Private Message to Narcissa Malfoy
Apr. 29th, 2015 09:26 am![[personal profile]](https://www.dreamwidth.org/img/silk/identity/user.png){kind=small}
alt_ptolemyAunt Narcissa,
Ned and Thorfinn just informed me about your message.
I see nothing so far in the public journals, so if it's not too late already, please, DON'T do anything. We'll take things from here. It may be that Ned and I need you to say something specific, at some point, but for now, there's no need to broadcast your independent decision. If what you say about Bella is true, it's only going to make things worse for everyone.
Sit tight, you and your mother. If you like, give us the secret and Ned and I can come by later (maybe Thorfinn, too, he's dead concerned about Bella eviscerating Mafalda like that yesterday without so much as a by-your-leave), and talk about what the best way is to keep rumours to a minimum. I reckon you've got about six hours before some reporter realises that the Manor's no longer visible.
(And honestly, the last thing Cadmus Mulciber needs is more of an excuse to remove Bella from power. I know you're frightened right now, but whatever is prompting her will surely pass, and we'll need her if--well, enough about that. The point is, don't worry about a thing.)
Is there anything else you need? If we visit later, we could bring it to you.
-Ptolemy
Ned and Thorfinn just informed me about your message.
I see nothing so far in the public journals, so if it's not too late already, please, DON'T do anything. We'll take things from here. It may be that Ned and I need you to say something specific, at some point, but for now, there's no need to broadcast your independent decision. If what you say about Bella is true, it's only going to make things worse for everyone.
Sit tight, you and your mother. If you like, give us the secret and Ned and I can come by later (maybe Thorfinn, too, he's dead concerned about Bella eviscerating Mafalda like that yesterday without so much as a by-your-leave), and talk about what the best way is to keep rumours to a minimum. I reckon you've got about six hours before some reporter realises that the Manor's no longer visible.
(And honestly, the last thing Cadmus Mulciber needs is more of an excuse to remove Bella from power. I know you're frightened right now, but whatever is prompting her will surely pass, and we'll need her if--well, enough about that. The point is, don't worry about a thing.)
Is there anything else you need? If we visit later, we could bring it to you.
-Ptolemy
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Date: 2015-04-29 02:32 pm (UTC)It is exceedingly kind of you to offer, my dear, but even if I wished for visitors, I could not give you the secret of my location. That's rather the point of the Fidelius, isn't it? No, I'm quite sure that I'm safe as long as I stay within my own walls.
Of course, you're right. I ought to have realised before that a public statement would only escalate matters. I knew there was a reason I wrote before I acted rashly. I've a message half-composed but you may rest assured it shall not see light of day.
Oh, but do be careful about Bella. I fear she may be beyond anyone's ability to control at this point. Do you think it would be all right if I wrote to Tosha and Barty, only to warn them that she might well decide to come after Hydra at school?
Narcissa
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Date: 2015-04-29 02:34 pm (UTC)