Interoffice Memo: Marlene to Alastor Who: Marlene, Alastor Where: Ministry When: 18 November, 2025 Summary: Marlene has some official and non official business to discuss
Hey love,
I'm sending you the official report on Lily and Hope's death. There was nothing suspicious about her death and no outside involvement. I would have done all in one paper, but I don't think you want the word 'love' in any official report, although people would be willing to do their reports without bitching so much if they could write like they speak.
Second you get an update on the Lestrange house (yes, an official one is coming as well). It's going to take forever to wipe it clean without making it obvious that we're there. Just the other day I found a faux wall and inside there were enough objects to keep the Department of Mystery working for months. The only other option would be to get rid of all the furniture, tapestries, portraits, etc., bring it to bare walls and go through everything. However, my gut says that sooner or later someone will try to go there and that's when we get them, so I'm waiting on the second option. That and the scavenger hunt is fun. I get to do something other than sit at my desk and write stupid reports, when I could just tell you these things in bed.
Finally, you do remember that it's your brother's birthday right? So maybe I was a little Quidditch crazy when we were younger (or maybe just crazy about the Quidditch players) and knew exactly when his birthday was, but after what you told me, maybe you want to consider a small party. It doesn't have to be something really big, just a few friends. Or otherwise, take him somewhere, see if you can arrange it with Charlie and take him out of the country for a day or two, spend some time together, just the two of you and maybe Baron too. He needs to have a life that isn't just dragons or he'll end up crazy. Let me know if you go for the party route and I'll get something going.
Let me know if you have time for lunch and we can eat together.