also combatting an higher than anticipated level of chaos among our own. Confusion and indecision. Infuriating.
Should be finished here by the end of the day, however. Daylight ought to enable us to put things to rest.
Minor injuries to a few of our number - no one seriously harmed - and heavy damage to the camp, its chattel and its surrounding area.
Bella believes she saw Longbottom among the opposition - if that band of traitors is at the head of this mess, it would explain the unanticipated level of organisation among the insurgents. Nonetheless our biggest concern has been keeping the fire from spreading - literally and figuratively - and confining the fight to a manageable radius. (Also suppressing the news but that's an entirely different battle.)
Also combatting an higher than anticipated level of chaos among our own. Confusion and indecision. Infuriating.
Should be finished here by the end of the day, however. Daylight ought to enable us to put things to rest.
Private Message to Auror Lamont
Nov. 11th, 2013 09:57 pmMight interest you to know that there has been a rather severe revolt at Saltash. It seems your acquaintance Prentiss was foolish not to have transferred to Maidstone when he had the opportunity.
Although, so far, perhaps it was the right decision from our perspective; he has seemed strangely rattled at the scale of this ... conflagration. (An apt term: They have set fire to almost half the compound.) It's strange, considering that he gave every indication in the inspections that he knew his camp inside and out.
But then, you know as well as I that an emergency can cause even the most organised and capable wizard somewhat addled.
Surprised Mafalda did not call in all available Aurors prior to this point. Half-expected to find that you were already here, wand in hand.
Bella's called a meeting in three minutes.
Although, so far, perhaps it was the right decision from our perspective; he has seemed strangely rattled at the scale of this ... conflagration. (An apt term: They have set fire to almost half the compound.) It's strange, considering that he gave every indication in the inspections that he knew his camp inside and out.
But then, you know as well as I that an emergency can cause even the most organised and capable wizard somewhat addled.
Surprised Mafalda did not call in all available Aurors prior to this point. Half-expected to find that you were already here, wand in hand.
Bella's called a meeting in three minutes.
On way to Saltash.
Barty, presume you have been called?
Toshenka, my brother, I do hope you enjoyed your birthday - it seems you are being offered yet another chance to wreak mayhem in celebration of the anniversary.
Let us hope this is not another Ireland, however.
See you there.
Barty, presume you have been called?
Toshenka, my brother, I do hope you enjoyed your birthday - it seems you are being offered yet another chance to wreak mayhem in celebration of the anniversary.
Let us hope this is not another Ireland, however.
See you there.
Message received.
Curious that they're unable to contain things themselves. Shall be at the rally point in ... ten minutes.
Curious that they're unable to contain things themselves. Shall be at the rally point in ... ten minutes.
Private Message to Percival Weasley
Sep. 24th, 2013 05:45 pmEffective immediately: Cancel Tuesday tea at Elysian with Baddock.
For this and all future Tuesdays. Remove from calendar.
For this and all future Tuesdays. Remove from calendar.
Private Message to Narcissa
Aug. 17th, 2013 04:07 pmThink it's high time we hosted a reception for Our Lord's newer initiates. Perhaps shortly after Tosha and Savitha finish with the CCF students and Draco and the others are home.
Will you see to the arrangements? Up to you whether it's at Kensington or the Manor.
Be sure to include Julius Avery. With any luck we can make sure of his support before anyone else - though given who witnessed his Mark, it seems unlikely.
Will you see to the arrangements? Up to you whether it's at Kensington or the Manor.
Be sure to include Julius Avery. With any luck we can make sure of his support before anyone else - though given who witnessed his Mark, it seems unlikely.
Private Message to Bella and Barty
Aug. 6th, 2013 11:26 pmBellatrix, you've got Braithewaite to consent?
I've called Weasley in to work on getting the heads of the divisions so you can speak to them. Should he bring them to my house in St James or would you rather another location?
Plan to have him summon these:
Gauge
Brundage
Penderyn
Sawers-Cumming
Manningham
Wright
Mustinal
Craddock
Tally
Who else do you need on-board? And in what order? Not too familiar with who's in Mulciber's corner of late.
Will check with Ned to see how Sarah and Bettina are reacting.
I've called Weasley in to work on getting the heads of the divisions so you can speak to them. Should he bring them to my house in St James or would you rather another location?
Plan to have him summon these:
Gauge
Brundage
Penderyn
Sawers-Cumming
Manningham
Wright
Mustinal
Craddock
Tally
Who else do you need on-board? And in what order? Not too familiar with who's in Mulciber's corner of late.
Will check with Ned to see how Sarah and Bettina are reacting.
