The Golden Neep IC

( KINGSLEY SHACKLEBOLT'S SCOTTISH MINISTRY ANNOUCEMENT broadcast on the WWN and printed in the Daily Prophet on 6 March 2000 )

Who: Ellie MacFusty & Bart Roberts
What: Planning and talking about the Pink Bloc
When: Friday, 2 March
Where: Pride Training Grounds, morning
Warnings: Language

( ... she really hated feeling like her hand was going to be forced on this one. )

Who: Lex Yaxley Savage & Jason King
What: A gesture, a conversation (argument?), and some uneasy resolution
When: Monday, 5 March before Montrose practice
Where: Montrose practise pitch
Warnings: Language, Feels

Note: If any Montrose player wants to find Lex drowning herself crying in the showers after this, feel free to let me know. She will probably be a little late to practice (despite showing up early to the pitch), but she will be wearing pink.


( Don’t just throw money at something you think you’re supposed to support. )

Two very important things on my personal agenda today:

First

Congratulations to Desmond Parkin. I'll be following the new office with interest, and I know my da is looking forward to the opportunity to work with you.

Second

(And substantially less important to the future and stability of Scotland, I might add.)

To whomever decided it would be a brilliant plan to charm my shower to spray seemingly benign and normal water that proceeded to turn my whole body green:

I guess this was supposed to upset me. I was a little surprised to see my reflection, particularly since I was getting ready to head into practice. However, luckily for me, I happen to know someone whose particular specialty is reversing effects just like this and much worse. He's just usually the one who caused them, too. (Friendship-obligated plug: Visit Weasley's Wizard Wheezes in Diagon Alley!) It's too bad that you apparently know me well to be able to get into my flat, but not well enough to know that. No worries. The wards have been changed now.

Also, if you were paying attention to the news you would know:

I would have preferred Pink.

[Percy]

I'm pretty sure I made George's day. He laughed for a full ten minutes before he'd help me. I haven't seen him laugh like that in

[Ernie]

One guess who I suspect is behind this particularly clever bit of prankery.

Any insight on your own situation since Valentine's Day? It was good to see you at the match last week, but we still need to grab a drink sometime when we're not half-exhausted from the long match.

Recovery is going good! I'm trying to get back to some kind of exercise routine. Champ is not a helpful workout partner unless it involves running.

Spell-o-Taped in

©tessisamess

Congratulations to my dear husband on his appointment to Head of the Scottish Office for the Ministry. I could not be more proud of you, nor more pleased and hopeful for the future of Scotland under your sure guidance.

[Pride staff/management team]

Following our previous discussion on the wearing of Uplift pink, I'm announcing our agreement that players are permitted and even encouraged, if they are so moved, to wear pink for the Caerphilly match, but they are not required to. Also that Graham and Terry Edevane of the Catapults are talking about this as a joint exercise for the two teams.

Owen, please be ready to assist with league-approved methods of decorating brooms, uniforms, and accessories. I know this is short notice, but I have faith in you.

Anybody else who has questions or comments, let me know, and if necessary I can add to or amend my message to the team. Thanks.

[Pride +]

Team:

This is to let you all know that management and ownership are aware of the discussions in the league following on the incident at the Falmouth/Wigtown match, and further to that, the show of support for Muggleborns that has resulted during this bloc.

Mr Urquhart is speaking with Mr Edevane of the Catapults so that Portree and Caerphilly players and staff can jointly express their support by wearing pink along with their regulation uniforms. Any player or staff member who wants to wear pink will receive help in accessorising in ways that meet League regulations. You don't have to charm it on your own.

That having been said, there is no requirement to wear pink and anyone who does not feel it appropriate to wear pink for whatever reason does not have to. If you do feel it appropriate, I personally encourage you to do so. If you're not sure, please feel free to talk to me about it. I can explain my own reasons for doing so. If they're not good enough for you, or you don't feel moved, we're square. It will make no difference in how Coach MacFusty or I coach or play you.

Thanks for your attention to this matter. Please feel free to speak to me or Coach MacFusty with any questions.

[McBrides & Robertses]

Portree management is in for pink for the Caerphilly match. I just announced it to the team and we'll see how it goes. I think we'll get some support and some pushback but I'm hoping most of the players will go for it.

Congratulations to my good friend Des Parkin on assuming the headship of the Scottish Office. And congratulations to my talented wife Kirsten on taking up a position in the Office. You're worth the wait.