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( Owl to Cissa. )

My husband tells me that our son won't remember his first Christmas - being, as he is, under a year old. But still. After the ups and downs of this year, I felt the need for a little cheer.

So, this afternoon, I finally finished decorating our home for Christmas. I'm rather proud of how it's all turned out.

( Spellotaped in (picture heavy post, sorry not sorry) )

[Rose]

Would you be available today to look after Draco for an hour or two?


[Lucius]

I'm going out. I've asked Rose to look after Draco - if she's not available, the house elves will suffice.

[Edited to add] Rose was injured near to where she's letting a room, apparently. Perhaps you can continue your background checks into her from your bed?


[Bella]

Are you safe? Unhurt?


[Severus]

Are you well?


[Private]

I hate this. Lucius keeps getting hurt - I can't lose him. Not even for a society where Draco can grow up proud of who he is, who his family are. Where our way of life isn't under constant attack, our heritage chipped away piece by piece.

I'm not sure it's worth it, anymore.

So apparently it's not healthy for me to never be away from my son. Despite the state of our society right now.


As a result, I'm in need of a babysitter for Friday night. With the potential of a part-time nanny position to follow. Qualified candidates can send their CV via owl to Malfoy Manor.

[Lucius]

Happy? I do hope you have a spectacular evening planned, my love.

The times that we live in are absolutely ludicrous.

( To My Son Draco )


( Narcissa )


( Private )

{Rodolphus and Rabastan.}

Well.

{Cissa.}

Do. Nothing. Is that understood?

Oh little Auror's you are looking in the wrong place and barking up the wrong tree. Surely you knew that when you set out on this farce of a raid.

Draco has a new favourite toy, and it's absolutely darling.

[Spellotaped in]



Of course, it did prove slightly problematic last night when we couldn't find it at bedtime...thank Salazar for finding charms.

[ooc: it's a stock photo, I'm not being a creeper with someone's baby photos...]

{Cissa.}

Did you get one of those summons Walburga is blathering on about?

To counter what Mrs. Black has said, do not ignore an official summons from the Ministry. It is important to know both your own rights and the reach of the government.

[Dad -- Amelia can see]

What the hell do you and Crouch think you're doing?

[Order Aurors]

I have some names of potential suspects. Look into these, but be discreet. Black said Crouch and my dad are using Veritaserum to coerce confessions out of people and if it seems like we're hot on their trail too they may get desperate.

Alecto Carrow
Amycus Carrow
Yaxley
Xavier Selwyn
Alastair Selwyn
Rabastan Lestrange

[James, Remus]

I need a favor from the two of you. Don't tell anybody about this.

It is a sad indeed to see just how far the Ministry has fallen and the lengths they will go to prosecute innocent people in lieu of getting what they want and of achieving their own means and goals. I received a request this morning asking me to come into the Ministry. Being the upstanding member of society that I am I obliged, only to be tormented for hours with ceaseless questions all meant to get an answer out of me that I did not have and that I told them repeatedly that I did not have.

They badger, needle, poke and prod all in hopes of getting an answer that they already have but clearly did not like and most certainly did not accept. They do not care who they harm in their supposed march for good. They do not care about the mental anguish they bestow upon people and do not care about the answers they get that do not satisfy their needs and desires. Instead they continue trying to coerce an answer out of you all the while knowing that a coerced answer cannot come forth. You will be hearing from the Black family barristers very shortly after this debacle and horrendous display put forth by those who are suppose to protect us and uphold the laws and rules of our society.

If you receive a summons from the Ministry, ignore it. Do not think to be a good law abiding citizen and do the right thing because in the end it will lead you to hours of anguish and torment all in the name of good.

( Ministry notices sent to: Walburga Black, Sirius Black, Andromeda Black-Tonks, Edward Tonks, Narcissa Black-Malfoy, Lucius Malfoy, Cygnus Black, Druella Rosier-Black, Rabastan Lestrange, Cassius Lestrange, Amycus Carrow, Alecto Carrow )

In the wake of everything that's going on, this year I'm going to make a particular effort to buy my Christmas presents from independent, local artisans. I've made a good start on my list already, in fact.

...Draco is going to look absolutely darling on Christmas day.

Other than Christmas shopping, I've been staying fairly close to home. The winter garden is coming along splendidly...

( Spellotaped in )

I am wondering if I can convince my wife to postpone the holiday decor until a bit more in to November.

I have a feeling I am going to wake up tomorrow to garland everywhere.

However, it's our son's first holiday - so I am going to assume that my chances are slim and none.


( Warded to Death Eaters )

My thoughts go out to those affected by today's horrible events. Truly, it's a dangerous world that we live in and now, more than ever, we must do whatever is necessary to keep those we love safe.

I love my sister deeply, and I cannot believe she would do something like this. I can only hope that whoever is responsible is found quickly and punished appropriately.

( DE Wives & Girlfriends )

( Bellatrix )