In her office, Knockturn Alley Shop
*In her office, doing the books* Sales are good, prospects are even better - the business is going just where I want it to. Justin is wonderful - we had such a nice weekend up in Hogsmeade last weekend - I think it was good for him to be away from the city for a short while. It was fun to just play, and pretend that there aren't larger worries about.
*looks up as Mimsy appears before her with a tray* Is that my lunch? All my favorites - you are good to me. Will you sit and keep me company while I eat? You can give me a report of everything that's been going on. How is our houseguest?
*proceeds to eat her lunch while Mimsy starts to report on the activities in the house* Is that so? Well I'll ask about the missing duvet, though I don't think I want to know. He's been polite to you though? I won't stand for anything less. *listens* Very well - I'll tell him - that's a small enough thing. But remember, you are not bound to do everything he asks. If you don't want to tidy his chamber to make a statement, then that is fine with me. But remember - he did give up nearly everything he knew, so for that he does deserve some respect. Remember that when he's being contrary, all right? *pauses again* And yes, by all means monitor him and his guests if you feel that you should. This is my house; I have a right to know what's going on in it. Now, is there anything you need?
*listens for a bit longer, then dismisses Mimsy, and opens a drawer and pulls out a piece of parchment, and waves her wand over it, releasing the enchantment on it* I've been wracking my brain, but I have no idea what I can do to impress the Order. Any plan I've come up with is much to dangerous for me to attempt on my own, and I think it would be appear to be more foolish than impressive. *looks at notes, and crosses something out* Now that was a particularly bad idea - why I've ever thought of it....oh what am I to do?
*continues thinking, making the occasional note, and glances at the calendar* Christmas is nearly here. Christmas...I don't know if I'll ever see it the same after last year - when everything I thought I knew fell apart. I've come so far this year...so much has happened...debts still to be paid...
*gets an idea and sits up straight* I wonder...it's not much, but it's really all I have to offer - and if I approach him personally, and lay it on the line...what's the worse that can happen? I'll never remember any of it? At least it's doing something. I'll send him a note to see if he will see me this weekend. What was it that Grandmama said? Sometimes you need to start at the top and work your way down.
*stands up, charms the parchment so only she can read it, then heads to the Aviary*
*looks up as Mimsy appears before her with a tray* Is that my lunch? All my favorites - you are good to me. Will you sit and keep me company while I eat? You can give me a report of everything that's been going on. How is our houseguest?
*proceeds to eat her lunch while Mimsy starts to report on the activities in the house* Is that so? Well I'll ask about the missing duvet, though I don't think I want to know. He's been polite to you though? I won't stand for anything less. *listens* Very well - I'll tell him - that's a small enough thing. But remember, you are not bound to do everything he asks. If you don't want to tidy his chamber to make a statement, then that is fine with me. But remember - he did give up nearly everything he knew, so for that he does deserve some respect. Remember that when he's being contrary, all right? *pauses again* And yes, by all means monitor him and his guests if you feel that you should. This is my house; I have a right to know what's going on in it. Now, is there anything you need?
*listens for a bit longer, then dismisses Mimsy, and opens a drawer and pulls out a piece of parchment, and waves her wand over it, releasing the enchantment on it* I've been wracking my brain, but I have no idea what I can do to impress the Order. Any plan I've come up with is much to dangerous for me to attempt on my own, and I think it would be appear to be more foolish than impressive. *looks at notes, and crosses something out* Now that was a particularly bad idea - why I've ever thought of it....oh what am I to do?
*continues thinking, making the occasional note, and glances at the calendar* Christmas is nearly here. Christmas...I don't know if I'll ever see it the same after last year - when everything I thought I knew fell apart. I've come so far this year...so much has happened...debts still to be paid...
*gets an idea and sits up straight* I wonder...it's not much, but it's really all I have to offer - and if I approach him personally, and lay it on the line...what's the worse that can happen? I'll never remember any of it? At least it's doing something. I'll send him a note to see if he will see me this weekend. What was it that Grandmama said? Sometimes you need to start at the top and work your way down.
*stands up, charms the parchment so only she can read it, then heads to the Aviary*