To the loyal subjects of the Protectorate:

[alt_ptolemy]

Have no fear, the Little Venice festival is ready and waiting! Take a gondola trip up the Thames, under bridges that for this weekend evoke the City of Canals. Stroll along the Embankment and delight in the food and drink available for purchase. Stop for a time at the outdoor piazzas where entertainment has been arranged.

It promises to be a beautiful day today and tomorrow looks just as fine. Our Department of Magical Law Enforcement has been working diligently to ensure that all those who are loyal may enjoy the pleasures to be found in the world's greatest city. We shall not let the Phoenixes ruin our freedom, nor shall we allow them to spoil our opportunities for celebration.

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[alt_sinistra]

Also, while writing up notes. Possibly also the Floo Control station in the Forest of Bowland. We got some information this week about how to get in, and Gilly's contact rather thinks Bellatrix may not have realised how critical it is.

Everyone assumes that the central station was in the Ministry, or at least near, but no - the actual controls are centred on one of the major leys, because they're much more effective there. Limited access, but we think we've got the codes for it sorted now, and someone who's willing to assist with the actual technical details.

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[alt_poppy]

That sounds particularly promising.

I've been there, actually, more than once, though without realising its significance as the control point for the system. Of course, it makes perfect sense, but is also perfectly counter-intuitive. The best magic always is.

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[alt_alice]

Yes. Let's put together two teams, then -- we'll prioritise the floo control station, but if we can manage to take hold of one of the more vulnerable octoboros sites as well, it'll be well worth it.