Private Message to Lucius and Narcissa Malfoy

[alt_crouch_jr]

I was tied up this morning or I'd have seen this sooner. Have either of you seen the newest edition of Londinarium? Specifically the piece on the Campbell wedding.

Lucius: can you verify that the information about Parkinson was authorised by someone? If not, I'll be happy to bring Bobolis in for a conversation about his sources and his presentation of the facts. More if you think it necessary.

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[alt_lucius]

Haven't seen it, why? I can send Hooper for a copy if needed.

[alt_crouch_jr]

I'd advise it.

[alt_narcissa]

Bobolis wasn't at the wedding, though. He must have spoken to Campbell or to Rosa about including it in his article.

I would hazard that Rosa must have been the one to provide details, in that case.

Your morning must have been diverting if it kept you from your periodicals.

[alt_crouch_jr]

Well, yes. Rosa is undoubtedly one of the sources: she seems to have provided generous documentation of her nuptials and honeymoon with Campbell, as well as a deal of material about her past. It's the latter for which there ought to have been authorisation and corroborating sources.

My morning was replete with challenge and reward. Most satisfying, in fact.

[alt_narcissa]

Good! It seems you're getting your wish for a return to discipline and self-motivation in the new year, then.

I've more information about the article. Ygraine had a copy, of course; Bobolis sent it with his regards. She let me read the note. He thanks Claudius for his 'invaluable contributions' and promises to spend more time at a later date on Claudius' well-documented rôle in the Midlands Campaign. Ygraine predicted he would be in quite a mood when he reads the article, since he evidently thought it would glorify him rather than focus on poor Tony.

[alt_crouch_jr]

It's not only self-motivation, but yes. Quite.

I suspect that Bobolis will find several less than pleased with his angle of presentation.

You haven't read the whole piece, then? I think, really, you should. At your earliest opportunity.

[alt_lucius]

Indeed.

[alt_crouch_jr]

You've taken the opportunity, then?

Is it your view that MLE should pursue the matter?

[alt_lucius]

Much as I would like to see him thrashed, no. Aside from Narcissa's information, I've confirmed that he also spoke with Alecto. Also, looking it over more closely, everything in the article is either a matter of public record from the tribunals or can be corroborated by Alecto and Claudius' testimony. There's no slander; just a taste for sensationalism.

Have you seen Yaxley? Suspect he will not be best pleased, as Narcissa reports, and not only because his part in the battle was downplayed in favour of Tony's tragedy.

I am most perturbed by the intimation that I declined to be interviewed, when his request was vague and misleading at best. I've got Hooper tracking him down now and I fully intend to impress upon them both the importance of clarity when requesting an audience or a comment.

[alt_crouch_jr]

Carrow.

Ah.

Well, then. If none of it was unauthorised or misrepresented, I suppose you are right and he's stayed just his side of the journalistic line once again. He does skirt it dangerously. And infuriatingly.

We'll forgo the entertainment, then.

Shame.

Private Message to Barty Crouch, Jr.

[alt_lucius]

If you like, you're welcome to come along to St James' while I ... discuss with him his tendency to take liberties.

Or we could leave off the additional threat your presence would doubtless communicate and wait for him to over-step himself. Certain he will, one of these days.

Re: Private Message to Barty Crouch, Jr.

[alt_crouch_jr]

Doubtless you're right.

As I've told Narcissa, it's gracious of you to spare him the additional threat. This time.

[alt_narcissa]

Really, I'm not at all sure what you're so fussed about, Barty. Perhaps it's a bit heavy on the rhetoric but there's nothing objectionable. Rosa making a fool of herself; that's neither new nor our concern.

Unless I missed something that has you particularly upset?

Private Message to Narcissa Malfoy

[alt_crouch_jr]

It seemed to me that the account of Parkinson's death not only put Lucius in an awkward light, it hinted that Parkinson had been both unwise in allowing himself to be lured into a trap and not entirely effectual in his fight, however unfair the odds. Meanwhile, certain others appeared to far better advantage (which makes a good deal more sense now we've gathered who provided Bobolis with his information).

I agree that it is a loyal account, on the whole, but you'll forgive my thinking that Lucius might take particular exception to some aspects of it.

As it is, he's graciously agreed to attend to the matter privately and not subject Mr Bobolis to official scrutiny. This time.

Re: Private Message to Narcissa Malfoy

[alt_narcissa]

I think you'll find that if Lucius objects, he is perfectly capable of taking it up with Ganymede himself. And of making the danger of crossing him well understood.

And if my husband finds himself in an awkward position with regard to Tony --

Well. I'm sure he's grateful you pointed it out to him.

Re: Private Message to Narcissa Malfoy

[alt_crouch_jr]

If he chooses to be annoyed instead, of course, that's his prerogative.

Re: Private Message to Narcissa Malfoy

[alt_narcissa]

You're kinder than I, dear. I would say it's his own lookout. But then, it's an old disagreement of ours, nothing to trouble you.