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Who: Lucius and Narcissa
When: Tuesday evening, after this
Where: Narcissa's temporary residence, the Lestrange Estate in Norfolk
What: Narcissa tells Lucius of the bun in her oven!
Rating: TBA, presumably 14A or so?
Status: In progress!

( She couldn't help but wonder if it would still be possible to be either refined or delicate when one was practically wider around than one was tall. She wasn't looking forward to that aspect of it all one little bit. )

Who: Calypso and Penelope Bones (and some voices with no faces)
When: Wednesday evening, 22 April
Where: Hogsmeade, mostly the Three Broomsticks
What: Calypso takes Penelope with her on a few quick errands, only to overhear some whispers that she most certainly isn't supposed to hear.
Rating: PG
Status: Complete; narrative

( Calypso swallowed hard, her heart pounding in her ears. )

Who: Albus Dumbledore, Sirius Black, Remus Lupin & James Potter (with an appearance by members of the Wizengamot, and former Senior Undersecretary to the Minister, Lyle Marchwood)
When: Tuesday evening after 6pm
Where: The Ministry of Magic
What: Chaos! Kidnap! Interrogation!
Rating: TBA, but likely PG-13 or higher
Status: In progress

( Albus had no doubt that Mr Black, Mr Lupin and Mr Potter would be effective. )

Who: Albus Dumbledore & Remus Lupin
When: Tuesday afternoon at 2pm
Where: The Headmaster's office at Hogwarts
What: Albus has a private assignment for Remus
Rating: Doubtfully higher than PG-13
Status: In progress

( Albus knew that he would be asking a lot of young Remus Lupin. )

( Owls to Sirius Black, Remus Lupin & James Potter )

Who: Narcissa and Bellatrix
When: Monday evening (backdated slightly) (the 14th)
Where: Narcissa's temporary bedroom at the Lestrange home to start.
What: Narcissa has a rather lot on her plate, and she needs her sister. Bonding!
Rating: TBA (probably not more than 14A for mature subject matter)
Status: In progress

( She supposed even a Black wasn't immune to an unplanned pregnancy. )

( Owl to Remus J. Lupin )

MINISTER LESTRANGE BEGINS DEPARTMENT RESHUFFLING
Derwent Skirmish - DP London

LONDON - Newly appointed Minister for Magic, Rodolphus Lestrange, began his first official cabinet day by holding a press conference announcing his outline for "rebuilding and strengthening the Ministry" early this morning. Declaring "departmental performance inquiries" to be his initial priority, Minister Lestrange also reaffirmed his dedication to putting an end to the recent bouts of terrorist activities carried out by You Know Who and his supporters. ( continued... )

( Owl to Marlene McKinnon )

Who: Sirius and Lily
When: Sunday Evening, 19 April
Where: The Potter's House in Godric's Hollow
What: In which Sirius whines, and Lily wears the trousers
Rating: PG
Status: In progress

( Hoping James was around both to entertain him and to help fix the blow his ego had taken recently, he grabbed his jacket and apparated out of his flat. )

Who: Everyone attending Narcissa's Gala
When: The evening of Wednesday, April 16th, 1980
Where: The Creme de la Creme room at L'Hotel Vanille, Diagon Alley
What: The posh, black tie event Narcissa threw together as a congratulatory celebration for Rodolphus, open to all and their families to attend!
Rating: PG-13 for now, subject to change
Status: Open and in progress!

( Everything was ready. )

LESTRANGE OFFICIALLY MINISTER OF MAGIC
Lorean De Norse - DP London

LONDON – This morning's inauguration of Rodolphus Lestrange went smoothly, despite the current climate of uncertainty facing Lestrange's appointment to Minister. The swift and professional ceremony began with a speech from Wilde, followed by the ceremonial passing of the torch, and wrapped up with what was clearly the awaited event: a speech by Lestrange. ( continued... )

Who: Bellatrix Lestrange and Barty Crouch Jr.
When: Tuesday evening
Where: Diagon Alley
What: Cousinly bonding
Rating: Low
Status: In progress

( One hour in Diagon Alley and Bellatrix's patience had already worn beyond thin )

Host(s): Doris Crockford Program: Late Night News with Doris Crockford

( Interview with Hortense Clay and Van Lewis from the Society for the Promotion of Muggleborn Welfare )

( Owl to the Minister of Magic's Office )

Who: Rodolphus, open to Regulus
When: Backdated to Sunday, 13 April, early afternoon
Where: Rodolphus and Bellatrix's home in Norfolk
What: Rodolphus has an offer for Regulus
Rating: PG, likely

( Rodolphus merely wanted to show his faith in Regulus' capabilities, first as a man, and second as an heir. He wanted to help instill the confidence Regulus needed to do what needed to be done. )

( Owl to anyone involved in yesterday's protest at the Ministry against the Muggleborn Legislation, with the Society for the Promotion of Muggleborn Welfare )

Who: Remus Lupin and Sirius Black
When: After these comments were exchanged on April 12.
Where: Remus' flat
What: Discussing the recent drama surrounding Sirius' "outing".
Rating: PG
Status: Complete

( If it involves the smearing of bodily fluids, I don't doubt it would be your favourite holiday. )

What: Invitation delivery by owl.
From: Narcissa Black
To: The following attached played characters (no NPCs listed but many invited) in alphabetical order by last name: Regulus Black, Amelia Bones, Edgar and Calypso Bones, Alecto and Amycus Carrow, Bartemius Crouch Jr., Rosalind Jugson, Rodolphus and Bellatrix Lestrange, Frank and Alice Longbottom, Fabian and Gideon Prewett, Emmeline Vance, Leoben and Evangeline Yaxley. Any Top Tier pureblood family, most Tier Twos (unless they're known bloodtraitors or disgraced in some way), and all acceptable family members invited. Dates allowed!
Appearance: Well groomed, well trained owls delivered small rolls of parchment tied with black silk ribbons.


( Narcissa Black requests the honour of your company... )

RODOLPHUS LESTRANGE NAMED NEXT MINISTER
Quinley Habbernash - DP London

LONDON - After much speculation over the future of the Minstry of Magic after Millicent Bagnold's murder last month, retiring Minister for Magic, Otis Wilde, called a press conference early this morning to announce a successor: Foreign Diplomat with the Department of International Magical Cooperation, Rodolphus Lestrange. ( continued... )