| 057; 16 May 1980. |
[May 16; 10:54pm] |
[Warded Private]I have put this off long enough.
As best I can tell she is Sophie's daughter, and if she is Sophie's daughter, the date is most certainly right for her to be mine as well. Assuming, of course that Sophie was telling the truth in the first place. But I have no proof that she was doing otherwise.
The only thing to do is to speak with her.
[Warded to Alexis Ketteridge]Miss Ketteridge,
I know that we have spoken over these journals before. I hope you do not mind my approaching the conversation in this way. I thought it might perhaps be a bit less formal.
I was hoping perhaps you would be free to join me for a lunch at the Black Cat?
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| 055; 4 May 1980. |
[May 04; 10:57am] |
[Warded to the Inner Circle, Rodolphus Lestrange & Lucius Malfoy]Rodolphus and Lucius, the Dark Lord has considered the matter and while I am certain he will tell you himself at some point this week, I wished to inform you that from this point on you have his attention and ear whenever you have need of it.
Welcome to his Inner Circle.
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| 054; 1 May 1980 |
[May 01; 05:11pm] |
[Warded to Lucia]Ma cherie, I trust you are yet doing well? How many weeks have we yet before we will be able to meet our Theodore?
Laelia has spoken to me about having the Rosiers over and I told her that a small dinner between our two families would certainly be suitable. She and Tristan ought to have the chance to speak some together despite the unfortunate circumstances that has overshadowed this arrangement. I told her that she should work with you -- perhaps you might even give her the opportunity to make some of the decisions regarding the menu and settings? You always do so well that I know she would appreciate her guidance, but it would be lovely for her to have the opportunity to practice further before she is the mistress of her own household.
And if have you not already been in your study, do check your desk when you go in there.
[Warded to the Inner Circle]I am meeting with our Lord tonight. As per our conversation earlier in the week, I shall be bringing some names to his attention.
I believe it is also worth noting that young Mr Black has taken it upon himself to cut off his engagement with Miss Lestrange. His reasoning is that he wishes to devote more of himself to th cause. As such, I have increased our training sessions. I am certain that eventually this information will become public -- until then, your discretion, gentlemen.
[Warded Private]Always so self-righteous, aren't we? And yet, if they were not given the rights to use unforgivables, perhaps young Evan Rosier would still be among our number. His death, and the death of Caracatus, have been avenged, and yet the loss is still felt.
Tie their hands, Wizengamot: Tie them up in paperwork and bureaucracy and ineffectiveness.
We have no such limitations. We will win this war yet.
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| 053; 21 April 1980. |
[April 21; 10:37am] |
[Warded to Regulus Black]I trust you have an explanation for your absence.
[Warded to Inner Circle]Outside of the loss of a dear friend we have also lost a colleague this month. It strikes me that, pending the Dark Lord's approval, the movement of some of the more experienced and devoted of our outer circle might benefit us all at this time.
Young Rodolphus Lestrange is now the head of his family. His wife is a talented and forceful woman, and he will be taking his father's place in other areas as well. I suspect he would prove a beneficial member of our Inner Circle. Other names that have come to my mind are those of Augustus and Lucius. Both have proven themselves capable of gathering information and of leadership during these past difficult months.
I do not necessarily foresee all of them moving into the Inner Circle, and the Dark Lord will no doubt have thoughts on the matter as well, but Caracatus has reminded us that even with our experience those we fight may get lucky upon occasion. I do not wish for us to leave those talented among the next generation struggling should something happen to one or more of us.
After we settle this matter with the Dark Lord, I would suspect we will need to rearrange our mentoring system a bit as well.
Thoughts?
[Warded to Lestranges] My wife has sent our condolences, but I wish to personally provide my own. He was a good man, strong in our cause, and I counted it a privilege to work beside him. He will be greatly missed.
The spring of the year is frequently my favourite of the seasons, but it is difficult to truly enjoy the beauty when one is surrounded by the loss of friends. And yet, my daughters seem to manage to find moments, and through their enjoyment I find some as well.
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| 052; 10 April 1980. |
[April 10; 11:56pm] |
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[Warded to the Inner Circle] This must not be allowed to stand.
[Warded to Death Eaters, minus Lestranges]Caracatus Lestrange has murdered by the DMLE. Isidore Mulciber is informing the family of the loss. This is a great loss and you may rest assured that it will not be allowed to stand and that we will have retribution.
In the meantime, please honour his memory by maintaining your trust in the Dark Lord and waiting for instructions along those lines.
[Warded to Lucia]Caracatus Lestrange was murdered this evening. I will be incredibly busy throughout this weekend, and will need the girls kept out of my way. Will you please take care of this, and sending our proper condolences to the family as soon as the information has become public?
[Warded Private]He was a stronger man than I was. Perhaps even more firm in his beliefs than I am, and the cause will feel his loss. I will feel his loss. I feel as if any eloquence has left my quill at this moment: Everything is harsh edges and words.
This should not have happened.
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| 3 April 1980 |
[April 03; 09:32pm] |
[Warded to Laelia]Laelia, I would like to speak with you for a moment at your earliest convenience.
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| 050; 27 March 1980. |
[March 27; 10:31pm] |
[Warded to Augustus and Marcus]Meet me at The Woodlands at four o'clock tomorrow morning.
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| 048; 17 March 1980. |
[March 17; 10:19pm] |
[Warded to Lucius & Regulus & Severus & Inner Circle]I need the two of you at my home in the Woodlands directly.
Evan Rosier was killed by an Auror earlier this evening. The Auror was captured and revenge dealt by our lord. After discussion with his father, we have come to the conclusion that this death, although a severe blow to each of us, may be used to further the Dark Lord's goals.
You will both select a pub that Muggleborns are likely to frequent. Regulus, you will use polyjuice, which Severus will provide you with, to ensure that Evan is seen at the pub in question. Lucius you will use the imperius to ensure that a Muggleborn is seen bothering Evan.
Evan's body will be left in a place near-by and the Muggleborn will be imperiused to confess to the death. Are there any questions?
So far as any of our number are concerned this is the way that he died. Is that understood?
[Warded to the Inner Circle]Evan Rosier is dead. He died at the hands of a Muggle loving Auror, as a soldier to the Dark Lord's cause and his father has every right to be proud of him.
In addition, we captured Dorcas Meadowes. The Dark Lord tortured her, and questioned her. And we now have a full list of vigilantes.
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