Private Message to A Dolohov

Batya.

Accompanied Narcissa yesterday to answer Our Lord's summons. Rod, as well.

He granted her freedom of New London and permission to return to Malfoy Manor, but she's not to range further. Wanted us all to understand it was only as a favour to us that He was moved to be lenient. (We're on notice, in other words.)

There were stipulations: if she leaves Cottesmore to move elsewhere, she must allow access to a list of 'security consultants' (Crabbe, etc., as you'd suppose--Bella, Rod, you, and I are included). Also demanded that she allow Him and His access to the St James house. Apparently its wards have held. She conceded the point. Trust there will be nothing there to damage matters.

As it was, He nearly reversed Himself when she begged His favour for L. An unfortunate presumption.

Stringent correction followed.

Have had a quiet day here, recuperating. Perhaps tomorrow for testing her new freedoms.


How goes it in your dominion?