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.

I have done some work on beginning stages of content for our curriculum. It is my believe that the stages would be best split, similarly to how they are at Hogwarts.

Years 1 & 2 Ages 5-7
Years 3 - 6 Ages 7-11

During years 1 & 2 the following compulsory studies would be attended by every student of the school.

Compulsory Studies: Writing & Reading, Numbers & Figures, Geography, History of Magical Peoples, Art (Practical), Music (Practical), Citizenship, and Physical Education

During Years 3 - 6 the compulsory studies mentioned above would taught with some additional changes, and optional course studies that would be included.

Compulsory Studies: Writing & Reading, Numbers & Figures, Geography, History of Magical Peoples, Art (Practical), Music (Practical), Citizenship, and Physical Education

In addition to the compulsory studies Modern Foreign Languages (French, Italian, German come to mind as possibilities), Ancient Languages (Latin, Gaelic, Greek), Origins of Magic (Cultural studies for England, and as they grow older, other countries as well), and Personal, Social, and Health Studies.

In both art and music, for Years 3 - 6, there would be a practical element, but an added appreciation element. At all levels, instruction in writing & reading would be primarily in English, but would also be available in Welsh for our witches and wizards with Welsh backgrounds who wish their children to learn such.

The specific details of what would be taught at each individual level will come later, and obviously there is no practical magic instruction as that begins at Hogwarts at the age of eleven. And some children - particularly in years 1 & 2 - may not have even shown signs of magic just yet.

I believe we are ready for input at this time, and so thoughts?

Lucius has been gathering information on an upcoming Wizengamot discussion, and I believe he has enough that it is possible to share it at this time.

Lucius, considering the work you have done thus far, I would like to have you gathering more information. The methods you use, of course, are at your discretion, but the keyword, of course, is discretion.

We have gathered information on Bones, already and it was put to good use if not as good as it. What Ii would like to have is further information on other senior Aurors and hitwizards within the department. Scrimgeour, Longbottom, Prewett, more on Robards, even Podmore - you know the full list of course, but these are all ones that have come up as being particularly dangerous.

Homes, families, weak spots, patrol schedules - anything that you can manage to get your hands on without compromising yourself. And do not compromise yourself, Lucius. I would hate to see your talents and ability wasted.

Perhaps we ought to take Tullia and Prisca to the play in Diagon?

Tomorrow evening? Are you free?

Edgar Bones.

I wish to know where that man goes, what cases he is on, who his friends are, what his strengths and weaknesses are, what his favourite colour is - in other words I want to know everything there possibly is to know or be discovered about this auror.

Report back to the Inner Circle in a day or two.

This week I should like you to take a look at your Father's library and bring with you any pertinent books on wards, both building and breaking.

Congratulations, Regulus. Celeste Lestrange is a lovely and intelligent woman and it is an excellent match. However, I hope you will not allow yourself to be distracted from your work for the Dark Lord with wedding plans.

This coming week I would like for us to spend a bit more time on duelling. Thus, we will be doubling up during the week as well as during the weekend. Regulus and Persephone if I can see the two of you on Thursday. Rabastan and Lucius, on Tuesday. We will resume individual training the following week.

Questions?

Ma cherie, how are you feeling today? I trust that you would let me know if there was anything amiss, but I worry about you and our so child. I would like to take some wine in the study, but I could have the elves make you some cocoa if you would care to join me?

You are all expected to attend the Masquerade this evening. Our Lord desires to make an appearance there and we must be available to prepare his way.

Barty has kindly provided us with information about the security that the DMLE has set up, which has assisted us in our plans for the evening. The Minister of Magic taking the stage to announce costume winners will be your cue. Those of us in the Inner Circle will move towards the door of the ball first where we will prepare a place for us to change from our Masquerade costumes into our masks and robes.

Then we will seek out those in the DMLE so that the Dark Lord can make his entrance without difficulty. There will be a large number of civilians at this event, and unless you know the civilian is a mudblood with absolute certainty they are not to be targeted. Without knowing who is under the mask, it is difficult to know if they would be a pureblood or of the proper viewpoints and the Dark Lord does not wish any of magical blood to be harmed unnecessarily. If they attack you, it does not mean you can not fend them off, but do not kill them.

After the Dark Lord places the Dark Mark in the sky you will be free to leave.

Any questions?

I believe that covers the event as we have discussed it?

Lucius, you will be assisting me with Imperiusing the DMLE guards around the entrance so you should move towards the entrance at the same time as the Inner Circle. Isidore will follow with a disillusionment charm allowing us to prepare for our Lord's entrance.

Barty, if you have discovered any additional information regarding security that you believe might be useful for us to know, feel free to share it with everyone now.

Do we all know our costumes at this point? Lucia has not yet shared mine with me, but I will share that information as soon as I have it. I think it would be prudent if we know what we are dressed as.

When do I get to see you in your costume ma chérie? I am certain you will be lovely, and I confess that I am quite looking forward to seeing my own as well.

The two of you will join me at my manor tomorrow as soon as you are able. The Dark Lord requires your assistance.