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Do you know I never fancied ships in my youth? I had in my delusions, as a prisoner given to an obsession with numbers, once predicted that the letters I was receiving included secret 'signals' that I would be exiled to Barbados the following fortnight. This sent me into such a passion that I wrote probably some of the most unkind letters to my

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Demands for petty luxuries...I wonder if he has any idea at all who you are.

Bloody Lucius. I said I would advocate for his magic; I did not say he could name-drop as though I am some sort of weapon to be wielded against his warden...

As stated above, I do advocate the restoration of his wand and abilities, as I do for all inmates with magical ability.

However, in the case of Lucius Malfoy, I suggest a compromise. Restoration of his abilities, with the caveat that he can not perform spells used to harm others. I also suggest requiring him to work in exchange.

I advise against making him beg, or punishing him with the revocation of his magic, not because of a belief that it is his right, but because it will do you no favours with him. He has little regard for Muggles, and that you are in a position of authority over him will chafe enough without the additional resentment which will result if you use his abilities to punish him.

That said, he is your inmate - and unlike most on this ship, I trust your judgment to handle the situation with the respect and consideration it deserves. I will not allow myself to be used by him to undermine your authority.

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My thanks for contacting me privately, and I will consider what you have said. Please understand that I have the greatest of respect for you and what you are attempting to do. However, I must beg that you have faith in my ability to assess the situation on my own and come to some conclusion regarding how Monsieur Malfoy is to be handled.

I think that you do but I am already concerned that he will attempt to bring all grievances to you.

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Rest assured, any grievances brought to me will be communicated or deferred to you. I wish to see my friend become the man I know he

I have only promised him that I will advocate for his magic. With the above, I have been as good as my word.

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Thank you.