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Patrice will make a Man out of You! (patrice_) wrote,
@ 2010-01-20 15:46:00

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036; 20 January 1980.
[Warded to Mina]

I find I require intelligent, rational, and logical conversation this week. I do not suppose you would be available?

[Warded Private]

I must remember that patience is a virtue. That until our world is reinvented that there will be those who are hypocritical. Those who preach what they do not practise, and those that will make my head hurt. This is not unusual, and it is not something that should surprise me -- as much as it irritates me.

I do wonder at the self-righteous attitude displayed by those who are clearly among the ones that oppose us. Do they see their own hypocrisies?

It is time to move forward with taking out some of these most likely to stand against us.

[Warded to the Inner Circle]

What have we discovered about our vigilantes?

Additionally, I wonder if it is not time to set those we deem capable of subtleties onto finding more about some specific Aurors or hitwizards. Which brings me to the question - have we determined which we should remove first?

Violence seems to be the trend of the new year and it is something that saddens me deeply; thus I wish to extend my deepest condolences to those who have been effected by its far reaching hands, and encourage them to strive for a world that holds far less of that violence.

And yet, I feel that as a scholar of history I must remind everyone that each time has its own difficulties. Time tends to colour our vision - to give us a sense that our own time is worse than every time past - and yet, a trip through the old issues of the Daily Prophet at Brookstanton reminds us that there have frequently been ~~halfbre~~ werewolf attacks, that at times it has been disagreements between the Muggle and the Magical, at other times disagreements between magical and magical, or between other creatures and Wizards -- Professor Binn's essays on the Goblin Rebellion almost certainly spring to mind -- and many are old enough to remember the war with Grindlewald; Our headlines are not so unique as it is easy to think that they are.

In my studies abroad I also became aware that such things are not unique to Britain. It was when I was in Morocco studying the local history from a historical master of the region that I think I first became truly aware of this. Situations and conflicts that I had always thought of as unique to our country were peppered throughout the history of theirs leading me to a greater understanding that the issues facing of those of Magical ~~bir~~ ability are not so very different after all.

What does this mean for those of us who live today? I do not think it lessens the impact of the attacks or the violence, but perhaps there are lessons to be drawn from the past: Perhaps that past might guide our future.

Or perhaps, I spend too much time with my nose in my books.

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Inner Circle

sethlans
2010-01-21 12:16 am UTC (link)

I believe Caracatus set the task for our Outer Circle. Perhaps a small reminder is needed so that they will report in? I am willing to do so if Caracatus does not mind.

It is in my mind that McKinnon, Bones, Longbottom, Scrimgeour and Robards must be at the top of our list as they are either the ones most recently involved in robbing us of valued people or in McKinnon's case, their leader.

I believe McKinnon ought to be a priority. If we neutralise the head, the body cannot work effectively. The turmoil of having to select a new Head Auror is something we could use to target the other Aurors.

While the urge to deal with Bones in particular is strong, Scrimgeour and Robards are the other two I would put high on the list. Barty's incarceration is a result of his own stupidity. We cannot entirely fault Bones and Longbottom for not being entirely stupid, purebloods that they are. But Scrimgeour and Robards were involved in the deaths of Cygnus and Orion and that is an insult that we have yet to repay.

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Inner Circle

patrice_
2010-01-21 12:28 am UTC (link)

I am weary of thinking that a reminder is needed, but it is perhaps. At any rate, we can move no further on the vigilantes without further information. Did you see Meadowes comments earlier however?

Yes. And McKinnon certainly seems a good idea -- Although getting to him may be a difficult task. Perhaps if we knew his schedule, if he has any specific routines? On the other hand, he also has a family and they might be possibilities.

Bones is a frustration, but Barty's incarnation was entirely his fault and Merlin help me if any other of the Outer Circle follow in his steps, I shall ensure they regret doing so regardless of whether the Aurors pick up on it or not. I do like the idea of Scrimgeour and Robards, however. Dobbs is taken care of, but he was a side story and an opportunity to remind the journalistic establishment that they ought to be more cautious before reporting lies.

What do we know about Scrimgeour and Robards?

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Inner Circle

sethlans
2010-01-21 12:48 am UTC (link)

I would have thought not myself but I am reminded that seeking information on a person in a subtle manner is not always an easy or quick task. We may allow them a small amount of leeway in this matter though I would not like to see it repeated with more urgent tasks. I did. Such childish notions that the world is black and white are to be expected from fools such as her but I believe she was not on our list, am I correct? I feel she should now be on it.

And here is where Barty's idiocy bites at us. He was in an ideal position to be able to answer that question. Perhaps it is as well that he is in prison where we cannot get to him. We may have more luck targetting his family.

I know very little I confess. Neither seem to journal too publically though there does seem to have been some sort of recent disagreement between Scrimgeour and Sturgis Podmore, possibly not a serious one given that some of the women were promoting some disgusting suggestions regarding the two of them.

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Inner Circle

patrice_
2010-01-21 03:00 am UTC (link)

Perhaps the reminder needs to be accompanied by something that will help instruct as well as remind?

She was on the list, I believe, as she was at the Library incident with the Prewetts - although Caracatus had the list in full, I believe. Certainly she should be on it. I suppose the dehumanization of the 'enemy' is hardly a new idea.

Let us find out something about the McKinnon's as a family.

Let's find out something about both of them. Whether we can get to them or not, a reminder to their family that we can get to those people that we care about is not likely to go unheeded.

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Inner Circle

_patriarche
2010-01-21 03:12 am UTC (link)

They have had their two weeks and I have yet to receive one report from any of them. I admit myself to being somewhat disappointed. And by all means, Isidore, speak with them; I have no issue there. As for Meadowes, she was indeed on our list and now, certainly, it's evident that she is brainless and wishes to draw as much attention to herself as possible by broadcasting for everyone and their Grandmother to read. One would think that, after such an incident as was the library, she would take more care.

Regarding McKinnon, I agree with Isidore and I suggest that, should we not be able to find a route directly to him, we target his children.

And perhaps Robards and Scrimgeour are indeed a good point to make. Podmore's sister seems to want Scrimgeour alive, however obnoxiously.

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	Inner Circle patrice_ 2010-01-21 03:16 am UTC (link)
	Is it just me or is it odd that Podmore's sister might want Scrimgeour alive? Not to get wildly off topic or anything... (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	Inner Circle _patriarche 2010-01-21 03:23 am UTC (link)
	Perhaps they're involved, romantically. (Reply to this) (Parent)

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sethlans
2010-01-21 03:26 am UTC (link)

I could be facetious and simply say that there is no accounting for taste but you do have a point. Is there something between the two? Friendship or something more? Or was she simply teasing her brother?

Ah, Honoria has mentioned seeing a picture in the Prophet of Gawain Robards and Nora Alderton together. The Alderton woman plays Quidditch, does she not? ~~How unseemly~~ That puts her in the public eye and therefore within reach.

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	Inner Circle patrice_ 2010-01-21 03:31 am UTC (link)
	Occasionally I feel as if we are a set of gossiping old ladies. Either way I think it is safe to conclude that Podmore's sister is friends with Scrimgeour. Alderton, you say? I believe she does play Quidditch, yes. Rather loud and opinionated if I recall ~~and not a thing like her sister~~ (Reply to this) (Parent)

	Patrice ex_minimalis563 2010-01-21 01:40 am UTC (link)
	I would very much enjoy to be distracted from the real world, if you would be so amenable. Tomorrow night, perhaps? (Reply to this) (Thread)

	Mina. patrice_ 2010-01-21 02:50 am UTC (link)
	Tomorrow night, ma cherie. I shall come around eight if that is acceptable? (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	Patrice ex_minimalis563 2010-01-21 04:07 am UTC (link)
	That is more than acceptable. Come hungry and well-rested. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	Mina. patrice_ 2010-01-21 04:09 am UTC (link)
	Hungry? You will feed me, and well-rested... are you planning to wear me out? (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	Patrice. ex_minimalis563 2010-01-21 04:12 am UTC (link)
	Merlin's toe-shoes! You really are as clever as they say you are! (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	Mina. patrice_ 2010-01-21 04:13 am UTC (link)
	I only attempt to put all of the evidence together to deduct the truth. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	Patrice. ex_minimalis563 2010-01-21 04:14 am UTC (link)
	Are you fond of strawberries? (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	Mina. patrice_ 2010-01-21 04:15 am UTC (link)
	Is this a trick question? (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	Patrice. ex_minimalis563 2010-01-21 04:17 am UTC (link)
	Ah-ah. No looking on the professor's test for the answers. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	Mina. patrice_ 2010-01-21 04:20 am UTC (link)
	Are you accusing me of cheating, ma cherie? Strawberries are among the most delicious of berries, obviously. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	Patrice. ex_minimalis563 2010-01-21 04:21 am UTC (link)
	You are from Slytherin House. My scientific theory is that they'll be even more delicious when I'm feeding them to you naked. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	Mina. patrice_ 2010-01-21 04:24 am UTC (link)
	Yes, ma cherie, but then you knew that. Hmm. Well, I think that unless you have some research to back that up, we will need to test that theory. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	Patrice ex_minimalis563 2010-01-21 04:27 am UTC (link)
	Just stating a fact. In the name of scientific inquiry, I accept this proposal. Tomorrow, eight o'clock. Don't be late, or the rules will change dramatically. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	Mina. patrice_ 2010-01-21 04:28 am UTC (link)
	The rules will change dramatically... Mina, you tempt me. But all right, eight o'clock, and I will certainly be there. Unfortunately, I will need to arrive clothed - do you think you can manage with that handicap? (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	Patrice. ex_minimalis563 2010-01-21 04:36 am UTC (link)
	I'm certain that any such obstacle can be overcome with determination and enthusiasm. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	Mina. patrice_ 2010-01-21 04:37 am UTC (link)
	And I expect both determination and enthusiasm from you, ma cherie. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	Patrice ex_minimalis563 2010-01-21 04:45 am UTC (link)
	And I expect you'll need a better seamstress than I to put your buttons as they should rightfully be by the time I'm through. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	Mina. patrice_ 2010-01-21 04:46 am UTC (link)
	I appreciate the warning - I shall bring an extra set of robes. (Reply to this) (Parent)

	thebluedahlia 2010-01-21 03:35 am UTC (link)
	My apologies, Mr. Nott. But I must say that I disagree with one sentence in your entry -- one can never spend "too much time" with their nose in books. (Reply to this) (Thread)

	patrice_ 2010-01-21 03:38 am UTC (link)
	I do tend to agree, but I know there are others who would find me quite the stodgy academic. (Reply to this) (Parent)

Patrice.

laenott
2010-01-21 07:10 pm UTC (link)

I think it's also important to understand that war is something every human being has lived through. We had war long before we were born and there will be war long after we're gone. Of course, all of us love the idea of a peaceful world but I can't help but feel some of those are a bit ignorant to think that such a thing can be accomplished. There will always be an opposing force. I feel the best any of us can do in such situations is do what you can to survive.

If you do spend too much time buried in books, I shall be extremely worried.

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Laelia.

patrice_
2010-01-21 07:16 pm UTC (link)

True, although I hope that neither of our children will have to raise their children in a world so torn apart by violence. With any fortunate the Dark Lord will have raised our world out of the mire it sometimes finds itself stuck in and we will have a golden era of learning and propsperity - where peace will be at least - more expected. It may be a while in the coming however.

You know that I spend too much time buried in books, but I should like to see you if you are amenable to the notion. If you will pass on to Mother that I will stop by during the weekend to see her as well, that would be much appreciated. As for you, what would you like to do? Lunch? A shopping excursion? Art or museums?

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	Patrice. laenott 2010-01-22 02:58 am UTC (link)
	As do I dear brother. I think it's important to read. Knowledge is everything. I will let her know, I'm sure she'll be delighted to see you. I would have to say museum, definitely. It's been a while since my last visit. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	Laelia. patrice_ 2010-01-22 06:22 pm UTC (link)
	Let us plan on the museum then - Saturday afternoon perhaps? (Reply to this) (Parent)