Wednesday, April 21st, 2010

053; 21 April 1980.

[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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Friday, February 12th, 2010

039; 12 February 1980.

Warded Private )

Warded to Lucius Malfoy, Regulus Black, and Rabastan Lestrange )

Warded to Isidore Mulciber )

Warded to the Inner Circle )

Warded to Inner Circle & Death Eaters employed at the Ministry of Magic )

Warded to Lucia )
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Tuesday, January 26th, 2010

037; 26 January 1980.

Warded to Sarah Cornfoot )

Warded to Sloane Vaisey )

Warded to Lucia )

Warded to Paul Zeller )

Warded to the Inner Circle )

Warded to Rabastan Lestrange, Regulus Black, Persephone Jugson, & Lucius Malfoy )
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Friday, January 8th, 2010

034; 8 January 1980.

The violence of the past few days has had a sobering effect. My greatest sympathies to the Watkins family, as well as to those who have been injured in the attacks on Hogsmeade and Diagon Alley.

Warded to Rabastan Lestrange, Regulus Black, Persephone Jugson, & Lucius Malfoy )
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Saturday, December 5th, 2009

026; 5 December 1979.

[Warded to Regulus Black]
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.


[Warded to Rabastan Lestrange, Regulus Black, Persephone Jugson, & Lucius Malfoy]
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?


[Warded to Lucia]
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?
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Friday, November 13th, 2009

021; 13 November 1979.

[Warded to Persephone Jugson & Rabastan Lestrange]
I would like to see you both at the Woodlands tonight around eight. We have a mission for the Dark Lord.


[Warded to Lucius Malfoy & Evan Rosier]
The two of you have a mission for this evening. If you can come by the Woodlands after dinner, but before eight in the evening, I will give you the necessary items and brief you both.


[Warded Private]
Reading, Writing - with literature a part of that; storytelling, theatre, etc - mathematics, citizenship and social skills, music, art, history and general culture.

We should speak with those witches and wizards who operate as private tutors to get a full understanding of what types of lessons they ensure their charges have. I know what Tullia and Prisca have had, but other families may have slightly different priorities - and a beginning list from which we could begin gathering similarities would be a good plan.

Also -


[Warded to Mrs Vaisey]
What, if anything, do you know about unofficial wireless stations that may be out there?
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Sunday, November 1st, 2009

017; 1 November 1979.

Warded Private )

Warded to Mina )

Warded to Regulus, Rabastan, Persephone, and Lucius )
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Saturday, October 24th, 2009

014; 24 October 1979

I confess I miss this study area when we are at Nott Manor during the summer. The Woodlands seem to almost breathe words onto my parchment without struggle. Or perhaps it is merely that I inked most of my first book here in this study that I have a preference for it. Such preferences are emotional and not rational, but I suppose such is likely.

Warded to Lucius Malfoy, Persephone Jugson, Regulus Black, & Rabastan Lestrange )
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Thursday, October 22nd, 2009

013; 22 October 1979.

[Warded to Lucia]
I will see you tonight. I will be a bit late finishing up some research, but I promise I will not be too late.


[Warded to Mina]
How do you feel about Reykjavík?


[Warded to Rabastan Lestrange]
Do you have an escort for the Masquerade, young Lestrange?


[Warded Private]

1. -Check Journal of Wizarding History for article by Stockhex, J.
2. Find references for "Wizards during this time found it could be dangerous to associate with Muggles", et al - check Ludwiffe - You've seen it somewhere in the past two weeks.
3. Find notes from looking at Killjoy's journals c. 1645 - Don't want to bother Brookstanton with that again at the moment - assuming the journals even survived Bellatrix's temper the mudbloods & blood traitors.
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Wednesday, September 16th, 2009

002; 16 September 1979.

[Warded to Rabastan & Lucius]
The two of you will join me at my manor tomorrow as soon as you are able. The Dark Lord requires your assistance.
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